8.5 lakh+ students to appear for GATE 2022 | Registration begins from September 2

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Application process for IIT-Kharagpur GATE 2022 is set to begin soon. The paper is scheduled to be conducted next year on February 5, 6, 12 and 13. Interested candidates can apply for GATE 2022 on IIT Kharagpur’s official website (iitkgp.ac.in/ gate.iitd.ac.in).

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an exam that mainly tests the fundamental understanding of various undergraduate subjects in engineering, technology and science for admission into the further studies such as Masters Programs in reputed institutions. Apart from admission, GATE score is also used for PSU recruitment.

GATE 2022 will be a computer-based test of a duration of 180 minutes. It will be conducted across 195 dedicated centres spread across the nation. In comparison to last year’s number of 7,11,542 students who took the test, it is expected that 8,58,890 students will register for GATE 2022.

Let's look at some important facts and numbers to help you understand the competition and difficulty of GATE 2022.

What's New in GATE 2022?

1. The total number of subjects in GATE 2022, now, has increased to 29 in all including Geomatics Engineering (GE) and Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NM).
2. Eligibility Criteria for appearing in GATE exam 2022 has been relaxed to minimum 10+2+3 (ongoing)
3. All test papers of GATE 2022 will be entirely of the objective type.
4. Students can also opt for the prescribed set of combinations on the official site.

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GATE 2022 Important Dates

As per the official notification released over IIT Kharagpur and GATE website, below-mentioned is the exam calendar for GATE 2022

GATE 2022 Registration Process

In order to appear for GATE 2022, you need to complete the submission of application form and registration process. It is a five-step process which is given below:

1. Register on the GOAPS website.
2. Fill the application form (online) with login details sent to your number or email.
3. Upload relevant documents and photographs.
4. Payment of the necessary application fees as per your category (Refer below Table for fees).
5. Print the document of the form.

GATE 2022 Application Fee

NOTE: This is the fee for a single paper for a candidate. For two papers, it would be exactly double of the above fee.

GATE 2022 Eligibility Criteria 

To be eligible for GATE 2022 , it is necessary for the candidate to abide by the officially released eligibility criteria:

1. A candidate who has passed any government approved degree program in fields like Technology /Engineering / Architecture / Science / Commerce / Arts is eligible for appearing in the GATE 2022 exam.
2. A candidate who is currently studying in the 3rd or any higher years of any undergraduate degree program.
3. Please note that the certifications from any of the professional societies must ensure that those examinations conducted by the societies are approved by MoE/AICTE/UGC/UPSC as equivalent to B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch. / B.Planning, etc.
4. For Foreign Students: Candidates who have obtained / are pursuing their qualifying degree from countries other than India: Must be currently in the 3rd or higher years or completed their Bachelor’s degree (duration: at least 3 years) in Engineering / Technology / Science / Arts / Commerce.

Changes in GATE 2022 Exam Pattern

The Gate 2022 Examination will follow the below structure with questions and marking scheme mentioned as: 

GATE 2022 Syllabus

To give any exam, you should have an idea about the syllabus. The GATE 2022 exam has different streams and papers that you can choose. Thus, the GATE 2022 syllabus is different for different streams. But, generally the General Aptitude(GA) section is common to all which has a weightage of 15% and core subjects have a weightage of 85%.

To know the detailed syllabus as per stream, click here

Best books for GATE 2022 Preparation

The best books differ from branch to branch, here we will mention the best two books for four popular branches that will help you boost your GATE preparation.

Expected GATE 2022 Cut Off

Score Booster Tips for GATE Preparation

Well, we now have a clear understanding of the exam structure and books. But for a great GATE score, you would need to know some tips to help you during your preparation.

1. Know the Syllabus Well: We have mentioned the syllabus, but you should also look for the weightage and prioritize your preparation by devoting maximum time to important topics.
2. Follow good books: You have referred to the table having the information about the best books branchwise. So, just understand and practice diligently from these books or any other book that you like, but be consistent.
3. Revision: There are a myriad of concepts in GATE 2022. To remember them, you would need to revise frequently. You can use Flashcards like Formula written on it or maintain a separate book for some subjects to help you recollect the concepts.
4. Solve Previous Year Papers and Mock Tests: This basically helps to get familiar with the test pattern. It also helps to decide your strategy with proper time management and stress management skills. 

What are the opportunities after GATE 2022?

Three major opportunities are there for candidates having a GATE scorecard. These include:

1. Masters at IITs and other foreign institutes:

After GATE 2022, you can pursue a Master’s degree from institutes like IIT, IISC or foreign universities and other top engineering colleges. After your M. Tech degree, you can easily get a pay package ranging from Rs 10,000,00 to Rs 30,000,00 LPA.

2. Jobs at PSUs:

PSU stands for Public Sector Undertakings. You can work at some of the best companies under this domain after GATE. Some of the prominent ones are:

• Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL)
• Delhi Development Authority (DDA)
• Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
• Mecon Limited (MECON)
• Container Corporation Of India (CONCOR)
• Power Grid India (PGCIL)
• Heavy Engineering Corporation Limited (HECL)

3. IIM Fellowship Programs:

IIMs usually are known for their CAT exam. But, for their fellowship programs such as Fellowship Programme in Management (FPM), they accept GATE scores. Also, you can apply for NITIE Mumbai which is a very good college.

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