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HAL Recruitment through GATE 2025 for Graduate Trainees is expected to be released soon. The selection will be based on the GATE 2025 scores, GD, and personal interviews. Check HAL gate recruitment 2025 vacancies, application form dates, selection process, etc.

HAL Recruitment through GATE 2025 is expected to be released in January 2025. Check out the application form, dates, eligibility, and selection procedure for HAL Recruitment through GATE 2025.

HAL Recruitment Through GATE 2025

HAL GATE Recruitment 2025- The notification for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will be tentatively available in January 2025. The candidates can find the recruitment notification for the Management Trainee and Design Trainee positions. Those who will appear in GATE 2025 with Paper Codes such as CE, EC, EE, and ME will be able to fill out application forms for the HAL GATE Recruitment 2025, and there will be a total of 125 vacancies (tentative) in total for the posts of Management Trainee and Design Trainee. 

Management Trainees will be placed in the fields of Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering and Design Trainees will be placed in the fields of Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The candidates who are eligible for the opportunity with HAL can register themselves online after the application form is available. Read this article to learn about the HAL GATE Recruitment 2025 dates, eligibility criteria and job details.

Table of contents
  • About HAL
  • HAL Recruitment through GATE 2025: Highlights
  • HAL Recruitment through GATE 2025: Eligibility Criteria
  • HAL Recruitment through GATE 2025: Application Form
  • HAL Recruitment through GATE 2025: Important Dates
  • HAL Recruitment through GATE 2025: How to apply

About HAL

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited or HAL is an Indian state-owned public sector company responsible for aircraft design, manufacturing, and maintenance. HAL headquartered in Bangalore and it is the major vendor for the Indian Air force and Indian Navy. HAL was incorporated as Hindustan Aircraft Limited in Bangalore on 23 December 1940 by Walchand Hirachand.

The government-owned corporation i.e. HAL is primarily involved in the operations of the aerospace. HAL is also involved in the design, fabrication, and assembly of aircraft, jet engines, helicopters, and their spare parts.The HAL HF-24 Marut fighter-bomber was the first fighter aircraft made in India.

HAL Recruitment through GATE 2025: Highlights

Organisation Name

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

Recruitment Name

HAL Recruitment through GATE 2025

Job Post

Management Trainee / Design Trainee

Number of Vacancies

125 Vacancies (tentative)

Salary Range

Rs. 16,400 /- to Rs. 40,500 /-

Official website

www.hal-india.co.in

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Q:   What are passing marks in GATE exam?
A: 

Passing marks in GATE exam is different for all 30 papers. The GATE qualifying mark for PSUs recruitment is also different. Candidates appearing in any GATE paper have to obtain the minimum mark in order to be declared qualified for the exam. Only qualified candidates are considered for admission to MTech/MSc/PhD programs and the MHRD scholarship. Candidates can check the previous year GATE cutoff for various papers on the Shiksha page or from the GATE official website.

Q:   What are the eligibility criteria for COAP?
A: 
It is advised that the candidates check the eligibility criteria before COAP 2023 registration. Applications from candidates who do not meet the eligibility conditions are liable to be rejected. Therefore, all candidates must fulfil all the eligibility conditions. Check below for the eligibility criteria: - The candidate must be an Indian national. - Candidates must have a valid GATE score, I. e. , be qualified in 2023/2022/2021. - In the case of more than one valid scorecard, candidates must provide the scorecard with a better score or rank. - Candidates must check the eligibility criteria of the respective institute before applying. Read more about COAP Counselling: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/coap-counselling.
Q:   For how many papers can one student apply in GATE 2026?
A: 

Students applying for GATE 2025 can opt for two subject papers from the prescribed set of combinations. Earlier, the candidates could apply to appear in only one subject. As a candidate can appear in only two papers (only approved set) of the 30 papers for which the GATE 2025 will be conducted, they must carefully choose the papers they wish to write. A candidate is expected to appear in the papers appropriate to the discipline of his or her qualifying degree. However, he or she is free to choose any paper according to his or her admission plan, keeping in mind the GATE eligibility criteria of the institutions in which he or she wishes to seek admission. For more details regarding the admission criteria at any particular institute, the candidate is advised to refer to the websites of that institute. Those candidates opting for two paper combinations for GATE 2025 have a primary choice of paper as their default choice. The second choice of paper has to be chosen from the combinations allowed. Listed combinations are only allowed, and those that are not listed are not allowed. For more detail Read: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-pattern. 

