FAQ GATE Exam:

Q-1) For how many GATE papers can I apply?

Ans: A candidate can apply for only ONE of the 23 papers listed in the GATE INFORMATION BROCHURE or GATE website. The choice of the appropriate paper is the responsibility of the candidate. Some guidelines in this respect are suggested below:

• The candidate is expected to appear in a paper appropriate to the discipline of his/her qualifying degree.

• The candidate is, however, free to choose any other paper according to his/her admission plan, keeping in mind the eligibility criteria of the institutions in which he/she wishes to seek admission.

Q-2) After submission of application, am I permitted to change my GATE Examination Paper?

Ans: NO. Requests for the change of GATE Examination paper after the submission of Application Form WILL NOT be permitted

Q-3) After submission of application, am I permitted to change my GATE Examination City?

Ans: YES. ONLY after the last date for application submission, a request for the change of examination city will be entertained against payment. A specific time period for the same will be notified in the GATE Officeial website.

Q-4) Will I be provided with any white paper for rough work and calculations during the examination?

Ans: A scribble pad will be provided to the candidate that can be used to do the rough work. The candidate has to return the scribble pad after the examination.

Q-5) Am I allowed to leave the examination hall during the examination?

Ans: NO. Candidates will NOT be allowed to leave the examination hall for any reason during the examination. Candidates are allowed to leave the examination hall only after the scheduled end of examination.

Q-6) What items are not permitted to be brought with me inside the examination venue?

Ans: Only Admit Card, Identification Card and a pen is permitted to be taken inside the examination hall. Mobile phones, physical calculators, wristwatches, or any other electronic items are NOT permitted inside the examination hall. If a candidate brings any of these items, they have to be kept outside the examination hall at the candidate’s own risk. If the candidate is found to be in possession of these items (even if not using them), he/she will be disqualified and the result will not be declared for the candidate

Q-7) an I use a physical calculator during the examination?

Ans: NO. During the online GATE examination, all candidates will be provided with a virtual scientific calculator which has to be used to answer the questions. Mobile phones, physical calculators, wristwatches, or any other electronic items are NOT permitted inside the examination hall.

Q-8) Will there be any arrangement at the examination centre for the safe keeping of my personal items such as my mobile phone?

Ans: NO. Such arrangements will not be made at the examination centre. If a candidate brings personal belongings including mobile phones, they have to be kept outside the examination hall at the candidate’s own risk. The GATE officials are not responsible for safe keeping of your personal items.

Q-9) What happens if a physical calculator (even on an electronic watch) or a mobile phone (even in switched off mode) is found in my possession in the examination hall?

Such cases will naturally constitute violation of GATE Exam code of conduct (as given in Appendix D on the Information Brochure) and will lead to disqualification of the candidature.

Q-10) Can I appear in any of the GATE Exam papers?

The candidate is expected to appear in a paper appropriate to the discipline of his/her qualifying degree. The candidate can also choose any other papers of GATE exam, however, it is better to choose a paper in line with the eligibility criteria of the institutions/organizations in which he/she wishes to seek admission/job.

Q-11) Can I use one e-mail address to fill multiple application forms?

Ans: NO. One e-mail address can be used to submit only ONE application form. Candidates are discouraged to fill multiple application forms using different e-mail addresses.

Q-12) Why should I choose three examination cities?

Ans: A candidate will most likely be allotted a centre in the examination city of his/her first choice. Only in cases, where there are too many candidates opting for a certain city as their first choice, the other two choices become relevant. A candidate is required to fill his/her choices of cities to appear in the examination, but should remember that because of operational constraints, the GATE committee reserves the right to add a new city or remove an existing one, and allot a city that may not be any of the choices of a candidate.

For candidates opting international centres, there will be only one choice (by default).

Q-13) Do I have to send the print-out of the application form?

Ans: NO. The print-out of the application form is not required to be sent to the Organizing Institute (IIT Guwahati) or any other GATE zonal offices.

Q-14) If I am in the final year of my qualifying degree program, what certificate do I upload?

Ans: If a candidate is in the final year of the qualifying degree program, a Certificate from the Head of the Department/Institute (in the format specified in Appendix A on the Information Brochure), must be uploaded.

Q-15) If I have completed the degree , but my institute has still not provided me with the degree certificate/provisional certificate, which document should I upload as eligibility certificate?

Ans: In case, the degree certificate/provisional certificate has not been issued at the time of application, final year mark sheet (of any one semester) must be uploaded as eligibility document.

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