Am I eligible for GATE after M.Sc?

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Hello Vaibhav, Yes, you are eligible to appear for GATE exam (graduate aptitude test in engineering) as you have completed M.Sc. The eligibility is to have completed a B.Tech / BE or M.Sc (if chosen arts stream).

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6 years ago
Hi Santosh, the minimum eligibility criteria is: If you have Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology or Architecture/Design or its equivalent or Masters degree in Science department are applicable for GATE Exam. There is no marks criteria. So, YES you are eligible to apply for the GATE exams.

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