GATE 2021: Dates announced, two new subjects added, eligibility criteria relaxed
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GATE 2021 Dates: IIT Bombay has announced the GATE 2021 dates, relaxed the eligibility criteria and added two new subjects. Read below to know details
GATE 2021: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has announced that the GATE 2021 will be held over February 5-7 and February 12-13. This is for the first time, the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) will spread over a longer period than usual keeping the COVID-19 outbreak in mind.
The exam to be conducted in 2021 will also witness the introduction of two new subjects and relaxation in the GATE 2021 eligibility criteria. Organising team of IIT Bombay led by professor Deepankar Choudhury, Upendra Bhandarkar and Mohd Aslam of has made these changes
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With the introduction of the two new subjects – Environmental Science and Engineering (ES) and Humanities and Social Science (XS), the total number of subjects has increased to 27.
Professor Subhasis Chaudhuri, Director, IIT Bombay, while appreciating the new initiatives of the GATE-2021 committee, said: “I am particularly delighted at the creation of much needed new career opportunities for those in the Humanities and Social Sciences area as this may serve as one single standardized criterion for admission to various masters and doctoral programs in various IITs and other universities in India.”
“Should any agency, for example, various PSUs [Public Sector Undertakings] want to hire candidates with Humanities background, this new exam paper in GATE will prove to be a great enabler,” the director added.
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In another newly introduced change, students applying for GATE 2021 can also opt for two subject papers from the prescribed set of combinations.
A statement by the IIT Bombay in this regard said, “To boost the opportunity to study in inter-disciplinary areas, unlike in the previous year when a candidate could write only one subject paper, the candidate can now opt for up to two subject papers (from a prescribed set of combinations) that the exam calendar would permit.”
Details including application and new GATE 2021 exam updates is available at the official website: https://gate.iitb.ac.in
GATE 2021: Relaxation in eligibility criteria
As per the new eligibility criteria, students in the third year of their undergraduate programmes will also be eligible for GATE. According to the IIT Bombay Statement, GATE-2021 Eligibility criteria have been relaxed from the minimum 10+2+4 (ongoing) to minimum 10+2+3 (ongoing). It will enable even those in the third year of their undergraduate studies to appear for the examination.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days ago
Not yet. IIT Madras will activate the GATE 2027 registration link anytime soon. The start date has been revised. Candidates are advised to keep all their documents and certificates ready.
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According to the IIT Kanpur GATE cutoff 2024, the last round closing ranks ranged from 622 to 840 for the General AI category. So, students who score above 630 increase their chances of admission. The higher the score, the better the chances of admission. Check the list below to know the minimum sco
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No, IIT Madras delayed GATE 2027 application release date. Candidates who want to apply for M.Tech or research studies can fill out their exam form once link is active.
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If additional amount is deducted while filling GATE exam form 2027, then extra amount will be refunded within 15 to 20 days.
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No, GATE conducting body allows candidates to attempt for two subjects only. Candidates can select one primary and secondary paper based on their relevant degree during GATE registration.
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GATE 2027 is a computer-based national test administered by IIT Madras. Candidates must be currently enrolled in atleast 3rd year or have completed a bachelor's degree in engineering, Science or technology. The exam duration is of 3 hours and covers 100 marks. It has no age limit.
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IIT Bombay M.Tech cutoff 2026 was 600 for the M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering course for the General AI category. Hence, students need to secure a score of at least 600 if they want admission at IIT Bombay. To know the minimum score required by other categories for the same course, check the lsit b
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IIT Bombay COAP cutoff 2026 for the General AI category ranged from 325 to 650 in the first round. As per this range, General AI category need to score at least 325 to be considered eligible for admission. Refer to the list below to know the round 1 cutoff range for other categories under the All In
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SC AI students have to score at least 217 if they want admission at IIT Bombay. The higher the score, the better chances of admission. Those who want admission to more popular courses will have to score higher, ie, for M.Tech CSE course, a score of at least 400 is needed.
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GATE scorecard is valid for three years, starting from the result declaration date. Candidates who have qualified GATE exam can download their scorecard and use it for admission to IITs/NITs/IIITs/GFTIs or PSU recruitment.
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Is the GATE 2027 Registration Link out?