GATE

Yes, the GATE exam offers scholarships in the form of a stipend to GATE-qualified candidates. It is offered in the form of a monthly stipend. The stipend is provided for a maximum of 24 months or until course completion, whichever is earlier. Candidates need to meet the eligibility requirements to avail the GATE scholarships. 

In the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), Paper 1 is common for all aspirants, comprising general aptitude and engineering mathematics. On the other hand, Paper 2 is subject-specific, allowing candidates to choose a paper from their core engineering discipline. 

Overall, Paper 1 tests broader skills applicable to the engineering fields, while Paper 2 focuses on the candidate's chosen branch. 

Yes, final year candidates can apply for GATE (even if their results are not declared). Candidates must mention complete and correct details regarding their educational qualifications while filling out the application form. 

NOTE: Your final results are not required at the time of filling out the application form. Candidates must provide only the documents prescribed by the GATE authorities. 

However, make sure to keep a provisional certificate or a certificate from your Head of Department confirming your current enrollment, as it will be required at the time of admission or PSU recruitment. 

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If you've made the payment and didn't get a confirmation, do not make a fresh transaction immediately. Wait for at least 24 to 48 hours, and the status can be checked once you log in again. If the status is not displayed on the dashboard, then check your bank statement and take a screenshot or download the receipt. After that, write an email or contact the GATE helpdesk mentioning complete details, including your GATE application ID. 

The fee for two papers in GATE is INR 3000 for the general and OBC categories. Candidates can make the payment using any of the following payment modes -

• Netbanking
• Credit card
• Debit card
• UPI

With a GATE XL score of 576 and rank of 952, it is unlikely to secure admission to IIT Guwahati's M.Tech in Biomedical Engineering in 2025. The closing GATE scores for IIT Guwahati M.Tech programs usually range around 750 or higher (General category), and Biomedical-related specializations also fall within a similar cut-off bracket.

The marking distribution of the GATE Data Science question paper is as follows -

• General aptitude - 15 marks
• Subject-based questions - 85 marks
• Total marks allotted - 100 marks

The GATE DA question paper marking scheme is as follows -

• Questions are either of 1 or 2 marks
• For 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for an incorrect response.
• For 2- mark MCQ, 2/3rd mark will be deducted for an incorrect response. 
• There is no negative marking for MSQs and NATs. 

The exam duration of the GATE exam is three hours. The language of the GATE question paper is English, comprising General Aptitude (GA) and the candidate's selected subject. 

The GATE question format are as follows -

• Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Multiple Select Questions (MSQs)
• Numerical Answer Type (NATs)