Is GATE required for PSU?
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In India, many PSU companies consider the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering scores for recruitment. Students who want to appear in the PSU interview have to qualify for the GATE cutoff for PSU. Apart from this, the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering qualified students can also apply for (JRF (Junior Research Fellowship). However, there are many PSUs where you can apply without GATE Score. PSUs are listed below;
1- AAI (Airport Authority of India)
2- AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test)
3- BARC (Bhabha Atomic Research Centre)
4- BEL (Bharat Electronics Limited)
5- BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards)
6- Broadcast Engineering Consultants...more -
Yes, in India GATE score is a must for PSU it will help you in the selection and recruitment process and especially in interviews.
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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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