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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. I am currently studying in 3rd year B.A./B.Com./B.Sc. Am I eligible to appear for GATE-2022?

    YES, any undergraduate student currently in 3rd year or higher years of any government approved program in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Arts/Commerce/Science is eligible to appear for GATE 2022.

  2. I am currently studying in 3rd year B.E., but through parallel entry in the 2nd year after finishing Diploma, am I eligible to appear for GATE 2022?

    YES, any undergraduate student currently in 3rd year or higher years of any government approved program in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Arts/Commerce/Science is eligible to appear for GATE 2022.

  3. Is there any age limit to appear for GATE 2022?

    NO. There is NO age limit to appear for GATE 2022.

  4. Are there any restrictions on the number of times one can appear for GATE?

    NO. One can appear for the GATE examination any number of times.

  5. Can I appear in any of the GATE 2022 papers?

    Although, the candidate is free to choose any of the papers (up to two from the given combinations), candidate should select paper appropriate to the discipline of qualifying degree.

  6. How do I apply ONLINE?

    Refer to Section 4.4.2 given in the GATE 2022 Brochure and by visiting the website https://gate.iitkgp.ac.in

  7. Can I use one e-mail address to fill multiple application forms?

    NO. One e-mail address can be used to submit only ONE application form.

  8. Do I need to fill two forms to appear in two papers?

    NO. The two papers option may be selected based on the given set of combinations in a SINGLE form only.

  9. Why should I choose THREE examination cities?

    The candidates will most likely be allotted a centre in the examination city of their 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. The candidates are required to fill their 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.

  10. What do I do, if the power/internet connection failed during the submission of application process?

    Please login to your account at GATE 2022 website again and continue the application process.

  11. Does the OBC (non-creamy layer) or EWS candidate need to upload the category certificate?

    NO.

  12. Does the SC/ST/PwD candidate need to upload the category certificate?

    YES, category certificate is required to avail the concession in application fee.

  13. How do I make the fee payment for GATE 2022 examination?

    The payment option will appear after filling the online application form in GATE 2022 website. The candidate can opt for any of the payment options listed over there. The additional charges such as service charges, processing fees or bank charges, have to be borne by the candidate.

  14. How much fee should I pay to appear in Two papers of GATE 2022 examination?

    The fee per paper is given below, for two papers the amount of fee is twice that of a single paper.

    For Examination Centres in India Regular Period During the Extended Period
    Female candidates (per paper) 750 1250
    SC / ST / PwD* category candidates (per paper) 750 1250
    All other candidates (per paper) 1500 2000
  15. What is the fee for candidates with foreign nationality/NRIs?

    For the candidates with Foreign nationality/NRIs, who wish to appear for GATE 2022 examination, the application fee per paper is as follows:

    Examination Centres Regular Period During the Extended Period
    Centres in India 1500 2000
  16. What do I do, if power/Internet connection failed during an online payment?

    When you can get back online, login back to GATE 2022 website and check the status of the payment. If the payment was received by GATE, you can continue the process of printing the application form. If the payment was not received by GATE 2022, you may initiate a fresh payment.

    In case, any fee amount has been debited (deducted) from your bank account, but not received any acknowledgement for fee payment from GATE 2022, then the money will be credited back to your account. However, this may take a week or more.

  17. Money has been debited from my account more than once. How do I get the money back?

    All multiple payments received on behalf of GATE 2022 from your account with respect to one application, will automatically be returned (credited) to the same bank account. However, this may take a week or more.

  18. Do I have to send the print-out of the application form?

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

  19. When and how will I know the status of my application?

    You can check the status of your application by logging into GATE 2022 website time to time.

  20. After completing the ONLINE application process and generating a PDF file, will I be able to change my application data?

    NO. After completing all the steps up to PDF application form generation in the ONLINE application process, you can only download the application form and CANNOT modify the data. Hence, you need to be very careful while entering the data.

  21. I have missed to take a print-out of my ONLINE application at the end of my application process. How will I get access to it?

    You can login using Enrolment ID and password and take a print-out for your own reference. The print-out is NOT required to send to GATE Organising Institute or any Zonal Institutes.

