GATE

Entrance & Admissions

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, India's entrance exam for postgraduate engineering and certain recruitment.

GATE is the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, India's entrance exam for postgraduate engineering and certain recruitment.

Related Terms
Entrance Exam
A standardised test used to select and rank candidates for admission to a program or institution, especially where demand far exceeds available seats.
Postgraduate
Study beyond the bachelor's level, including master's and doctoral programs.
JEE (Joint Entrance Examination)
India's national engineering entrance examination, conducted in Main and Advanced stages, used for admission to institutions including the IITs.
Counselling (Admission)
A structured process through which qualified candidates are allotted seats in institutions and programs, typically based on entrance-exam ranks, preferences and seat availability.
GMAT
The Graduate Management Admission Test, used for admission to business schools.