Which exam is considered more prestigious, JEE Advanced or GATE?
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If you're planning to pursue higher education or a job in the engineering field, you must have heard of JEE Advanced and GATE. While both exams are prestigious in their own right, they serve different purposes and are not directly comparable. JEE Advanced is a national-level entrance exam that opens doors to top engineering colleges in India such as the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). In contrast, GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is a postgraduate level exam that evaluates a candidate's aptitude in engineering and Science subjects for admission into postgraduate programs and job opportunities in the public sector. D...more
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JEE Advanced and GATE are both prestigious entrance exams but are conducted for different purposes and are not directly comparable. JEE Advanced is conducted for admission to the undergraduate engineering programs in the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and a few other top engineering colleges in India. JEE Advanced is considered one of the most competitive entrance exams in India and is the qualifying exam for admission to the IITs, which are ranked among the top engineering institutes in the world. On the other hand, GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is conducted for admission to postgraduate programs in...more
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The GATE exam is conducted once a year. The entrance test takes place on multiple dates and shifts for 30 test papers. For 2026, IIT Guwahati is conducting the exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15.
Yes, IIT Guwahati has extended the GATE 2026 registration date with late fees. The new GATE 2026 registration date is October 13.
The GATE cutoff changes every year depending on seat intake, number of applicants appeared in exam, toughness of question paper, and previous cutoff trends. Candidates who meet cutoff score can participate for counselling.
Based on the previous year's trends, the GATE 2026 expected cutoff for computer Science and engineering can be checked below-
- For General category it might go around 30 to 31.0
However, the GATE cutoff varies every year, depending on the difficulty level, number of applicants appearing for the exam, etc.
No, a duplicate GATE 2026 admit card will not be provided at the test center. Candidates must carry their own admit card along with the mentioned documents and items to the GATE exam center. IIT Guwahati will release the GATE admit card on January 2.
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