GATE 2023: Answer Key (Released), Notification, Application Form, Exam Date, Pattern, Result and Counselling

GATE Exam 2023 Important Dates

IIT Kharagpur has scheduled the GATE 2023 examination on the 4th, 5th, 11th, and 12th of February 2023. Check the complete examination schedule here:

GATE 2023 Paper-wise Exam Dates

The detailed exam schedule (tentative) for the GATE 2023 exam is provided here. The actual dates will be provided later.

GATE Exam 2023 Pattern & Syllabus

This section consists of the GATE 2023 examination-related information – exam pattern and syllabus. The exam will be held in CBT mode. It will be conducted for 29 papers/ subjects. The candidate has to choose only one paper. Instead of mobile phones, personal calculators, electronic devices, wristwatches, etc., the candidate can use the Virtual Scientific Calculator available on the system during the test. For rough work, students will be offered scribble pads. Mention respective names on the scribble pads, which should be returned to the invigilator after the exam.

GATE Exam Pattern 2023

Candidates are advised to go through this section carefully and prepare accordingly. Find complete information about GATE 2023 latest exam pattern, structure, marking scheme, paper codes, etc.

The exam will be scheduled to be held in two shifts – the morning shift beginning from 9:00 am and concluding at 12:00 pm and the evening shift to be conducted from 2:30 pm and will conclude at 5:30 pm.

The duration of the examination is 180 minutes (3 hours) – this is for all the papers of the GATE 2023 exam, which comprises 65 questions for 100 marks. There will be questions of two different types in all the papers.

• Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ): MCQs are objective types and carry 1 or 2 marks each in all the papers and sections. The candidates will have a choice of 4 answers. They will have to choose the correct one. However, there will be negative markings for every wrong answer. 1/3^rd of marks will be deducted for an incorrect answer.
• Numerical Answer Type (NAT): Unlike MCQs, NAT questions require the candidates to use the virtual numeric keypad given on the computer screen. However, the candidates will have no choices like MCQs. They need to enter a number like 10 or -10 or 10.1 or 10.01, or 10.001. There will be “no negative marking for a wrong answer in NAT questions”.

Exam Pattern in a Glimpse -

GATE 2023 Subject-wise Marking Scheme

GG (Geology and Geophysics) Paper Marking Scheme

XE (Engineering) Paper Marking Scheme

XL (Life Science) Paper Marking Scheme

Distribution of Questions and Marks –

The questions and marks for the GATE question paper are distributed among two sections. The detailed distribution is provided in the table below:

List of GATE 2023 Latest Subjects

The candidates should remember the paper code of the subjects selected by them for the GATE entrance examination. Here is the list of all 29 subjects and their paper code. Two subjects are added from the year 2021 onwards:

GATE 2023 Syllabus

Without getting your hands on the latest GATE syllabus, you wouldn’t be able to succeed in the exam and grab a seat in the prestigious colleges. The exam will be conducted for 29 subjects.

The candidates have to get hold of the latest GATE 2023 syllabus that comprises three sections as General Aptitude (GA), Engineering Mathematics (EM), and subject-specific paper chosen by the candidates at the time of filling in the online application form.

• General Aptitude Syllabus (Common for All Subjects)

This is common for all subjects. The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus.

• Aerospace Engineering Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Aerospace Engineering.

• Bio-medical Engineering Syllabus (Introduced in 2020)

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Bio-medical Engineering.

• Architecture & Planning Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Architecture & Planning.

• Agriculture Engineering Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Agriculture Engineering.

• Biotechnology Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Biotechnology.

• Chemical Engineering Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Chemical Engineering.

•  Civil Engineering Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Civil Engineering.

• Chemistry Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Chemistry.

• Computer Science and Information Technology Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Computer Science and Information Technology.

• Electrical Engineering Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Electrical Engineering.

• Electronics and Communication Engineering Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Electronics and Communication Engineering.

• Geology and Geophysics Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Geology and Geophysics.

