The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur today announced the results of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2023. The results are available at the official website, gate.iitk.ac.in.
In a total of eight sessions held on February 4, 5, 11, and 12, the GATE 2023 exam was taken by about 5.17 lakh students out of 6.70 lakh registrations. Out of those who appeared, only 1 lakh candidates passed, resulting in an overall pass percentage of approximately 18%.
There has been a slight change in the schedule for downloading the scorecards for GATE 2023. Candidates will now be able to access and download their scorecards from the official portal starting on March 22 instead of March 21.Â
The scorecards will be available for download until May 31, and there will be no fees associated with the download.Â
To check the GATE 2023 result, candidates need to follow these steps:
- Visit the official website of the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) at https://app.gate.iitk.ac.in/login
- Log in to their account using their credentials, which include the Enrollment ID or Email address and Password.
- Click on the ‘GATE 2023 result’ tab and the IITK GATE result will be displayed on the screen.
- The result will include the candidate’s details, marks scored, and the qualifying GATE cutoff 2023.
- Download the result and take a printout for future reference.
GATE 2022 Category wise Cutoff
| Courses | UR | OBC-NCL | SC/ST/PWD |
| Computer Science (CS) | 25 | 22.5 | 16.5 |
| Chemical Engineering | 25.3 | 22.7 | 16.8 |
| Electrical Engineering | 30.7 | 27.6 | 20.4 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 28.1 | 25.2 | 18.7 |
| ECE | 25 | 22.5 | 16.5 |
| Mathematics | 27.3 | 24.5 | 18.2 |
| Minning Engineering | 25.5 | 22.9 | 17 |
| Agriculture Engineering | 26.3 | 23.6 | 17.5 |
After announcing the results of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2023 on March 16, 2023, IIT Kanpur has now unveiled the GATE Toppers List 2023 in an official notification.Â
The list showcases the names of candidates who secured the highest marks, including scores, in various papers/sections of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2023. Aspirants who took the GATE 2023 exam can now visit the official website, gate.iitk.ac.in, to check whether their names appear in the GATE 2023 toppers list. The exam was held from February 4 to 12, 2023, with the results announced on March 16 by IIT Kanpur. Â
See the paper-wise toppers who aced the exam in the list below:
GATE 2023 Toppers List:
- Aerospace Engineering- Joshi Yash Kishorebhai- 988 Score
- Agricultural Engineering – Anshika Rai – 1000 marks
- Architecture and Planning – Shreya Bhardwaj – 1000 marks
- Biomedical Engineering – Tandav Shesh Talpa Sai Sunkara – 1000 marks
- Biotechnology Aishwarya K- 1000 Score
- Chemical Engineering – Rohit Bhagat Kalwar – 1000 marks
- Chemistry – Atanu Das – 981 Score
- Civil Engineering- Suban Kumar Mishra- 1000 Marks
- Computer Science & Information Technology- Jaideep Sudhakar More- 1000 Marks
- Ecology and Development – Karthik Trikkaderi – 1000 marks
- Electrical Engineering – Bhanwar Singh Chowdhary – 1000 marks
- Electronics & Communication Engineering- Siddharth Sabharwal- 1000 Marks
- Engineering Science: Solid Mechanics and Thermodynamics – Anshuman – 952 Marks
- Environmental Science & Engineering- Devendra Patil & Manish Kumar Bansal- 953 (Both) Score
- Geology and Geophysics: Geophysics – Shubham Banik – 1000 marks
- Geology and Geophysics: Geology – Manish Singh – 1000 marks
- Geomatics Engineering – Sourav Kumar – 1000 Marks
- Humanities & Social Sciences: Economics- V Gaurav- 989 Marks
- Humanities and Social Sciences: Psychology – Deepti Dilip Mor – 1000 marks
- Humanities and Social Sciences: Linguistics – Keerthana Nair – 1000 marks
- Humanities and Social Sciences: Philosophy- Shriram’s N- 1000 Marks
- Humanities and Social Sciences: Sociology – Tejasvi Kamboj – 943 Marks
- Humanities and Social Sciences: English – Sayantan Pahari – 1000 marks
- Instrumentation Engineering- Akash Srivastava- 968 Score
- Life Sciences: Biochemistry and Botany-Advita Sharma-1000 Marks
- Maths-Suvendu Kar- 941 Score
- Mechanical Engineering- Aryan Chowdhary- 1000 Marks
- Metallurgical Engineering – Ashutosh Kumar Yadav – 973 Score
- Mining Engineering- Udit Jaiswal- 973 Score
- Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering – Shivam Ranjan – 1000 Score
- Petroleum Engineering – Mahmudtaukir Alauddinbhai Karigar – 963 Score
- Physics- Arun Kumar Verma- 1000 marks
- Production & Industrial Engineering – SH Gautam Gudimela – 938 Score
- Statistics – Nikhilesh Rajaraman – 1000 marks
- Textile Engineering and Fiber Science – Amit Kumar Pandey – 1000 marks
Everything You Need to Know About the GATE Exam
The GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) exam is highly esteemed in India, presenting numerous avenues for candidates to advance in their careers. It encompasses 29 subjects or disciplines, giving students the flexibility to choose the one that aligns with their interests and aspirations.
