GATE 2022 result was released on March 16 by IIT KGP. Read below to know about GATE 2022 result, counselling, cutoff and other details.
GATE 2022 Result: IIT Kharagpur had released the result on March 16 on its website gate.iitkgp.ac.in. Candidates can check their result by logging into their account. The details required to access GATE result 2022 are enrollment ID and password. In case any candidate has forgotten their login details, they can retrieve it by usling the link available on the login page. The scorecard will be available for download from March 21. Qualified candidates will be able to download their scorecard from March 21 to May 31 without any charges. On the other hand, candidates the scorecard will be available for download from May 31 to December 31 with a charge of INR 500.
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What’s new in GATE Exam 2022?
GATE 2022 information brochure has been released. The brochure comprises details regarding the newly introduced changes in the exam. Candidates can check the new things for the GATE 2022 below:
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There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.- New Papers: Two new subjects have been introduced: Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering (combined) and Geomatics Engineering. The total number of subjects increased to 29 for GATE 2022.
- More Centres: There is an increase in the number of GATE 2022 exam centres. The exam will be conducted at 221 centres across India. However, this is a tentative number, in case of any change, the same will be updated here.
- Relaxed Eligibility Criteria to be continued: GATE 2022 eligibility criteria will be the same as that of the last year which was relaxed from the minimum 10+2+4 (previous) to a minimum of 10+2+3 (ongoing). It enabled the students studying in the third year of their undergraduate course to appear for the entrance test. The GATE score is valid for the next three years from the date of the result declaration.
- Appear for more than one paper: In another change last year, students applying for GATE could opt for two subject papers from the prescribed set of combinations. Earlier, the candidates could apply to appear for only one subject. The sam will be continued this year as well.
- All Test Papers of GATE 2022 will be objective type. The pattern of questions may include:
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ),
- Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and/or
- Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE Exam) is an online/Computer-Based Test (CBT) conducted every year for admission to postgraduate engineering (ME/MTech) and research programmes. The entrance exam is jointly conducted by either the Indian Institute for Science, Bangalore (IISC Bangalore), IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, or IIT Kanpur IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, and IIT Roorkee on a rotational basis. For the last few years, the GATE exam has also been conducted for International Students from countries such as Bangladesh, Shri Lanka, Nepal, Singapore, Ethiopia, and United Arab Emirates (UAE). Students who seek to get admission in postgraduate programmes and jobs in PSUs can also take the GATE Exam.
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Why appear in GATE 2022?
- Qualifying GATE enables students for admission to various prestigious PG programmes in IITs and IISc. Not only that but GATE scores are also used by the PSUs for various engineering-related jobs.
- Qualifying GATE also makes students eligible for different fellowship programmes offered by renowned research centres across the country.
- Renowned foreign universities such as Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), National University of Singapore (Singapore), Technical University of Munich (Germany) and Aachen University (Germany) accept the GATE Exam score is also helpful if students want to take admission in.
- GATE score can be used to apply for prestigious jobs in PSUs, Central Government Organizations and in the Private Sector as well.
- Qualifying GATE 2022 will enable students to join a state-level or a national-level university/college for pursuing higher studies. Such candidates are also entitled for a scholarship of Rs 12,400 every month until the completion of the two-year course.
