Is GATE mandatory for JRF?
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The GATE is a national-level exam which is conducted in India that primarily tests the comprehensive understanding of various UG subjects in engineering and Science for admission into the M.E. /M.Tech. Ph.D. programme and Job in PSUs. However, the GATE exam is not conducted for JRF. The NTA has been entrusted by the UGC with the task of conducting UGC NET which is a test to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for Assistant Professor and JRF and Assistant Professors in Indian colleges and universities. NET is a national-level test of the UGC for the award of a JRF to eligible students. PG students, who want to undertake resear...more
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Not really, as per I know it can also be done with UGC NET Examination. But is it can be done by GATE.
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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.
Based on the previous year's trends, the GATE 2026 expected cutoff for computer Science and engineering can be checked below-
- For General category it might go around 30 to 31.0
However, the GATE cutoff varies every year, depending on the difficulty level, number of applicants appearing for the exam, etc.
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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