What is a floating, sliding and freezing option in GATE counselling?
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On allotment of a seat and payment of the seat acceptance fee, candidates have to upload the required documents on the official website. Candidates are required to exercise one of the following willingness when they report to the RC: Floating: If they wish to be considered in the next round for all of their higher preferred choices. Sliding: If they wish to be considered in the next round for their higher preferred choices only within the institute allotted to them. Freezing: If they are satisfied with the currently allotted seat and not interested in their higher preferred choices in the subsequent round. Check more related questions:
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