GATE 2018 Eligibility Criteria

Before starting the application process, the candidate must ensure that he/she meets the educational eligibility criteria of GATE 2018.

B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharm.

• Qualifying Degree / Examination - Bachelor’s degree holders in Engineering/Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc./Diploma in Engineering /Technology)
• Description of Eligible Candidates - Currently in the final year or already completed
• Year of Qualification not later than - 2018

B. Arch.

• Qualifying Degree / Examination - Bachelor’s degree holders of Architecture (5 years course)
• Description of Eligible Candidates - Currently in the final year or already completed
• Year of Qualification not later than - 2018

B.Sc.(Research)/ B.S.

• Qualifying Degree / Examination -Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma/4 years after 10+2)
• Description of Eligible Candidates - Currently in the 4th year or already completed
• Year of Qualification not later than - 2018

M. Sc./ M.A./MCA or equivalent

• Qualifying Degree / Examination - Master’s degree in any branch of Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent
• Description of Eligible Candidates - Currently in the final year or already completed
• Year of Qualification not later than - 2018

Int. M.E./ M.Tech.(Post-B.Sc.)

• Qualifying Degree / Examination - Post-BSc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/Technology (4 years program)
• Description of Eligible Candidates - Currently in the 2nd/3rd/4th year or already completed
• Year of Qualification not later than - 2020

Int. M.E./ M.Tech. or Dual Degree(after Diploma or 10+2)

• Qualifying Degree / Examination - Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering/Technology (5 years program)
• Description of Eligible Candidates - Currently in the 4th/5th year or already completed
• Year of Qualification not later than - 2019

Int. M.Sc./ Int. B.S.-M.S.

• Qualifying Degree / Examination - Integrated M.Sc. or 5 years integrated B.S.-M.S. program
• Description of Eligible Candidates - Currently in the final year or already completed
• Year of Qualification not later than - 2018

Professional Society Examinations (equivalent to B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch.)

• Qualifying Degree / Examination - B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognized by MHRD/UPSC/AICTE (e.g., AMIE by Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India)
• Description of Eligible Candidates - Completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses
• Year of Qualification not later than - NA

Candidates who have obtained/are pursuing their qualifying degree from countries other than India: i) must have completed or are in the final year of their Bachelor’s degree (duration: at least 4 years) in Engineering/Technology or; ii) must have completed or are in the final year of their Post Graduate (Master's) degree (duration: at least 2 years) in any relevant subjects in science.

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