GATE Eligibility
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10 months agoContributor-Level 7
The GATE conducting authorities offer scribe facility to candidates. However, to request a scribe for the GATE 2026 exam, candidates must fulfil the required criteria imposed for scribe candidates, which are as follows -
- Candidates with permanent disabilities of 40% or more, including visual impairments or locomotor disabilities affecting writing hand are eligible to apply for a scribe.
- Required medical certifications and documents must be submitted during the GATE registration.
The details regarding the scribe facility will be mentioned on the GATE admit card 2026. Candidates are advised to check the details carefully before downlo
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11 months ago
Contributor-Level 8
Absolutely! You're correct.
GATE Eligibility:
Bachelor's Degree: Candidates who have completed a Bachelor's degree in any branch of Science, Arts, or Commerce (3-year program) are eligible to apply for GATE.
Final Year Students: Even those in their final year of their qualifying degree can also apply.
GATE and M.Tech:
Qualifying for M.Tech: Yes, qualifying the GATE exam is generally a crucial step for pursuing an M.Tech degree in India. Many institutions consider GATE scores for admissions and offer financial assistance (like fellowships) to meritorious candidates.
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
Yes it is possible if you score in the GATE exam in Material Science or other related fields like Biotech, Chemical Engineering and so on, you can apply for M.Tech in Material Science at IIT Bombay even if you have done your B.Tech in Biotechnology. At IIT Bombay, students from all the engineering disciplines can opt for Material Science. Candidates must fulfill other criteria as well to get admission through GATE. There are also other course-related requirements that one has to meet for admission that includes minimum CGPA or percentage depending on the course taken and other possibilities include interview or written examination. Can
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Candidates will be required to bring the below mentioned documents for the document verification process during the reporting at RC. - Photo ID proof. - Provisional seat allotment letter. - Self-Attested Copy of GATE Score Card (2023 or 2024 or 2025). - Original Birth Certificate issued by competent authority/Class X (High School) Board Certificate as proof of date of birth. - Class 12 marks sheet. - Mark sheets of qualifying examination (all semesters). - Degree/Provisional Certificate. - Category Certificate (if applicable). - Three Passport size coloured photograph. - Seat acceptance fee proof. - Printout of the Registration form &
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
YES, Candidates who have taken admission after finishing their Diploma courses in their second year are technically in their 3rd year after completing 10 + 2. Any undergraduate student in 3rd year or higher years of any government-approved programme in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Arts/Commerce/Science can appear for GATE Exam.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
No, Candidates who are in final/ 3rd or above year in their graduation only can fill GATE application form. Candidates in 1st or 2nd year of graduation cannot fill in the GATE application form.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
No, A candidate needs to have a minimum bachelor's degree in engineering/ science/ arts/ Humanities. to appear for GATE exam. Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineering (GATE) is an entrance exam for admission to postgraduate courses.
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