GATE Mock Test Series 2026 (Tier 1 & Tier 2)

You can appear in one or two papers from the allowed two-paper combinations listed in the official GATE brochure. The two-paper combination must be from the permitted list — not all combinations are allowed.

Yes. Only the on-screen virtual calculator provided in the CBT interface is allowed. Personal calculators, mobile phones and all electronic devices are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall.

For top IITs (IIT Bombay, Delhi, Madras, Kharagpur), you typically need a rank within 100-500 in popular branches (CS, ECE, Mechanical, Chemical). For NITs, ranks up to 2,000-5,000 in most branches are competitive. For PSU recruitment cut-offs, it varies by company and branch.

GATE "marks" is your raw score out of 100. GATE "score" is a normalised value on a 1,000-point scale, adjusted for difficulty across sessions if applicable. The score is used for PSU recruitment and institute admissions. The All-India Rank (AIR) tells you your absolute position.

Yes. Major PSUs including BHEL, HPCL, IOCL, GAIL, NTPC, PGCIL, BEL, SAIL, NALCO, MECL and BARC release recruitment notifications and shortlist candidates based on valid (within 3-year) GATE scores. Check each PSU's own recruitment website for current opportunities.

Yes. The GATE score card is valid for 3 years from the date of result declaration. You can use the same score to apply for PSU or M.Tech admissions over this period without re-appearing.

MHRD-sponsored M.Tech students at IITs, NITs and IISc receive a monthly stipend of ₹12,400 per month (for M.Tech) or ₹37,000 (for PhD/MS by Research — GATE qualified JRF). Stipend amounts may vary — check the current Institute-specific offer.

BARC (Department of Atomic Energy) uses GATE scores for its OCES/DGFS shortlisting. DRDO JRF positions also use GATE. ISRO typically conducts its own separate written test (ISRO Centralised Recruitment) and generally does not use GATE scores.

Yes. Students in the final year of B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc or equivalent are eligible. They can appear in GATE and use the score for admissions or PSU applications, but must complete their degree within the stipulated deadline.

GATE offers 30 papers including: Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Architecture, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Ecology, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Science, Environmental Science, Geomatics, Geology, Instrumentation, Mathematics, Mechanical, Mining, Metallurgy, Naval Architecture, Petroleum, Physics, Production, Statistics, Textile, and XH (Humanities & Social Sciences).