GATE

The GATE exam has 30 test papers, and candidates can apply for at least two papers from the two-paper combination list. It will be conducted online, and candidates will be shown questions on the computer screen. For calculations, candidates will be provided with a virtual scientific calculator that will be available on the computer screen.

Candidates must be well aware with the virtual calculator and start practising as soon as possible to improve accuracy with solving questions. 

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/Dharwad, Kalaburagi, Kolar, Mandya, Mangaluru, Manipal-Udupi, Mysuru, Puttur, Shivamogga, Tumakuru

• Kerala - Angamaly, Kannur, Kasaragod, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Pathanamthitta, Payyanur, Thrissur, Vatakara, Wayanad.

• Telangana - Hyderabad, Medak, and Nalgonda

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.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-centre

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 facility can avail of a request for an extra time of one hour if he/she meets the criteria of the scribe. 

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 Application Processing System (GOAPS). The enrollment ID is essential for accessing the candidate's GATE application, downloading the admit card, checking the exam results, and other related activities. It is important to keep the GATE enrollment ID safe and secure for future reference and communication with the GATE authorities.

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 government, a driving license is acceptable.

Candidates must note that they have to carry their GATE admit card and valid ID proof to the exam centre. 

For Indian candidates, the following identification cards are accepted -

• Aadhaar card

• Passport

• PAN Card

• Voter ID card

• Driving License