I want to write Statistics paper in GATE exam to opt Data Science course in IITs. What is the eligibility?
I got 67% in BTech Civil Engineering.
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If an applicant wants to write the GATE Statistics (ST) paper and subsequently apply for Data Science courses in IITs, he/she must be either pursuing his/her final year studies or holding a bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Technology, or any appropriate Science stream. Many of these IITs accept GATE ST scores for the M.Tech or M.Sc. degrees in Data Science, but eligibility varies according to institutes, making it wise to consult the specific IIT's admission brochure to determine which GATE papers are accepted for their Data Science programs.
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You can appear for GATE-Statistics if you meet any one of the following:-
Completed or in Final Year of:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology (any branch)
Bachelor's degree in Science/Statistics/Mathematics/Computer Applications
Master's degree in any relevant field (Math/Stats/CS/Applications)
You do not need a Statistics degree to appear for GATE-ST. Anyone with the above qualifications can apply.
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Yes, IIT Guwahati has extended the GATE 2026 registration date with late fees. The new GATE 2026 registration date is October 13.
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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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