Most students aspire to qualify for the GATE exam, as it can accelerate their career progression and provide them with a secure and promising future. If you’re also contemplating taking the GATE exam, it’s imperative to familiarise yourself with its salient features.
What is GATE?
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is a nationwide exam conducted across eight regions in India, overseen by the GATE Committee, which comprises faculty members from the Indian Institute of Science and seven other IITs. The Ministry of Human Resources Development, National Coordinating Board, and Department of Education are also involved in the exam’s management. GATE evaluates students’ knowledge in subjects such as engineering and science.
Additionally, the GATE scorecard is recognised by several Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), including Indian Oil, GAIL, and Hindustan Petroleum, among others, for recruiting candidates for prestigious job positions. The GATE examination allows the candidate to enrol in prestigious IIT institutions in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Roorkee, Delhi, Kharagpur, Guwahati, and Kanpur.Â
The GATE examination also allows the candidate to enrol in foreign universities as well. Read further to explore the list of foreign destinations where you can apply after the GATE exam.
To learn more about GATE’s key features, please refer to the table below:
GATE Exam Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Full Exam Name | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering |
| Short Exam Name | GATE |
| Managing By | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur |
| Exam Level | National |
| Languages | English |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fee (General) | 1500 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Mode of Question Papers | MSQ/MCQ/NAT |
| Participating Colleges | 1072 |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Score Card VAlidity | 3 years |
| Sections | General Aptitude + candidates selected subject |
| Number of Questions | 10 (GA) + 55 (Subject) = 65 Questions |
| Official website | www.gate.iitk.ac.in |
Eligibility criteria for appearing in GATE
IIT Kanpur releases the GATE 2023 eligibility criteria, which encompasses various factors such as academic qualifications, nationality, and more. To know more about these parameters, continue reading below.
- To be eligible for the GATE entrance test, candidates must have completed 10+2+3, and those who are in their third year or have already completed their undergraduate course can also apply. Until 2020, students could only apply for one subject or discipline, but since 2021, they can choose two papers from the given combinations.
- Another advantage for GATE aspirants is that there is no minimum or maximum age limit to enrol in the GATE Exam. Graduates in Engineering/Technology/Arts/Commerce or postgraduates in relevant disciplines are also eligible to apply.
- Any candidate who has obtained a government-approved degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Commerce/Arts is qualified to appear for the GATE 2023 exam. There is no attempt limit, but candidates must meet the GATE 2023 eligibility criteria.
- However, applicants with certification from professional societies must ensure that the societies’ exams are equivalent to B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch./B. Planning, etc., and are approved by MoE/AICTE/UGC/UPSC.
- Candidates who have completed their Bachelor’s degree (duration: at least 3 years) in Engineering/Technology/Science/Arts/Commerce from countries other than India must currently be in their third year or higher or have completed their degree.
