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GRADUATE APTITUDE TEST IN ENGINEERING 2024

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Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a prestigious national-level examination that assesses candidates for comprehensive understanding in various undergraduate-level subjects in Engineering/ Technology/ Science/ Architecture/ Humanities for admission to various Master’s and Doctoral Programs and Recruitment by some Public Sector Undertakings.

Valid GATE score can be used for seeking admission to: (i) Master’s programs and direct Doctoral programs in Engineering/ Technology/ Science/ Architecture/ Humanities; and (ii) Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Engineering/ Technology/ Science/ Architecture/ Humanities, in the institutions supported by the MoE and other Government agencies.

Financial Assistance:

Qualifying GATE score can be used for seeking financial assistance towards: (i) Master’s programs and direct Doctoral programs in Engineering/ Technology/ Science/ Architecture/ Humanities; and (ii) Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Engineering/ Technology/ Science/ Architecture/ Humanities, in the institutions supported by the MoE and other Government agencies.

Financial Assistance given to M.Tech students is Rs. 12,400 per month and generally paid for 22 months.  PG Scholarship (GATE/GPAT)

Financial Assistance given for Ph.D. programs (Direct Ph.D. after B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc equivalent with a valid GATE score) is Rs. 37,000 per month for the first two years and Rs. 42,000 per month from the third to the fifth year. (Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure Circular No. 33(14)PFC-II/2018 dated June 21, 2023.) 

RECRUITMENT:

Many Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) have been using the GATE score in their recruitment process. A list (not exhaustive) of such PSUs is provided below:

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Coal India Limited (CIL), Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), Chenab Valley Power Projects Limited (CVPPL), Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL), Engineers India Limited (EIL), Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL), National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), NLC India Limited (NLCIL), National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL), Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO), Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), etc.

PSUs using GATE 2024 scores for their recruitment: Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), Powergrid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL), Airports Authority of India (AAI), Engineers India Ltd. (EIL).

Disclaimer: GATE scores may be shared with institutions supported by the MoE, Public Sector Undertakings, and other eminent institutions for the purpose of admission and recruitment.

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GATE Financial Assistance  is provided through the institutions supported by the MHRD and other Government agencies. The basic requirement to get GATE financial assistance in masters and doctorate programs is to qualify  GATE 2025 exam .  An amount of INR 12,400 per month (approximately) is provided to M.Tech students . To get GATE financial assistance, you can check the eligibility criteria of the same and then apply for it. Other than admissions in M.Tech and research programs, candidates can also apply for PSUs accepting GATE score for the recruitment process. 

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Read on to know more about GATE financial assistantship/scholarship in the following article. 

What is GATE Financial Assistantship?

• Candidates with a valid   GATE Score  can avail of the benefit of GATE financial assistantship/scholarship.  Check About   GATE Score Calculation
• This assistantship is provided on a semester basis for up to 2 years for M.Tech students.
• While for Ph.D. students, it is provided up to a maximum of 5 years. 
• An amount of INR 12,400 per month is provided to M.Tech students.
• A monthly stipend of INR 25,000 for up to 2 years is provided to Ph.D. students .
• For the next 2 years, the financial assistance is raised by INR 3,000. 
• Additional assistantships in the form of scholarships, fellowships, etc. may be available through other organizations, such as CSIR, DAE, etc.

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GATE Financial Assistance Eligibility

• Applicants who have a valid score of   GATE   will be eligible to avail of the financial assistance.
• Applicants who are admitted for part-time courses are not eligible for any scholarship/stipend scheme provided by GATE.
• Applicants taking admissions before or after the validity of GATE scorecard will not be considered for a scholarship.
• The candidate’s name and bank account name should be the same.
• Joint accounts are not permitted for GATE scholarship
• The student must have general savings account in the bank. (frills account will not be accepted).
• GATE candidates admitted to the engineering and architecture programs are eligible for this scholarship
• A student who is in receipt of any kind of scholarship/stipend or salary etc. is not eligible for a PG Scholarship grant.
• Students from non-sponsored categories admitted with valid GATE Scorecards are eligible.
• Creamy layer OBC candidates who had qualified under the OBC category are not eligible for GATE scholarship
• Candidates qualified under SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/Physically Handicapped without authentic certificates are not eligible.
• GATE scholarship will be given from the date of commencement of classes/date of admission (whichever is later) to completion of courses/date of submission of the thesis.
• The scholarship will be disbursed for a maximum period of 24 months or till the completion of courses/date of submission of the thesis whichever is earlier.

