GATE 2012 to be Conducted by IIT

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi invites applications to Post Graduate programmes for academic session beginning 2012.

Courses Offered:

Admission to postgraduate programmes with Ministry of Human Resource Development and some other Government scholarships/ assistantships in engineering colleges/ institutes is open to those who qualify in GATE examination.

GATE qualified candidates with Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Technology / Architecture or Master's degree in any branch of Science/ Mathematics / Statistics/ Computer Applications are eligible for admissionto Master's degree programmes in Engineering/ Technology /Architecture as well as for Doctoral programmes in relevant branches of Science with MHRD or other government scholarships/ assistantships. To avail the scholarship, the candidate must secure admission to such a postgraduate programme, as per the prevailing procedure of the admitting institution. 

Eligibility: 

The following categories of candidates are eligible to appear for GATE 2012: 

• Bachelor's degree holders in Engineering/ Technology / Architecture (4 years after 10+2) and those who are in the final year of such programmes. 
• Bachelor's degree holders in Engineering/Technology/Architecture (Post-B.Sc./ Post-Diploma) and those who are in the final year of such programmes. 
• Master's degree holders in any branch of Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent and those who are in the final year of such programmes. 
• Candidates in the second or higher year of the Four-year Integrated Master's degree programme (Post-B.Sc.) in Engineering/Technology. 
• Candidates in the fourth or higher year of Five-year Integrated Master's degree programme or Dual Degree programme in Engineering/Technology. 
• Candidates with qualifications obtained through examinations conducted by professional societies recognized by UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by Institute of Engineers (India); AMICE by Institute of Civil Engineers (India)) as equivalent to B.E./B.Tech. Those who have completed section A or equivalent of such professional courses are also eligible.

Application Procedure:

Before applying, candidates are advised to download the GATE 2012 Information Brochure and read it carefully. Candidates have to apply only online.

Application Fee: 

General/OBC: Rs.1000/- 
SC / ST / PD: Rs.500/-

Payment Options

Gateway Payment: 

• Payment can be made using netbanking. Bank service charge is extra (maximum of Rs.30/-) 
• Challan Payment: Payment by cash at ICICI, Indian Bank or State Bank of India branches. Bank service charge is extra (maximum of Rs.25/-)Obtain SC / ST / PD Certificate (if applicable) 

Online Application:

Candidates must follow the instructions provided while applying online. 
At the end of this process, a PDF file will be generated with the following pages: 
Page-1: Instructions Page-2: GATE 2012 Application - GATE Copy Page-3: GATE 2012 Application - Candidate's Copy Page-4: Address Slip of respective zonal GATE office Page-5: Bank Challan (for Challan Payment option only) 
Take a print out of the entire file on A4 size white sheets using a laser / inkjet printer. 

Cash Payment: (only for Challan Payment option) 

Students can take the bank challan to any one of the branches of ICICI, Indian Bank or State Bank of India (as opted by the candidate) and pay the fees. Bank will retain a copy and will return two copies to you. In those two copies, retain the your copy and attach the GATE Copy with the application. 
Paste your recent photograph (3.5 cm X 3.5 cm) in the designated place on Page-2. Before pasting, please write your name and application number on the backside of the photo with black ball point pen. 
Sign at the designated place of Page-2. Paste Page-4 on top of a 10 inch x 12 inch size laminated envelope. 

Sending Application by Post

Before posting your application form, make sure that in addition to the other relevant attachments, you have attached either a copy of the degree certificate or a certificate from your college principal. 
Duly filled-in Application with appropriate enclosures must be sent by Speed Post (preferably) or by Registered Post to The Chairman, GATE of the Zone corresponding to the 1st Choice of Examination City, so as to reach on or before Monday, 24th October, 2011 OR It can be handed over personally to the respective Zonal GATE Office on or before Monday, 24th October, 2011. 

Important Dates:

Last Date for Receipt of Form: 24th October, 2011
Entrance Date: 29th January, 2012