GATE Exam No. Of Attempts

Will you please provide the information regarding the attempts are allowed for GATE exam?

[Arun Vats]

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is an all India exam organized jointly by the Indian Institute of Science and seven Indian Institutes of Technology.

Number of Attempts
There is no limit for attempting GATE exam.

Eligibility:
Aspirants should have pass B.E./B.Tech/ B.Arch/ B.Pharm./B.S/M.Sc./M.A./ MCA or equivalent/M.E/ M.Tech (Post BSc)/M.E./M.Tech or Dual Degree /M. Sc/ B.S.-M.S.

Important Dates:
GATE 2014 Online Enrolment: from September 2 to 1 2013
Last Date for GATE 2014 Online Application Submission: October 3, 2013
Receipt of Printout of GATE 2014 Online Application Form at Zonal Centre: By October 17, 2013 (extended date from October 10, 2013)
Request for Change in the GATE 2014 Exam Centre: From November 15 to 25, 2013
Download of GATE 2014 Admit Card: December 18, 2013
GATE 2014 Examination: On February 2 , 15 & 16 , March 1 & 2, 2014
Timings: Forenoon: 9.00 AM to 12.00 Noon, Afternoon: 2.00 PM to 5.00 PM
GATE 2014 Result Announcement: March 28, 2014

Can you tell me about the number of attempts one can go for clearing GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) Exam?

[Arun Vats]

There is no limit of the number of attempts for the GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) exams. So even if you have tried cracking the exams once and have not succeeded, there is no reason not to try again.

GATE Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor degree holders in Engineering/Technology/ Architecture (4 years after 10+2) and those who are in the final year of such programmes

Bachelor degree holders in Engineering/Technology/Architecture (Post-B.Sc./Post-Diploma) and those who are in the final year of such programmes

Master degree holders in any branch of Science/Mathematics/ Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent and those who are in the final year of such programmes

Candidates in the second or higher year of the Four-year Integrated Master degree programme (Post-B.Sc.) in Engineering/Technology

Candidates in the fourth or higher year of Five-year Integrated Master degree programme or Dual Degree programme in Engineering/Technology.

Candidates with qualifications obtained through examinations conducted by professional societies recognized by UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by Institute of Engineers (India);
AMICE by Institute of Civil Engineers (India)) as equivalent to B.E./B.Tech. Those who have completed section A or equivalent of such professional courses are also eligible.

The scholarship awarded by GATE is valid for a period of 2 years for the Master degree programs. The candidates who have qualified are eligible for Junior Research Fellowships awarded by CSIR Laboratories.

In some institutions it is mandatory to mention the GATE qualification for admission for various post graduate courses.