Blog for GATE Aspirants..........
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
WHAT IS NEW IN GATE 2010 ?
- New Paper introduced in GATE 2010: Biotechnology (BT) has been introduced as an independent paper from GATE 2010.
- Common Component of General Aptitude (GA) introduced in GATE 2010: Each GATE paper shall have a common General Aptitude (GA) component carrying 15 marks from GATE 2010.
- Papers to be discontinued from GATE 2010 onwards:
- Due to introduction of an independent paper in Biotechnology (BT), the Biotechnology section in Life Sciences (XL) paper has been discontinued from GATE 2010.
- There will not be GATE 2010 examination in Pharmaceutical Sciences (PY) paper. For more information about the organization which will be conducting a GATE like examination for PY, the candidates are advised to visit GATE 2010 website from time to time.
- ONLINE Examination for MN and TF paper:
- Computer based ONLINE examination for the paper MN will be held in Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Mumbai, Roorkee on February 07, 2010 (Sunday) at 09.30 hrs – 12.30 hrs
- Computer based ONLINE examination for the paper TF will be held in Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Mumbai, Roorkee February 07, 2010 (Sunday) 14.30 hrs – 17.30 hrs
- Online Application form with online payment option: Online payment is possible through HDFC bank payment gateway using Mastercard or Visa credit cards, and debit cards of certain banks as listed on the web site. Offline payment is also possible through a demand draft.
- New Examination Cities included:
- IIT Bombay Zone: Loni, Pandharpur.
- IIT Delhi Zone: Dausa
- IIT Guwahati Zone: Tezpur
- IIT Madras Zone: Karimnagar, Khammam, Kothagudem, Nalgonda
- IIT Roorkee Zone: Muzaffarnagar
- New Bank Branch included for obtaining Information Brochure and Application Form:
- IIT Bombay Zone: Bangalore (IISc; St. Marks Road; Jayanagar)
- IIT Bombay Zone: Loni (Near Swami Samarth Mandir), Pandharpur (Sawarkar Road), Shegoan
- IIT Guwahati Zone: Bongaigaon (Main), Tezpur(Main)
- IIT Madras Zone: Gudur, Karimnagar, Khammam, Kothagudem, Nalgonda
CONTACTS OF GATE INSTITUTE
Zone-1
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore - 560 012Phone: 080-2293 2392
Fax: 080-2360 1227
email: gate(at)gate.iisc.ernet.in
Zone-2
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai - 400 076Phone: 022-2576 7068
Fax: 022-2572 3706
email: gateoffice(at)iitb.ac.in
Zone-3
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110 016Phone: 011-2659 1749
Fax: 011-2658 1579
email: gate(at)admin.iitd.ernet.in
Zone-4
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati - 781 039Phone: 0361-258 2751
Fax : 0361-258 2755
email: gate(at)iitg.ernet.in
Zone-5
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur - 208 016Phone: 0512-259 7412
Fax : 0512-259 0932
email: gate(at)iitk.ac.in
Zone-6
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, Kharagpur - 721 302Phone: 03222-282091
Fax : 03222-278243
email: gate(at)adm.iitkgp.ernet.in
Zone-7
Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai - 600 036Phone: 044-2257 8200
Fax : 044-2257 8204
email: gate(at)iitm.ac.in
Zone-8
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee - 247 667Phone: 01332-284531
Fax: 01332-285707
email: gate(at)iitr.ernet.in
SYLLABI FOR GATE PAPERS
General Aptitude (GA) component common in all papers: Syllabus for GA
GATE QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
| Each paper contains 65 questions carrying 100 marks | |
Question Paper Pattern in papers bearing the codes AE, AG, AR, BT, CE, CH, CS, CY, EC, EE, IN, MA, ME, MN, MT, PH, PI and TF Question Paper Pattern in SECTIONS I to L of paper bearing the code XL (Refer Exam Structure for GATE papers, codes and Syllabi) |
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| XE Paper - Section A (Engineering Mathematics) | ||
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| Section A in XE paper | There will be 11 questions carrying 15 marks in XE Section A (Engineering Mathematics) paper | |
| Q.1 to Q.7 (4 questions) will carry one mark each (sub-total 7 marks). | 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. | |
| Q.8 to Q.11 (4 questions) will carry two marks each (sub-total 8 marks) | 2/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. | |
| XE section papers (Sections B through G) will contain 22 questions carrying 35 marks | ||
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| Sections B, C, D, E, F & G in XE papers | Q.1 to Q.9 (9 questions) will carry one mark each (sub-total 9 marks) | 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. |
| Q.10 to Q.22 (13 questions) will carry two marks each(sub-total 26 marks). | 2/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. | |
| Q.17 through Q.20 (2 pairs) will be common data based questions. Each will carry two marks | 2/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. | |
