GATE Mechanical Engineering 2023 | Notifications, Important Dates, Syllabus & Result

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GATE Mechanical Engineering Exam 2023: The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE ) is a computer-based national level test aimed to test the undergraduates’ understanding of various subjects.

You can check GATE Mechanical Engineering Exam 2023 important dates, Syllabus, Exam Pattern & more information in the below article. 

GATE Mechanical Engineering Exam 2023 Important Dates

GATE Mechanical Engineering
Events	Important Dates
Registration starts	30 August 2022
Last date of registration (Without Late Fee)	30 September 2022
Registration with late fees	7 October 2022
Admit Card	3 January 2023
Exam Date	4, 5, 11, and 12 February 2023.
Answer Key	21 February 2023
Result Declaration	16 March 2023

GATE Mechanical Engineering Exam 2023 Eligibility Criteria

IIT Bombay has relaxed the eligibility criteria for the GATE exam 2023 due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. Candidates who are pursuing their pre-final year are also eligible to appear for the GATE 2023 examination.

Qualifying Degree	Qualifying Degree/Examination	Description of eligible candidates	Year of qualification  not later than
BE/ BTech/ BPharm	Bachelor’s degree holders in Engineering/Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc./Diploma in Engineering /Technology)	Currently in the third year or higher grade or already completed	2023
BArch	Bachelor’s degree of Architecture (5- year course) / Naval Architecture (4- year course) / Planning (4- year course)	Currently in the third year or higher grade or already completed	2023
BSc (Research)/BS	Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma/4 years after 10+2)	Currently in the third year or higher grade or already completed	2023
Pharm D (after 10+2)	6-year degree programme, consisting of internship or residency training, during third year onwards	Currently in the third/fourth/fifth/sixth year or already completed	2024
MBBS	Degree holders of M.B.B.S. and those who are in the fifth/sixth/seventh semester or higher semester of such programme.	Currently in the fifth/sixth/seventh semester or higher semester or already completed	2023
MSc/MA/MCA or equivalent	Master’s degree in any branch of Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent	Currently in the first year or higher or already Completed	2023
Int ME/ MTech (Post-BSc)	Post-BSc Integrated Master’s degree programmes in Engineering/Technology (4-year programme)	Currently in the first/second/third/fourth year or already completed	2023
Int ME/ MTech or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2)	Integrated Master’s degree programme or Dual Degree program in Engineering/Technology (5-year program)	Currently in the third/fourth/fifth year or already completed	2020
BSc/BA/ BCom	Bachelor degree in any branch of Science/Arts/Commerce (3-year programme)	Currently in the third year or already completed	2022
Int MSc/ Int BS-MS	Integrated MSc or 5-year integrated BS-MS programme	Currently in the third year or higher or already completed	2022
Professional Society Examinations*  (equivalent to BE/BTech/BArch)	B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognised by MHRD/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

GATE Mechanical Engineering Exam: Eligibility for International Students

1. Must have completed or are in the final year of their Bachelor’s degree (duration: at least four years) in Engineering/Technology, or
2. Must have completed or are in the final year of their postgraduate (Master’s) degree (duration: at least two years) in any relevant science subject.

GATE Mechanical Engineering Exam 2023 Application Process

Here you can check the steps to fill GATE Mechanical Engineering Exam 2023 Application form.

Registration

Candidates were expected to register for GATE 2023 before going through the application process. For the registration process, candidates have to enter few details like name, valid email id, country of residence, and their mobile number.

The candidates are also expected to make a profile generating a user id and password for further login. An enrollment number is produced once the candidates have successfully completed this process.

Filling the form

 The GATE 2023 application form had sections like – personal, academic, and contact details. Candidates are expected to enter the details to each of these fields and choose the GATE paper they are willing to appear for along with three exam centers for which the candidate is comfortable.

Uploading Photographs

Scanned images of photograph, signature, and category certificate are to be uploaded in the candidate profile in an image format.

Application fee payment

The application fees vary on the gender and category certificates of the respective candidates. The application fee for male candidates is Rs 1500 and Rs 750 for female candidates. The application fee is can only be paid via online transactions using debit or credit cards.

GATE Mechanical Engineering Exam Pattern 2023

The GATE Mechanical Engineering Exam pattern has been revised with the change in the distribution of marks. The examination will last for 3 hours wherein the candidates are expected to attend 65 questions which in total carries 100 marks.

The number of questions in Engineering mathematics has been increased by 3 and 3 reduced from the subject questions.

