The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), administered & conducted jointly by Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore & the 7 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) for admission to Post Graduation/Ph.D courses in Engineering and Architecture, has a few minor changes in its 2014 version. So what is new about GATE 2014?

1. A new paper "Ecology and Evolution" is introduced in GATE 2014.

2. Examinations for all the 22 papers will be conducted by an ONLINE Computer Based Test (CBT). The online examination paper will contain some questions for which numerical answers must be keyed in by the candidate using the virtual keypad. Rest of the questions shall be of Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) type.

3. GATE 2014 examinations will be held during forenoon and afternoon sessions on alternate weekends (Saturday and Sunday) between 1st February 2014 and 2nd March 2014. Examination for some of the papers in GATE 2014 will be held in multiple sessions.

Changes in GATE 2013 that will continue to remain in force for GATE 2014

Application Process: For GATE 2014, candidates need to register and fill the application online only by accessing the zonal GATE websites of IISc and seven IITs. The application process is complete only when a print out of the filled online application with the candidate’s signature and a good quality photo affixed in the appropriate place is received by the respective GATE office along with necessary documents, if any, on or before 10th October, 2013. Please note that application forms are not available for sale anywhere.

Downloadable Admit Card: Admit cards are NOT sent by mail anymore. GATE 2014 admit cards can only be downloaded from the zonal GATE websites. Bring the admit card to the test center along with at least one original (not photocopied / scanned copy) and valid (not expired) photo identification.

Numerical Answer Type Questions: The question paper for GATE 2014 will consist of questions of multiple-choice type and questions of numerical answer type. For multiple choice type questions, candidates have to choose the answer from the given choices. For numerical answer type questions, choices will not be given. Candidates have to enter a number as the answer using a virtual keypad.

With inputs from official website of GATE 2014

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