Photograph: 

The photograph should be in colored format that has been taken by experts (in a photo studio) in a light background.

A recent photo and the face of the student should occupy 50% of the area in the photograph. The face of the candidate should be clear.

Clear glasses without any glare will be acceptable. Wearing a tinted or sunglasses while capturing photograph will be rejected.

Signature: 

The candidate signature should be made in a rectangular box which has size 2 cm x 7 cm on the A4 white sheet.

He/she should sign only with a black or dark blue ballpoint pen.

Signature in capital letters will be not accepted.

It has to be scanned by a professional with the help of a scanner.

GATE 2020 Admit Card

The admit card for GATE 2020 examination can be downloaded only from their official website i.e. with the help of GOAPS. The authorities won’t send any copy of Admit card through a post or through email attachment.

The candidates have to bring this admit card at the time of examination with one photo identity proof. This Photo ID card should be original. Photocopies are not allowed.

GATE 2020 Cut off

The cutoff marks are as follows:

Note: These cut off marks are based on previous year examination.

GATE 2020 Examination Syllabus (Overview)

GATE 2020 examination will be organized in 24 different subjects, so separate syllabus will be published for each subject individually by the authorities.

1. General Aptitude (GA): Numerical Ability & Verbal Ability.
2. Architecture and Planning (AR): Building and Structure, Construction and Management, Architecture and Design etc.
3. Civil Engineering(CE): Engineering Mathematics, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering etc.
4. Agricultural Engineering(AG):  Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Farm Power, Engineering Mathematics, Farm Machinery, etc
5. Chemistry(CY): Physical, Inorganic & Organic Chemistry
6. Computer Science and Information Technology(CS): Digital Logic, Engineering Mathematics and Data Structures, Computer Organization and Architecture, etc
7. Chemical Engineering(CH): Engineering Mathematics and Mechanical Operations, Process Calculations and Thermodynamics, etc.
8. Biotechnology(BT): General Biotechnology, Recombinant DNA Technology Etc.
9. Geology and Geophysics(GG): Weathering and soil formation etc.
10. Ecology and Evolution(EY): Mathematics and Quantitative Ecology, Ecology etc.
11. Electrical Engineering(EE): Electromagnetic Fields, Engineering Mathematics, Electric Circuits, Electrical Machine, etc.
12. Electronics and Communication Engineering(EC): Networks, Signals and Systems, Analog Circuit, Engineering Mathematics, etc.
13. Physics(PH): Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics, Classical Mechanics, Mathematical Physics, etc
14. Instrumentation Engineering(IN): Engineering Mathematics, Electrical Circuits, Control Systems, etc.
15. Petroleum Engineering(PE): Petroleum Formation Evaluation, Linear Algebra etc.
16. Metallurgical Engineering(MT): Engineering Mathematics and Extractive Metallurgy, Thermodynamics and Rate Processes, etc.
17. Mining Engineering(MN): Engineering Mathematics, Mine Development and Surveying, Geomechanics and Ground Control, etc.
18. Mechanical Engineering(ME): Engineering Mathematics, Applied Mechanics and Design, Fluid Mechanics, etc.
19. Mathematics(MA): Linear Algebra, Real Analysis, Algebra, Numerical Analysis, etc
20. Production and Industrial Engineering(PI): Quality and Reliability, Engineering Mathematics, General Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, etc.
21. Aerospace Engineering(AE): Aerodynamics, Structures, Space Dynamics, Propulsion, Engineering Mathematics, Flight Mechanics.
22. (XE – A) to (XE – H): Polymer Science and Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Materials Science, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, etc.
23. (XL – P) to (XL – U): Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Technology and Bio Chemistry Etc

GATE 2020 Result

Based on previous year examination, results for GATE 2020 will be declared in the 3^rd week of March 2020. The results would be made available online only through their official website. Soon after the result declaration, the candidates can download their scorecard which will be valid for 3 years.

GATE 2020 Answer key

The GATE 2020 answer key will be available on their official website soon after the examination. This answer key contains all the correct answers with the help of this answer key, candidates can estimate the marks that they could score.

This answer key will be available in pdf format and it can be downloaded by entering their ID and password. If a candidate is unsatisfied with their obtained marks, then they can challenge the answer key by justifying their reason and paying ₹500 for every question within the stipulated time. The payment should be made online through their official website.

How to download GATE 2020 Answer Key?

• Visit gate.iitg.ac.in and click on GOAPS.
• Enter your enrolment ID and password.
• After successful login, you will easily see GATE 2020 answer key in candidate dashboard.
• You can download your answer from here.
• If you have forgotten login credentials you can retrieve them through forgot details link.

Challenge GATE 2020 Answer Key

GATE 2020 answer key can be challenged in Feb, only by login through GOAPS. Please note that you will also have to pay a fee (Rs 500) per question to challenge the answer keys of GATE 2020.

A candidate can challenge the answer key only after giving a valid justification. The form and the required amount has to be submitted together. Also, make sure that you mention the proper question number.

The question number should be according to the question paper PDF file uploaded on the official website. A preview is also shown of the selected question in the contest portal.

Also, while uploading any document supporting the contest, question number and section name have to be mentioned properly in the document.

 Note: If the question number is not identified properly, then the challenge will not be considered.

GATE 2020 Counselling

Counselling is totally depended on how much score the candidate has received in GATE 2020 examination. Each candidate will have to individually apply for IITs of their choice.

This can be done only after official notification has been released. NITs arranges the CCMT (Centralized Counselling for M.Tech/ M.Plan Admissions / M.Arch). NITs organize this common counselling every year for all the candidates.

Documents required for GATE Counselling:

Candidates should carry the following documents when they attend the counselling process:

• Mark sheet of 10+2 level
• Colour Passport size photograph
• DOB certificate
• Mark sheet /scorecard of qualifying examination (for all semester).
• Admit card.
• Cast certificate (if valid)
• Seat acceptance fee proof
• Original score card of GATE 2020
• Provisional seat allotment letter
• Photo ID proof

How to prepare for GATE 2020?

Here are simple tips to effectively prepare for GATE 2020 examination.

• Prepare small notes of some important topics.
• Prepare a different sheet of formulas as this can help you in quick revision.
• Give an equal preference for all the sections.
• Increase your speed slowly and steadily. This can be done through regular practice.
• Solve mock tests which are available online.
• Most important, stay fit and healthy.

Recommended Books for GATE 2020

Here are some books that are recommended for GATE 2020 preparation

• QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS, REVISED 2017 EDITION
• Reasoning & Aptitude for GATE 2019 and ESE 2019 (Prelims) – Theory and Previous Year Solved Papers
• General English for GATE 2019 and PSUs 2019 -Theory and Previous Year Solved Papers
• GATE Topic – Wise Previous Years Solved Papers for Electrical Engineering First Edition

 If you have any doubt/query related to GATE 2020, you can leave your comments in the comment section below.