GATE for Postgraduate Learning: Routes to M.Tech and Above

In this market of cutthroat competition, everyone demands a rewarding career. According to Statista, 64% of Indian engineering graduates secured employment in 2024, compared to 57% in 2023. While some students settle for the jobs they secure through campus placements after completing their B.Tech, others want to opt for higher education.

Every B.Tech student knows the importance of the GATE for higher studies to ensure growth in their career.

GATE, or Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, is a national-level examination administered by the GATE Committee. The committee comprises IISc, Bangalore faculty members, and faculty members of seven other IITs.

In this blog, we will discuss the various aspects of appearing for GATE and how it can open up new opportunities for learners. Let us first look at the benefits of clearing GATE.

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Benefits of Clearing GATE Examination

Despite being a highly challenging examination, GATE offers immense benefits to students. The marks candidates secure in the exam help them secure GATE M.Tech admission in renowned institutions. Students are also eligible for a GATE scholarship for M.Tech if they seek admission to any institution approved by AICTE.

Candidates can also secure placements in renowned PSUs based on their GATE marks.

Listed below are the benefits of clearing the GATE examination:

• Admission to M.Tech Course: This is the primary benefit of appearing for the GATE exam. As has been mentioned above, qualifying for GATE offers candidates the opportunity for GATE counselling for M.Tech in various renowned institutions like NITs, IITs, or IISc based on the GATE scores. Each of these institutions releases its own cutoffs.
• GATE Scholarship for M.Tech: Students are eligible for a scholarship of INR 12,400 per month for a duration of 24 months or throughout the course, whichever is lower.
• PSU Jobs through GATE: Many PSUs in India, such as SAIL, ONGC, BHEL, NTPC, BARC, etc., recruit candidates based on their GATE scores. The salaries offered by these PSUs are quite lucrative.

About the GATE Examination

Being informed about the different aspects of the GATE examination can help candidates in their GATE preparation for M.Tech.

Information at a Glance

Exam Mode	Online (Computer Based Online)
Exam Duration	3 Hours
Number of Papers	30 Papers
Section	General Aptitude Subjects selected by the candidate
Question Type:	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) Numerical Answer Type Questions
Total Questions	65 (10 GA + 55 Subject Questions)
Total Marks	100

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Different Subjects to Choose From in a GATE Examination (Along With Exam Codes)

Individuals can choose from 30 subjects while appearing for GATE for M.Tech examination. Listed below are the subjects, along with their codes:

Subject	Code	Subject	Code
Aerospace Engineering	AE	Biotechnology	BT
Ecology and Evolution	EY	Mathematics	MA
Architecture and Planning	AR	Chemical Engineering	CH
Biomedical Engineering	BM	Mining Engineering	MN
Mechanical Engineering	ME	Instrumentation Engineering	IN
Civil Engineering	CE	Petroleum Engineering	PE
Agricultural Engineering	AG	Physics	PH
Computer Science and Information Technology	CS	Production and Industrial Engineering	PI
Chemistry	CY	Metallurgical Engineering	MT
Engineering Sciences	XE	Textile and Fibre Science	TF
Electrical Engineering	EE	Life Sciences	XL
Geomatics Engineering	GE	Environmental Science and Engineering	ES
Electronics and Communications Engineering	EC	Statistics	ST
Geology and Geophysics	GG	Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering	NA
Humanities and Social Sciences	XH

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Distribution of Marks

There are 65 questions in each paper, and the total marks of each of the papers is 100.

While some papers have two sections, the others have three sections. The table below shows the marks distribution in the different papers:

Paper Code	Marks Distribution
AR, EY, CY, CG, PH, MA, XH, XL	GA- 15 marks  Subject paper- 85
All other papers	GA- 15 Engineering Mathematics- 13 Subject paper- 72

Eligibility

To appear for the GATE examination, candidates should:

• Have either completed or should be in the third or final year of their Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Engineering, Science, Architecture, or Humanities from a recognized institution.
• There is no upper or lower age limit set for appearing in the GATE exam. Candidates from different age groups can apply and appear for the examination.

Career Opportunities After GATE

Clearing GATE does not only confine you to pursuing M.Tech or working at PSU. Alongside enrolling into M.Tech courses through GATE, there are a number of other opportunities that students get after clearing the exam. Let us have a look at them:

• Sponsorship Opportunities: After clearing the GATE exam with a good score, candidates can apply for two-year sponsorships from BARC, DRDO, ISRO, IAF, Doordarshan, etc.
• Research: If you are passionate about your subject, consider doing research. Indulging in research not only offers you a great stipend but also gives you the opportunity to contribute effectively to your field of study and earn immense fame.

Not only this, but you also get the opportunity to study abroad. Therefore, the perks of qualifying GATE exam with good scores are fathomless.

Conclusion

Now that you know the benefits offered by GATE are endless, you can take steps to boost your career through the exam. Although the examination can be challenging to crack, it will surely give you an edge over others.

You can start preparing for GATE with Amity University Online. With the right guidance to rely on and round-the-clock support offered by leading industry experts, you will be able to overcome any obstacle that you are likely to face on the day of the examination.

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