Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering · PSU / Higher Education
Package
PSU jobs: ₹8–15 LPA (BHEL, ONGC, NTPC, GAIL, SAIL etc.)
Difficulty
Hard
Date
February 2027 — Registration opens August 2026
Company
PSU / Higher Education
GATE is India's most prestigious engineering exam — a gateway to IIT M.Tech and PSU jobs. Top PSUs (ONGC, GAIL, BHEL, NTPC, SAIL) hire exclusively through GATE. Package: ₹8–15 LPA with government job security, DA, HRA, and pension.
Eligibility Criteria:
B.Tech/B.E./B.Sc (Research)/M.Sc in relevant subjects. No age limit.
| Section | Questions | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude (GA) | 10 | 30 min | 15 |
| Core Engineering/Science Subject | 55 | 150 min | 85 |
Cutoff Score: Varies by branch: ~30–50 marks for PSU shortlist. 50+ for IIT M.Tech.
Package on selection: PSU jobs: ₹8–15 LPA (BHEL, ONGC, NTPC, GAIL, SAIL etc.)
GATE requires 12 months of focused preparation minimum — start NOW if targeting 2027.
PSU cutoffs vary wildly by company. ONGC and GAIL have higher cutoffs (~60+).
Standard resources: Rau's IAS for GA, MADE EASY/ACE Academy for core subjects.
Practice previous 10 years GATE papers — 40% of questions repeat in pattern.
For PSUs, just GATE score matters. For IIT M.Tech admission, CGPA matters too.
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