• Ecology and Evolution Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus on Ecology and Evolution.

• Instrumentation Engineering Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Instrumentation Engineering.

• Mechanical Engineering Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Mechanical Engineering.

• Mathematics Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Mathematics.

• Metallurgical Engineering Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Metallurgical Engineering.

• Mining Engineering Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Mining Engineering.

• Production and Industrial Engineering Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Production and Industrial Engineering.

• Physics Engineering Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Physics.

• Textile Engineering Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Textile Engineering.

• XE A (Engineering Mathematics) Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of XE A (Engineering Mathematics).

• XE B (Fluid Mechanism) Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of XE B (Fluid Mechanism).

• XE C (Material Sciences) Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of XE C (Material Sciences).

• XE E (Thermodynamics) Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of XE E (Thermodynamics).

• XE F (Polymer Science and Engineering) Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of XE F (Polymer Science and Engineering).

• XE G (Food Technology) Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of XE G (Food Technology).

• XE P (Chemistry) Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of XE P (Chemistry).

• XE R (Botany) Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of XE R (Botany).

• XE S (Microbiology) Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of XE S (Microbiology).

• XE T (Zoology) Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of XE T (Zoology).

• Geomatics Engineering (GE) Syllabus

• Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NM) Syllabus

GATE Exam 2023 Eligibility

Candidates should check the GATE eligibility criteria defined by the conducting authority before applying for the exam. The detailed eligibility criteria for GATE 2023, i.e. age limit, education qualification, nationality, etc., are given below.

Age Limit –

There is no age limit to apply for the GATE Examination.

Nationality –

• The candidate should be an Indian citizen.
• Also, candidates from Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, U.A.E, and Singapore are eligible to appear for the exam.

Educational Qualification –

To apply for the GATE Entrance Exam 2023, aspirants must meet any of the below qualification criteria.

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.Tech/ B.E /B.Pharm) in Engineering/Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc. or diploma).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture (B.Arch - 5 years).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Science (B.Sc - 4 years after 10+2).
• Master's Degree (M.Sc/MA/MCA) in any branch of Mathematics, Science, Statistics, or Computer Application.
• Integrated Master’s degree (Post B.Sc.) in Engineering/Technology (4 years or 5 years).
• Candidates, who have obtained their qualifications (equivalent to B.E./B.Tech) from professional societies recognized by the UPSC/AICTE/MHRD, are also eligible to appear for the GATE Exam.
• Applicants from other countries must have a Bachelor’s Degree/ Master’s Degree in engineering or science stream.

Note: Students appearing in the final year examinations of the above courses are also eligible for the GATE exam.

Pass Percentage –

• There is no minimum pass percentage required to apply for GATE 2023.

Students may also like to refer to the following table and ensure that they meet the academic qualification for the GATE 2023 exam.

*Some of these Professional Societies or Institutions that carry out examinations in different fields or branches of engineering are mentioned underneath –

• The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
• The Indian Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)
• The Institution of Engineers (India) (IE)
• The Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI)
• The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)
• The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM)
• The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, including the Polymer and Environmental Group (IIChemE)

The official Information Bulletin maintains, “The candidates who possess certification from any of the professional societies must ensure that those examinations conducted by the societies are approved by MHRD/ AICTE/ UGC/ UPSC as equivalent to B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Arch./ B.Planning, etc.”

Students who have studied abroad or are pursuing their qualifying examinations or degrees from countries other than India –

• Should have completed or must be in the final year of their Bachelor’s Degree (4 years) in Engineering/Technology
• Should have completed or must be in the final year of their Master’s Degree (2 years) in relevant subjects in science.

Eligibility Documents –

Some of the documents that the students need to produce in support of their eligibility –

• Upload or attach degree certificate/ course completion certificate/ membership certificate/ provisional certificate issued by the society or institute (if the students have passed the qualifying exam)
• If the candidates are in the final year/ expected to complete the qualifying test, they must submit a “Certificate from the Head of the Department/ Institute” or a copy of the mark sheet for Section A of AMIE. In addition, the certificate should duly be signed and attested by the Head of the Institute/ Department with the current date.

