Gate Notification

New in GATE 2014 

1. Examinations for all the 21 papers will be conducted by an ONLINE Computer Based Test (CBT).
    
2. GATE 2014 examinations will be held during forenoon and afternoon on alternate weekends (Saturday and Sunday) between 1st February 2014 and 2nd March 2014. Examinations for some of the papers in GATE 2014 will be held in multiple sessions. Exact details regarding complete examination schedule will be notified at a later date. 
   
   
   

   Application fee

   • Rs 1500 for General/OBC male candidates
   • Rs 750 for women candidates
   • Rs 1500 for General/OBC other candidates
   • Rs 750 for the SC/ST/PD category candidates.
   • The Application fee can be paid either online or through a bank challan via SBI or Syndicate Bank.
   • The application fee is non – refundable

   • Changes in GATE 2013 that will continue to remain in force for GATE 2014:

1. Application Process: For GATE 2014, as in GATE 2013, all candidates’ related information will be available in a single GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS). Candidates have to register and fill the application via ONLINE mode only by accessing any of the zonal GATE websites of IISc and seven IITs. Candidates must upload his/her photograph and signature during online application. The application process is complete only when a print out of the filled ONLINE application with the candidate’s signature and a good quality photograph affixed in the appropriate place is received by the respective GATE offices along with necessary documents, if any, on or before 10thOctober 2013. Please note that application forms are not available for sale anywhere else.
2. 1. Downloadable Admit Card: Admit cards will NOT be sent by e-mail/post. Admit cards can ONLY be downloaded from the zonal GATE websites. The candidate has to bring the printed admit card to the test center along with at least one original (not photocopied / scanned copy) and valid (not expired) photo identification. It may be noted that one of the following photo identifications is ONLY permitted: Driving license, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Aadhaar UID, College ID, Employee identification card, or a notarized affidavit with Photo, Signature, Date of Birth and Residential Address. The details of this ID proof have to be given while filling the online application.
   2. Numerical Answer Type Questions: The question paper for GATE 2014 will consist of questions of multiple-choice type and questions of numerical answer type. For multiple choice type questions, candidates have to choose the answer from the given choices. For numerical answer type questions, choices will not be given. Candidates have to enter a number as the answer using a virtual keypad. 

      Important Dates

      GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) Website Opens	Monday	2nd Sep 2013 (00:01 Hrs)
      Last date for Submission of Online Application through Website	Thursday	3rd October 2013 (23:59 Hrs)
      Last Date for the receipt of Print-out of the ONLINE Application along with all the supporting documents at the respective Zonal GATE Offices	Thursday	10th October 2013

       Contact Us

      GATE is jointly administered and conducted by the Indian Institute of Science and seven Indian Institutes of Technology. Each of the institutes administers a zone and caters to examination cities nearby to the institute. Applicants are assigned a zone at the time of application, based on the first city of choice. Applicants must note this zone number for contact purposes.
      Help line Numbers : +91  3222 282091 (9.30 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Saturday)
   3. For futher details visit http://gate.iitkgp.ac.in/gate2014/