What is the difference between GATE and IIT JAM?

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Mukul Singh Yadav | Guide-Level 13

8 years ago

No, both are different exams. GATE is related to engineering students, which make you to get PSU's or admission in different IIT, NIT and other colleges. IIT JAM is for the students who pursue B.Sc and get M.Sc after this exam.

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Kadamb Sachdeva | Contributor-Level 10

8 years ago

Hello, No, they are not same. GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is an all India entrance exam which allows candidates to apply for IITs, NITs, IISc, and a few other applied sciences institutes/universities. GATE exam can only be given by the candidates with applied Science degrees like B

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Rajat Gautam | Beginner-Level 2

8 years ago

Thank you so much sir.

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Sree Vignesh Sundaresan | Scholar-Level 17

8 years ago

No, they are not. GATE is for post graduate engineering studies, while IIT JAM is for post graduate arts and sciences courses like M.Sc. But, both these are used for admission into top ranking colleges in India.

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Rajat Gautam | Beginner-Level 2

8 years ago

Thank you sir.

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Prachi Soni | Beginner-Level 5

5 years ago

Hi, No, they are not the same. GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is an all-India entrance exam that allows candidates to apply for IITs, NITs, IISc, and some other applied science institutes/universities. GATE exam can be given only by those candidates who have applied science degrees lik

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