Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering for M.Tech, PSU Jobs & higher studies across India.
Registration Starts – Aug 2025 (Expected)
Exam – Feb 2026 (Expected)
Result – March 2026 (Expected)
Key highlights of CAT across India
Conducting Body
Rotates among IIMs yearly
Exam Duration
120 Minutes total
Mode
Computer Based Test
Total Marks
66 Questions total
B-Schools
IIMs, IITs & Top B-Schools
Stay updated with all key events of CAT 2025
Online registration begins on official IIM CAT portal
Live SoonSubmit application with fee before deadline
DeadlineDownload admit card from iimcat.ac.in
UpcomingConducted in 3 slots across 150+ cities in India
ImportantScorecard & percentile released on official portal
Result*Dates are tentative and may change as per official IIM notification.
Basic requirements to appear for GATE across India
Candidates must be in the 3rd year or completed a Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science.
No minimum percentage required to appear for GATE.
There is no restriction on attempts or age for GATE.
Understand the structure of GATE 2026 exam
Complete section-wise syllabus for GATE 2026
Expected score range for IITs, NITs & PSUs
| Institute / Role | Score Range | Competition |
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*Cut-offs vary by branch, category, and year. PSU recruitment depends on vacancies.
Explore IITs, NITs & PSUs across India through GATE score
📍 Mumbai, Maharashtra
Premier IIT offering M.Tech & research programs with top placements
📍 New Delhi
Highly competitive institute with strong core engineering programs
📍 Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Leading IIT known for innovation, research & global exposure
📍 Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Best NIT in India with excellent placements and academic quality
📍 Karnataka
Top-ranked NIT with strong technical programs and campus life
📍 Telangana
Highly reputed NIT with strong alumni network
📍 Pan India
Top PSU recruiting engineers through GATE with high salary packages
📍 Pan India
Oil & gas giant offering high-paying technical roles via GATE
📍 Pan India
Core engineering PSU with stable career and government benefits
🎯 One GATE Score → IITs + NITs + PSUs
GATE opens doors to top engineering institutes and government jobs across India.
Smart approach to maximize your GATE score & rank
Avoid these mistakes to maximize your GATE score & rank
❌ Not solving GATE PYQs regularly.
✔ PYQs are the most important — solve last 25 years thoroughly.
❌ Reading concepts but not practicing numericals.
✔ Practice daily numerical problems to improve speed & accuracy.
❌ Not attempting full-length mock tests.
✔ Give weekly mocks and simulate real exam conditions.
❌ Spending too much time on difficult questions.
✔ Attempt easy & high-weightage questions first.
❌ Focusing only on core subjects.
✔ Maths + Aptitude = easy scoring (25+ marks). Don’t skip them.
❌ Studying topics once without revision.
✔ Revise formulas and concepts weekly for retention.
🚨 Smart Preparation = Top GATE Rank & PSU Opportunities
In GATE, concept clarity + practice + consistency determines your final rank.
Be fully prepared on the day of GATE exam
❌ No mobile phone, smartwatch, or physical calculator allowed
💡 GATE is conducted in multiple sessions across India
✔ Practice virtual calculator before exam day
⚠ Stay Calm & Accurate
GATE rewards accuracy, conceptual clarity, and smart time management — not blind attempts.
Step-by-step admission & PSU recruitment process after GATE results
GATE score is used for M.Tech admissions (IITs, NITs, IIITs) and PSU recruitment. Counselling is conducted through centralized (CCMT/COAP) and individual PSU applications.
Score well in GATE exam
Download scorecard & AIR
Register for IITs/NITs counselling
Apply to PSUs using GATE score
Accept M.Tech seat or PSU offer
💡 COAP (IITs) + CCMT (NITs) counselling required
✔ Apply separately for each PSU recruitment
Access important materials for GATE preparation
Solve 25+ years GATE PYQs with detailed solutions
Full-length GATE mocks with performance analysis
Branch-wise notes for all engineering subjects
Important formulas, shortcuts & practice questions
📥 Free GATE Prep Materials — Pan India
PYQs + Mock Tests + Concept Clarity = Top GATE Rank 🚀
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