| Q.21, Q.22 will be linked answer questions The answer to the second question of the pair of linked question will depend on the answer to the first question of the pair. If the first question in the linked pair is wrongly answered or is un-attempted, then the answer to the second question in the pair will not be evaluated. Each will carry two marks | For Q.21, 2/3 mark will be deducted for wrong answer. There will be no negative mark for Q.22. | |
| XE Paper - General Aptitude (GA) | ||
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| General Aptitude | There will be 10 questions carrying 15 marks in General Aptitude | |
| Q.1 to Q.5 (5 questions) will carry one mark each (sub-total 5 marks). | 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. | |
| Q.6 to Q.10 (5 questions) will carry two marks each (sub-total 10 marks) | 2/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. | |
| XL Paper Section H (Chemistry) | ||
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| Section H in XL paper | There will be 15 questions carrying 25 marks in XL Section H paper | |
| Q.1 to Q.5 (5 questions) will carry one mark each (sub-total 5 marks). | 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. | |
| Q.6 to Q.15 (10 questions) will carry two marks each (sub-total 20 marks) | 2/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. | |
| (Q.12, Q.13) will be common data questions Each question will carry two marks each | 2/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. | |
| Question pair (Q.14, Q.15) will have linked answer questionEach question will carry two marks each There will be negative marks only for wrong answer to the first question of the linked answer question pair. | For Q.14, ⅔ mark will be deducted for wrong answer. There is no negative mark for Q.15. | |
| XL Paper Sections (Sections I through M) | ||
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| Sections I, J, K and L in XL paper | XL section papers (Sections I through L) will contain 20 questions carrying 30 marks | |
| Q.1 to Q.10 (10 questions) will carry one mark each (sub-total 10 marks). | 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. | |
| Q.11 to Q.20 (10 questions) will carry two marks each (sub-total 20 marks). | 2/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. | |
| XL Paper - General Aptitude (GA) | ||
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| General Aptitude | There will be 10 questions carrying 15 marks in General Aptitude | |
| Q.1 to Q.5 (5 questions) will carry one mark each (sub-total 5 marks). | 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. | |
| Q.6 to Q.10 (5 questions) will carry two marks each (sub-total 10 marks) | 2/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. | |
| Multiple choice questions in all papers and sections will contain four answers, of which only one is correct. The types of questions in a paper may be based on following logic: (i) Recall: These are based on facts, principles, formulae or laws of the discipline. The candidate is expected to be able to obtain the answer either from his/her memory of the subject or at most from a one-line computation. Example Q. During machining maximum heat is produced (A) in flank face (B) in rake face (C) in shear zone (D) due to friction between chip and tool. (ii) Comprehension: These questions will test the candidate's understanding of the basics of his/her field, by requiring him/her to draw simple conclusions from fundamental ideas. Example Q. A DC motor requires a starter in order (A) to develop a starting torque (B) to compensate for auxiliary field ampere turns (C) to limit armature current at starting (D) to provide regenerative braking (iii) Application: In these questions, the candidate is expected to apply his/her knowledge either through computation or by logical reasoning. Example: Q. The sequent depth ratio of a hydraulic jump in a rectangular channel is 16.48. The Froude number at the beginning of the jump is:(A) 10.0 (B) 5.0 (C) 12.0 (D) 8.0 (iv) Analysis and Synthesis: These can be linked questions, where the answer to the first question of the pair is required in order to answer its successor. Or these can be common data questions, in which two questions share the same data but can be solved independently of one another. Go to TOP Multiple questions may be linked to a common data problem, passage and the like. Two or three questions can be formed from the given common data problem. Each question is independent and its solution obtainable from the above problem data/passage directly. (Answer of the previous question is not required to solve the next question). Each question under this group will carry two marks. Example Common Data, for instance, Questions 48 and 49 in main paper: Let X and Y be jointly distributed random variables such that the conditional distribution of Y, given X=x, is uniform on the interval (x-1,x+1). Suppose E(X)=1 and Var(X)= 5/3 First question