GATE 2020 Eligibility Criteria, Age Limit & Qualifying Criteria – Check Here
Students wishing to apply for the GATE examination can check the GATE 2020 Eligibility criteria from here. Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering also referred as GATE is a national level entrance test which is regulated by IITs & IISC rotationally. This exam will be conducted for those aspirants looking for admissions in M.Tech/ME and other programmes provided by IITs, NITs and other institutions and colleges. For the year 2020, it will be conducted by IIT, Delhi. Here we are providing details about GATE Eligibility 2020.
GATE Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should fulfill the given eligibility to fill GATE 2020 Application Form. Complete details about eligibility criteria are given below:
General Eligibility:
- There is not any minimum or maximum age limit is prescribed for this examination.
- GATE exams are primarily meant for the candidates those completed their degrees from a recognized university.
- Students appearing in the final year of the qualifying exam/degree are also eligible to apply (except in some 5 year integrated courses and AMIE etc.).
- Candidate who registered after May 31, 2013 for certification equivalent to B.E./B.Tech/B.Arch from any of the professional societies (IE, ICE, IETE, AeSI, IIChemE, IIM, IIE, etc) but meets other eligibility criteria, are also eligible to apply for GATE 2020. However, as the matter is subjudice, the eligibility of such candidates is subjected to further orders of the court.
- There is not any minimum percentage is specified for appearing in GATE examination.
- No attempt limit is prescribed to apply for this exam.
Qualifying Degree Eligibility:
Before applying for the examination, candidates must check the eligibility criteria. Here we have mentioned the qualifying degree/examination for different courses:
| Qualifying Degree/Exam | Qualifying Degree/Exam (Descriptive) | Degree Status | Year of Qualification (Not later than) |
| BE/B.Tech/B.Pharm | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc./Diploma in Engineering/ Technology) and those students are in the final year of such programs | Pursuing in the final year or already completed | 2020 |
| B.Arch | Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (Five years) | Pursuing in the final year or already completed | 2020 |
| B.Sc. (Research)/ BS | Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma/ 4 years after 10+2) | Pursuing in the 4th year or already completed | 2020 |
| M. Sc./ MCA/MA or equivalent | Master’s degree in any stream of Science/Mathematics / Computer Applications/ Statistics or equivalent | Pursuing in the final year or already completed | 2020 |
| Int. ME/ M.Tech (Post-B.Sc.) | Post-B.Sc Integrated Master degree programs in Engineering / Technology (Four year) | Pursuing in the 2nd, 3rd or 4th year or already completed | 2022 |
| Int. ME/ M.Tech or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2) | Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering / Technology (Five year) | Pursuing in the 4th or 5th year or already completed | 2021 |
| Int. M.Sc/ Int. BS-MS | Integrated M.Sc. or Five year integrated BS/MS program | Pursuing in the final year or already completed | 2020 |
| Professional Society Examination (equivalent to BE/B.Tech/B.Arch) | BE/B.Tech/B.Arch equivalent exams of Professional Societies, recognized by MHRD/UPSC/AICTE. | Completed section A or equivalent of such professional courses | NA |
Candidates, those from Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Ethiopia & Singapore must have to completed or are in the last year of their bachelors degree in engineering/technology or masters degree (M.Sc) in any relevant science subject.
Note: If candidates is studying any higher degree or already get a degree higher than that mentioned in the above table, then candidates can select the minimum required qualifying degree while filling the application form.
For any other queries related to GATE 2020 Eligibility Criteria, you can ask us by leaving your comments below in the comment box.
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Sir,I am in final year engineering..I have not recieved degree certificte…wat am i supposed to attach in the field of degree certificate?
last sem marksheet.
Sir i have completed my btech 2019. But still i have supplys in Semester 6.Is iam eligible for applying Gate 2020. If yes, what are the documents needed
I have been admitted in M.Sc Physics 1ST YEAR in AUG’17.Am I eligible to apply GATE-2018
yes.
i am studying BE final year….i have not received degree certificate… Those who have not completed undergraduated studies. Upload Eligibility certificate in prescribed format…please send me this format
You can get it from GATE 2019 website.
I am going to complete bba.. Sir I want to study MBA . Gate exam is need for MBA?
no.
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Sir, My brother completed BBA(arts). Now he is studying MBA final year. Can he apply for gate. Yes or no
no.
sir, I am currently persuing my final year B.tech, I am eligible for gate exam?
yes.
