GATE 2022 Exam: Result (Out), Answer Key, Cutoff, Dates, Syllabus, Pattern

GATE 2022 result was released on March 16 by IIT KGP. Read below to know about GATE 2022 result, counselling, cutoff and other details.

GATE 2022 Result: IIT Kharagpur had released the result on March 16 on its website gate.iitkgp.ac.in. Candidates can check their result by logging into their account. The details required to access GATE result 2022 are enrollment ID and password. In case any candidate has forgotten their login details, they can retrieve it by usling the link available on the login page. The scorecard will be available for download from March 21. Qualified candidates will be able to download their scorecard from March 21 to May 31 without any charges. On the other hand, candidates the scorecard will be available for download from May 31 to December 31 with a charge of INR 500.

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What’s new in GATE Exam 2022?

GATE 2022 information brochure has been released. The brochure comprises details regarding the newly introduced changes in the exam. Candidates can check the new things for the GATE 2022 below:

• New Papers: Two new subjects have been introduced: Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering (combined) and Geomatics Engineering. The total number of subjects increased to 29 for GATE 2022.
• More Centres: There is an increase in the number of GATE 2022 exam centres. The exam will be conducted at 221 centres across India. However, this is a tentative number, in case of any change, the same will be updated here.
• Relaxed Eligibility Criteria to be continued: GATE 2022 eligibility criteria will be the same as that of the last year which was relaxed from the minimum 10+2+4 (previous) to a minimum of 10+2+3 (ongoing). It enabled the students studying in the third year of their undergraduate course to appear for the entrance test. The GATE score is valid for the next three years from the date of the result declaration.
• Appear for more than one paper: In another change last year, students applying for GATE could opt for two subject papers from the prescribed set of combinations. Earlier, the candidates could apply to appear for only one subject. The sam will be continued this year as well.
• All Test Papers of GATE 2022 will be objective type. The pattern of questions may include:
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ),
  • Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and/or
  • Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE Exam) is an online/Computer-Based Test (CBT) conducted every year for admission to postgraduate engineering (ME/MTech) and research programmes. The entrance exam is jointly conducted by either the Indian Institute for Science, Bangalore (IISC Bangalore), IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, or IIT Kanpur IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, and IIT Roorkee on a rotational basis. For the last few years, the GATE exam has also been conducted for International Students from countries such as Bangladesh, Shri Lanka, Nepal, Singapore, Ethiopia, and United Arab Emirates (UAE). Students who seek to get admission in postgraduate programmes and jobs in PSUs can also take the GATE Exam.

GATE 2022 Admit Card

GATE 2022 Admit Card was released by the IIT Kharagpur online mode on January 15, 2022. Candidates can download the admit card of GATE 2022 from the official website only after logging in to it. The admit card is a mandatory document for candidates to appear for the exam. They must carry it to the exam centre along with a valid photo id proof. Details such as the name of the candidate, GATE 2022 exam date and timings, address, etc. will be mentioned in the GATE admit card. Refer to the steps mentioned below to download GATE admit card 2022:

• Visit the official website of GATE 2022
• Check for the "Download GATE Admit Card" link and click on it
• Enter the enrollment number and password and click on the login
• GATE 2022 admit card will appear on the screen
• Download it and take multiple printouts of it for future reference

GATE 2022 Eligibility Criteria

It is important to check the GATE Eligibility Criteria before filling the application for the exam. Every year few modifications in eligibility criteria take place.

• As per the new criteria, the minimum qualification required for candidates is 10+2+3 i.e. students studying in the third year of their undergraduate course can appear for the entrance test
• Earlier, candidates were allowed to apply for only one subject/paper. However, from last year onwards, candidates can opt for 2 subjects/papers from the prescribed form of combinations.
• There is no minimum or maximum age limit for appearing in the GATE Exam
• Foreign students from Nepal, Bangladesh, Shri Lanka, Singapore, Ethiopia and United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Indian Students can also appear for GATE Entrance Exam.
• Candidates passed/appearing Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Arts/ Commerce or Post Graduation in relevant discipline are now also considered as eligible applicants
• There is no prescribed attempt limit, candidates who match all the eligibility criteria can apply for the same

Know Detailed GATE 2022 Eligibility Criteria Here.    