using common data: Q.48 The mean of the random variable Y is (A) 1/2 (B) 1 (C) 3/2 (D) 2 Second question using common data: Q.49 The variance of the random variable Y is (A) 1/2 (B) 2/3 (C) 1 (D) 2 Go to TOP These questions are of problem solving type. A problem statement is followed by two questions based on the problem statement. The two questions are designed such that the solution to the second question depends upon the answer to the first one. In other words, the first answer is an intermediate step in working out the second answer. Each question in such linked answer questions will carry two marks. Example: Statement for Linked Answer Questions, for instance, for Questions 52 and 53 in Main Paper: The open loop transfer function of a unity feedback control system is given by  First question of the pair: Q.52 The value of K which will cause sustained oscillations in the closed loop system is  Second question of the pair: Q.53 The frequency of sustained oscillations is  The questions based on the above four logics may be a mix of single stand alone statement / phrase / data type questions, combination of option codes type questions or match items types questions. |
AVAILABILITY OF APPLICATION FORMS
Information Brochure and Application Form can be obtained on cash payment of Rs 1000/- (Rs 500/- for SC/ST/PD) from the designated Bank Branches corresponding to each zone (as given below). Candidates can also obtain Information Brochure and Application Form by Post from the zonal GATE offices by sending a request letter and two self-addressed slips along with a Demand Draft for the amount (mentioned as above) payable at the city of the respective zonal GATE office (for details, Click Here). Application Form can also be obtained from the zonal GATE Offices after handing over Demand Draft for the appropriate amount.
Bank Branches
IISc Bangalore Zone
IIT Bombay Zone
IIT Delhi Zone
IIT Guwahati Zone
IIT Kanpur Zone
IIT Kharagpur Zone
IIT Madras Zone
IIT Roorkee Zone
Bank Branches
IISc Bangalore Zone
IIT Bombay Zone
IIT Delhi Zone
IIT Guwahati Zone
IIT Kanpur Zone
IIT Kharagpur Zone
IIT Madras Zone
IIT Roorkee Zone
HOW TO APPLY?
Candidates can submit Application Form in two different modes : Offline and Online
| Offline | Online | ||||
| Application fee | General & OBC | Rs. 1000 | Application fee | General & OBC | Rs. 800 |
| SC/ST/PD | Rs. 500 | SC/ST/PD | Rs. 400 | ||
| Application Submission Process | Application Submission Process | ||||
| Step 1: Procurement of Application Form Candidate can obtain a packet containing:
| Step 1: Select Payment Option:
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| Step 2: Obtain Digital Photo and Scanned Signature. Candidates are advised to have a digital photograph and scanned signature prior to starting the filling of application and these should be uploaded when applying Online. Otherwise they have to submit it later. | |||||
| Step 2: Obtain SC/ST/PD Certificate (if applicable) | Step 3: Obtain SC/ST/PD Certificate (if applicable) SC/ST and Disability Certificate should be obtained from appropriate authority. The Certificate should also be scanned so that it can be uploaded when applying online. | ||||
| Step 3: Fill in the Application Form: Candidates must follow the instructions provided in GATE 2010 brochure. | Step 4: Apply Online: Candidates must follow the instructions provided on the online application form filling page.  | ||||
| Step 4: Post/Submission Duly filled-in Application Form with appropriate enclosures must be sent by Registered or Speed post to The Chairman, GATE of the Zone, where the candidate prefers (corresponding to the 1st Choice of Examination City) to appear for the examination, on or before Tuesday, November 03, 2009 OR It can be handed over personally to respective Zonal GATE Office. | Step 5: Post/Submission An application which is incomplete by not uploading the necessary documents can be completed by sending those documents by post along with a covering note that can be printed on the online site. All such documents must reach the GATE office at IIT Kanpur by November 3, 2009. | ||||
ELIGIBILITY FOR GATE
The following categories of candidates are eligible to appear in GATE :
- Bachelor degree holders in Engineering/Technology/Architecture (4 years after 10+2) and those who are in the final or pre-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 or pre-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 or in the third or higher year of Five-year Integrated Master degree programme and Dual Degree programme in Engineering/Technology.
- Candidates with qualifications obtained through examinations conducted by professional societies recognised by UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by IE(I), AMICE(I) by the Institute of Civil Engineers (India)-ICE(I)) as equivalent to B.E./B.Tech. Those who have completed section A or equivalent of such professional courses are also eligible.
