When will I be eligible for GATE exam: after 6th semester or 7th semester?
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According to instruction one can appear for Gate examination in their third year of graduation, generally GATE exam occurs in fabruary means by that time third year’s second semester (6th semester) is going on, it implies that student can appear for GATE exam after 5 semester for the fir

10 +2 +3 is the required minimum education for applicants. Additionally students who have completed their Undergraduate degree programme or are in the third year of study may register for the GATE admission exam. In the past candidates could only apply in one subject or one disciple. Now there is no
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