  22. If I have not uploaded photograph as per the specifications mentioned, will my application be rejected?

    YES, without proper photograph, the application will be rejected.

  23. If I have not uploaded signature as per the specifications mentioned, will my application be rejected?

    YES, without proper signature, the application will be rejected.

  24. Which Identity Document (ID) will be accepted in the application form?

    For Indian candidates, the following valid photo identification documents/cards will be accepted: Aadhaar-UID (preferable), Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID and Driving License.

  25. 24 Is there a relaxation in qualifying mark and fee for the EWS (Economically weaker section) candidates?

    The application fee for EWS candidates will be same as that of General candidates, however, the qualifying mark is 90% as that of the General candidates.

  26. What will happen if I am not able to produce EWS certificate at the time of admission/counselling etc.?

    If you are not having a valid EWS certificate at the time of admission/counselling/recruitment, you will be considered as General category candidate. However, GATE has nothing to do with subsequent admission or recruitment process.

  1. When will I receive my Admit Card?

    Admit Card can ONLY be downloaded from the GATE 2022 website from 3rd January 2022. Admit Cards will NOT be sent by post or as an e-mail attachment.

  2. Is the Admit Card alone sufficient to gain entry to the examination centre?

    NO. Candidates MUST also bring original and valid photo Identity Document (NO photocopy/scanned copy/NOT an expired document), which was specified during filling up of the online application.

    For Indian candidates, only following identification cards will be accepted: Aadhaar-UID (preferable), Passport, PAN card, Voter ID and Driving License.

  3. Can I bring soft copy of the Admit Card (in mobile phone/tablet/laptop) to gain entry to the examination centre?

    NO. Hard copy (preferably printed in colour) of the Admit Card is required to gain entry to the examination centre.

  1. For how many GATE papers can I apply?

    A candidate is allowed to appear either in ONE or UP TO TWO papers of the GATE 2022 examination. However, a candidate is only allowed to select the second paper from the pre-defined Two Paper Combination list.

  2. If a paper is being held in more than one session, can I appear in any of the sessions of that particular paper?

    NO. Each candidate will be assigned to ONLY ONE of the multiple sessions of a particular paper.

  3. After submission of application, am I permitted to change my GATE Examination Paper?

    YES. ONLY after the last date for application submission, a request for the change of GATE Examination Paper will be entertained against additional payment till 1st October, 2021. Any request after this date will NOT be considered.

  4. After submission of application, am I permitted to change my GATE Examination City?

    YES. ONLY after the last date for application submission, a request for the change of examination city will be entertained against additional payment till 12th November, 2021. Any request after this date will NOT be considered.

  5. After submission of application, am I permitted to change my Category?

    YES. ONLY after the last date for application submission, category change request will be entertained against additional payment till 12th November, 2021. Any request after this date will NOT be considered.

  6. Will I be provided with any white paper for rough work and calculations during the examination?

    Only one scribble pad at any point of time will be provided to the candidate that can be used to do the rough work. To obtain a second scribble pad, the candidate MUST return the first scribble pad. The candidates have to return any scribble pad in their possession at the end of the examination. The virtual scientific calculator will be available on the computer screen.

  7. Am I allowed to enter the examination hall at any time during the examination?

    NO. Candidate MUST enter to the examination centre as per specified time in Admit card, she/he has to log in to the system 30 minutes prior to the starting time of examination.

  8. In case of permitted delayed entry in the examination hall, will I get extra time corresponding to my delayed entry?

    NO. The candidate with permitted delayed entry will NOT get any extra time.

  9. Am I allowed to leave the examination hall during the examination?

    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.

  10. What items are not permitted to be brought with me inside the examination venue?

    Mobile phones, physical calculators, wallets, watches of any type, any electronic/communicating devices, books, papers, loose sheets, pen/pencil box/pouch and any other similar items are NOT permitted inside the examination hall.

  11. Can I use a physical calculator during the examination?

    NO. During the online GATE 2022 examination, all candidates will be provided with a virtual scientific calculator which has to be used to answer the questions.

  12. Will there be any arrangement at the examination centre for the safe keeping of my personal items such as my mobile phone?

