What is the upper age limit of GATE and how many attempts can one give for GATE?
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narendra pratap singh I think a good learner is a good teacher | Contributor-Level 8
6 years agoThere is no upper age limit for GATE exam and an applicant can give GATE unlimited times, but every result of each attempt is valid for 3 years only after its result date. -
No, there is no age limit in GATE exam. Let me tell you about the eligibility criteria of GATE exam. The following students are eligible to take GATE:
Bachelor's degree holders in Engineering / Technology / Architecture (4 years after 10+2/ Post-Diploma) and those who are in the final year of such programs. Master's degree holders in any branch of Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Applications or equivalent and those who are in the final year of such programs. Candidates in the second or higher year of Four-year integrated master's degree programs in Engineering / Technology. Candidates in the fourth or higher year of Five-year...more -
There is no minimum or upper age limits for GATE exam. Further, there is not restriction on number of attempts for GATE exam.
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