Career Guide: What is the GATE exam for in India?
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Career Guide: What is the GATE exam for in India?

Exploring higher studies and job opportunities

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)
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Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)

A national-level exam for subjects like engineering, technology, and science subjects for higher studies and job opportunities.
 

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Purpose of the Exam
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Purpose of the Exam

GATE scores are used for admission to MTech, ME, and PhD programmes in top institutes like IITs, NITs, and IISc, as well as for recruitment in PSUs.
 

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Eligibility Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria

Open to candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Science, or Architecture. 
 

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Humanities

Humanities students can also apply for select courses.
 

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GATE for PSU

Jobs Many Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) like ONGC, NTPC, BHEL, and IOCL use GATE scores for direct recruitment.
 

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Score Validity

GATE scores are valid for three years for higher education and one year for PSU recruitment. 
 

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Career

It also helps in career growth and securing scholarships.

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