GATE

IIT JAM and GATE Exam are national-level entrance exams for post-graduate programs at IITs, NITs, and IISc Bangalore. IIT JAM is a common entrance test for admissions in Masters courses such as M.Sc, Integrated Ph.D. , Joint M.Sc-PhD, and M.Sc-PhD Dual Degree whereas the GATE is a national-level exam that provides admissions to the master of technology programs such as ME, M.Tech, and Ph.D. courses. The IIT JAM Exam covers 7 subjects, whereas the GATE Exam covers 29. IIT-JAM Eligibility Criteria:
Bachelor's degree in Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics) for three years from a recognised university if you have appeared or are going to appear in the final year examination of a Bachelor's degree. There are no age limit criteria. Eligibility for GATE:
You should have a 4-year BE or B.Tech degree (after 10+2) or a 3-year Diploma in engineering, technology, architecture, commerce, or the arts. Candidates who have completed a 5-year degree programme in B.Arch. are also eligible for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering Exam. The organizing IIT also allows other degrees, such as an integrated degree in B. S. , M. S. , M.Sc, M.Sc. , or M.Tech. IIT JAM Exam Pattern:
Section A: Total Number of Questions and Their Type; 30 MCQ. Marking scheme:
1/3 of marks will be deducted For 1 mark question.
2/3 marks will be deducted For 2 marks questions. Section B: Total Number of Questions and Their Type: 10 MCQ. There is no negative marking. Section C: Total Number of Questions and Their Type; 20 Numerical Answer Types (NAT). There is no negative marking. Total Questions: 60. Total Marks: 100
GATE Exam Pattern:
Total number of questions: 65
Total Marks: 100
Types of questions: MCQs and NAT questions. Sections: General Aptitude, Engineering mathematics, and Specific Subjects. Marking Scheme:
1/3 of marks will be deducted For 1 mark question.
2/3 of marks will be deducted For 2 marks ques. No negative marking will be done for Numerical Answer Type questions. Validity of the Score Card: The validity of the IIT-JAM Scorecard is 1 year, while the GATE Exam scores are valid for 3 years from the date of announcement of the result. GATE scores are valid for PG admissions and not for PSU recruitment. I hope this will help you.

Yes, you can get a stipend without clearing a GATE exam. A list of Various scholarships program for M.Tech students:
1- Reliance Foundation Scholarship. A maximum M.Tech scholarship amount of INR 6,00,000 will be given to worthy students.
2- GLA University Admission Scholarship. A maximum M.Tech scholarship amount of INR 1,05,000 will be given to worthy students.
3- Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Junior Research Fellowship.
4- DRDO Scholarship Scheme for Girls. The scholarship scheme will present a reward of INR 1,86,000 for PG and INR 1,20,000 for UG students.
5- TATA Steel Millennium Scholarship.
6- Focus Area Science Technology Summer Fellowship.
7- ICMR-DHR International Fellowships.
8- DBT Junior Research Fellowships.
9- CSIR-IMTECH Chandigarh Internship program.
10- Kashmir Education Initiative Post Graduate Scholarship program.
However, The students who qualify GATE exam for the Masters of Technology scholarship will be awarded INR 1,33,000 PA.
Procedure to apply for the Scholarship program:
1- The qualified students must visit the official webpage of the M.Tech scholarships.
2- Then, select the apply now button on the respective page to proceed with the application process.
3- If you are visiting the site for the first time, you need to register in the portal.
4- After successfully completing the registration, they should fill out the application document with valid credentials.
5- You should upload the relevant documents and the M.Tech scholarship online form.
6- After successfully filling in the details, submit the application form and print it.
(The application process for different scholarships might differ).
I hope this will help you.

GATE is not an essential qualification for ISRO recruitment, but a good GATE score will boost your confidence, and the strategy of your GATE preparation will help you to crack the ISRO written exam and interview. The following options are open for young aspirants to become scientists or engineers at ISRO:
If you get into the old IITs (through a good GATE score), ISRO conducts a direct placement interview. If your rank is low, you can be admitted to IIST (for B.Tech candidates only, through JEE marks). This institute is meant to create active minds in the field of aerospace or avionics. You will be assigned ISRO (CGPA is the criterion). If you are not on the above-mentioned lists, then you have to reappear in one more competitive exam after your graduation, I. e. , the ICRB (ISRO Centralized Recruitment Board). If you do not pass the ICRB exam, continue your education. ISRO conducts direct interview-based entries for M.Tech. These are the options; now you can plan accordingly. I hope this will help you.