Keep in mind that the eligibility documents are required to be uploaded at the time of filling in the online application form (NOT to be sent by post).

Qualifying Disciplines for Eligibility Degrees – Science:

Qualifying Disciplines for Eligibility Degrees – Engineering/ Technology:

GATE Exam 2023 Application Process

The application process for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2023 started on 30th August 2022 and continued until 7th October 2022. After 7th October 2022, students will be required to pay a late fee of ₹ 500 for applying for GATE 2023. Applications with a late fee can be accepted till 16th October 2022.

Candidates can apply for the GATE exam online through the GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System) website. The application process starts with the GOAPS registration and releasing the application fee. The applicants are required to register with a valid email address and mobile number.

Candidates can use the GOAPS interface to interact with the GATE administration and do the following:

• Apply for the GATE Exam 2023.
• Upload required documents such as Signatures, Photographs, certificates, etc.
• Application fee payment
• Track the status of the application form online: Received, Accepted, Under Scrutiny, Rejected, Reasons for Rejection, Defect status, Status after Rectification, etc.
• Download admit card
• View the Result and Download the GATE scorecard

Step-by-Step Procedure to Submit Online GATE 2023 Application Form

Candidates, basically, have to follow 5 simple steps to carry out the task. These are –

# Step 1: Register on the GOAPS website

# Step 2: Fill in the online application form

# Step 3: Upload the required documents

# Step 4: Release the application fee payment

# Step 5: Submit and take a printout of the confirmation page

Let’s elaborate on each step to understand further

# Step 1: Register on the GOAPS Website

GATE aspirants must access the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) website and register themselves. GOAPS provides an “online interface to the candidate for interacting with the GATE administration” to complete the registration process. The official website for the 2023 exams is https://gate.iitkgp.ac.in/. The GOAPS portal can be accessed through the official website.

GOAPS Registration: How to Register on GOAPS Website?

• Provide your complete name (same as per the qualifying degree certificate), mobile number, and valid email ID, and choose a password.
• Make sure you have easy access to the mobile number or email address in case you receive an SMS or email.

GOAPS Enrolment ID: Upon registration, candidates will be provided with a GOAPS enrolment ID via email. This enrolment ID needs to be well-preserved for future correspondence.

GOAPS Password: Choose a strong password while registering at GOAPS. Not only are candidates encouraged to remember the password, but also they are advised to keep it “safe, secure, and confidential”.

# Step 2: Fill in the Online Application Form

The next stage involves filling in the online application form and submission of the same at GOAPS.

• Personal information – the name of the candidate, mobile number, date of birth, the name of the parents’ and their mobile numbers. (The aspirants must ensure that the name should “exactly be the same as that in the qualifying degree certificate” and shouldn’t have any prefix or title such as Mrs/ Dr/ Mr/ Shri/ Smt, etc.)

# Step 3: Upload the Required Documents

Once the registration process is over and the form has all the important information filled, the candidates ensure that they have the following documents for filling out the application form –

• GATE Paper (Subject)
• Eligibility Degree details
• Address with PIN
• College name and address with PIN
• Digital images of photograph and signature with prescribed format (mentioned below)
• Choice of examination cities
• Scanned copy of the category certificate (in PDF format)
• Scanned copy of the qualifying degree certificate (in PDF format)
• Scanned copy of PwD certificate and Dyslexia certificate  (in PDF formats)
• Valid ID proof
• Details for free payment (credit card/ debit card/net banking)

The above details need to be provided/ entered/ submitted/ uploaded in the online application form. “The GOAPS portal is self-explanatory”; hence, the candidates will not face any difficulty in submitting the form.

Photograph and Signature Requirements (Size, Format, and other Specifications) –

Uploading a signature and photograph that fails to meet the prescribed specifications would result in the cancellation of the candidature. This doesn’t stop here for the concerned candidates. They won’t be able to get their money back (no refund).

