GATE-2016 Notification

Features of GATE 2016: An online virtual calculator will be available to examinees at the time of examination. No physical calculator will be allowed. The online virtual calculator will be put on GATE 2016 website for practice before the examination. After completion of GATE 2016 examination, all answer keys will be made available for dispute within a short time. Every answer key can be challenged. A nominal fee will be levied to prevent frivolous challenges. A new paper Petroleum Engineering (PE) is introduced in GATE 2016. With this, the total number of papers is 23. Examinations for all the 23 papers will be conducted by an ONLINE Computer Based Test (CBT). The online examination paper will contain some questions for which numerical answers must be keyed in by the candidate using the virtual keypad. Rest of the questions shall be of Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) type. Biometric information (Photograph and Fingerprints) for randomly selected candidates may be captured before the start of the examination. GATE 2016 examinations will be held during forenoon and afternoon sessions on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) between 30th January 2016 and 7th February 2016. Examination for some of the papers in GATE 2016 will be held in multiple sessions. For GATE 2016 the entire process of filling up of application form, uploading of certificates/ documents etc., will be online and the candidates should not send any hard copy of their application form/ documents etc., to IISc or any of the IIT’s zonal GATE office. The payment of application fees would be through electronic mode online as well as through payment at bank counters using e-challan. The admit cards for GATE 2016 would be available through the online process only. Candidates can download their admit card from GATE 2016 website. No printed copy of admit cards will be posted to the candidates. For GATE study material, previous papers & guidance, visit: http://www.sakshieducation.com/GATE /index.html Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree holders in Engineering/ Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after Diploma in Engineering/Technology) and those who are in the final year of such programs. Bachelor’s degree holders of Architecture (Five years course) and those who are in the final year of such programs. Bachelor’s degree holders of Four-year program in Science (BS) and those who are in the final year of such programs Master’s degree holders in any branch of Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Applications or equivalent and those who are in the final year of such programs. Holders of Four-year Integrated Master’s degree (Post-B.Sc.) in Engineering/ Technology and those in the second or higher year of such programs. Holders of Five-year Integrated Master’s degree or Dual Degree in Engineering/ Technology and those in the fourth or higher year of such programs. Holders of Five-year integrated M.Sc. or Five year integrated B.Sc./ M.Sc. degree and those in the final year of such programs. Candidates with qualifications obtained through examinations conducted by professional societies recognized by UPSC/ AICTE as equivalent to BE/ B.Tech. Those who have completed section A of AMIE or equivalent of such professional courses are also eligible. How to Apply: Candidates can apply through online by GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS website) http://appsgate.iisc.ernet.in It can also be accessed from the website of the respective Zonal GATE Offices or from the website of the GATE 2016 Organizing Institute. A candidate must first register by providing a valid email address, mobile number and a GOAPS password. All communications from the GATE Offices will be sent to this email address (only one person can register with one e-mail address). Candidate may have to give personal mobile number because most of the communications may also be sent via SMS. The candidate chooses a password during Enrollment at GOAPS. This password must be remembered along with the GOAPS Enrolment ID to login to GOAPS. It is strongly encouraged to choose a password that cannot be guessed easily (it should not be the candidate’s name, date of birth, or some easily guessable string of numbers or letters like 12345 or abcd). Upon registration, an email containing the GOAPS Enrolment ID will be sent to the candidate. Data Requirement for Application Filling: The following data will be required while filling the form at GOAPS. Personal information (name, date of birth, your personal mobile number, parents’ name, parents’ mobile number, etc.) Address for Communication (including PIN code) Eligibility degree details College address, PIN code of college GATE paper, choice of GATE examination cities, Candidate’s photograph of high quality according to the specifications Candidate’s signature of high quality according to the specifications Scanned copy of Degree Certificate or Certificate from Principal/ HODs in pdf format. Scanned copy of Category/PwD Certificate (if applicable) in pdf format. Details of a valid ID Proof that you will carry to the examination hall. Candidate’s net-banking details. The fee can be paid with net-banking or debit card or e-challan. Application fee and Payment Options are as following Candidate Category Mode Application Fee Women candidates Online Net Banking Rs.750/- e-challan Rs.750/- SC/ ST/ PwD candidates Online Net Banking Rs.750/- e-challan Rs.750/- All other candidates Online Net Banking Rs.1500/- e-challan Rs.1500/- GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) is an online interface is provided for candidate for interaction with the GATE Office. With this interface candidate can Apply for the examination online. Upload photograph, signature and other documents like graduation certificate/ certificate from Principal, caste certificate (if applicable) etc. Pay the application fee through net-banking or debit card or e-challan. Check the Status of your application form: Received, Under Scrutiny, Accepted, Defect Status, Status after Rectification, Rejected