I am student of B.Tech 3rd year. Can I take GATE exam?
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Group Captain Vinayak Deodhar La vie est faite pour vivre pas pour stresser | Scholar-Level 18
7 years agoHello Nitya, One can attempt GATE while in final year of engineering. The syllabus consists of whatever is taught in that particular branch. I would like to advise you that you concentrate on learning in your engineering classes. This will help you in cracking GATE easily. -
You can give the exam of GATE when you complete your B.Tech. -
Many of GATE preparations start from 2 and year and students start preparing for GATE. From 2 year. So, they can gain success and you can only give exam in last year for GATE.
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You can attempt it during your 8 semester. You can start your preparation for the exam now. -
GATE is to be attempted in the 4th year.
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The GATE exam is conducted once a year. The entrance test takes place on multiple dates and shifts for 30 test papers. For 2026, IIT Guwahati is conducting the exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15.
Yes, IIT Guwahati has extended the GATE 2026 registration date with late fees. The new GATE 2026 registration date is October 13.
The GATE cutoff changes every year depending on seat intake, number of applicants appeared in exam, toughness of question paper, and previous cutoff trends. Candidates who meet cutoff score can participate for counselling.
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No, a duplicate GATE 2026 admit card will not be provided at the test center. Candidates must carry their own admit card along with the mentioned documents and items to the GATE exam center. IIT Guwahati will release the GATE admit card on January 2.
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