Financial Assistance Amount

What is the gate scholarship amount.

IIT, IISc Ph.D. Researchers to get INR 70,000 Monthly Central Fellowship

• The Union Government will now grant INR 70,000 as a monthly fellowship to 2000 Ph.D. scholars across IITs and IISc Bangalore.
• Kewal Kumar Sharma, the Union Higher Education Secretary, said, students, graduating from IITs, NITs, IIITs do their Ph.D. in IIT or IISc Bangalore would be given a handsome fellowship.
• In order to promote higher education and retain talent in the country, the HRD Ministry proposed an INR 75,000 per month fellowship under the Prime Minister's Research Fellowship Programme for selected Ph.D. fellows at the IITs.

As per the information mentioned on the website of IIT Delhi, the GATE Scholarship/Financial Assistance is given. Below is the GATE Stipend Amount and the eligibility criteria:

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Gate fellowship for ph.d./mtech.

GATE qualified candidates are also eligible for JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) and SRF (Senior Research Fellowship) in CSIR, DST, DBT, ICMR, DRDO, ISRO, IIS and in the following institutes-

• Indian Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore
• Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore Campus
• Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
• Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad
• Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai
• Harish-Chandra Research Institute, Allahabad
• Central Power Research Institute
• Institute for Plasma Research
• Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR)
• Centre for Mathematical Modelling and Computer Simulation
• Indian Space Research Organization
• Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
• National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences
• Raman Research Institute
• Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi
• Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai
• Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
• Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
• Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
• Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai
• Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
• Central Inland Capture Fisheries Research Institute
• Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
• Regional Research Laboratory Indian Statistical Institute
• Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics
• The Institute of Mathematical Sciences
• Forest Research Institute
• Indian School of Mines, Jharkhand

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gate stipend faqs.

Ques. What is the eligibility for granting GATE Scholarship?

Ans: According to MHRD, the scholarship is entitled only to those students who are admitted in the AICTE approved Institutions/Course and Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (IITs, IIITs, IISc Bangalore, IISERs, NITs, NITIE Mumbai, NERIST Arunachal Pradesh, SLIET Longowal, NIFFT Ranchi, NITTRs and SPAs) with a valid GATE score at the time of admission.

Ques. I qualified the GATE exam after taking admission in the course. Whether I am eligible for granting the scholarship.

Ans: No, any student who qualifies GATE  after the date of admission will not be eligible for a grant of scholarship for the reasons whatsoever it may be.

Ques. What are the documents required to be uploaded by the student for availing of financial assistance?

Ans: List of documents that are to be uploaded are provided below (Scanned PDF copy of)-

• GATE scorecard
• Aadhaar card
• Caste certificate.
• Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate in respect of only OBC candidates.

Ques. I am having a joint account with my family member. Can I upload a PDF copy of the same?

Ans: No, Joint Account is not accepted. Only a General/Normal account should be opened. Either ‘no-frill accounts’ are acceptable.

Ques. Whom to contact in case of any difficulties in accessing the portal for submitting an online application for applying for financial assistance?

Ans: You can avail of Helpdesk Service on e-mail ID [email protected], phone number 011-24369620 and fax number 011- 24369627 (from 9.30 am to.5.30 pm) on all working days for any queries.

Ques. What is the procedure for Editing/Deleting the data wrongly entered by the Student/Institute?

Ans: In such cases where the wrong detail has been forwarded/entered on the portal, Student/Institute may lodge their grievance through e-mail supported with scanned copies of the documents with AICTE for resolving the issue.

Ques. Who is eligibility for GATE Stipend?

Ans. Students who have been admitted to AICTE approved institutions and courses. Applicants must have a valid GATE scorecard at the time of availing. 

Ques. Do GATE qualified students get stipend?

