GATE Eligibility
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2 months agoContributor-Level 7
The eligible GATE 2026 two-paper combinations for XE, XH, and XL are as follows -
| GATE paper code | Eligible two paper combinations |
| XE | AE, CE, CH, CY, DA, ME, MT, PH, and PI |
| XH | ST |
| XL | BT, CY, and EY |
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2 months agoContributor-Level 7
As per the official notification, there is nothing as such mentioned regarding the old or new SC/ST certificate. However, it is better to upload an updated caste certificate in PDF format. The document must be uploaded at the time of form filling process.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 7
A compensatory time of 60 minutes is given to candidates who have opted for scribe facility in GATE exam. To avail this facility, candidates have to choose option while filling GATE form.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 7
You can fill out the GATE online application form 2026 from August 25 onwards on the GOAPS portal. The link will be available and activated on the GATE's 2026 website. Candidates are advised to keep all their information and documents ready before the registration begins. The last date to submit the form with regular fees is September 25 and with late fees is October 6.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 7
A bonafide certificate is not required while filling the application form. Only documents that are prescribed by the authorities should be uploaded. However, it is important and necessary to keep it ready as it will be required during the counselling/admission process (incase the result is delayed).
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3 months agoContributor-Level 7
The GATE paper code of Electronics and Communication Engineering is EC. The eligible GATE paper codes of Electronics and Communication Engineering are as follows -
- Life Sciences (XL)
- Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)
- Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA)
- Electrical Engineering (EE)
- Instrumentation Engineering (IN)
- Physics (PH)
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3 months agoContributor-Level 7
The eligible two-paper combinations for GATE 2026 Data Science (DA) Syllabus are as follows -
- Biomedical Engineering (BM)
- Civil Engineering (CE)
- Instrumentation Engineering (IN)
- Chemical Engineering (CH)
- Metallurgical Engineering (MT)
- Biotechnology (BT)
- Humanities and Social Sciences (XH)
- Geomatics Engineering (GE)
- Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)
- Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)
- Electrical Engineering (EE)
- Mathematics (MA)
- Mechanical Engineering (ME)
- Physics (PH)
- Statistics (ST)
- Engineering Sciences (XE)
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