Before starting the GATE Application Process, all the GATE Aspirants must ensure that they meet the GATE eligibility criteria of the GATE examination.

The following students are eligible to take the GATE exam –

• Students who have successfully completed their 10+2+2 or 10+3+1 and are currently studying in 3rd year or higher years of any undergraduate degree program (10+2+3 (ongoing) programs).
• Students who has already completed any government approved degree program in Engineering / Technology / Architecture / Science / Commerce / Arts.
• Master’s degree students Final Year in any branch of Science / Mathematics / Computer Applications or equivalent.

There is no age limit for the eligible students to appear in the GATE exam.