Which is tougher, the GATE or the ESE?
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The ESE exam is a little more complex than the GATE exam.
However, the GATE exam pattern:
Examination Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Duration: 3 Hours
Number of Subjects: 27
Sections: General Aptitude (GA) + Candidates Selected Subject
Type of Questions: (A) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) (B) Remaining types: MSQ) and NAT Questions for testing these abilities: Recall, Comprehension, Application, Analysis, and Synthesis
Number of Questions: 10 (GA) + 55 (subject) = 65 Questions
Distribution of Marks in all Papers EXCEPT papers AR, CY, EY, GG, M.A. PH, XH, and XL
General Aptitude: 15 Marks + Engineering Mathematics: 13 Marks + Subject Question...more -
GATE Exam is an examination conducted for students seeking admission in postgraduate courses at centrally funded institutions in India. This is an online examination which tests the candidates understanding in
undergraduate subjects of Engineering, Technology or Architecture, and postgraduate subjects of Science. Engineering Services Examination (ESE) is one of the most prestigious examinations conducted in India by UPSC. It gives an opportunity to engineers to work under the government of India and designated as Class 1 officer in public sectors such as Indian Railways, Power, Telecommunications, Central Water Engineering, Defense serv...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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