Here’s what all the GATE aspirants should do while clicking a passport-size photo –

• The photograph of the candidate needs to be of high quality.
• The officials will only need good-quality photographs for the GATE scorecard.
• It should be recent and in color and must match your appearance on the exam day at the exam center.
• Photographs taken using mobile phones will result in the rejection of the application.
• Ask the studio man to provide your photo in JPEG format with 3.5 cm (width) x 4.5 cm (height). The maximum size for JPEG should be 480X640 pixels. If the resolution is higher, ask the concerned person to reduce it. The minimum size is 240X320 pixels.
• Check the background and ensure that it must be a light color or white.
• Your face should cover 35% (minimum) of the area of the photograph with a full face.
• Avoid covering the face with a cloth or avoid wearing a cap or goggles (tinted or dark glasses).

Take a look at the following sample photograph –

Here’s what all the GATE aspirants should do while getting their scanned signature image –

• On an A4-size white paper, you need to draw a rectangular box (2 cm in height X 7 cm in width).
• Use a black or dark blue ink pen and sign within the box. If the signature is in any other color, it won’t be accepted.
• The signature size should be 70 – 80% of the box size.
• It should be in JEPG format and should be 160 X 560 (maximum) and 80 X 280 (minimum)
• Make sure it is your signature, not by any other person. If it doesn’t match at the time of the exam, the candidature will be disqualified.

Refer to the following image sample -

# Step 4: Release the Application Fee Payment

Go through the filled-in application form before proceeding to payment. Click the “Save and View Application” option, ensure the information is correct, and then click on the “Submit and Proceed to Payment” button.

After you make the payment, “no further changes to the application can be made.”

Application Fee for GATE 2023 –

All candidates are required to pay the application fee along with the application form. The application fee is Non-refundable and Non-transferable. The application fee for the GATE exam can be paid online through Net-Banking, credit card, debit card, or e-challan. International candidates can pay their application fee through Net Banking or by using their Credit Card.

Application Fee for Indian Candidates –

Application Fee for International Candidates –

Things to Keep in Mind while Making the Payment –

• Choose the online payment mode.
• You will see the fee amount and make the payment.
• If you find difficulty in making the payment (due to power failure or internet issues), log back into the GOAPS account to check the payment status.
• In case of the amount gets deducted and you didn’t receive the confirmation from GOAPS, you will get the deducted money back into your bank account within 7 working days.
• Go ahead with a fresh payment again without waiting for the money to be credited to your bank account.
• After the successful fee payment, you will receive a “Fee Payment Number”. You need to save this unique payment number for future correspondence.

# Step 5: Submit and Take a Printout of the Confirmation Page

Reaching this stage indicates that you have successfully submitted the application form with the fee. Take a printout of the confirmation page for future use.

GATE Application Correction Process –

The Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, has opened the online correction window to change the choice of exam city for the GATE 2023 exam from 8th November 2022. Those who have registered for the GATE 2023 examination will be able to edit their application form and choose the examination city online at gate.iitkgp.ac.in on or before 14th November 2022.

Applicants are allowed to rectify any errors in the GATE application form within the stipulated period of time only. These corrections can only be done by logging into the GOAPS account. Some of the allowed corrections are -

• Correction in the exam center can be done till the specified date with the prescribed correction fee.
• It is expected that correction can be done in the name of the Candidate, Gender, Category, PwD status, Date of Birth, Qualifying Degree, Year of Qualifying, and Parents Name with document proof.