IMPORTANT DATES
sale of Information Brochure and Application Form/ Online Application Form submission
Tuesday
Sept 22, 2009
1) by post from GATE Offices 2) at bank counters
3) at GATE office counters
Tuesday Wednesday
Friday
Oct 20, 2009 Oct 28, 2009
Oct 30, 2009
1) Submission of Online Application Form (website closure)
2) Receipt of completed Offline/ Online Application Form at respective zonal GATE Office
Wednesday
Tuesday
Oct 28, 2009 (18:00 hrs) Nov 03, 2009
1) Computer based ONLINE Examination for TF paper from 09.30 hrs to 12.30 hrs
2) Computer based ONLINE Examination for MN paper from 14.30 hrs to 17.30 hrs
3) OFFLINE Examination for all papers except TF and MN from 09.30 hrs to 12.30 hrs
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
Feb 07, 2010
Feb 07, 2010
Feb 14, 2010
ABOUT GATE 2010
GATE 2010 will include both ONLINE and OFFLINE examinations as per the following details:
| GATE Examination | Examination mode | Examination cities | Examination Date (day) | Examination Time |
| GATE Examination of TF paper | ONLINE examination | Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Mumbai, Roorkee | February 07, 2010 (Sunday) | 09.30 hrs – 12.30 hrs |
| GATE Examination of MN paper | ONLINE examination | Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Mumbai, Roorkee | February 07, 2010 (Sunday) | 14.30 hrs – 17.30 hrs |
| GATE Examination in all other papers | OFFLINE | In all cities listed in Examination Cities | February 14, 2010 (Sunday) | 09.30 hrs – 12.30 hrs |
TF : Textile Engineering and Fibre Science
MN : Mining Engineering
ONLINE Examination : Examination using computers where the candidate will select the correct answer out of four options with the help of keyboard and mouse
OFFLINE Examination : Examination in the usual manner as in the previous years where the candidate will mark the correct answer out of four options in an Optical Response Sheet (ORS) by darkening the appropriate bubble.
The list of papers for GATE 2010 is given under Structure of GATE. The question papers will be in English only.
Before applying for GATE 2010, candidates must assure themselves that they have chosen the right paper, which qualifies them to become eligible to seek admission to the specific programme they are interested in. The criteria for postgraduate admission with Scholarship/ Assistantship are different in various Institutes/ Universities. GATE Offices will not provide any information in this regard. For more details, the candidates are required to contact the Institutes/ Universities to which they are interested in seeking admission.
The choice of the paper is the responsibility of the candidate. Information about the pattern of the question papers is given under Question Paper Pattern.
COLLEGE CODES
The list of Colleges/Institutions/Universities offering undergraduate programmes in engineering, science, pharmacy and architecture is given as per data acquired from AICTE and other sources. Click on the states to view the colleges and their codes in a particular state.
States
GATE 2010
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an all India examination administered and conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Science and seven Indian Institutes of Technology on behalf of the National Coordination Board - GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India.
The GATE committee, which comprises of representatives from the administering institutes, is the sole authority for regulating the examination and declaring the results.
GATE is conducted through the constitution of eight zones. The zones and the corresponding administrative institutes are:
The overall coordination and responsibility of conducting GATE 2010 lies with Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, designated as the Organising Institute for GATE 2010 .
Admission to postgraduate programmes with MHRD and some other government scholarships/ assistantships in engineering colleges/institutes is open to those who qualify through GATE. GATE qualified candidates with Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture or Master’s degree in any branch of Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Applications are eligible for admission to Master/Doctoral programmes in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture as well as for Doctoral programmes in relevant branches of Science with MHRD or other government scholarships/assistantships. To avail the scholarship, the candidate must secure admission to such a postgraduate programme, as per the prevailing procedure of the admitting institution. However, candidates with Master’s degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture may seek admission to relevant PhD programmes with scholarship/assistantship without appearing in the GATE examination.
Some institutions specify GATE qualification as mandatory even for admission of self-financing students to postgraduate programmes. GATE qualified candidates are also eligible for the award of Junior Research Fellowship in CSIR Laboratories and CSIR sponsored projects. Top rank holders in some GATE papers are entitled to apply for “Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Fellowship” awarded by CSIR. Some government organizations prescribe GATE qualification as a requirement for applying to the post of a Scientist / Engineer.
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