GATE 2015

GATE 2015

Basic Features of GATE 2015

1. Examinations for all the 22 papers will be conducted by an ONLINE Computer Based Test (CBT). The online examination paper will contain some questions for which numerical answers must be keyed in by the candidate using the virtual keypad. Rest of the questions shall be of Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) type.

2. Biometric information (Photograph and Fingerprints) for randomly selected candidates may be captured before the start of the examination.

3. GATE 2015 examinations will be held during forenoon and afternoon sessions on alternate weekends (Saturday and Sunday) between 31st January 2015 and 14th February 2015. Examination for some of the papers in GATE 2015 will be held in multiple sessions. Exact details regarding complete examination schedule will be notified at a later date.

4. For GATE 2015 the entire process of filling up of application form, uploading of certificates/documents, etc., will be online and the candidates should not send any hard copy of their application form/documents, etc., to any of the IIT/IISc zonal GATE office.

5. The payment of application fees would be online through different modes like net banking, debit/credit card, e-challan, etc.

6. The admit cards for GATE 2015 would be available through the online process only. Candidates can download their admit card from GATE 2015 website. No hard copy of admit cards will be posted to the candidates.

General Information on GATE 2015

1. Application Process: For GATE 2015 all information related to the candidates will be available in a single GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS). Candidates have to register and fill the application via ONLINE mode ONLY by accessing the zonal GATE websites of IISc and any of the seven IITs. The photograph and signature of the applicant must be uploaded during the online application.Please note that all necessary certificates, such as, degree certificate/certificate from the Principal and the category certificate, if any are also to be uploaded. Please note that application forms are not available for sale anywhere else.

2. Downloadable Admit Card: Admit cards will NOT be sent by e-mail/post, they can ONLY be downloaded from the zonal GATE websites tentatively from 17th December 2014. The candidate has to bring the printed admit card to the test center along with at least one original (not photocopied/scanned copy) and valid (not expired) photo identification. It may be noted that one of the following photo identifications is ONLY permitted: Driving license, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID,Aadhaar UID, College ID, Employee identification card, or a notarized affidavit with Photo, Signature, Date of Birth and Residential Address. The details of this ID proof have to be given while filling the online application.7

3. Numerical Answer Type Questions: The question paper for GATE 2015 will consist of questions of both multiple-choice type and numerical answer type. For multiple choice type questions, candidates have to choose the answer from the given choices. For numerical answer type questions, choices will not be given. Candidates

have to enter a number as the answer using a virtual keypad.

Important Dates Related to GATE 2015

GATE Online Application Processing System

(GOAPS) Website Opens Monday 1st September 2014(00:00 Hrs)

Last Date for Submission of Online Application through Website Wednesday 1st October 2014(23:59Hrs)

Last Date for Request for Change in the Choice of City Friday 21st November 2014

Availability of Admit Card on the Online Application Interface for printing Wednesday 17th December 2014

GATE 2015 Online Examination Forenoon: 9.00 AM to 12.00 Noon,Afternoon: 2.00 PM to 5.00 PM

Saturday and Sunday 31st January, 1st, 7th, 8th and 14th February, 2015

Announcement of Results  12th March 2015 (17:00 Hrs)

How to Apply

All candidates have to apply only ONLINE.

Details of application fee for GATE 2015 The application fee is non-refundable.

Male Candidates (General/OBC) 1500/-

Women Candidates of any category 750/-

Other Candidates (General/OBC) 1500/-

SC / ST / PwD* Category Candidates 750/-

* PwD: Person with a Physical Disability

For GATE 2015 payments would have to be made through online by selecting either using any bank Debit Card/Credit Card, Net Banking or e-challan facilities ONLY.

Additional charges will be applicable as per the rule of the bank from where the money is being transferred gives the charges as applicable for State Bank of India (SBI) and Axis Bank where the GATE 2015 account is opened and where the money is to be transferred.

GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS)

An online interface is provided for your interaction with the GATE Office. With this interface you can

1. Apply for the examination online.

2. Upload photograph, signature and other documents like graduation certificate/ certificate from Principal, caste certificate (if applicable) etc.

3. Pay the application fee through net-banking.

4. Check the Status of your application form: Received, Under Scrutiny, Accepted, Defect Status, Status after Rectification, Rejected with Valid Reasons, Admit Card Ready for Download, etc.

5. Contact the Zonal GATE Offices in case of any queries/problems.

6. Download Admit Card.

7. View your answers, marks and GATE score.

For more information follow this link http://gate.iitk.ac.in/GATE2015/docs/ib.pdf