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6 months agoContributor-Level 7
No, the normalisation process is only applied to GATE papers that are conducted in multiple sessions. For papers, such as CS and CE, which have large numbers of candidates, multiple sessions are scheduled, and normalisation is used to ensure fairness. However, for subjects conducted in a single session, the raw marks obtained by candidates are directly considered for ranking and score calculation.
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6 months agoContributor-Level 7
The GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) normalisation process that is used to adjust the scores of candidates who appeared in different sessions for multi-session papers. Since the difficulty level of different sessions may vary slightly, normalisation ensures fairness by equating scores across sessions.
The GATE normalisation process is based on the fundamental assumption that the distribution of candidate abilities is the same in all sessions for a particular subject. It uses a formula that considers the mean and standard deviation of marks across different sessions. The final normalised score is then used to determine the GA
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6 months agoContributor-Level 7
No, candidates cannot download the GATE result scorecard after December 31, 2025. The scorecard of GATE which determines the qualifying status of the aspirants can download the scorecard on the following scheduled dates as stated by the officials -
- From March 28 to May 31, students can download the GATE scorecard for free.
- From June 1 to December 31, 2025, students have to pay a fee of INR 500 to download the GATE scorecard.
Read here for more - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-results
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6 months agoBeginner-Level 5
Admission to the M.Tech programme at Sardar Patel Institute of Technology (SPIT) in Mumbai primarily considers a candidate's GATE score. While specific cutoff scores are not publicly disclosed, a GATE score of 450 is generally considered competitive. However, admission also depends on factors such as the number of applicants, seat availability, and specific specialisation requirements.
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7 months agoContributor-Level 7
While preparing the GATE 2025 rank list for (regular category) admission to M.Tech programmes, if two or more candidates scored the same GATE score, then the following rules will be followed to determine inter-se-merit -
- Firstly, based on the aggregate/total percentage of marks obtained in Class 12, the candidate having higher percentage of marks to be ranked higher.
- If the aggregate/total percentage of marks obtained in Class 12 does not break the tie, then based on the aggregate/total percentage of marks obtained in Class 10, the candidates having higher percentage of marks will be ranked higher.
- If the aggregate/total percentage
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7 months agoContributor-Level 7
Yes, multiple candidates can have the same GATE rank if they score the same normalised marks. These candidates will be assigned the same All India Rank (AIR). Read more about the GATE 2025 cutoff scores here - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-cutoff
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7 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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7 months agoContributor-Level 10
Saveetha Engineering College accepts valid GATE scores for admission to ME courses. Thus, candidates interested in taking admission can appear for the exam. As per official sources, the fee to take the exam is INR 1,800 for general category and NIR 900 for female, SC/ST, and PwD candidates.
Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.
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