Q:   Can I get into IIT with 40 marks in GATE?
A: 

No, a GATE score of 40 marks is relatively low for IITs and popular branches like CSE, ME, EE, and ME. The score is considered below average. However, if you score around 40 marks in GATE, you can opt for a branch or institution with less competition. Otherwise, you can attempt GATE next year with more practice and revision.

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HAL Recruitment through GATE 2025: Eligibility Criteria

Below are the HAL eligibility criteria for recruitment through GATE 2025. Have a look:

Nationality: The candidates must be of Indian Nationality.

Pass Percentage:
  • General and OBC (NCL) category: They must have passed their BE/BTech Degree in related stream from a recognized University/Institute with a minimum aggregate of 65% marks.
  • Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes / People With Disability: They must have passed their BE/BTech Degree in related stream from a recognized University/Institute with a minimum aggregate of 55% marks.
  • Final Year Candidates: They must apply by providing the satisfying eligibility criteria and provide proof of the same at the time of the interview. The applicants should have a valid GATE 2025 score.
Age Limit: The minimum age limit is 21 Years as in February 2020 and maximum age limit is 28 Years as in February 2020.

Relaxation to different category candidates as follows:

Unreserved (General)

28 years 

OBC-NC

3 years

SC/ST

33 years

Persons with Disabilities (PWD)

10 years

Ex-Servicemen

As per Government of India Rules

Jammu & Kashmir candidates

5 years

NOC: Candidates from Government/ Semi-Government/ Central/ State Government Departments/ Public Sector Undertakings need to produce ‘No Objection Certificate’ from their employer during the interview if they are shortlisted.

GATE Score: Scores from any other entrance exam will not be considered for recruitment.

HAL Recruitment through GATE 2025: Application Form

  1. The registration window for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited GATE Recruitment through GATE 2025 will open in January 2025.
  2. To fill the application forms for HAL, candidates need to visit the official website i.e. www.hal-india.co.in.
  3. Then, they should click on the ‘Click Here to Apply’ link.
  4. Now select the post you want to apply for
  5. Candidates can select the post out of Design Trainee, Management Trainee (Civil), and Management Trainee (Electrical).
  6. Candidate must provide their GATE 2025 Registration Number to proceed with the application process and also their full name, & valid E-Mail ID.
  7. In the next step, they are required to fill all the necessary details carefully.
  8. Upload all the necessary documents along with the photograph and signature in the space (with the given instructions).

HAL Recruitment through GATE 2025: Important Dates

Candidates can check all the important dates related to HAL recruitment through GATE 2025 below:

Events

Dates

GATE 2025 application form starts

August 28, 2024

Last date to submit GATE application form 2025

October 3, 2024 (with regular fees) and October 11, 2024 (with late fees)

GATE 2025 admit card availability

January 3, 2025

GATE 2025 exam

February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025 (in two sessions)

Availability of applications for HAL Recruitment

January 2025

Last date to fill/submit application form for HAL Recruitment

January 2025

HAL Recruitment through GATE 2025: How to apply

The HAL application form for GATE-qualified candidates will be available online on HAL's official website. Candidates can read these steps to register themselves for HAL 2025. Have a look:

  • In the first step, applicants need to visit the official website i.e. www.hal-india.co.in
  • Now click on the “career” tab
  • Now hit the apply for “Management Trainee/Design Trainee” link
  • Give a quick read to the information available and the notifications properly
  • After reading, click on the “Apply Now” option
  • Fill the HAL application/registration form properly
  • Upload passport size photograph & signature (according to the instructions available on the website)
  • Now submit the application fee in online mode (on offline submission of fee is allowed)
  • Download application form & take a printout of it for future purpose
  • Click on the final submit button of your HAL application form

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