GATE Eligibility Criteria 2022: The GATE Eligibility Criteria 2022 has been released online by IIT Kharagpur. It will consist of age limit, academic qualification, nationality and more. If you are applying for the GATE 2022 Exam, it is important for you to know its eligibility criteria.
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GATE Eligibility Criteria 2022
GATE has some conditions related to academic qualifications, pass percentage, age limit etc.. You must fulfil to fill online GATE Application Form 2022. If you fail to meet any of the given eligibility conditions, you will not be allowed to appear for the exam or admission process.
You can check out the general Eligibility Criteria for GATE 2022 in the table below:
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Criteria |
Eligibility |
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Nationality |
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Academic Qualification |
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GATE 2022 Age Limit |
No age limit |
Degree Wise GATE Eligibility Criteria 2022
The qualifying degree eligibility criteria for GATE 2022 entrance examination is given in the table below:
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Degree/Program |
Qualifying Degree/Examination |
Description of Eligible Candidates |
Expected Year of Completion |
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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 |
2023 |
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B. Arch. |
Bachelor’s degree of Architecture (5- year course) / Naval Architecture (4- year course) / Planning (4- year course) |
Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed |
2024 (for 5-year program), 2023 (for 4-year program) |
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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 |
2023 |
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Pharm. D. (after 10+2) |
6 years degree program, consisting of internship or residency training, during third year onwards |
Currently in the 3rd/4th/5th/6th year or already completed |
2025 |
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M.B.B.S./B.D.S. |
Degree holders of M.B.B.S./B.D.S. and those who are in the 5th/6th/7th semester or higher semester of such programme. |
5th, 6th, 7th or higher semester or already completed |
2023 |
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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 |
2023 |
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Int. M.E./ M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.) |
Post-B.Sc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/ Technology (4-year program) |
Currently in any year |
any year |
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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 |
2024 |
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B.Sc. / B.A. / B.Com. |
Bachelor degree in any branch of Science / Arts / Commerce (3-year program) |
Currently in the 3rd year or already completed |
2022 |
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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 |
2023 |
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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 (e.g. AMIE by Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India and so on) |
Completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses |
NA |
Professional Institutes Conducting Examination Equivalent to B.E./B.Tech
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The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
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The Institution of Engineers (India) (IE)
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The Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI)
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The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)
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The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, including Polymer and Environmental Group (IIChemE)
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The Indian Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)
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The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM)
GATE Eligibility Criteria 2022 for International Candidates
Candidates from various countries, outside of India, are eligible to appear in GATE 2022 Exam. GATE Eligibility Criteria 2022 for candidates residing outside of India are represented below in a table format.
| Specification | Details |
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| Nationality | Candidates with the Nationality of Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and the United Arab Emirates can seek admission through GATE 2022. |
| Courses | Through GATE 2022, candidates can opt for MTech and Ph.D. programs offered by IISc and IITs. |
| Academic Qualification | For admission, candidates must qualify a Bachelor’s Degree in the stream of Engineering or a Master’s Degree in a similar field. |
| Age Criteria | From any age, applicants are eligible to apply for GATE 2022. |
| Duration of the Program | To meet the criteria of GATE Eligibility 2022, candidates need to complete their courses with a duration of 3 years. |
GATE Eligibility Criteria 2022 for Candidates with Backlog
| Specification | Details |
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| Nationality | Candidates with the Nationality of Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and the United Arab Emirates can seek admission through GATE 2022. |
| Courses | Through GATE 2022, candidates can opt for MTech and Ph.D. programs offered by IISc and IITs. |
| Academic Qualification | For admission, candidates must qualify a Bachelor’s Degree in the stream of Engineering or a Master’s Degree in a similar field. |
| Age Criteria | From any age, applicants are eligible to apply for GATE 2022. |
| Duration of the Program | To meet the criteria of GATE Eligibility 2022, candidates need to complete their courses with a duration of 3 years. |
Important Notes:
- It is required for candidates, who have qualified for any required examination in 2018 or before this year, to submit a certificate after the completion of the program/degree certificate/membership certificate/professional certificate and provisional certificate issued by the society or institute last attended.
- For candidates who have passed the degree program in 2022 or after this year, need to submit a certificate issued by principals or scorecard for section A of AMIE.
Other Important Information for GATE 2022 Exam
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Documents Required For GATE Eligibility Criteria 2022
All the aspirants applying for GATE 2022, must upload certain documents to support the eligibility criteria of GATE 2022. While filling the GATE Application form, you must attach the eligbility criteria certificate.
Some points regarding the eligibility documents are mentioned below:
- If you have completed the mentioned qualifying examinations in 2022 or earlier, you have to submit the degree certificate/provisional degree certificate/course completion certificate/membership certificate as issued by the designated authorities.
- If you are expected to complete the qualifying criteria in 2022 or later, then you have to upload your Provisional Certificate Letter (as issued by the Head of the Institute/Dean/Registrar/Head of Department) or a copy of the marks card for Section A of AMIE, etc.
- If you are from PwD category, then you must attach your PwD certificate issued by a recognized authority. If you have at least 40% impairment irrespective of the kind of disability, you will be provided concession in the application fee. You will also have to submit the certificate at the allotted institute at the time of admission.
- If you have backlogs (failed subjects) in any of the subjects in your qualifying examination, you will have to upload a copy of any of the marksheet of the final year issued from the institute where you are pursuing your qualifying examination. Internet downloaded marksheet will not be accepted under any circumstances.
- If you are from SC/ST category, you will have to upload a valid document proof to avail a concession in the application fee. Certificates issued by authorized officials will only be considered.
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Dyslexic candidates will be required to submit a certificate stating the same issued by authorities in order to get the services of a scribe
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What Professional Institutes are conducting Examination Equivalent to B.E./B.Tech?
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
The Institution of Engineers (India) (IE)
The Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI)
The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)
The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, including Polymer and Environmental Group (IIChemE)
The Indian Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)
The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM)