The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has issued the GATE 2022 latest notification 2021 for the registration for the online GATE 2022 which is to be conducted in February. Those candidates who wish to apply to appear for the exam can check the official website for the official notification.
The registration starts on 2nd September 2021. The candidates can visit the official website of GATE. The last date to apply without a fine will be 24th September 2021. Those candidates who wish to apply for the exam should create a user name and password to register themselves to the official site.
The candidates should read the official notification before applying for the test to confirm the eligibility criteria. If the candidates are not suitable to appear for the exam, the application form of the particular candidate will be immediately rejected. The exam conducting authority has declared the dates to conduct the online GATE exam 2022. The tentative dates are on February 5, 6, 12, and 13. Read further to know about the GATE 2022 recruitment notification.
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GATE 2022 Recruitment
The eligibility criteria are the key aspect to be noted down when you plan to apply for the test. The GATE 2022 is regarded as one of the most prestigious exams conducted by IIT Kharagpur. The GATE 2022 paper number has increased by 29 as it has added 2 more papers namely, Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering and Geometric Engineering. The IIT Kharagpur has decreased the number of exam centres to the main zones in the city. The number of candidates appearing for the exam is considerably high when compared to the previous years.
A candidate who wishes to apply for more than two papers is not expected to fill the two application forms. Instead, they are advised to fill in one application form which shall mention the number of papers to which the candidate is applying. If more than one application form from the same candidate is found, the second application form will be immediately rejected.
The application fee will not be refunded. The candidates should read the notification and general instructions before applying for the exam. The selection will be based on the highest scores secured by the candidates. The candidates should understand the syllabus and pattern of the exam before a
pplying for the test. Multiple sessions will be conducted for the papers licence, CS, EC, EE and ME. However, the candidates will be allowed to participate in only one chosen section. The candidates should score a minimum of 90% of marks to be deemed qualified. The admit card releasing date and other information will be updated soon on the official website of GATE 2022. The candidates should visit the official website for more details.
GATE 2022 Important Exam Dates
IIT Kharagpur has officially issued the date of the exam and timings along with the notification for the upcoming GATE 2022. The candidates can check in the below-given table below to confirm the exam dates.
| Events- GATE 2022 | Scheduled Dates |
| Commencement of registration | September 2, 2021 |
| last date of registration | September 24, 2021 |
| The due date for submission of GATE application form | October 1, 2021 |
| Display of defects | October 26, 2021 |
| Last date to make corrections | November 1, 2021 |
| Last date to change the exam particulars | November 12, 2021 |
| GATE application correction 2 time | To be announced |
| GATE mock test | To be announced |
| admit card | January 3, 2022 |
| exam date | February 5, 6, 12 and 13, 2022 (Announced) |
| Response sheets releasing date | February 2022 |
| Availability of question paper | February 2022 |
| answer key releasing date | February 2022 |
| Objections | March 2022 |
| Final Answer Key | March 2022 |
| result declaration date | March 17, 2022 |
| Releasing date of the scorecard | March 21, 2022 |
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GATE 2022 Notification
| GATE 2022 | Overview |
| Name of the exam | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering |
| Popular name | GATE |
| Name of the conducting body | IIT Kharagpur |
| Official Website | gate.iitkgp.ac.in |
| Managed by institutions namely | IISc Bangalore and Seven IITs |
| Maximum Duration | 180 Minutes (3 Hours) |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Number of exam centres | 195 |
| Scope of the exam | Qualifying Exam for M.E./ MTech/PhD admissions and PSU Recruitment |
| Number of Papers | 29 |
| Number of Questions to be asked | 65 |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Nature of the Examination | Computer-Based Mode |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Validity of scorecard | 3 Years |
| Number of applicants | 858,890 |
GATE 2022 Eligibility Criteria
IIT Kharagpur has announced the eligibility criteria for the proposed exam. The candidates should check the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. If the candidates are unable to meet the proposed eligibility criteria will be immediately rejected from further consideration.
- Nationality
The candidate should be an Indian citizen. This doesn’t mean that those candidates belonging to other nationalities are restricted to apply for the exam. If they could meet the proposed condition and meet the eligibility requirements, they can also attend the exam.
- Age
To appear for the upcoming GATE 2022, there is no age limit. The candidates belonging to any age group can apply for the post. The number of candidates for the GATE 2022 is comparatively high this year. The candidates should expect a tight competition.
- Academic Qualification
Graduation is the basic qualification for the exam. Those candidates who are pursuing graduation or belonging to the final year can also apply. The Candidates be graduate or currently pursuing (a final year or pre-final year) in Bachelor degree in Engineering/ Technology (B.E./B.Tech) or Postgraduate (M.Sc.) degree in any science disciple can apply.
GATE 2022 Qualifying Examination
| Degree/Program | Eligibility of the candidates | Qualifying Degree/Examination |
| B.E. / B.Tech. /
B. Pharm. |
3rd year or graduated | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology/ Diploma in Engineering / Technology |
| B. Arch. | 3rd year or graduated | Bachelor’s degree of Architecture / Naval Architecture / Planning |
| B.Sc. / B.A. / B.Com. | 3rd year or graduated | Bachelor degree in any branch of Science
/ Arts / Commerce |
| Int. M.E./ MTech. or Dual Degree
(after Diploma or 10+2) |
3rd year or graduation | Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering/Technology |
| B.Sc. / B.A. / B.Com. | 3rd /4th/5th year or graduated | Bachelor degree in any branch of Science
/ Arts / Commerce |
| Pharm. D. (after 10+2) | 3rd year or graduated | 6 years degree program, consisting of internship |
|
M.B.B.S. |
3rd/4th/5th/6th semester or graduated | Degree holders of M.B.B.S. |
| M. Sc./ M.A./ MCA or equivalent | 5th, 6th, 7th semester or graduated | Master’s degree in any branch of Arts/Science/Mathematics/Statistics/ Computer Applications |
| Int. M.E./ MTech.
(Post-B.Sc.) |
1st year or graduated | Post-B.Sc. Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/ Technology |
| B.Sc.. (Research) / B.S. | 1st / 2nd/3rd/4th year or graduated | Bachelor’s degree in Science |
| Int. M.E./ MTech. or Dual Degree
(after Diploma or 10+2) |
3rd year or graduated | Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering/Technology |
| Int. M.Sc. / Int. B.S. / M.S. | 3rd year or graduated | Integrated M.Sc. or 5-year integrated B.S.-
M.S. program |
GATE 2022 Online Registration
IIT Kharagpur has issued the criteria for the registration. The application should be submitted via online mode. The online application portal is open. The candidates should register themselves by visiting the GATE 2022 official website. Create a user id and password. The candidates should enter their details and move on to the uploading of the relevant documents. The candidates can then remit the application fees. The candidates are asked to scan and upload the photograph and signature of fixed size. The application submission will be complete when you click on the submit button. Take a printout of the application form and save it for future use.
GATE Application Fees 2022
| Category | GATE Application Fee on or before the due date | GATE Application Fee During Extended Period |
| SC/ST/PWD and Women (All categories) | Rs. 750 | Rs. 1250 |
| Male Category (General/OBC) and Others | Rs. 1500 | Rs. 2000 |
Paper Codes for GATE 2022
| Paper | Code |
| Mining Engineering | MN |
| Physics | PE |
| Petroleum Engineering | PE |
| Engineering Sciences | XE |
| Life Sciences | XL |
| Chemical Engineering | CH |
| Computer Science and Information Technology | CS |
| Architecture and Planning | AR |
| Agricultural Engineering | AG |
| Electrical Engineering | EE |
| Chemistry | CY |
| Aerospace Engineering | AE |
| Biotechnology | BT |
| Metallurgical Engineering | MT |
| Environmental Science and Engineering | ES |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | NM |
| Statistics | ST |
| Biomedical Engineering | BM |
| Humanities and Social Science | XH |
| Geomatics Engineering | GE |
| Civil Engineering | CE |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | EC |
| Ecology and Evolution | EY |
| Geology and Geophysics | GG |
| Instrumentation Engineering | IN |
| Mathematics | MA |
| Mechanical Engineering | ME |
| Production and Industrial Engineering | PI |
| Textile Engineering and Fibre Science | TF |
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Paper Codes for XE Paper
| XE Paper Sections | Code |
| Thermodynamics | E |
| Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences | H |
| Solid Mechanics | D |
| Polymer Science and Engineering | F |
| Food Technology | G |
| Engineering Mathematics (Compulsory) | A |
| Fluid Mechanics | B |
| Materials Science | C |
Paper Codes for XL Paper
| XL Paper Sections | Code |
| Microbiology | S |
| Food Technology | U |
| Zoology | T |
| Chemistry (Compulsory) | P |
| Biochemistry | Q |
| Botany | R |
The candidates can now apply for the GATE 2022 in the official website of IIT. The applicants are required to submit their applications before 24th September 2021. The candidates can visit the official website for more details or visit here frequently for the latest updates on GATE 2022.
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