GATE 2022 Exam Highlight
Candidates can check important points related to GATE 2022 in the table below:
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam |
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering – GATE |
| Level of Exam |
National level |
| Exam Conducting Body |
IIT Kharagpur |
| Official website |
https://gate.iitkgp.ac.in/ |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Exam Mode |
Computer-Based Mode |
| Exam Duration |
3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
| Number of Papers |
29 Papers (Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering (combined) and Geomatics Engineering are newly added subjects) |
| Total Marks |
100 (65 questions) |
| Number of Test Takers |
Around 9 Lakh |
GATE 2022 Exam Dates
The paper-wise GATE 2022 exam dates are given below:
| Date (Day) |
Time (IST) |
Activities/Paper |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Feb-2022 (Friday) |
14:00 – 17:00 hrs |
Miscellaneous Activities* |
| 5-Feb-2022 (Saturday) |
09:00 – 12:00 hrs (Forenoon Session – FN) |
CS & BM |
| 14:30 – 17:30 hrs (Afternoon Session – AN) |
EE & MA |
|
| 6-Feb-2022 (Sunday) |
09:00 – 12:00 hrs (Forenoon Session – FN) |
EC, ES, ST, NM, MT & MN |
| 14:30 – 17:30 hrs (Afternoon Session – AN) |
CY, CH, PI, XH, IN, AG, GG & TF |
|
| 11-Feb-2022 (Friday) |
14:00 – 17:00 hrs |
Miscellaneous Activities* |
| 12-Feb-2022 (Saturday) |
09:00 – 12:00 hrs (Forenoon Session – FN) |
CE-1**, BT, PH & EY |
| 14:30 – 17:30 hrs (Afternoon Session – AN) |
CE-2**, XE & XL |
|
| 13-Feb-2022 (Sunday) |
09:00 – 12:00 hrs (Forenoon Session – FN) |
ME-1**, PE & AR |
| 14:30 – 17:30 hrs (Afternoon Session – AN) |
ME-2**, GE & AE |
Miscellaneous activities will include the following tasks:
- Scribes selection (if any)
- Preparation of exam centre including Sanitisation & other activities (display posters, signboard, seating arrangements etc.)
- Visit by Candidates to check the exam centre, etc. (Optional)
Candidates can check the GATE 2022 exam dates to get themselves updated with the latest notifications regarding the Exam:
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| GATE 2022 Events |
GATE 2022 Dates |
|---|---|
| Upcoming Events |
|
| Admit card download |
15-Jan-2022 |
| Miscellaneous Activities |
4-Feb-2022 and 11-Feb-2022 |
| Exam day |
5-Feb-2022 6-Feb-2022 12-Feb-2022 to 13-Feb-2022 |
| Result announcement |
16-Mar-2022 |
| Past Events |
|
| Official website live |
1-Aug-2021 |
| Application form availability |
2-Sep-2021 |
| Last date to fill the application form |
30-Sep-2021 |
| Last date to register with late fee |
7-Oct-2021 |
| Display of defective applications for rectifications |
26-Oct-2021 |
| Last date for application form correction |
1-Nov-2021 |
| Last Date for change of Category, Paper and Examination City (an additional fee will be applicable) |
18-Nov-2021 |
GATE 2022 Admit Card
GATE 2022 Admit Card was released by the IIT Kharagpur online mode on January 15, 2022. Candidates can download the admit card of GATE 2022 from the official website only after logging in to it. The admit card is a mandatory document for candidates to appear for the exam. They must carry it to the exam centre along with a valid photo id proof. Details such as the name of the candidate, GATE 2022 exam date and timings, address, etc. will be mentioned in the GATE admit card. Refer to the steps mentioned below to download GATE admit card 2022:
- Visit the official website of GATE 2022
- Check for the "Download GATE Admit Card" link and click on it
- Enter the enrollment number and password and click on the login
- GATE 2022 admit card will appear on the screen
- Download it and take multiple printouts of it for future reference
GATE 2022 Eligibility Criteria
It is important to check the GATE Eligibility Criteria before filling the application for the exam. Every year few modifications in eligibility criteria take place.
- As per the new criteria, the minimum qualification required for candidates is 10+2+3 i.e. students studying in the third year of their undergraduate course can appear for the entrance test
- Earlier, candidates were allowed to apply for only one subject/paper. However, from last year onwards, candidates can opt for 2 subjects/papers from the prescribed form of combinations.
- There is no minimum or maximum age limit for appearing in the GATE Exam
- Foreign students from Nepal, Bangladesh, Shri Lanka, Singapore, Ethiopia and United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Indian Students can also appear for GATE Entrance Exam.
