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Examination Details

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Printed Date: 24Feb2025 at 7:23pm


Topic: Examination Details
Posted By: tumpa
Subject: Examination Details
Date Posted: 01Apr2007 at 10:38pm
  1. The examination is a single paper of 3 hours duration and generally consists of Section A (Objective Type) which is of 75 marks and Section B (Problem Type) which is of 75 marks. Total: 150 marks.
  2. You have to opt for your subject and study as per the syllabus mentioned in the GATE brochure (available in the Library).
  3. The subjects of our interest are Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering., http://www.yuvajobs.com/education/gate/# - Generally a large number of students appear for the Computer Science subject in order to do a M.Tech in Computer Science.
  4. Old question papers are available in the shops.
  5. Results of qualified candidates in GATE will give All India Rank and indicate percentile score. For example, a percentile score of 99 means you are in the top 1% category of the candidates who appeared for GATE.
  6. Candidates who get less than 70 percentile get no score card.
  7. GATE scores are valid for 2 years. You may reappear the GATE exam if you are not satisfied with the earlier score and the new score (if better than the old one) will be used for admission purposes.



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