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GATE 2017 Exam Guide & Information

The document provides information about the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2017 examination. It discusses the eligibility requirements, important dates, application process, examination details including the test papers, duration, marking scheme, and post-examination details such as results and scorecards. The GATE exam is administered across India in various cities in three zones. Candidates must apply online and pay the application fee using available payment options. The document also addresses frequently asked questions about the application process, admit cards and the exam itself.

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GATE 2017 Exam Guide & Information

The document provides information about the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2017 examination. It discusses the eligibility requirements, important dates, application process, examination details including the test papers, duration, marking scheme, and post-examination details such as results and scorecards. The GATE exam is administered across India in various cities in three zones. Candidates must apply online and pay the application fee using available payment options. The document also addresses frequently asked questions about the application process, admit cards and the exam itself.

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Contents

1. Introduction 6
2. About GATE 7
2.1. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 7
2.2 EMPLOYMENT 8
2.3 ADMINISTRATION 9
3. Basic Features of GATE 2017 10
3.1 GENERAL INFORMATION ON GATE 2017 11
3.2 IMPORTANT DATES 13
4. Pre-Examination Related Information 14
4.1 ELIGIBILITY AND PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE LETTER 14
4.2 GATE PAPERS 16
4.3 QUALIFYING DISCIPLINES 17
4.4 ZONE-WISE LIST OF CITIES 19
4.5 HOW TO APPLY 22
4.5.1 GATE ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESSING SYSTEM (GOAPS) 22
4.5.2 FILLING IN APPLICATION ONLINE 23
4.5.2.1 Supporting Documents 25
4.5.2.1.1 Eligibility Documents 25
4.5.2.1.2 SC/ST/PwD Certificate 25
4.5.3 APPLICATION FEE PAYMENT OPTIONS 26
4.5.3.1 Online Net-banking Payment Details 27
4.5.4 PHOTOGRAPH AND SIGNATURE REQUIREMENTS 28
4.5.4.1 Photograph Requirements 30
4.5.4.2 Signature Specifications 31
4.5.4.3 Thumb Impression Specifications 31
4.6 ADMIT CARD 32
5. Examination Related Information 33
5.1 PAPERS IN GATE 2017 33
5.1.1 GENERAL APTITUDE QUESTIONS 35
5.1.2 XE PAPER 35
5.1.3 XL PAPER 36
5.2 DURATION AND MARKS 36
5.3 PATTERN OF QUESTION PAPERS 37
5.4 MARKING SCHEME 39
5.4.1 GENERAL APTITUDE (GA) QUESTIONS 39
5.4.2 QUESTION PAPERS OTHER THAN GG, XE AND XL 39
5.4.3 GG (GEOLOGY AND GEOPHYSICS) PAPER 40
5.4.4 XE PAPER (ENGINEERING SCIENCES) 40
5.4.5 XL PAPER (LIFE SCIENCES) 40
5.4.6 NEGATIVE MARKING 41
6. Post-Examination Related Information 42
6.1 GATE SCORE 42
6.2 GATE 2017 RESULTS 45
6.3 GATE 2017 SCORE CARD 45
7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 46
7.1 APPLICATION PROCESS 46
7.2 ADMIT CARD 54
7.3 GATE 2017 EXAM 55
7.4 GUIDELINES RELATED TO PWD CANDIDATES 57
8 Performance of Candidates in GATE 2016 58
9. Contact Us 63

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