Eligibility Criteria for GATE 2023:
| Criteria | Eligibility |
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| 2. Education Qualification |
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| 3. GATE Exam Age Limit |
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GATE Eligibility Criteria By Qualifying Degree:
| Degree/Programme | Qualifying Degree/Examination | Description of Eligible Candidates | Expected Year of Completion |
| B.E. / B.Tech., / B.Pharm. | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc. / Diploma in Engineering / Technology) | Currently, in the 3rd year or higher or already completed | 2024 |
| B. Arch. | Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (5-year course) / Naval Architecture (4-year course) / Planning (4-year course) | Currently, in the 3rd year or higher or already completed | 2025 (for the 5-year program), 2023 (for the 4-year program) |
| B.Sc. (Research) / B.S. | Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma/4 years after 10+2) | Currently, in the 3rd year or higher or already completed | 2024 |
| Pharm. D. (after 10+2) | 6 years degree program, consisting of internship or residency training, during third year onwards | Currently in the 3rd/4th/5th/6th year or already completed | 2026 |
| M.B.B.S./B.D.S. | Degree holders of M.B.B.S./B.D.S. and those who are in the 5th/6th/7th semester or higher of such a programme. | 5th, 6th, 7th or higher semester or already completed | 2024 |
| M. Sc. / M.A. / MCA or equivalent | Master’s degree in any branch of Arts/Science/Mathematics/Statistics/ Computer Applications or equivalent | Currently, in the first year or higher or already Completed | 2024 |
| Int. M.E./ M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.) | Post-B.Sc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/ Technology (4-year program) | Currently, in any year | any year |
| Int. M.E./ M.Tech./M.Pharm or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2) | Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering/Technology (5-year program) | Currently, in the 3rd /4th/5th year or already completed | 2025 |
| B.Sc. / B.A., / B.Com. | Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science / Arts / Commerce (3-year program) | Currently, in the 3rd year or already completed | 2023 |
| Int. M.Sc. / Int. B.S. / M.S. | Integrated M.Sc. or 5-year integrated B.S.-M.S. program | Currently, in the 3rd year or higher or already completed | 2025 |
| Professional Society Examinations (equivalent to B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch.) | B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognized by MoE/UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India and so on) | Completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses | Enrolled Upto 31st May 2013* |
| B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry) | 4-years program | Currently in the 3rd/ 4th year or already completed | 2024 |
GATE Eligibility Criteria 2023 For International Students
Students from countries such as Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are also eligible to apply for GATE 2023. Candidates should be in the final year or third year of their bachelor’s degree in engineering and technology or have already graduated.
Furthermore, international students must have completed their PG degree in any relevant science subject, or be in the final year or pre-final year of their PG degree. If an applicant is pursuing or has already completed a higher degree course, they must choose the minimum required qualifying option when filling out the GATE 2023 registration form.
Documents Required to Support GATE Eligibility Criteria 2023
To verify their eligibility criteria for GATE 2023,
- Â applicants must upload certain documents. Graduated candidates need to submit their degree certificate or provisional degree issued by the relevant authorities.
- For those in the final year, a Provisional Certificate issued by the Head of the Institute/Dean/Registrar/Head of Department can be uploaded. Alternatively, they can submit a copy of the mark sheet for Section A of AMIE or the equivalent.
- Applicants who fall under the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category must upload a PwD certificate issued by a recognized authority.
The GATE examination also allows the candidate to enrol in foreign universities as well.
Here is the List of Foreign Universities Accepting GATE Scores for PG Admissions
The GATE Result 2023 is recognised as a major examination in India, organised by IISc Bangalore and seven IITs—IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, and IIT Roorkee—under the National Coordination Board—GATE. The Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India (GoI) supervise the examination.
While the GATE score is primarily utilized for post-graduate program admissions in India, certain educational institutions in Singapore and Germany also acknowledge it as a valid criterion for eligibility. This article presents a comprehensive list of foreign universities that accept GATE scores for admission into their post-graduate programs.
- Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
For postgraduate program admissions, Nanyang Technological University in Singapore recognizes GATE scores as a means of verifying eligibility. Although international and overseas applicants are mandated to provide GRE and TOEFL scores, Indian citizens are given the option of substituting their GATE score for the GRE, and their TOEFL score for the IELTS. The university’s website specifies that applicants must attain a minimum GATE percentile score of 90%, and the score should not be older than three years.
- Technical University of Munich
At the technical university located in Germany, Indian applicants are allowed to present their GATE scores instead of the GRE. Additionally, those who hold degrees from the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) are not required to submit a separate GATE eligibility certificate. Moreover, there is no need to provide either a GATE or a GRE score while applying for a Studienkolleg.
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RWTH Aachen University (Germany)
RWTH Aachen University requires Indian applicants to have a minimum grade in their school leaving certificate and pass additional entrance exams for admission to master’s-level programmes. However, this requirement only applies to university programmes and not other levels of study.
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National University of Singapore
NUS Singapore allows Indian applicants to substitute the GRE with GATE scores for their master’s-level programmes, including the Master in Computer Science, the Master of Computing with specialisations in Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence, and Infocomm Security, as well as the General Track and a Master of Science programme in Digital Financial Technology (MSc DFinTech). Indian candidates who have obtained their degrees from Indian universities can submit their GATE scores instead of the GRE. This information is mentioned in the university’s guidelines.
