About GATE
GATE is an examination route associated with Organising institute. Use this guide to organise your research, then confirm current rules on the official portal before applying.
Start with eligibility
Eligibility depends on the degree and year of study allowed in the current brochure. Qualifying the exam and meeting a postgraduate programme’s admission rules are separate requirements.
Plan your preparation
Map each topic to the syllabus of your chosen paper. Work through previous questions, retain a formula sheet and revisit low-accuracy topics each week.
Your exam checklist
- Read the current official bulletin and programme requirements.
- Record application, correction, admit-card and exam dates.
- Build a topic checklist using the notified syllabus.
- Practise, review mistakes and revise on a weekly schedule.
- Check whether counselling or university applications are separate.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I check the latest information?
Use the official Organising institute portal linked below. Current official notices take priority over summaries and previous-cycle information.
Can I download free practice resources?
Yes. Open the sample-papers tab for an original Degree Mantra foundation practice set with explanations. Use official sources for previous examination papers.
Official source: Organising institute ↗
Reviewed 24 September 2026. Re-check before applying.