New Exam Centres Added For The GATE 2023 Examination –

A total of 11 new cities have been added (w.e.f. GATE 2021) to the list the candidates can choose from:

• IIT Bombay (Zone – 2): Seven (7) new cities added are: (i) Himatnagar (GJ), (ii) Palghar (MH), (iii) Latur (MH), (iv) Akola (MH), (v) Dhule (MH), (vi) Ichalkaranji (MH), (vii) Sangamner-Loni-Shirdi (MH).
• IIT Kharagpur (Zone – 6): Three (3) new cities added are: (i) Baharampur-Murshidabad (WB), (ii) Hazaribag (JH), (iii) Machilipatnam (AP).
• IIT Roorkee (Zone – 8): One (1) new city added is: (i) Kangra (HP)

Points To Remember While Changing Exam City –

The candidates can check the points mentioning-below when they are about to edit the examination city in the GATE 2023 application form.

• A total of 3 choices of the city have to be selected.
• It must be noted that the first and second choice of the city has to be from the same GATE zone.
• The third choice of the city can be from any GATE zone.

How to make corrections in GATE 2023:

1. Visit the official website at - https://gate.iitkgp.ac.in/.
2. Click on the link that reads, ‘GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS),’ appearing on the page.
3. Key in your credentials and log in.
4. Make corrections in the application form, as instructed.

Availing the Facility of a Scribe for a Person with Disability (PwD)/ Dyslexic Candidate –

Not everyone can obtain the facility of a scribe unless coming under the PwD/ Dyslexic category. Students who belong to this category may “arrange their own scribe or request GATE authority to arrange for the scribe during the application stage”.

• The Scribe will be only reading the instructions and questions for the test-taker.
• The Scribe will not be allowed to interpret, translate or emphasize the “Test Paper Contents” to the test-taker.
• If the applicant has chosen his/ her Scribe, the officials would ensure that the “Scribe should be one step below the qualification of the candidate taking the examination” (as per the guidelines of the Government of India).
• An additional hour (60 minutes) will be given to the candidates with Scribe as compensatory time.

Note: In case the candidate has opted for a Scribe and is not accompanied by him/ her to the examination center, GATE will not arrange a new Scribe.

Who Can Use Assistive Devices?

PwD candidates, if required, can arrange assistive devices like a wheelchair, Braille slate, abacus, etc., and bring these along with them to the exam center. GATE cannot arrange these devices for these applicants.

GATE Exam 2023 Other Details

Zones and the Corresponding Administrative Institutes for GATE

GATE 2023 Application Correction Window

GATE 2023 GOAPS Portal offers the final correction in applications, where the provision to make any changes in Contact Address, University/College Name, and/or Degree Nomenclature is provided free of cost. In case the candidates want to make corrections in Name or DOB, they will have to pay ₹ 500/- correction fees. Correction in the application process comprises of:

• Paid changes
• Unpaid changes

The changes and the fee applicable for changes are given below:

NOTE: The correction fee will not be refunded in any case.

The application correction window will remain open till 14th November 2022, and candidates will be allowed to make changes in the above-mentioned fields until then.

GATE Exam 2023 Admit Card

Candidates can download the GATE 2023 Admit Card online from the GOAPS portal. The admit card for the GATE 2023 examination will be available to download from 9th January 2023 (4 pm). No hard copies of the Admit Card will be sent to candidates at their mailing addresses.

Don’t forget to carry your admit card to the examination center and your Identity proof (PAN card, Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID, driving license, etc.). The GATE Admit card and original ID proof are mandatory to enter the examination hall.

GATE 2023 Admit Card is a compulsory document without which candidates will not be able to appear for the PG Engineering examination. Candidates are therefore advised to cross-check and verify all the details provided on the hall ticket after downloading it. In case of any problems, errors, or discrepancies, the same needs to be highlighted to the exam authority at the earliest.

The details that you must check on GATE Admit Card 2023 are:

1. Candidate’s Name, including complete spelling
2. Candidate’s Date of Birth and other personal details
3. Exam Centre Name and Address
4. Exam Date and Time
5. Reporting time at the Exam Centre
6. Exam Day Instructions to be followed by candidates

Want to download GATE 2023 Admit Card? Check the detailed steps here.

