Engineering Entrance Exam

The list of the exam cities and towns that come under IISc Bangalore are as follows -

• Andaman and Nicobar - Port Blair

• Andhra Pradesh - Ananthapuramu and Kurnool

• Karnataka - Bagalkot, Ballari, Belagavi, Bengaluru North, Bengaluru South, Bidar, Chikkamagaluru, Chikkballapur, Davanagere, Hassan, Huballi/

The following zones conduct the GATE examination - 

• IISc Bangalore - Zone I

• IIT Bombay - Zone II

• IIT Delhi - Zone III

• IIT Guwahati - Zone IV

• IIT Kanpur- Zone V

• IIT Kharagpur - Zone VI

• IIT Madras - Zone VII

• IIT Roorkee - Zone VIII

To know more about the GATE 2025 exam centres, read here - https://www.shi

No, an on-the-spot request for a scribe at the exam centre is not accepted. Read more about the GATE sribe facility here - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam

A person with a benchmark disability (not less than 40% disability) will be allowed to opt for a scribe facility and will be given one-hour extra time to complete the exam. PwD/dyslexic candidates with benchmark disability (that limits the speed of writing) and do not want to apply for a scribe faci

The scribe facility is offered only to PwD candidates with a benchmark disability (not less than 40% disability) and physical writing limitations, including speed. The scribe will be provided based on the certificate produced stating that the person concerned has a physical limitation to write, as m

The GATE enrollment ID is a unique identification number assigned to each candidate who registers for the GATE exam. The GATE Enrollment ID is generated after registering at the GOAPs portal. It is provided to candidates after completing the registration for the exam through the GATE Online App

Only a hard copy is required to enter the GATE exam centre. Candidates must provide their GATE enrollment ID and password to download the hall ticket. The admit card will released on the GATE website. Candidates who have submitted their application form successfully will be eligible to download the

The following items are not allowed in the GATE exam hall-

• Mobile phones

• Books, notes, and pencil box

• Physical calculators

• Wallets

• Watches

• Any electronic devices are not permitted at the GATE examination centre

GATE allows foreign nationals to appear for the entrance examination. However, they have to travel to India to appear for the exam. To attempt the GATE 2026, foreign nationals have to carry the following documents to the exam centre -

• A valid passport

• Or any other valid photo ID issued by their govern

For Indian candidates, the following identification cards are accepted -

• Aadhaar card

• Passport

• PAN Card

• Voter ID card

• Driving License