Can I apply for GATE after B.Tech?

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Asked by Vaibhav Bhagure

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Alapan Roy | Guide-Level 11

9 years ago

100% you can.....

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Alapan Roy | Guide-Level 11

9 years ago

A 4th year B.Tech student is also eligible for GATE.

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Waquar Ahmad | Beginner-Level 5

7 years ago

Yes, of course you can apply. Even final year students can apply for this exam.

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Arpit Dongre | Scholar-Level 16

7 years ago

Definetly. GO for it.

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Shivam Chhirolya | Scholar-Level 17

7 years ago

Yes, you can apply after B.Tech although you can give this exam 4-5 times after B.Tech.

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Omkar Phale | Guide-Level 13

8 years ago

Hello Vaibhav, Yes, absolutely. The eligibility criteria for GATE is as follows: Bachelor's degree holders in Engineering / Technology / Architecture (4 years after 10+2/ Post-B.Sc./ Post-Diploma) and those who are in the final year of such programs. Good luck. Thank you.

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Srikanth Thirumalasetty | Beginner-Level 3

8 years ago

Yes, you can apply for GATE exam.

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Suni K | Guide-Level 14

9 years ago

Clear GATE, state or institute level equivalent with a good score and you will become eligible for an M.Tech programme. Some companies accept GATE scores for their recruitment process.

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Kishansinh Rathod | Contributor-Level 10

9 years ago

Yes, only students who have completed their B.Tech or M.Sc or are in the final year of the same can appear for GATE.

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Subhranil Chanda | Beginner-Level 5

9 years ago

Well,the "GATE" Exam is an entrance for two things: 1. placement in the PSU sectors 2. Admission to the M.Tech courses at IITs,NITs,etc So very clearly, one can only sit for the GATE Exam after B.Tech as it is the entrance for the corresponding master course, I.e M.Tech. Infact going for GATE after

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Somesh Rewadkar | Beginner-Level 3

9 years ago

yes you can apply

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