GATE 2022 Eligibility Criteria for International Students

International Candidates who are aspiring for GATE 2022, should match the following criteria:

• Must have completed or in the final year or the pre-final year of their bachelor’s degree in engineering and technology or
• Must have completed or in the final year or the pre-final year of their Post Graduate degree in any relevant science subject

GATE 2022 Syllabus

GATE 2022 syllabus was released by the exam conducting authority. Aspirants must be aware of the GATE syllabus to prepare well for the exam. It helps students in deciding what topics to cover and whatnot.

GATE Syllabus varies as per the subjects chosen by a candidate. However, the syllabus of the General Aptitude (GA) section remains common for all the papers. This section of General Aptitude comprises 15% marks, whereas 85% of marks would be comprised of the core subjects.

Click here to know the detailed Branch-Wise GATE 2022 Syllabus.

GATE 2022 Exam Pattern

Students aspiring for the exam can check all the GATE Exam Paper Pattern related details such as type of Questions and Marking scheme from the table below:

Candidates can also check the paper-wise marks distribution in the table below:

GATE 2022 Paper Code

Candidates can check the paper code and Paper Name in the table below:

GATE 2022 Admission Process

The GATE admission process starts with the filling of the application form to the seat allotment after counselling. Candidates can check the GATE 2022 Admission process below:

• Filling GATE 2022 Application Form: The first step is to fill the application form for GATE 2022. Candidates who are aspiring for the exam, have to register themselves on the GOAPS website.
• Download GATE 2022 Admit Card: After registration, candidates are required to download their GATE admit card. Admit card release date is yet to be announced by the exam conducting authority.
• Appear for the GATE 2022 Exam: As per the subject chosen, candidates have to appear for the exam on the scheduled date. GATE 2022 detailed schedule (paper-wise) will be released a few days before the exam.
• GATE 2022 Result Declaration: The exam conducting authority will announce the GATE 2022 result in the third week of March. The result will comprise candidates' marks, normalised scores and rank.
• Participate in GATE 2022 Counselling Process: The counselling will be conducted for the GATE qualified candidates to choose the college and branch as per their rank and choice.

GATE 2022 Answer Key

GATE Answer Keys will be released on the official website within a week after the exam ends. Candidates will be able to estimate their marks in the exam with the help of the GATE 2022 answer key. Students must refer GATE 2022 marking scheme to calculate their probable score. With the help of the previous year answer keys and question papers, students can get an idea about the difficulty level of the paper, exam pattern, and type of questions. To check last year’s answer key for GATE, Click Here.

GATE 2022 Result

GATE 2022 Result was released online on the official website on March 16. Candidates can check their results by logging into the GOAPS portal. Only the aspirants who qualify for the GATE Exam will only be allowed to access the scorecard which will remain valid for three years from the date of declaration of result.

GATE 2022 Result: Steps to check

• Visit the official website
• Go to the results page and click on GATE Result
• GOAPS portal will appear, fill in the login details
• Click on the submit tab
• GOAPS candidate dashboard for GATE will open
• Click on the results section
• The GATE result will be displayed on the screen

FAQs related to GATE 2022

Q. Which IIT will conduct GATE 2022?

Q. For how many papers, a candidate can apply in GATE 2022?

Q. Who is eligible for GATE 2022?

Q. Is a candidate allowed to change his/her GATE Examination Paper or GATE Examination City after submission of the application?

Q. What items are not permitted to be brought with me inside the examination venue?

Q. How would I be able to use a virtual calculator in GATE 2022 as never used it before?

Q. Is there any age limit for applying for GATE 2022? Are there any criteria regarding the nationality of candidates?

Q. What was the general category GATE cut off for Computer Science Engineering?

Q. Do colleges offer scholarships to GATE qualified candidates?

Q. Are GATE qualified candidates allowed to apply for MTech/ME admission in institutes of National Importance only?