Examination

The examination is of three hour duration with patterns and syllabus varying from paper to paper. The exam is conducted in two modes - offline and online.

Online Examination

A computer based test (CBT) where the candidate will use a computer mouse to choose a correct answer or enter a numerical answer via a virtual keypad. Online exam is conducted usually in late January.

Online Gate Paper Code
AR	CE	GG	MA	MT
PH	TF	AE	AG	BT
CH	CY	MN	XE	XL

But from GATE 2014, all papers will be online.

Offline Examination

A paper based examination where the candidate will mark the correct answer out of four options in an Optical Response Sheet (ORS) by darkening the appropriate bubble with a pen. Offline exam is conducted on second Sunday of February every year.

Offline Gate Paper Code
CS	ME	PI
EC	EE	IN