Ans. Yes, Students who have qualified for GATE/GPAT will get a monthly stipend. Applicants must be admitted to AICTE approved institutes/colleges. 

Ques. What is GATE scholarship amount?

Ans. Applicants who are eligible will receive INR 12,400 per month. Applicants will be given a stipend for a duration of 24 months.

Ques. Does GATE exam provide scholarships?

Ans. Yes, GATE Scholarship/ Financial Assistance is given to applicants who have qualified for GATE and have gotten admissions into AICTE approved colleges and institutes.

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GATE for PhD Aspirants: Is it the Right Choice?

Kriti Jain ,

Oct 18, 2024

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Is GATE for PhD aspirants? While GATE offers high-quality research opportunities, it can be intense and competitive. So, do aspirants appear for GATE or choose alternatives? Find out in this article.

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Is GATE for PhD Aspirants?

Benefits and drawbacks of phd through gate, is gate the right choice for phd, alternatives to gate for phd aspirants.

Is GATE for PhD aspirants the right choice? Appearing for the GATE exam can be beneficial for candidates looking to build a lucrative career in the research field. On the other hand, PhD through GATE may require years of preparation.

The GATE exam is a gateway to pursue numerous M.Tech and PhD programmes at India’s esteemed institutions, including IITs, NITs, and IISc Bangalore. However, it is considered one of the toughest exams in the world .

Thus, whether to pursue a PhD through GATE or not can be a common dilemma among GATE aspirants. Bring this dilemma to an end! This article can provide the answer to the question “Is PhD through GATE the right choice or not?”

 The GATE exam date 2025 is on Feb 1, 2, 15 and 16 for numerous PhD and M.Tech courses. GATE offers various career opportunities to aspirants seeking admission to PhD programmes.

Financial assistance is provided for PhD programs, which is INR 37,000 per month for the first two years to candidates who have only cleared GATE. At the same time, INR 42,000 per month from the third to the fifth year is offered.

While lakhs of candidates may be appearing for this exam, many are still contemplating whether GATE is the right choice for PhD aspirants. To remove the clouds of confusion among these candidates, a look at the GATE eligibility criteria can allow PhD aspirants to know whether they can appear for the exam. Here’s what they are required to keep in mind:

• Candidates can apply to institutions that are AICTE-funded, including IISc, IITs, IISER, DSTE-funded, NITS, and more.
• Candidates should have a master’s degree in any branch of Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Applications or an equivalent.
• Candidates must be in the final year of the programs as mentioned above.
• They must have a four-year Integrated Master’s degree (Post B.Sc.) in Engineering/Technology
• Those who are in the second or higher year of their four-year Integrated Master’s degree (Post B.Sc.) in Engineering/Technology can also apply.

Candidates must have a Five-year Integrated Master’s degree or Dual Degree in Engineering/Technology or must be in the fourth or higher year of such programs.

• They should have a five-year integrated M.Sc. or Five-year integrated B.Sc. /M.Sc. degree or must be in the final year of such programs.

Candidates must have appeared for GATE and JRF, or GATE and NET or just the GATE exam. However, admission to IITs can also be done only on the basis of GATE scores. Moreover, some institutions offer admission to candidates who have appeared for GATE + JRF or GATE + NET.

Also Read: PSU Recruitment Through GATE 2025

Is GATE the right choice for PhD aspirants? The answer to this question can be found by weighing the benefits and drawbacks of PhD through GATE. Candidates can have a look at the list of pros and cons of pursuing a PhD through GATE:

Benefits of PhD Through GATE

The following are the benefits that candidates can leverage by pursuing PhD after the GATE exam:

• Financial Support: GATE-qualified PhD candidates are eligible for government-funded fellowships like the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), offering a monthly stipend that provides financial stability during research.
• Access to Top Institutions: GATE serves as a gateway to premier institutes like IITs, IISc, and NITs that offer state-of-the-art research facilities and highly qualified faculty, enhancing the research experience.
• Career Opportunities: GATE opens up diverse career paths in academia, R&D roles in PSUs, private industries, and international research organisations.
• Wide Subject Choice: GATE covers a range of subjects, allowing aspirants from various disciplines to pursue interdisciplinary research programs.