    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.

  13. 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 are in violation of GATE 2022 code of conduct and will lead to disqualification of the candidature.

  14. Is there a separate rank/paper for Architecture and Planning (AR) candidates in GATE 2022?

    NO separate scores and ranks will be provided for candidates attempting either Part B1 (Architecture) or Part B2 (Planning).

  15. Is there a separate rank/paper for Geomatics Engineering (GE) candidates in GATE 2022?

    NO separate scores and ranks will be provided for candidates attempting either Part B (Section I) or Part B (Section II).

  16. Is there a separate rank/paper for Geology and Geophysics candidates in GATE 2022?

    Separate scores and ranks will be provided for the candidates based on the Part B section in GG paper.
    For this, separate cut-off marks will be obtained as per the common procedure but by considering the following sections of GG paper:

    • For Geology (GL) candidates: GA Section + Part A: Common Section + Part B (Section -1): Geology
    • For Geophysics (GP) candidates: GA Section + Part A: Common Section + Part B (Section-2): Geophysics

  17. Will there be a separate rank and score for sectional papers XE, XH and XL?

    Yes.

  1. What are the details of the guidelines that will be followed about PwD candidates writing GATE 2022 examination?

  2. GATE 2022 will follow the guidelines as mentioned in the government regulations. Please refer to: PWD_Guidelines

  3. Will the facility of scribe be given to all PwD candidates?

  4. The facility of scribe is meant for only those PwD candidates who are persons with benchmark disability (i.e. not less than 40% disability) and who have physical limitation to write including that of speed. However, provision of scribe shall be allowed on production of a certificate to the effect that the person concerned has physical limitation to write, as given in APPENDIX-A of the GATE 2022 information brochure.

    In case of person with benchmark disability (i.e. not less than 40% disability) in the category of blindness, locomotor disability (both arms affected-BA) and cerebral palsy, the facility of scribe shall be allowed on advance request only.

    (Ref. Para No. IV of OM No. F. No. 34-02/2015-DD-III Dated 29th August, 2018)

  5. Will there be a “magnified question paper” for visually challenged PwD candidates?

  6. YES. Before beginning of the examination, please contact the GATE Institute Representative through the invigilator in your examination hall and they will do the needful.

  7. Will the facility of scribe and/or compensatory (extra) time be given to dyslexic candidates?

  8. Yes, dyslexic candidates can avail the services of scribe, provided such candidates submit a proper dyslexic certificate issued by the competent authorities (see APPENDIX A of GATE 2022 information brochure). The scribe will be provided by the GATE authorities or candidates may bring their own scribe. The compensatory (extra) time would be applicable to such dyslexic candidates availing the scribe facility.

  9. Is there a provision of getting compensatory (extra) time for a PwD/dyslexic candidate?

  10. A person with benchmark disability (i.e. not less than 40% disability), who is allowed to avail the facility of scribe (see PwD FAQ No.2 above) will automatically get additional one hour compensatory (extra) time for an examination of three hours duration.

    PwD/dyslexic candidates, with certain benchmark disabilities (that limits the speed of writing) who do not want to avail the scribe assistance, but at the same time request for compensatory time during the time of application, may be considered for an extra time of one hour only if fulfilling the criteria of scribe as per the question No.2 of PwD and Dyslexic Candidates section.

  11. Will the facility of own scribe be given to person with benchmark disabilities (that limits the speed of writing)?

  12. Yes, subject to fulfilling criteria of scribe as per PwD FAQ No.2 above, persons with benchmark disability (i.e. not less than 40% disability) will be allowed to opt for their own scribe, provided the qualification of the scribe is one step below the qualification of the candidate taking the examination. The candidate with benchmark disabilities (i.e. not less than 40% disability) opting for their own scribe should submit details of their own scribe as per proforma in Appendix A of the GATE 2022 information brochure. Scribe details must include latest qualification and identity documents.
    (Ref. Para No. VI of OM No. F. No. 34-02/2015-DD-III Dated 29th August, 2018)

  13. Can I request for a scribe at the examination centre on the day of examination?

  14. NO. On-the-spot request for scribe at the examination hall will NOT be entertained.