Who can apply for GATE?
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.
Check these conditions before registering
- Qualifying education: degree or school qualification, accepted board or institution and required subjects.
- Academic result: minimum marks, aggregation method and category concessions.
- Year and attempts: passing-year, age or attempt restrictions where applicable.
- Final-year status: deadlines for furnishing results and certificates.
- Programme rules: the admission criteria of each institution you plan to apply to.
Exam eligibility and admission eligibility
Permission to take a test does not guarantee that you meet every participating programme’s conditions. Read the examination bulletin and the institution’s current prospectus together. If a qualification is unusual or obtained outside the usual route, request written clarification from the official authority.
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.