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What is GATE:
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is
an All-India Examination conducted by the seven IITs and IISC, Bangalore, on
behalf of the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of
India. The objectives of GATE is to identify meritorious and motivated
candidates for admission to Postgraduate Programs Engineering at the National
level. Every year one IIT or IISc is selected as the Organizing Institute. For
GATE 2000, IIT, Kharagpur was the organizing Institute.
Why should we take GATE:
To pursue M.Tech program in a leading institute of
the country. The benefits of M.Tech are:
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- More and better companies are coming for
Campus Placement in leading Institutes
- Higher salaries are being offered for M.Tech
as compared to B.E.
- M.Tech degree leads to specialization and
furthering of interest in a certain area which may lead to Ph.D
- M.Tech degree is a must for those wishing to
apply for Faculty/Research positions in educational Institutes/R&D centers.
- Scholarship is paid during M.Tech, so no
headache to parents for financial requirements.
- The M.Tech program is a 3 semester (18 months)
program; so get more time to work out career opportunities.
- MOST IMPORTANTLY to get to be a part of any
Nationally reputed Educational Institute and enjoy learning and research.
Important Dates:
- Availability of GATE forms: October, 1st week
- Last Date for filling up forms: November, 1st
week
- Exam Date: 2nd Sunday of February
- Results: March 31st
General Information and Results are also published
on the Web.
Examination Details:
- The examination is a single paper of 3 hours
duration and generally consists of Section A (Objective Type) which is of 75
marks and Section B (Problem Type) which is of 75 marks. Total: 150 marks.
- You have to opt for your subject and study as
per the syllabus mentioned in the GATE brochure (available in the Library).
- The subjects of our interest are Computer
Science and Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering., Electrical
Engineering and Instrumentation Engineering. Other subjects are also available
such as Mathematics, Physics, etc (consult the GATE brochure).
- Although you are expected to appear in the
subject of your discipline, we encourage students to appear in any subject of
his choice. Generally a large number of students appear for the Computer
Science subject in order to do a M.Tech in Computer Science.
- Old question papers are available in the shops
(for assistance contact Faculty Basant Dash).
- Results of qualified candidates in GATE will
give All India Rank and indicate percentile score. For example, a percentile
score of 99 means you are in the top 1% category of the candidates who
appeared for GATE.
- Candidates who get less than 70 percentile get
no score card.
- GATE scores are valid for 2 years. You may
reappear the GATE exam if you are not satisfied with the earlier score and the
new score (if better than the old one) will be used for admission purposes.
- Berhampur is GATE examination center, so also is
Bhubaneswar, Rourkela.
After the Exam, what next:
- After publication of GATE results, students must
apply to individual Institutes to get their application forms.
- Institutes advertise M.Tech admissions in
leading newspapers from 1st April till end July. However some Institutes do
not advertise and therefore students have to get the forms themselves.
- In the application forms, you have to mention
your GATE score alongwith other details.
- The concerned Institute may conduct written test
and/or interview for the purpose of admission.
- General thumb rules: If your Gate score in
Computer Science is 96 percentile or more then you can try for IITs, if
between 85 - 96 percentile, then apply for top RECs, JADAVPUR, SHIBPUR,
ROORKEE, etc. If less than 85, you have to look for appropriate institutes;
YES we want you to get 85 and above only!!
Scholarship:
During the pursuit of M.Tech, you are paid a
scholarship of Rs. 5000.00 per month by the Government of India. This amount is
enough for living expenses including purchase of books, etc. The scholarship is
paid for the entire 18 months M.Tech period.
GATE Coaching:
For those interested in GATE coaching, the
following organizations offer correspondence courses:
- Brilliant Tutorials
- Elite Academy
- Master's Academy
Fees is generally in the range of Rs. 3000 - Rs
5000 for the entire course.
NIST Center of Excellence is now providing GATE
coaching.
For details visit our website:
www.nistgate.com
SPECIAL:
We encourage 3rd year students to also appear GATE
alongwith Final Year students since:
- GATE score is valid for 2 years.
- The syllabus as required by GATE is generally
over by 5th semester.
- Anyway, it will be a good try ! If it is a bad
score you can always try again.
GOOD LUCK
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