The conducting authority is responsible for devising the eligibility criteria for GATE. GATE stands for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering and is a national-level examination conducted annually to get admissions into M.IITs, NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and STIs offer tech programs in various streams. The Public Sector Units or PSUs also accept the GATE score 2024 for recruitment.
This article will give you complete information about GATE Eligibility Criteria 2024.
Eligibility Criteria for GATE 2024
Before submitting your application for GATE 2024, it’s crucial to verify that you meet the eligibility requirements. Here’s a breakdown of who can apply:
Undergraduate Candidates: Individuals currently enrolled in the 3rd year or beyond of an undergraduate program or those who have completed a government-approved degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Science/ Architecture/ Humanities are eligible.
Certification from Professional Societies/Institutions: Candidates with certifications from professional societies like IE, ICE, IETE, AeSI, IIChE, IIM, IIIE should ensure that these exams are recognized by MoE/AICTE/UGC/UPSC as equivalent to B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch./B.Planning degrees.
International Candidates: Those pursuing or having completed their Bachelor’s degree (of at least three years duration) in Engineering/ Technology/ Science/ Architecture/ Humanities from countries other than India, provided they are in the 3rd year or beyond, are eligible.
Additional Notes:
- Candidates pursuing or possessing higher degrees can still appear for GATE 2024.
- B.Sc./B.A./B.Com. degree holders seeking admission to master’s programs in IITs and IISc should refer to JAM 2024.
Ensure you fulfill the specified criteria to make a successful application for GATE 2024. For further details on eligibility, continue reading below.
Eligibility Criteria for GATE 2024
| Degree / Program | Qualifying Degree / Examination | Description of Eligible Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| B. Arch. | Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (5-year course) / Naval Architecture (4-year course) / Planning (4-year course) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed |
| 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 |
| Pharm. D. (after 10+2) | 6 years degree program, consisting of internship or residency training, from third year onwards | Currently in the 3rd/ 4th/ 5th/ 6th year or already completed |
| M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. / B.V.Sc. | Degree holders of M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. / B.V.Sc and those in the program’s 5th/ 6th/ 7th semester or higher semester. | 5th/ 6th/ 7th or higher semester or already completed |
| 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 |
| Int. M.E. / M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.) | Post-B.Sc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering / Technology (4-year program) | Currently in the 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd/ 4th year or already completed |
| 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 |
| B.Sc. / B.A. / B.Com. | Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science / Arts / Commerce (3-year program) | Currently in the 3rd year or already completed |
| 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 |
| 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 | Completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses |
| B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry) | 4-years program | Currently in the 3rd/ 4th year or already completed |
Students enrolled with the professional bodies and institutions as per MHRD OM (No. 11-15/2011-AR (TS.II)) with permanent recognition up to 31st May 2013 stand recognized. See circular No. 13/56/PC/ODL-Mode/AICTE/2020, Dated 23rd November 2020 for more details.
Eligibility for International Candidates
Candidates who are from Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Ethiopia & Singapore who have completed or are in the last year of their bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology or master’s Degree (M.Sc) in any relevant science subject from the recognized university are also eligible to apply.
Conclusion
The students need to analyze the eligibility criteria first and then proceed with the preparation. This article enlists all the essential points to consider regarding eligibility.
Be consistent and give your best.
Good luck!