Before Applying, candidates are advised to go through the preliminary requirements given in this website and FAQ or download the GATE 2013 Brochure and read it carefully.
All candidates have to apply ONLINE. Details of the application fee and the steps in the application process are given below. The application fee is non-refundable.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC-NC (Male Applicants) | ₹ 1200/- |
| SC / ST / PD* (Male Applicants) | ₹ 600/- |
| Female Applicants | ₹ 0/- (Exempted) |
Filling the Online Application
- GATE Online Applicant Interface (website) can be accessed using this link.
- You must first register yourself, by providing a valid email address. Choose this carefully to be the one you check frequently, as all communications to you from the GATE offices will be sent to this address (Do not use anybody else’s email address; Only one person can register with one email address).
- Upon registration, an email will be sent with a link. You will be required to choose a password when you click on the link. Choose a password that is not easily guessable (should not be, for example: your name, DOB, 12345, asdf, etc.), so as to ensure that the data you provide is not accessible to any person other than yourself.
- Next you will see an application form to be filled in. Keep the following information ready:
- Personal information
- Communication Address (Important: PIN Code)
- Eligibility Degree Details (College address, PIN Code of College)
- GATE paper, Choice of GATE examination cities
- High quality image of your photograph conforming to these requirements
- Good quality image of your signature (in .jpeg format) conforming to requirements similar to photograph
- Optional: PDF/JPEG files of supporting documents (Eligibility & Category Certificates) (max file size: per file 0.5 MB; see more details below in section ‘supporting documents’)
- Optional: Your Netbanking login and password to make the application fee payment (only for Male applicants).
- Fill in the necessary data in the online application form following instructions given there. Upload the required soft copies of photo and signature.
- Optional: You may upload PDF files of supporting documents conforming to the eligibility (except principal’s certificate) and category requirements given below in section Supporting Documents
- You will have to select one of the two payment option (details given below) while filling the online form.
- The GATE Online Applicant Interface allows you to enter data, “Save” partially filled form, “Logout”, and resume filling in by logging in again.
- Once you finally submit the application, no further changes to the application can be made by the applicant.
- Applicants who have selected online payment option will follow the instructions given below for online netbanking in payment section and complete payment process. Those who have selected challan payment option will directly proceed to the next step.
- You will then see a link to “Print Application Form”. You have to download a PDF file from this link and print it. It will contain four pages as mentioned below
- Page 1: Instructions and Address slip where you need to send hard copy
- Page 2-3: Two copies of application form with bottom part showing certificate to be signed by principal (if need be)
- Page 4: Optional page for applicants who select “bank challan” mode of payment. This page will contain 3 copies of challan to be processed with bank
Supporting Documents
- Resolution: 200 dpi
- Color mode: 256 colors
- File format: PDF or JPEG
Eligibility Documents
SC/ST/PD Certificate
- Only male applicants who claim to be in any of the category SC/ST/PD have to produce valid documentary evidence, to qualify for the reduced fee.
- Female applicants need not provide any SC/ST certificate, as the fee is exempted.
- However, if any female applicant requests a scribe to assist writing the exam, a PD certificate has to be provided.
More information on Application Fee payment options & mailing the documents to GATE Office can be found here.
GATE 2013 Comprehensive Information Page @ http://www.codeblocks.info/2012/08/gate-2013.html
GATE Previous Years Question Papers can be accessed @ http://www.codeblocks.info/p/gate-computer-sciencecs-previous.html
GATE Previous Years Question Papers can be accessed @ http://www.codeblocks.info/p/gate-computer-sciencecs-previous.html
Information courtesy: IITB Gate 2013 Website.
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