Refer to the table below for further information:

Exam Duration	180 Minutes (3 Hours)
Number of Questions	65
Total Marks	100
Question Type	There will be two types of question: 1. Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) 2. Numerical Answer Type (NAT)
Number of section	The GATE ME 2022 paper will consist of four sections: 1. Engineering Mathematics 2. Applied Mechanics and Designs 3. Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Science 4. Materials, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering
General Aptitude Section	There will be surely 10 general aptitude question: 5 questions among them will carry 1 mark while the rest carries 2 marks
Marking Schemes	There will be two types: MCQs – 1 mark for each correct answer; 1/3 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer. MCQs – 2 marks for each correct answer; 2/3 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.

GATE Mechanical Engineering Exam Syllabus 2023

The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay has released the GATE Mechanical Engineering Syllabus for Exam 2023 on their official website. The candidates are expected to refer and go through the syllabus thoroughly in order to secure good marks for the examination. 

There will be a total of four sections that are present in the Mechanical Engineering Paper – Applied Mechanics and design, Engineering Mathematics, Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Science, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering.

Section	Topics
Engineering mathematics	· Linear Algebra · Calculus · Differential equations · Complex variables · Probability and Statistics · Numerical Methods
Applied Mechanics and Design	· Engineering Mechanics · Mechanics of Materials · Theory of Machines · Vibrations · Machine Design
Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences	· Fluid Mechanics · Heat Transfer · Thermodynamics · Applications · Turbomachinery
Materials, Manufacturing, and Industrial Engineering	· Engineering Materials · Casting, Forming and Joining Processes · Machining and Machine Tool Operations · Metrology and Inspection · Computer Integrated Manufacturing · Production Planning and Control · Inventory Control · Operations Research

GATE Mechanical Engineering Exam 2023 Marks Distribution

The mark distribution for GATE Mechanical Engineering Exam helps the aspirants to determine and understand where he/she has to focus more on. This also helps the students to have a rough understanding of how the exam is going to be structured.

The mark distribution is as per the given table.

Section	1 Mark	2 Mark	No. Of Questions
Engineering Mathematics	5	4	9
Engineering Mechanics	0	2	2
Strength of Materials	5	4	9
Design of Machine Elements	0	1	1
Theory of Machines	1	2	3
Vibrations	0	1	1
Fluid Mechanics	4	3	7
Thermal Science	5	4	9
Heat Transfer	1	1	2
Manufacturing Science	4	6	10
Industrial Engineering	0	2	2
Verbal Ability	3	2	5
Numerical Ability	2	3	5

GATE Mechanical Engineering Exam 2023 Marking Scheme

• The paper consists of 65 questions containing a total of 100 marks. 
• Multiple Choice Question: 1 mark questions – 1/3 marks will be deducted for the wrong attempt.
• 2 mark questions – 2/3 marks will be deducted for the wrong attempt
• Numerical Answer Type Question: No negative marking.

GATE Mechanical Engineering Preparation Tips 2023

The purpose of the GATE Mechanical Engineering exam is to check the knowledge and perception of undergraduate students in various core topics of engineering and science. This exam is popular because it is the GATE Mechanical Engineering way to the postgraduate program and outstanding jobs.

If you are an aspirant and want to enjoy all the benefits of the GATE Mechanical Engineering exam, then here are some GATE Mechanical Engineering 2022 Preparation Tips that can help you in your journey.

• Know Your Syllabus
• Know About The Exam Pattern
• Make a Solid Study Plan
• Start The Preparation Early
• Solve Multiple Question Papers & Mock Tests

GATE Mechanical Engineering Previous Year Question Papers

Solving the previous years’ GATE Mechanical Engineering question papers is very helpful in understanding the difficulty level of the exam, the type of questions asked in the exam, the weightage of chapters, and much more.

All the candidates are advised to solve at least one question paper daily as it will also help you to work on maintaining a good speed while answering the questions.

GATE Mechanical Engineering Mock Test Series 2023

To ace your GATE Mechanical Engineering preparation, you can practice official online GATE Mechanical Engineering Mock Test Series. Authorities will only approve the GATE Mechanical Engineering 2023 test mock in online mode. The GATE Mechanical Engineering 2023 test mock will be a simulation of the actual quiz. The GATE Mechanical Engineering 2023 test mock stimulates the actual test. The GATE Mechanical Engineering online test helps candidates prepare for GATE Mechanical Engineering 2023.