- Candidates passed/appearing Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Arts/ Commerce or Post Graduation in relevant discipline are now also considered as eligible applicants
- There is no prescribed attempt limit, candidates who match all the eligibility criteria can apply for the same
Know Detailed GATE 2022 Eligibility Criteria Here.
Q: Who will decide the cutoff for GATE 2025?
The exam-conducting authority (IIT Roorkee) will decide the GATE cutoff 2025. It is conducted across the country jointly by IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, IIT Roorkee, and the Indian Institute for Science, Bangalore (IISC Bangalore), on a rotational basis on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB-GATE), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource & Development (MHRD), Government of India. The GATE cutoff will be released with the official result. Candidates who clear the GATE 2025 cutoff marks will be eligible for the counselling procedure. Candidates will be able to check their marks on the official website. A direct link will also be provided on our webpage once it is released. As we know, the cutoff for the GATE exam will be based on the number of students who appear in the examination, the difficulty level of the exam, the average marks scored by the maximum number of candidates, etc. Read more about the GATE 2025 Cutoff: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-cutoff.
Q: Will the GATE cutoff 2025 remain the same as the previous year?
The authority revises the GATE cutoff every year. The GATE 2025 cutoff will be released along with the result. Although the cutoff might remain the same for two consecutive years, the conducting IIT releases a revised cutoff every year. An aspirant cannot qualify for the exam on the basis of the previous year's GATE cutoff. The number of applicants for the GATE exam varies every year. Therefore, on average, around one million students register for the exam. These students came from different educational backgrounds, like engineering, Science, and mathematics. Basically, GATE is a gateway for those candidates who want to take admission into several postgraduate programs in engineering, technology, and Science fields offered by prestigious institutes, including IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other universities across the country. Also secures employment in public sector undertakings that recruit candidates based on their GATE score. Read More about the GATE 2025 Exam Cutoff: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-cutoff.
Q: What is the GATE cut-off for M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering?
Q: What is GATE cutoff for IISC Bangalore?
IISC Bangalore cutoff 2024 has been released for admission to the MTech programmes. For the General AII India category candidates, the round 1 closing rank ranged between 350 and 665, among which Mechanical Engineering is the most competitive specialisation. For OBC category, the round 1closing rank is 624 for the same specialisation.
Candidates can refer to the table below to check out the IISC Bangalore GATE COAP cutoff 2024 for Round 1:
| Course | 2024 |
|---|---|
| M.Tech. in Computational and Data Science | 600 |
| M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering | 665 |
| Master of Management Studies (MMS) | – / – |
| M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 350 |
| M.Tech. in Mobility Engineering | 640 |
| M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | – / – |
| M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering | 650 |
| M.Tech. in Microelectronics and VLSI Design | 625 |
| M.Tech. in Signal Processing | 621 |
| M.Tech. in Earth and Climate Sciences | 500 |
| M.Tech. in Electronic Systems Engineering | 625 |
| M.Tech. in Instrumentation Systems | 500 |
| M.Tech. in Semiconductor Technology | 500 |
| M.Tech. (Research) in Product Design and Manufacturing | 500 |
| M.Des. in Product Design and Manufacturing | – / – |
| M.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence | 600 |
| M.Tech. in Smart Manufacturing | 400 |
| M.Tech. in Bioengineering | 600 |
| M.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 550 |
| M.Tech. in Electronic Product Design | 550 |
| M.Tech. in Quantum Technology | 600 |
| M.Tech. in Robotics and Autonomous Systems | 550 |
Q: What are the details mentioned in the GATE Cutoff 2024 PDF?
GATE 2022 Eligibility Criteria for International Students
International Candidates who are aspiring for GATE 2022, should match the following criteria:
- Must have completed or in the final year or the pre-final year of their bachelor’s degree in engineering and technology or
- Must have completed or in the final year or the pre-final year of their Post Graduate degree in any relevant science subject
GATE 2022 Syllabus
GATE 2022 syllabus was released by the exam conducting authority. Aspirants must be aware of the GATE syllabus to prepare well for the exam. It helps students in deciding what topics to cover and whatnot.
