Who will conduct GATE Exam 2024? Know Exam Details

Are you planning to give GATE Exam 2024? Get all details of the exam in our blog. GATE is Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering Exam conducted by IISC Bengaluru and 7 IITs annually to get admission to college/university for higher studies or get a job in a reputed PSU. IISC Bengaluru will set the paper for GATE Exam 2024. The examination is conducted for 29 branches and around 9 lakh students appear in GATE yearly. 

Key Highlights on IISC Bengaluru GATE Exam Paper Pattern

In IISC Bengaluru’s GATE exam paper pattern, you can expect more maths-related questions. Additionally, there will be questions based on the theory of computation and algorithms. IISC Bengaluru follows a scientific approach in setting up papers. Candidates who are appearing in GATE 2024 should brush up thier conceptual knowledge.

You can expect different types of questions to test your basic knowledge, logic, and reasoning. So, it is advisable to plan your study schedule and focus on clearing your subject-wise basic fundamentals.

You can solve multiple questions based on moderate to difficult range patterns in GATE exam 2024. Focus on dedicating your maximum time and effort to revising concepts and solving questions. 

GATE Exam Organizing Institutions in last 10 years

Here is the list of GATE Examination Organizing Institutions in the last 10 years. In 2023, IIT Kanpur organized GATE examination. It is expected that IISC Bengaluru will conduct GATE exam in 2024. Official notification will release in September 2024. Online registration will start by mid of September 2024. Candidates who are giving GATE 2024 can expect exam difficulty levels from moderate to difficult.

YearGATE Exam Conducting Institution
2026IIT Guwahati
2025IIT Roorkee
2024IISC Bengaluru
2023IIT Kanpur
2022IIT Kharagpur
2021IIT Bombay
2020IIT Delhi
2019IIT Madras
2018IIT Guwahati
2017IIT Roorkee
2016IISC Bengaluru

GATE Exam 2024 Overview

Candidates appearing in GATE examination should keep themselves updated. Do not miss any updates related to GATE exam 2024. Check out the table below for more F.

EventsDates Scheduled For GATE 2024 Exam
Release Date of Official Notification1st week of September
Online Application Start Date1st week of September 2023
Last Date of Registration2nd Week of October 2023
Admit Card February/ January 2024
Exam DateFebruary 2024
Final Result DateFebruary 2024
Score Card March 2024
Counseling Date1st week of May 2024

GATE Exam Pattern for 2024

Knowing GATE exam pattern gives a clear picture to candidates about understanding of questions and the different types of questions asked in exam. Candidates can prepare their study plans and work on them accordingly.

ParticularsGATE Exam  Details
Exam NameGATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering)
Mode of ExaminationComputerized Mode of Examination
Duration3 hours
Total Number of Papers in GATE29 papers
SectionsGeneral AptitudeCandidate Selected Subjects
Types of QuestionsMultiple Choice Questions (MCQs)Multiple Select Questions (MSQs)Numeric Answer Type Questions (NAT)
No. of Questions65 Questions
Total Marks100 Marks
Marking Scheme1 & 2 Marks type of questions
Negative MarkingNegative Marking Scheme for MCQs1 Mark Awarded for every correct answer & ⅓ mark is deducted for every wrong answer2 Marks awarded for every right answer & ⅔ mark is deducted for every wrong answerNo negative markings for MSQs and NAT types of questions.

Summing Up

IISC Bengaluru will set the paper for GATE 2024 examination. Plan your schedule accordingly emphasizing on revisions of regular subject-wise notes along with that you should solve sufficient number of questions to strengthen your conceptual knowledge. It gives you confidence to attempt any type of questions asked in examination from straightforward to questions that require you to apply your knowledge. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which institute will conduct GATE 2024 exam?

IISC Bengaluru will conduct GATE exam 2024.

When GATE exam 2024 official notification will release?

GATE exam 2024 official notification will release by September 2024. Candidates can check out GATE official website for the latest updates.

Which institutions conduct GATE examination every year?

List of institutions conducting GATE exam every year are:
IIT Bombay
IIT Delhi
IIT Roorkee
IIT Madras
IISC Bengaluru
IIT Guwahati
IIT Kanpur
IIT Kharagpur

Divya Sharma

My Role as a Content Writer in PracticeMock is to craft research based blogs. I ensure that aspirants get accurate information on government exams through blogs.

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