Gate Eligibility Criteria
GATE eligibility criteria factors 2022 will be published by the IIT Kharagpur. The eligibility criteria of GATE 2022 include a list of parameters such as academic qualification, nationality, and more. Scroll down to uncover those parameters in detail.
- The minimum qualification expected for applicants is 10+2+3 i.e. students who are in the third year, higher or already completed their undergraduate course can also register for the GATE entrance test.
- Earlier, applicants were permitted to apply for only one subject or discipline. But, from last year onwards, students can go for two papers from the guided form of combinations.
- There is one good news for all the GATE aspirants that there is no minimum or maximum age limit for enrolling in the GATE Exam.
- Graduated students in Engineering/ Technology/ Arts/ Commerce or PG in relevant disciplines are also counted as eligible applicants.
- Any candidate who has already completed any government approved degree program in Engineering / Technology / Architecture / Science / Commerce / Arts is eligible for appearing in the GATE 2022 exam.
- There is no attempt limit, candidates have to meet eligibility criteria, and that’s it.
- However, the candidates who possess certification from any of the professional societies must ensure that those examinations conducted by the societies are approved by MoE/AICTE/UGC/UPSC as equivalent to B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch. / B.Planning, etc.
- Candidates who have obtained/are pursuing their qualifying degree from countries other than India: Must be currently in the 3rd or higher years or completed their Bachelor’s degree (duration: at least 3 years) in Engineering / Technology / Science / Arts / Commerce.
Eligibility Criteria for GATE :
| Criteria | Eligibility |
| 1. Nationality |
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| 2. Education Qualification |
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| 3. Age Limit |
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GATE Eligibility Criteria By Qualifying Degree:
| Degree/Program | Qualifying Degree/Examination | Description of Eligible Candidates | Expected Year of Completion |
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| B.E. / B.Tech. / B. Pharm. | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc. / Diploma in Engineering / Technology) | Currently, in the 3rd year or higher or already completed | 2023 |
| B. Arch. | Bachelor’s degree of Architecture (5- year course) / Naval Architecture (4- year course) / Planning (4- year course) | Currently, in the 3rd year or higher or already completed | 2024 (for 5-year program), 2023 (for 4-year program) |
| B.Sc. (Research) / B.S. | Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma/4 years after 10+2) | Currently, in the 3rd year or higher or already completed | 2023 |
| Pharm. D. (after 10+2) | 6 years degree program, consisting of internship or residency training, during third year onwards | Currently in the 3rd/4th/5th/6th year or already completed | 2025 |
| M.B.B.S./B.D.S. | Degree holders of M.B.B.S./B.D.S. and those who are in the 5th/6th/7th semester or higher semester of such programme. | 5th, 6th, 7th or higher semester or already completed | 2023 |
| M. Sc. / M.A. / MCA or equivalent | Master’s degree in any branch of Arts/Science/Mathematics/Statistics/ Computer Applications or equivalent | Currently, in the first year or higher or already Completed | 2023 |
| Int. M.E./ M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.) | Post-B.Sc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/ Technology (4-year program) | Currently, in any year | any year |
| Int. M.E./ M.Tech./M.Pharm or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2) | Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering/Technology (5-year program) | Currently, in the 3rd /4th/5th year or already completed | 2024 |
| B.Sc. / B.A. / B.Com. | Bachelor degree in any branch of Science / Arts / Commerce (3 year program) | Currently, in the 3rd year or already completed | 2022 |
| Int. M.Sc. / Int. B.S. / M.S. | Integrated M.Sc. or 5-year integrated B.S.-M.S. program | Currently, in the 3rd year or higher or already completed | 2023 |
| Professional Society Examinations (equivalent to B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch.) | B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognized by MoE/UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India and so on) | Completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses | NA |
GATE Eligibility Criteria 2022 For International Students
- Candidates belonging to international countries like Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Ethiopia, and United Arab Emirates (UAE) can also appear for GATE 2022.
- Candidates must be a graduate or in the final year or the third year of their bachelor’s degree in engineering and technology.
- Students must have completed or in the final year or the pre-final year of their PG degree in any relevant science subjects.
- Note: If an applicant is proceeding with any higher degree course or already has one, then they have to select the minimum required qualifying option to fill the registration form of GATE 2022.