GATE Mechanical Engineering Exam 2023 Admit Card/Hall Ticket

You have to download the GATE admit card from the GATE website according to GATE Notification 2023. GATE authorities will not be sent to the candidate by post/email.

• The Admit Card will be available ONLY on the GOAPS website according to GATE Notification 2022.
• You have to download his/her Admit Card from this website.
• You should carry a print-out of the downloaded Admit Card to the exam for verification along with the original and valid photo Identity Document.

Click Here to check details about GATE 2022 Admit Card

GATE Mechanical Engineering Exam Cutoff

The cutoff score varies based on how the question is going to be. Tougher the question paper going to be – the more relaxed the cutoff is going to be. The cutoff score varies for students based on their social categories.

 The cutoff is as given in the box:

YEAR	General	OBS	SC/ST/PwD
2020	34	30.6	22.6
2019	34.1	30.7	22.7
2018	34.7	31.2	23.1
2017	32.87	29	21
2016	29.6	26.6	19.7

GATE Mechanical Engineering Exam Result

Here you are the steps to check GATE Mechanical Engineering Exam Result 2023. 

• 1st Step: Visit the official website of GATE
• 2nd Step: The page to enter the login credentials will open in a new tab.
• 3rd Step: Enter the login credentials such as application number, password, and captcha code in the given space.
• 4th step: GATE 2023 result will appear on the screen in PDF format.
• 5th Step: You should check the details on the GATE result vary carefully.
• 6th Step: Download it and keep it safe for future reference.

Career Scope After Qualifying for GATE Mechanical Engineering Exam 2023

With a better GATE Mechanical Engineering score, you can choose the most suitable option from a wide range of roads to travel to his final career destination:

• M.Tech/M.S./ M.E. – You can do post-graduation from reputed institutions. You will also get 12,400/- per month in the form of UGC scholarship. After completion, of course, you can apply for Govt and private jobs, respectively.
• Jobs in PSU’s – You can get a reputed position in PSU’s, i.e. IOCL, NTPC, BHEL, PGCIL, BARC etc. based on GATE Score. Check: PSU Recruitment Through GATE

Preparation Tips for GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering Exam 

Here you can check Preparation Tips for GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering Exam.

Know the Syllabus and Exam Pattern

The candidate must have a clear understanding of the syllabus that is going to come for the GATE ME 2023 question paper. In this way, the candidates are aware of all the possible questions. Another thing the candidates must be aware of is the exam pattern. The exam pattern has been mentioned in the same post, candidates can refer to it.

Get used to Virtual Calculator

Since the exam is computer-based, students are not allowed to take a physical calculator into the centers. The calculator will be on the computer itself. With practice on the virtual calculator, the students can hold a better position than the others.

Time Management

The candidates are expected to work on the GATE Mechanical Preparation 6-8 hours a day. Working on previous papers and writing mock tests will help the students to manage time according to the requirement.

Revision

Regular revisions of the topic will refresh the topics. This will help the students remember the topic he/she had prepared earlier. Making handwritten notes will help in remembering the topics well.

GATE Mechanical Engineering Exam: Important Books for Reference

Here’s a list of few important GATE Mechanical Engineering Books 2022 to boost your preparation.

• Mechanical Engineering (Objective Type) – RK Bansal
• Mechanical Engineering for Competitions – RK Jain
• Competitive Examination Handbook in Mechanical Engineering – Sadhu Singh
• Gate (Mechanical Engineering) Digest – RK Jain
• Handbook of Mechanical Engineering – G Viswanathan
• GATE Mechanical Engineering 2020 – RK Jain

GATE Mechanical Engineering Paper Analysis 2023

GATE Mechanical Engineering 2023 paper analysis contains the overview of the GATE Mechanical Engineering exam, the difficulty level of each paper, types of questions asked, and much more.

Along with the GATE Mechanical Engineering exam analysis 2023, candidates will find unofficial GATE Mechanical Engineering answer key as well. The GATE Mechanical Engineering paper analysis 2023 for all subjects will be updated here immediately after its release.

• Check: GATE Mechanical Engineering Paper Analysis 2023

Top Colleges Offering M. Tech for Mechanical Engineers

Listed below are the top colleges that offer the best M. Tech courses for Mechanical Engineers

• Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM)
• Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IITB)
• Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (IITKGP)
• Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IITD)
• Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur(IITK)

Other Important Information for the GATE 2023 Exam

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GATE Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2023

GATE Books 2023

Time Management Tips for GATE 2023

GATE Question Papers 2023

GATE Mock Test 2023

PSU Recruitment Through GATE 2023

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