GATE Syllabus varies as per the subjects chosen by a candidate. However, the syllabus of the General Aptitude (GA) section remains common for all the papers. This section of General Aptitude comprises 15% marks, whereas 85% of marks would be comprised of the core subjects.
Click here to know the detailed Branch-Wise GATE 2022 Syllabus.
GATE 2022 Exam Pattern
Students aspiring for the exam can check all the GATE Exam Paper Pattern related details such as type of Questions and Marking scheme from the table below:
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Mode |
Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration |
3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Number of Subjects (Papers) |
29 |
| Sections |
|
| Type of Questions |
|
| Questions for testing these abilities |
|
| Number of Questions |
10 (GA) + 55 (subject) = 65 Questions |
| Distribution of Marks in all Papers except papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, XH and XL |
|
| Distribution of Marks in papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, XH and XL |
|
| Marking Scheme |
Questions carry 1 mark and 2 marks |
| Negative Marking |
For the wrong answers chosen in MCQs, there will be negative marking. For 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. Likewise, for 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer |
Candidates can also check the paper-wise marks distribution in the table below:
| Paper Code |
General Aptitude (GA) Marks |
Subject Marks |
Total Marks |
Total Time (Minutes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, CY, EC, EE, ES, EY, IN, MA, ME, MN, MT, NM, PE, PH, PI, TF, ST |
15 |
85 |
100 |
180 |
| AR [Part A + Part B1 or B2 (B1: Architecture or B2: Planning)] |
15 |
60 + 25 |
100 |
180 |
| GE [Part A + Part B (Section I or Section II) |
15 |
55 + 30 |
100 |
180 |
| GG [Part A + Part B (Section 1: Geology or Section 2: Geophysics)] |
15 |
25 + 60 |
100 |
180 |
| XE (Section A + Any TWO Sections) |
15 |
15 + (2 x 35) |
100 |
180 |
| XH (Section B1 + Any ONE Section) |
15 |
25 + 60 |
100 |
180 |
| XL (Section P + Any TWO Sections) |
15 |
25 + (2 x 30) |
100 |
180 |
GATE 2022 Paper Code
Candidates can check the paper code and Paper Name in the table below:
| Paper Code |
Paper Name |
|---|---|
| AE |
Aerospace Engineering |
| AG |
Agricultural Engineering |
| AR |
Architecture and Planning |
| BM |
Biomedical Engineering |
| BT |
Biotechnology |
| CE |
Civil Engineering |
| CH |
Chemical Engineering |
| CS |
Computer Science and Information Technology |
| CY |
Chemistry |
| EC |
Electronics and Communication Engineering |
| EE |
Electrical Engineering |
| ES |
Environmental Science and Engineering |
| EY |
Ecology and Evolution |
| GG |
Geology |
| GG |
Geophysics |
| IN |
Instrumentation Engineering |
| MA |
Mathematics |
| ME |
Mechanical Engineering |
| MN |
Mining Engineering |
| MT |
Metallurgical Engineering |
| PE |
Petroleum Engineering |
| PH |
Physics |
| PI |
Production and Industrial Engineering |
| ST |
Statistics |
| TF |
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science |
| XE-A |
Engineering Mathematics |
| XE-B |
Fluid Mechanics |
| XE-C |
Materials Science |
| XE-D |
Solid Mechanics |
| XE-E |
Thermodynamics |
| XE-F |
Polymer Science and Engineering |
| XE-G |
Food Technology |
| XE-H |
Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences |
| XH-C1 |
Humanities & Social Sciences - Economics |
| XH-C2 |
Humanities & Social Sciences - English |
| XH-C3 |
Humanities & Social Sciences - Linguistics |
| XH-C4 |
Humanities & Social Sciences - Philosophy |
| XH-C5 |
Humanities & Social Sciences - Psychology |
| XH-C6 |
Humanities & Social Sciences - Sociology |
| XL-P |
Chemistry |
| XL-Q |
Biochemistry |
| XL-R |
Botany |
| XL-S |
Microbiology |
| XL-T |
Zoology |
| XL-U |
Food Technology |
GATE 2022 Admission Process
The GATE admission process starts with the filling of the application form to the seat allotment after counselling. Candidates can check the GATE 2022 Admission process below:
- Filling GATE 2022 Application Form: The first step is to fill the application form for GATE 2022. Candidates who are aspiring for the exam, have to register themselves on the GOAPS website.