List of Zone-wise Examination Cities (Tentative)

GATE Exam 2023 Answer Key

• The GATE 2023 answer key will be released on the official website after the exam.
• The test-takers can check and download GATE Prelims answer key 2023 through the official website.
• Candidates will be allowed to raise objections against the answer key by paying ₹ 500 per objection.

GATE Exam 2023 Results & Scorecard

• The GATE 2023 result will be released on the official website.
• Candidates can check and download the GATE 2023 scorecard/result through GOAPS.
• Candidates will be required to log in to check their GATE result 2023 with the required credentials i.e. application number and password.
• Only qualified candidates will be able to download the GATE Scorecard, but the GATE result 2023 will be announced for all those who appeared in the exam.

GATE 2023 Result/ Scorecard -

GATE score is obtained by evaluating the answers and determining the raw marks of candidates. GATE score is used to shortlist the candidates for PSUs recruitment through GATE as well as for admission to the MTech program. GATE cutoff for PSU varies from company to company.

The GATE score will be valid for three years from the date of the result announcement.

GATE Score for Employment

Amongst the most reputable organizations that consider the GATE score for employment are –

• Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
• Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCI)
• Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
• Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL)
• National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
• Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
• Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
• Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)

GATE Counselling 2023

The schedule for GATE 2023 counselling will be released on the official website. Here are details for the 2023 counselling process.

Candidates are required to complete the GATE CCMT counselling registrations online. The seat allotment will be done after that.

The schedule for the special round for GATE CCMT 

The schedule for GATE COAP counseling is as follows:

The schedule for GATE COAP Additional rounds of counseling is as follows:

GATE 2023 Preparation Tips (Books to Read)

Cracking the GATE exam requires a lot of hard work, dedication, and consistency. Only highly-motivated students with an absolutely clear vision overcome all the challenges to achieve their goals. One of the most sought-after engineering exams in India, GATE demands a proper strategic plan. Apart from knowing the exam pattern, paper analysis, and the latest syllabus, one must focus on other key areas mentioned below.

• Begin early preparation
• Understand exam pattern
• Know the latest syllabus
• Keep your concepts strong
• Practice mock tests
• Time management

Books Recommended by Toppers

• Higher Engineering Mathematics by B.S. Grewal (Mathematics)
• Industrial Engineering by O P Khanna, Buffa, and Sarin (Industrial Engineering)
• A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal (General Aptitude)
• Production Technology: Manufacturing Processes, Technology and Automation by R.K. Jain (Manufacturing Engineering)
• Machine Design by VB Bhandari Engineering Mechanics by Bhavikatti Fluid Mechanics by RK Bansal Heat Transfer by Cengal and Holman (Mechanical Engineering)
• Basic Structural Analysis, C.S. Reddy (Civil Engineering)
• C Programming Language by Brian W. Kernighan, Dennis M. Ritchie (Computer Science and Information Technology)
• Principles of Communication Systems by Goutam Saha, Herbert Taub, and Donald Schilling (Electronics and Communication Engineering)
• Electrical Power Systems by CL Wadhwa (Electrical Engineering)
• Statistics for Machine Learning by Pratap Dangeti (Statistics)

GATE Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can candidates use one email ID to fill in multiple application forms?

A: No, they cannot. One active email address is used for one application form. However, submitting multiple applications will result in the cancellation of the candidature.

Q: How many exam cities can a candidate choose?

A: A candidate can choose up to three cities while submitting the application form. However, he/ she will be allotted only one center of his/ her choice.

Q: Can candidates bring a soft copy of the admit card to the exam center and gain entry?

A: No.

Q: Is only the hard copy of the admit card enough to gain entry to the exam hall?

A: No. The exam-appearing candidates must bring along ID proof along with the admit card. Domestic candidates can bring one of these ID proofs: PAN card, College ID, Aadhaar UID, Driving License, Passport, and Voter ID. International candidates can bring one of these ID proofs: College ID, Government issued ID, Passport, Employee ID, etc.

Q: For how many years has my GATE Score been valid?

A: Three years.

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