with Valid Reasons, Admit Card Ready for Download, etc. Contact the zonal GATE Office in case of any queries/problems. Download Admit Card. View the answers, marks and GATE score. Written Test Pattern: The GATE examination consists of a single paper of 3-hour duration that contains 65 questions carrying a maximum of 100 marks. The question paper will consist of both multiple choice questions (MCQ) and numerical answer type (NAT) questions. The examination for all the papers will be carried out in an ONLINE Computer Based Test (CBT) mode where the candidates will be shown the questions in a random sequence on a computer screen. The candidates are required to either select the answer (for MCQ type) or enter the answer for numerical answer type question using a mouse on a virtual keyboard (keyboard of the computer will be disabled). Each candidate will be provided with a scribble pad for rough work. In all the papers, there will be a total of 65 questions carrying 100 marks, out of which 10 questions carrying a total of 15 marks will be on General Aptitude (GA). In the papers bearing the codes AE, AG, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, IN, ME, MN, MT, PE, PI, TF and XE, the Engineering Mathematics will carry around 15% of the total marks, the General Aptitude section will carry 15% of the total marks and the remaining 70% of the total marks is devoted to the subject of the paper. In the papers bearing the codes AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH and XL, the General Aptitude section will carry 15% of the total marks and the remaining 85% of the total marks is devoted to the subject of the paper. GATE 2016 would contain questions of two different types in various papers: (i) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) carrying 1 or 2 marks each in all papers and sections. These questions are objective in nature, and each will have a choice of four answers, out of which the candidate has to mark the correct answer(s). (ii) Numerical Answer Questions of 1 or 2 marks each in all papers and sections. For these questions the answer is a real number, to be entered by the candidate using the virtual keypad. No choices will be shown for this type of questions. For 1-mark multiple-choice questions, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. Likewise, for 2-mark multiple-choice questions, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. There is NO negative marking for numerical answer type questions. In all papers, GA questions carry a total of 15 marks. The GA section includes 5 questions carrying 1-mark each (sub-total 5 marks) and 5 questions carrying 2- marks each (sub-total 10 marks). Question Papers other than GG, XE and XL These papers would contain 25 questions carrying 1-mark each (sub-total 25 marks) and 30 questions carrying 2-marks each (sub-total 60 marks). The question paper will consist of questions of multiple choice and numerical answer type. For numerical answer questions, choices will not be given. Candidates have to enter the answer (which will be a real number, signed or unsigned, e.g., 25.06, -25.06, 25, -25 etc.) using a virtual keypad. An appropriate range will be considered while evaluating the numerical answer type questions so that the candidate is not penalized due to the usual round-off errors GG (Geology and Geophysics) Paper Apart from the General Aptitude (GA) section, the GG question paper consists of two parts: Part A and Part B. Part A is common for all candidates. Part B contains two sections: Section 1 (Geology) and Section 2 (Geo-physics). Candidates will have to attempt questions in Part A and either Section 1 or Section 2 in Part B. Part A consists of 25 multiple-choice questions carrying 1-mark each (sub-total 25 marks and some of these may be numerical answer type questions). Each section in Part B (Section 1 and Section 2) consists of 30 multiple choice questions carrying 2-marks each (sub-total 60 marks and some of these may be numerical answer type questions). XE Paper (Engineering Sciences) In XE paper, Engineering Mathematics section (Section A) is compulsory. This section contains 11 questions carrying a total of 15 marks: 7 questions carrying 1-mark each (sub-total 7 marks), and 4 questions carrying 2-marks each (sub-total 8 marks). Some questions may be of numerical answer type questions.Each of the other sections of the XE paper (Sections B through G) contains 22 questions carrying a total of 35 marks: 9 questions carrying 1-mark each (sub-total 9 marks) and 13 questions carrying 2-marks each (sub-total 26 marks). Some questions may be of numerical answer type. XL Paper (Life Sciences) In XL paper, Chemistry section (Section H) is compulsory. This section contains 15 questions carrying a total of 25 marks: 5 questions carrying 1-mark each (sub-total 5 marks) and 10 questions carrying 2-marks each (sub-total 20 marks). Some questions may be of numerical answer type. Each of the other sections of the XL paper (Sections I through M) contains 20 questions carrying a total of 30 marks: 10 questions carrying 1-mark each (sub-total 10 marks) and 10 questions carrying 2-marks each (sub-total 20 marks).Some questions may be of numerical answer type. Selection Process: After the evaluation of the answers, the raw marks obtained by a candidate will be converted to a normalized GATE Score. Important Dates: GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) Website Opens for Enrolment, Application Filling and Application Submission: 1st September, 2015 Last Date for Submission of Online Application through Website: 1st October, 2015 Last Date for Request for Change in the Choice of Examination City via GOAPS login: 20th November, 2015 Availability of Admit Card on the Online Application Interface for printing: 17th December, 2015 GATE 2016 Online Examination: Forenoon: 9.00 AM to 12.00 Noon 30th January to 7th February, 2016 Afternoon: 2.00 PM to 5.00 PM (On Saturdays and Sundays only) For detailed GATE 2016 notification: https://drive.google.com/file/d/ 0B_BK2cdSq5RAUDU4anBicnBpV1U/view For more details, please visit: http://www.gate.iisc.ernet.in/