Drawbacks of PhD Through GATE

Here’s the list of drawbacks of pursuing a PhD after the GATE exam:

• Intense Competition: With lakhs of aspirants, securing a high GATE score and admission to top PhD programs is highly competitive.
• Preparation Time: Preparing for GATE is demanding and time-consuming, especially for working professionals or those out of academic practice. Ideally, candidates must begin their GATE preparation at least 1.5 years prior to the exam day.
• Limited Specialization Focus: GATE evaluates undergraduate-level knowledge, which may not fully align with the specialised topics required for advanced PhD research.

Also Read: What Does it Take to Become a GATE Topper?

Whether GATE for PhD aspirants is the right choice depends on several factors, including the student’s field of study, research interests, and career goals. For students seeking admission to top institutions with strong research credentials, appearing for the GATE exam is highly advantageous. It can provide access to funding, high-quality research environments, and excellent career prospects.

On the other hand, aspirants must weigh the challenges of pursuing PhD through GATE. The intense competition, the need for broad subject knowledge, and the time commitment involved in preparing for the GATE exam can be exhausting. Those who are confident in their preparation and are committed to long-term research goals will find GATE to be a valuable stepping stone towards their research career.

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While GATE remains one of the most popular paths to pursue a PhD, it is not the only route available. Many private universities and research institutes have their own PhD entrance exams or direct interview processes, which may not require a GATE score but focus more on a candidate’s research proposal and academic background.

Other competitive exams like the following can also serve as alternatives depending on the field of study:

• Joint Admission Test (JAM) for MSc
• JEST (Joint Entrance Screening Test)
• IISER Entrance Exam
• AIIMS PhD Entrance Exam
• DBT JRF Biotechnology Test

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GATE for PhD aspirants is right or not depends upon the career goals, efforts, and field of study. The GATE exam is a great pathway to lucrative incentives and even career opportunities at PSUs. On the other hand, the competitive nature of the exam, and the time consumed for its preparation can make it less preferable.

Q: Is GATE applicable for PhD?

Yes, PhD aspirants can appear for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. GATE exam offers numerous opportunities to PhD aspirants including, a high stipend, research jobs at PSUs and more.

Q: What is the GATE stipend for PhD students?

Candidates who have enrolled in a PhD programme through GATE can expect high stipends. During the initial two years of PhD tenure, candidates usually receive INR 37,000 per month, and for the remaining three years, they receive INR 42,000 per month.

Q: What is a good GATE score for PhD admission?

A GATE score between 500 - 800 is considered excellent for admission to PhD programmes. It means that the candidates have secured a rank of 800 or less.

Q: Can I join PhD in IIT without GATE?

Yes, candidates with an exceptional academic background can apply for direct admission to PhD at IITs. They must appear for interviews conducted by the institutes. Moreover, candidates can take alternative entrance exams, if not GATE, like UGC NET.

Q: Is there any age limit for PhD fellowship through GATE?

Yes, the upper age limit to leverage the PhD fellowship through GATE is 35 years. However, the same is relaxable up to 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to SC, ST, Physically Handicapped/ Visually Handicapped categories and Females.

Q: Who is eligible to take the GATE exam for admission to PhD courses?

Though there are no minimum percentage criteria in the qualifying degree to apply for the GATE exam; however, the candidates must have completed their five-year Integrated Master's degree or Dual Degree in Engineering/Technology or they must be in their fourth year of such program.

Q: Is GATE worth it for PhD?

The GATE exam opens a lot of promising opportunities for the PhD candidates, including lucrative stipends and amazing research jobs. At the same time, the exam preparation demands time and effort. Moreover, candidates with low GATE scores cannot easily gain admission to colleges.

Q: What is the validity of the GATE score for PhD?

The GATE score for PhD admission is valid for three years from the date of the GATE result announcement. Additionally, candidates can reappear to the GATE exam to improve their GATE score and use their scorecards to target their desirous universities.

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Amount of Scholarship:

• The Scholarship under the scheme is ₹12,400/- per month per student.

