What is the difference between GATE and IIT JAM?
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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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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.E and B.Tech, to pursue M.Tech and M.Sc by research integrated Ph.D and direct Ph.D programmes. IIT JAM (Joint Admission test for M.Sc) is an all India entrance exam which allows candidates to apply for IITs, IISERs, IISc, and NITs. Check details about IIT JAM Exam here: https://goo.gl/fNdqWo IIT JAM exam can be given by the candidates with...more -
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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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 like B.E and B.Tech, to M.Tech and M.Sc by research integrated Ph.D. and direct Ph.D. program. IIT JAM (Joint Entrance Test for M.Sc) is an all-India entrance exam that allows candidates to apply for IITs, IISERs, IISc, and NITs. Check details about IIT JAM Exam here: https://goo.gl/fNdqWo IIT JAM Exam M.Sc (Four Semesters), Combined M.Sc. PH.D....more
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Qualifying mark of GATE exam usually varies every year depending on certain factors. Candidates can refer to expected cutoff based on last year's trends
- General - 25 to 32
- OBC - 22 to 28
- SC/ST/PwD - 17 to 25
GATE score is preferred for admissions in DJ Sanghvi M.Tech courses. If you do not have a GATE score, you can still be considered when seats remain vacant. Final selection depends on institute-level merit norms.
Yes, you can get admission in DBS Global University M.Tech without GATE score. The university also accepts valid CUET-PG scores for M.Tech admission. Alternatively, students may appear for the university's entrance test.
Yes, IIT Guwahati has released GATE exam admit card 2026. The link to download GATE hall ticket is available at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates must keep their enrollment ID and password to download admission ticket of Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering.
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