In order to give the GATE exam, candidates must fulfil one of the following criteria:
Qualifying Degree:B.E./B.Tech/B.Pharma
Duration:4 years after 10+2
Degree Status: Already complete or in the final year
Year of qualification: Not later than 2017
Qualifying Degree:B.Arch
Duration:5 years
Degree Status: Already complete or in the final year
Year of qualification: Not later than 2017
Qualifying Degree:B.Sc (Research)/B.S.
Duration:4 years after 10+2/Post Diploma
Degree Status: Already complete or in the final year
Year of qualification: Not later than 2017
Qualifying Degree:M.Sc/M.A./MCA/Equivalent Degree
Duration:Master's Degree in Science/Computer Applications/Statistics/Mathematics/Equivalent
Degree Status: Already complete or in the final year
Year of qualification: Not later than 2017
Qualifying Degree:M.E./M.Tech/Dual Degree (After B.Sc)
Duration:Dual/Integrated Degree in Technology/Engineering- 5 Years
Degree Status: Already complete or in the 4th/5th year
Year of qualification: Not later than 2019
Qualifying Degree:M.E./M.Tech/Dual Degree (After 10+2)
Duration:Dual/Integrated Degree in Technology/Engineering- 5 Years
Degree Status: Already complete or in the 4th/5th year
Year of qualification: Not later than 2018
Qualifying Degree:Int M.Sc./B.Sc.
Duration:5 years
Degree Status: Already complete or in the final year
Year of qualification: Not later than 2017
Qualifying Degree:Professional Society Examination- Equivalent to a B.E./B.Tech/B.Arch
Duration:5 years (degree should be recognised by MHRD/UPSC/AICTE)
Degree Status: Section A of the course to be complete or equivalent course
Year of qualification:NA