The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an entrance examination conducted in India that primarily tests the comprehensive understanding of undergraduate subjects in engineering and sciences for admission into postgraduate programs
. GATE is conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Science and seven Indian Institutes of Technologies at Roorkee, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Chennai (Madras) and Mumbai (Bombay) on behalf of the National Coordination Board – GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India
. GATE is one of the most competitive examinations in India and is recognized by various institutes outside India, such as Nanyang Technological University in Singapore
. The exam comprises 29 disciplines or subjects as of 2024, and candidates can choose any, depending on their niche and desire
. GATE scores are also used by several Indian public sector undertakings for recruiting graduate engineers in entry-level positions
