GATE
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
- National
- Online
- PG
- PhD
- Conducted by
- IITs (hosting institute rotates each year) in association with IISc Bangalore
- Scope
- National
- Mode
- Online
- How often
- Once a year
- Exam dates
- ~Early-to-mid February (dates vary by year)
- Application window
- Registration typically opens ~August-September (dates vary by year)
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree in engineering/technology/science (or final-year students) from a recognised university; no upper age limit.
About the exam
National computer-based exam used for M.Tech/M.E./M.S. and direct PhD admission at IITs, IISc, NITs and other CFTIs, and also for PSU recruitment.
Courses it opens
M.Tech., M.E./M.Tech, Ph.D.
Source ↗Verified on 3 Nov 2026