Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)
Standard Difficulty Rating: Lvl 8
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The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) - Computer Science and Information Technology is a highly competitive national-level examination in India. Jointly conducted by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore and seven Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) on a rotational basis, GATE scores are crucial for admissions to postgraduate engineering programs (M.Tech/M.E./Ph.D.) at top institutions like IITs, NITs, and IIITs, and for recruitment by various Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). Eligibility typically requires candidates to be in their final year or have completed a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, or a related field, with no upper age limit. The exam is a 3-hour Computer-Based Test (CBT) comprising 65 questions for a total of 100 marks. It includes General Aptitude (15 marks) and subject-specific questions (85 marks) covering core CSE topics such as Data Structures, Algorithms, Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Database Management Systems, and Theory of Computation. For more details and registration, visit the official GATE portal.