We are in 3rd year(final ) Bsc..can we apply for gate 2018?
hi sir,
i m 2017 pass out..sir plzz tell me what to upload in eligibilty certificate bcz i don’t have degree bcz i have one supply in 8th sem..can i upload 7th sem dmc..its enough or not..
Yes.
dear sir,
i was completed btech in 2012 Can I apply for gate now?
thanks
yes.
sir, i m bsc comp. sci. 3rd year student can i apply to gate exam?
yes, can apply.
Hi, my question is I am in final year of my BE
As per gate 2018 eligibility criteria 4years after 10+2
But I am in final year of BE and i have taken 5 years (4+1), so can I apply for gate 2018??
yes.
Thank you for helping out
Duration of program in appendix should be 4years or 5years?
IAM 2016 b.tech passed out .IAM eligible for gate2018 or not .reply me .
eligible.
Sir i am bsc computer science appear can gate exam?
yes.
i have done my M.sc chemistry from Madurai kamaraj university, from distance learning mode. i have provisional degree certificate right now, so i want to ask am i eligible for GATE 2018?
I am in 4th year of M.Tech applied geology (5year integrated).Am I eligible for gate 2018?
sir,i was completed btech in 2015 Can I apply for gate now?
Yes, you can apply.
Sir, I am doing btech…. 2015-2019 at present I’m in third yr…..can I apply for gate 2018
no.
I will complete my master degree in chemistry. What is the career options for me after qualifies the gate exam?
Bsc Math can appear in GATE exam?
Yes.
B.sc chemistry student can be apply to gate exam??
yes.
I have back log in 4-1semeter I completed next semester can I apply gate
Hey,I am from Bangladesh. I have a Bachelor degree in Computer Science and Engineering. Can i get admitted into IITs for MTech through GATE Exam? If yes then could you explain admission procedures and scholarship opportunity in details please. Thanks in advance,.
Sir,Iam Omprakash M.Sc.mathematics (3rd sem.) From Pt.ravishanker university Am I egilible for gate 2018
no.
I have one backlog in B.tech. I will complete that by next semester. Can I apply for a GATE 2018 Exam.
yes.
Hi, I m samir. I m studing BSc with Chemistry hons…Will you please tell me that, if i complete by bsc, can i eligible for GATE n purse study for aerospace engineering in the GATE approved colleges n institutions??
Hi,
I am pursuing M.sc.Zoology (2nd year) from Annamalai University,Distance education.
(1)Am I eligible for GATE 2018?
(2) If yes,do they prefer students from distance education background for research?
Sir I complete my bsc course.
I want to apply for gate MA exam
Will I elligbile for it.
Any restrictions will here??
Plz tell
I’m the Bsc computer science student in last year am I eligible for gate exam
yes.
Sir i completed BSc in previous year whatam i eligible for GATE?
yes, you are eligible.
sir ,i have done my bbm shall i apply for GATE EXAM 2018
i am gaurav sharma passed out 2012 batch in ECE Branch i am continued gate exam from 2013 but no output till i want to clear and got in merit i do not want to change my line but my age is 27 years pl sugguest am I right way in my life
you can continue. There is no age restriction.
I am passed MSc 2017 and I read in BEd first year ,I want to do pass GATE 2018 exam bcoz nobody educated in my family so I want to do something
i would like to crack gate exam which coaching centre i should join
I do diploma then I do b tech evening in 4years so I am eligible for gate exam
yes.
I have completed Bachalor of engineering aeronautical. Now i want i want take a gate coaching for 2018 can u refer me some good institution in bangalore please.
Sir I have done polytechnic diploma, can I eligible for gate exam
yes.
my daughter joined in ecm branch in engineering. can she eligible for gate exam
yes.
Sir I have been completed her 12th STD. I will elegible to gate exam in 2018
I have interested study at IIT NIT
Gate is for the candidates those are appearing or completed their graduation.
I am currently studying third year in Informartion and Communication Technology..Am I eligible for writing GATE..under which department should I write the exam??
I’m bsc life science and my brother is BSc non medical . Any of us can apply for gate . Pls tell us .
I have completed btech in 2010 and currently doing bank job as an IT Officer from the year 2013. Can I apply for gate exam next year. If yes, what benefits will it offer from job perspective.
B.sc zoology student i am.may i apply it
good morning
I am completed my course in 2016 but I didn`t apply for GATE 2017. so, can I apply next GATE examination ?