- Download GATE 2022 Admit Card: After registration, candidates are required to download their GATE admit card. Admit card release date is yet to be announced by the exam conducting authority.
- Appear for the GATE 2022 Exam: As per the subject chosen, candidates have to appear for the exam on the scheduled date. GATE 2022 detailed schedule (paper-wise) will be released a few days before the exam.
- GATE 2022 Result Declaration: The exam conducting authority will announce the GATE 2022 result in the third week of March. The result will comprise candidates' marks, normalised scores and rank.
- Participate in GATE 2022 Counselling Process: The counselling will be conducted for the GATE qualified candidates to choose the college and branch as per their rank and choice.
GATE 2022 Answer Key
GATE Answer Keys will be released on the official website within a week after the exam ends. Candidates will be able to estimate their marks in the exam with the help of the GATE 2022 answer key. Students must refer GATE 2022 marking scheme to calculate their probable score. With the help of the previous year answer keys and question papers, students can get an idea about the difficulty level of the paper, exam pattern, and type of questions. To check last year’s answer key for GATE, Click Here.
GATE 2022 Result
GATE 2022 Result was released online on the official website on March 16. Candidates can check their results by logging into the GOAPS portal. Only the aspirants who qualify for the GATE Exam will only be allowed to access the scorecard which will remain valid for three years from the date of declaration of result.
GATE 2022 Result: Steps to check
- Visit the official website
- Go to the results page and click on GATE Result
- GOAPS portal will appear, fill in the login details
- Click on the submit tab
- GOAPS candidate dashboard for GATE will open
- Click on the results section
- The GATE result will be displayed on the screen
FAQs related to GATE 2022
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Q. Who is eligible for GATE 2022?
Q. Is a candidate allowed to change his/her GATE Examination Paper or GATE Examination City after submission of the application?
Q. What items are not permitted to be brought with me inside the examination venue?
Q. How would I be able to use a virtual calculator in GATE 2022 as never used it before?
Q. Is there any age limit for applying for GATE 2022? Are there any criteria regarding the nationality of candidates?
Q. What was the general category GATE cut off for Computer Science Engineering?
Q. Do colleges offer scholarships to GATE qualified candidates?
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Yes, as an M.Sc. Electronics and Communication student, you can definitely pursue job opportunities in PSUs (Public Sector Undertakings) with a valid GATE rank. While many PSUs traditionally require a B.Tech/B.E. degree, some of them have started considering M.Sc. graduates, especially in fields rel
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Candidates who are willing to take admission to non sponsored NIT Uttarakhand M.Tech seat must apply and appear for the GATE exam. The steps to apply for GATE are as follows:
1. Go to the GATE 2025 registration portal.
2. Rgister as new candidate. Generate login credentials.
3. Login using credentials
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NIT Uttarkhand accpets valid GATE exam scores for M.Tech admissions. As per official sources, the GATE exam date for 2025 session is out. The exam is scheduled to be held from Feb 3 to Feb 11, 2024. To register, the students can visit the official GATE website.
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Students seeking admission to NIT Puducherry M.Tech courses can take admission via GATE exam. The steps to apply for GATE are as follows:
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2. Rgister as new candidate. Generate login credentials.
3. Login using credentials generated in the last step.
4. Fill ou
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Yes, admission to NIT Puducherry M.Tech course is possible without taking GATE exam. As per an official document, on priority, the institute offers admission via CCMT counselling. To participate in CCMT counselling, students must have appeared for GATE exam.
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