Age Limits for GATE: Facts and Eligibility Criteria

Introduction

There is no age limit for appearing in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). However, some organizations that accept GATE scores have their own age criteria. Understanding these criteria is important for those planning to pursue higher education or join public sector units (PSUs) based on GATE scores.

"There is no minimum or maximum age limit prescribed to appear for the examination. There is no limit on the number of attempts to appear or apply for GATE. The primary criteria for GATE 2021 eligibility to be fulfilled by candidates are nationality and academic qualifications." - GATE Official Website

Eligibility Criteria

Basic Eligibility

Candidates must meet the following basic eligibility criteria to apply for the GATE exam:

Compared to their class 12th: Completed or transitional candidates are eligible if they are in the third year of their undergraduate program or above during the year of the exam. Graduation: Candidates who have completed their graduation in a government-approved degree program in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Commerce/Arts are eligible. Specific Subjects: From this year, candidates with a background in Commerce and Arts can apply, provided they meet the other eligibility criteria.

Popular Institutions Accepting GATE Scores

The following institutions accept GATE scores:

Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc) Bangalore Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mumbai Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Chennai Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee Bharat Institute of Technology Science (BITS) Pilani

PSUs Accepting GATE Scores

Public sector units (PSUs) that accept GATE scores include:

National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) Ltd. Nationwide Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) Ltd. Karnataka Iron Steel Corporation (KIOCL) Ltd. National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Ltd. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Defence Research and Development Establishment (BARC)

Age Limits for PSU Jobs

If your GATE score is intended for employment with a PSU, there are specific age limits to consider:

BPCL/IOCL: Maximum age limit for general candidates is 26 years. ONGC: Maximum age limit varies by department between 28 and 30 years. IIT/IISCmasters programs: There is no age limit for pursuing a master's degree from IITs or IISc.

Advice for Aspiring Candidates

To maximize your chances of success:

Use affordable resources like e-books, PDFs, tutorials, and videos from reputable sources such as KopyKitab and the official GATE website. Practice with previous year's question papers available online. Stay informed and updated with the latest news and guidelines regarding GATE.

Best of luck in your GATE preparation and future endeavors.