Want to get enrolled into MTech in Mechanical Engineering through GATE 2023? Know the details here.
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur released the GATE 2023 application form on August 30, 2022. The exam conducting authority has already announced the GATE 2023 schedule on July 27, 2022. GATE 2023 is conducted for various subjects including Mechanical Engineering. Students who are desired to get enrolled into M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering through GATE must know all the important details about it. Mechanical Engineering is among one of the oldest branches of engineering that deals with the design and manufacturing of machines. Candidates pursuing a Mechanical Engineering course also have a good scope in the automobile, electrical and aviation industry.
An MTech degree in Mechanical Engineering can help a candidate for a better professional career In future. Students can get admission to postgraduate engineering courses by qualifying Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2023. GATE 2023 will be conducted on February 4, 5, 11, and 12, 2023. GATE 2023 registrations has been started and the application form will remain available online till September 30, 2022, and the last date to apply for the same with a late fee amount is October 7, 2022. In 2023, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur will conduct the exam across 219 cities in India and abroad.
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Colleges accepting GATE 2023 score for M Tech in Mechanical Engineering
Various engineering colleges across India accept GATE scores for admission to postgraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering. The list of some of the top colleges accepting GATE scores for admission to M Tech courses in Mechanical Engineering is:
Q: Who is eligible for GATE exam?
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is the entrance exam for admission to postgraduate courses at IITs, NITs, IIITs in Engineering, Science and other allied subjects. The detailed eligibility criteria of GATE are given below:
- Candidates who are currently studying in the 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate degree programme or who have completed any government approved degree programme in Engineering/ Technology/ Science/ Architecture/ Humanities are eligible to appear for GATE 2024.
- Candidates who possess certification from any of the below list professional societies are also eligible to apply for GATE however, they must ensure that those examinations are approved by MoE/AICTE/UGC/ UPSC as being equivalent to B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Arch./ B.Planning, etc.
- The Institution of Engineers (India) (IE)
- The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
- The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)
- The Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI)
- The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, including Polymer and Environmental Group (IIChE)
- The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM)
- The Indian Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIIE)
- Candidates who have obtained/are pursuing their qualifying degree from countries other than India are also eligible. All such candidates must be currently in the 3rd or higher years or must have completed their Bachelor’s degree (of at least three years duration) in Engineering/ Technology/ Science/ Architecture/ Humanities.
- Candidates pursuing or in possession of any higher degree will be allowed to appear for GATE 2024.
- Candidates must note that there is no age limit to apply for GATE.
Q: Who can give GATE exam?
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national-level examination conducted by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) for admission to Master of Engineering (ME), Master of Technology (MTech), and direct PhD programs in engineering, architecture, and related branches of science.
The eligibility criteria for GATE include passing a bachelor's degree in engineering or technology or basic Science from a recognised university, and meeting the specific eligibility criteria for the discipline you wish to pursue. Candidates from India and other countries can apply for GATE, but they must meet the eligibility criteria. The exam is conducted online and is offered in 30 subjects. Candidates can check details about course-wise eligibility criteria for GATE exam at www.shiksha.com/gate-exam.
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GATE 2023 Exam Dates
IIT Kanpur announced the GATE 2023 exam dates on July 27, 2022. Candidates can check the GATE 2023 exam calendar below:
| GATE 2023 Events |
GATE 2023 Dates |
|---|---|
| GATE 2023 official brochure release date |
27-Jul-2022 |
| Application form availability |
30-Aug-2022 |
| Last date to fill out the application form |
30-Sep-2022 |
| Last date to register with a late fee |
7-Oct-2022 |
| Application form correction window |
4 to 11-Nov-2022 |
| Release of GATE 2023 Mock Test |
To be announced |
| Admit card download |
3-Jan-2022 |
| GATE 2023 Exam date |
February 4, 5, 11 and 12, 2023 |
| Result announcement |
16-Mar-2023 |
| Scorecard availability |
21-Mar-2023 |
GATE 2023 Eligibility Criteria: Mechanical Engineering
It is important for every candidate aspiring for GATE 2023 to check the eligibility criteria prescribed for the exam by the authorities. Any candidate failing to fulfil the eligibility criteria for GATE 2023 will not be allowed to appear for the exam or in any processes ahead. GATE has different papers and the eligibility criteria for each of them are different. Please find below the eligibility conditions of GATE 2023:
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| Criteria |
Eligibility |
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| Nationality |
Candidates of Indian, as well as other nationality, will be allowed to appear for GATE 2023 |
| Academic Qualification |
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| Age Limit |
There is no age limit for candidates to appear in the GATE 2023 exam |
GATE Syllabus for Mechanical Engineering
| Sections |
Topics |
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| Section 1: Engineering Mathematics |
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| Section 2: Applied Mechanics and Design |
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| Section 3: Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences |
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| Section 4: Materials, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering |
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Scope of Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineering is considered the evergreen branch among all other engineering branches. Mechanical engineers deal with the concepts of mechanics, thermodynamics, robotics, kinematics, structural mechanics, fluid mechanics, power sector, and aerospace. Along with the private sector, various Public Sector Units (PSUs) like BHEL, BEL, and SAIL etc. accept the GATE score for the recruitment of candidates in various positions. There is a great scope of job avenues in the following sectors for mechanical engineers in India and abroad:
Q: Can I appear in more than one paper in GATE exam?
Candidates are allowed to appear two papersout of the 30 papers for which GATE 2024 exam will be held, and they have to carefully make a choice of the paper they wish to write. A candidate is expected to appear in a paper appropriate to the discipline of his/her qualifying degree. However, he/she is free to choose any paper according to his/her admission plan, keeping in mind the GATE eligibility criteria of the institutions in which he/she wishes to seek admission. The list of paper combinations that students wish to select can be checked on the GATE 2024 official website.
Q: After completing my B.Sc can I give GATE exam
Yes. Candidates who have completed their B.Sc can appear in GATE exam. The eligibility criteria for appearing in the GATE exam wa changes in 2021 and now B.Sc/BA graduates are also eligible to appear in GATE exam. As per the revised GATE eligibility criteria,
A candidate who is currently studying in the third or higher years of any undergraduate degree program or who has already completed any government approved degree program in Engineering/Technology/ Architecture/Science/Commerce/Arts/Humanities is eligible to appear for GATE 2024.
Q: For how many papers can one student apply in GATE 2024?
Q: After declining/rejecting the offer, can I be considered for subsequent offers for COAP rounds?
After declining/rejecting the offer (s) in a particular round, you will not be considered for the same offer (s). In case, you have given higher preferences in M.Tech. Application, then you may be considered for the higher preferences in the subsequent round (s) of offers based on the availability of vacancies and merit list, within the rules of that institute. Also, after the last/final round at COAP no offers will be available at COAP. For any offer/admission related matter, candidates must visit the respective Academic Institutes Admission Portal.
Q: What are passing marks in GATE exam?
Passing marks in GATE exam is different for all 30 papers. The GATE qualifying mark for PSUs recruitment is also different. Candidates appearing in any GATE paper have to obtain the minimum mark in order to be declared qualified for the exam. Only qualified candidates are considered for admission to MTech/MSc/PhD programs and the MHRD scholarship. Candidates can check previous year GATE cutoff for various papers on the Shiksha page or from the GATE official website.
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