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11 months agoContributor-Level 7
Abhay Singh secured AIR 1 in the GATE 2025 exam from Civil Engineering branch.
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11 months agoContributor-Level 7
- Each PSU (like IOCL, ONGC, NTPC, BHEL) releases separate job notifications mentioning the required GATE paper and cutoff criteria and valid GATE scorecard details.
- Appear for the relevant GATE paper based on your field (e.g., ME, CE, EE, CH). A higher GATE score (650+) increases selection chances.
- After the GATE results, visit PSU's official websites and apply for vacancies by entering your GATE registration number.
- PSUs shortlist candidates based on GATE scores. Some conduct group discussions (GD) and personal interviews (PI). Some PSUs also conduct medical examination.
- Based on GATE score + interview performance, candidates will re
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11 months agoContributor-Level 7
Scoring 850 in GATE is exceptional as it creates a pathway for admissions to TOP IITs and NITs. It is also considered a great score for PSU recruitment through GATE. To apply for PSUs, aspirants must be aware of the application process and date for different PSUs. For more details, read here - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/articles/psu-recruitment-through-gate-blogId-22683
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11 months agoContributor-Level 7
There are many PSUs that accept GATE scores in their recruitment process. Some of the top PSUs in India that accept GATE scores for recruitment are as follows -
- Airport Authority of India (AAI)
- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
- Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL)
- Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)
- National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
- Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
- Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID)
Each PSU have a different eligibilty and selection criteria process. Candidates must go through the guidelines and instructions before filling out the GATE PSU application form.
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11 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, admission to an M.Tech course SMIT Sikkim, Manipal University is accepted without a GATE score. However, it depends upon the chosen specialisation. GATE score is mandatory for the M.Tech Computer Science specialsiation. However, admission to Communication and Signal Process, the institute also accepts the score of the Entrance Examination conducted by Manipal University, Manipal. For admissions to M.Tech in Power Electronics and IT, the institute grants admission based on merit. Candidates must complete their BTech degree in related branches and must have secured an aggregate of 50% (for Power Electronics and 50% for (IT).
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11 months agoContributor-Level 10
The GATE 2025 seat matrix is not released yet. The details will be announced at the time of GATE counselling. However, last year (in GATE 2024), there were a total of 12,000 seats available for M.Tech admissions.
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11 months agoContributor-Level 7
With a GATE score of 75+, candidates can expect admission into some of the most popular engineering branches, such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and electronics and communication engineering. IIT Roorkee will announce the GATE results on March 19, 2025. Candidates can access their results on the GATE's official website- gate2025.iitr.ac.in.
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11 months agoContributor-Level 7
A category-wise GATE cutoff mark is the minimum qualifying mark required by candidates in different categories to qualify for the GATE exam or secure admission in M.Tech programs at IITs, NITs, and other institutes. The cutoff can vary for various disciplines and is determined based on factors like the difficulty level of the exam, the number of applicants, and the availability of seats.
The cutoff mark is generally divided into the following -
Qualifying cutoff - The minimum score needed to be eligible for the exam, released by IISc/IITs.
Admission cutoff - The score required for M.Tech admissions is set by individual institutes.
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11 months agoContributor-Level 7
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.
Read here more about GATE results - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-results
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11 months agoContributor-Level 7
A safe score in GATE is considered to be a score that is desirable for admissions to IITs, NITs, and top PSUs like ONGC, IOCL, Power Grid, etc. A GATE safe score can be around 80 or above, depending on the branch applied for. With a GATE score of 90+, there are high chances of getting admission in IITs and NITs for the most demanding branches like CS, ME, CE, EC, etc., or qualifying in PSU recruitment. Read more about the GATE 2025 cutoff here - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-cutoff
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