Which exam is considered more prestigious, JEE Advanced or GATE?

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    Chandni Arora | Contributor-Level 10

    2 years ago
    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
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    mohammed hamza

    2 years ago
    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
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