What is GATE for? Can you give details about this exam?

manpreet Best Answer 2 years ago

GATE is an exam for engineers after B.Tech to pursue M.Tech from IITs.

manpreet 2 years ago

There is a misconception among students is that the GATE exam is only for ME. /M.Tech which finally leads to a teaching career only. But, it is not correct. The GATE score of the candidate is also used by several public sector undertakings (PSU) (i.e., government-owned companies like Indian Oil, GAIL, and Hindustan Petroleum etc.). For recruiting graduate engineers in entry-level positions, to get Fellowship Programs from CSIR and Scholarships in ME/M.Tech and many more. To pursue ME / M.Tech / M.Sc Programs in any of the leading institutes in the country. Master's degree leads to specialization and cultivates and brings out best of your interest in a certain area, which may lead to research / Ph.D. More domain specific companies recruit through campus recruitment in leading Institutes. Higher salaries are offered for post graduate student when compared to a graduate. Master’s degree is a must for those wishing to apply for Faculty/Research positions in educational institutes and most of the R&D centers. Scholarship of Rs. 8000/- is paid during Masters Course; so no dependency to parents for financial needs. GATE qualified candidates are also eligible for the award of Junior Research Fellowship in CSIR Laboratories and CSIR sponsored projects. More than 37 PSUs (Public Sector Undertakings-government organizations), like BARC, IOCL etc. Prescribe GATE qualification as a requirement. Based on the GATE score, some of the foreign university (Like NTU, Singapore) offers Ph.D. position without any GRE score. Most importantly to get to be a part of any nationally reputed Educational Institute and enjoy learning and research in the conducive ambience. One gets intellectual satisfaction of working in the area of interest. Last but not the least, Master course changes the individuals thought process; teaches us how to approach and solve a problem in the totally new & unknown environment.

manpreet 2 years ago

GATE stands for "graduate aptitude test in engineering. It is pursued for getting admissions to IIT's and NIT's for the PG course after B.Tech/BE.

manpreet 2 years ago

GATE is Graduate Aptitude Test for engineering. It is conducted by IIT's for Engineering Graduates. It is online exam that covers general aptitude, technical aptitude sections with negative marking. It is useful for getting admissions for post-graduation as well as, it provides opportunities for government jobs.

manpreet 2 years ago

GATE is Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering.It is used to get admission in M.Tech,MS,PSU jobs.It is one of the toughest exam.It is conducted by IIT or IISc every year.Exam is held in February every year and notification for next exam comes in july.It only checks how much you have understood in your 4 years BE/BTECH i.e. your knowledge!!

manpreet 2 years ago

GATE is conducted every year for getting admission in post-graduation programme and having a chance of getting a job in PSU companies. The popularity of this exam is increasing day by day. This exam is highly competitive and aspirants consider it as the best gateway for attaining their Master's degree. Good luck. Thank you.