Sir, good morning
I have got 46.70 percentage in msc in mathematics,is I m applicable to apply for gate exam .
sir can i apply now for the gate exam after last date
I didn’t apply for GATE 2017.But now I want to apply for it.How can apply
The application are over.
The application are over.
I do not have TC and PC bt I hv course completion certificate and custodian..can I apply for gate
i’ve completed my BE in 2012 and the application is not giving me that option to select am i elligible or not?
Sir,
I did my Btech course in 2010- 2014 batch. I have 1 backlog on which the results are due, and should be published before the GATE 2017 results. So am i eligible for applying for 2017 GATE? if yes what eligibility proof document should i submit? i don have a provisional certificate,but only course completion certificate and final year mark sheet ready for today. is it ok? and what should i enter in year of passing column? please help soon
Sir i have completed my third year B.E in may 2016.i couldn’t countinue my final year in this academic year due to health issues. I would like to continue in next academic year.so can i appear for GATE 2017.please suggest me
No. In your case you will be completing your 4th year in 2018, GATE 2017 is for only those candidates who are either appearing in their final year or who have completed their final yr.
sir, now we are in 3rd year 1st semester.can we apply for gate 2017 ???? please reply soon…
apply.
sir i have paid money,but it was saying to pay again money
plzz solve my problem sir
my registration no is :-R405H76 plzz solve my payment method sir
I completed b.tech in 2016 but dont have provisional certificate so tell me how to apply gate
I am completed b.tech in 2016 but i dont have my provisinal certificsye so how can apply gate right now
dear sir, i hav one year detainted for b.e now,i m studying final year,cn i apply gate,pls suggest me
yes you can apply.
Sir I have completed engineering in summer 2016 but I don’t have provisional certificate , can I submit 8th sem marksheet.
and sir which form like dmc or marksheet are need for fill the gate exam?
sir i am in 7th sem with 3 backlog could i able to fill the gate exam now?
i m last yaer B.E.(mining engineering). i shoud say to you that previous resuld are remaining due to backlog. can i submit or apply in GATE-2017.
sir i have completed my masters in 2012 ,am i eligible to apply
yes you can apply.
I hav cleared my 3rd sem of MSc math but may 4rth sem marklist is not there because of 1 paper bachlok
Can i apply for gate 2017 on the basis of 3rd marklist? Please reply
Dear Sir,
I was having backlog but had clear that in may 2016 examination but had not recieved any certificate, So what will be the better option from your point of view. As i am very much in need of giving the GATE Exam of 2017.
Please suggest
Thanks
Sarfaraz
you can upload your last year marksheet, you can verify the updated one later (at the time of admission)
Sir I completed my degree in this year im clear in all sem but my 8th sem marksheet is in withheld so can I able to apply form on my 7th sem marksheet???
I have completed B.Sc
Am I eligible to apply for gate 2017
no, you can apply for GATE after M.Sc.
Sir I have done my b.tech in 2016 but I have not provisional marksheet and 8th sem marksheet so can I submitted 7th sem marksheet in form
I have completed AMICE from ICE Delhi. Am I eligible for GATE.
Yes
Sir,i am 2016 passed out graduate, i don’t have provisional yet,but I have 8th semester marks memo …is it enough for providing btech completed proof…..
And I also have course completion certificate sir…..please confirm quickly
I have completed B.Tech in 2014 but have one paper yet to clear. Can I apply for gate?
yes you can apply.
Sir my branch is safety engineering in final years b tech .can I give gate exam. Plss advice me quickly
Which documents required for gate online b.tch 4th year
how can i register from out side of India . the online registration state is only for Indian states so pleas help me as soon as possible.
from Ethiopia
iwas passout b.tech in 2016 i have one backlog to complete my b.tech , may i eligible for gate can i submit my 8th sem certificate plzzzzz reply sirrrrrr
I did not complete my b.tech this year due to backlog. can i submit 8th sem marksheet for eligibility certificate.
yes.
I did complete my b.tech in 2016 ,but i have one backlog , i will clear that in this month only , am i able to fill gate form now ?
I did complete my b.tech in 2016 ,but i have one backlog , i will clear that in this month only , am i able to fill gate form now ?
yes you can apply.
yes you can apply.
dear sir i completed my B.E degree in 2014 .am i eligible for GATE 2017 If i am eligible which year of passing i chose.
yes you are eligible. Your year of passing would be 2014.