Other Entitlements: Students are eligible for the following leaves-

• Casual leave: 15 days in an academic year
• Medical leave: Maximum of one month (30 days) in an academic year
• Maternity leave: Candidates are eligible for maternity/ Paternity leave as per Govt. of India norms issued from time to time at full rates of scholarship etc. once during the tenure of their award. However maximum duration of the scholarship will not be extended in any circumstances.
• The Scholarship is tenable for 24 months or for the duration of the course i.e. from the date of commencement of classes till the date of completion of the classes whichever is lower and is not extendable under any circumstances.
• Students of final years of dual degree integrated programmes would also be entitled to a PG Scholarship from the 9th semester onwards i.e. only for one year in the final year.
• Having a valid GATE/CEED score at the time of admission.
• Must be admitted as a full-time scholar.
• Admitted in AICTE approved Institutions/University Departments & AICTE approved programs viz. Master of Engineering, Master of Technology, and Master of Design.
• Number of PG scholarships is limited to the AICTE-approved intake in the programme in that year. However, in addition to the approved intake, AICTE will provide a PG scholarship to the additional 10% of candidates over and above the approved intake of that course from the EWS category, if the university/ institute has admitted students from Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs) as per MHRD OM F.No.12-4/2019-U1 dated 17th January 2019.
• In case any student/scholar receives any financial assistance from any other organization during the tenure of the course, with due permission of the university/institute, the scholar will not be entitled to the scholarship for the duration in which he/ she is availing such financial assistance and it shall be resumed on discontinuance of such external financial assistance. Further, the period for which the scholar has received external financial assistance shall be deducted from the maximum duration of the scholarship.
• Foreign students, sponsored candidates, and candidates admitted in PG programs through management quota are not eligible for the Scholarship.
• The PG Scholarship is not admissible to passed-out students taking 2nd-time admission on the basis of re-qualifying GATE/CEED exam who have already availed the scholarship from AICTE or any other centrally funded institution like – IITs and NITs etc.

Procedure to be followed by Institutes and students eligible for AICTE PG scholarship.

• No-Frill Accounts, Jan Dhan accounts, Bank Accounts having limits on transactions/credits, and joint Accounts are not permitted.
• Bank accounts should not either be closed or transferred/shifted during the period of course.

What is the objective of PG scholarship scheme and how much amount is paid under scheme?

AICTE in order to ensure the development of technical education in India awards Post Graduate Scholarship of ₹12,400/- per month to full-time GATE/CEED qualified students admitted to AICTE approved post-graduate programs in AICTE approved Institutions/ University Departments as per AICTE approved intake. The Scholarship under the scheme is ₹ 12,400/- per month per student.

What is the duration of the scholarship period?

The Scholarship is tenable for 24 months or for the duration of the course i.e. from the date of commencement of classes till the date of completion of the classes whichever is lower and is not extendable under any circumstances. Students of final years of dual degree integrated programmes would also be entitled to PG Scholarship from the 9th semester onwards i.e. only for one year in final year.

What are the eligibility condition for availing scholarship under the scheme?

Post Graduate Scholarship is entitled only to those students: i) Having a valid GATE/CEED score at the time of admission. ii) Must be admitted as a full-time scholar. iii) Students of final years of dual degree integrated programmes would also be entitled to PG Scholarship from the 9th semester i.e only for one year in final year. iv) Admitted in AICTE approved Institutions/ University Departments & AICTE approved programs viz. Master of Engineering, Master of Technology, Master of Design and Master of Architecture. v) Number of PG Scholarship is limited to the AICTE approved intake in the programme in that year.

Is there any reservation for EWS?

In addition to the approved intake, AICTE will provide PG scholarship to the additional 10% candidates over and above the approved intake of that course from EWS category, if the university/ institute has admitted students from Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs) as per MHRD OM F.No.12-4/2019-U1 dated 17th January 2019.

What are the various types of leave entitlement during the scholarship period?

Students are eligible for following leaves: i) Casual leave: 15 days in an academic year ii) Medical leave: Maximum of one month (30 days) in an academic year iii) Maternity leave : Candidates are eligible for maternity/ Paternity leave as per Govt. of India norms issued from time to time at full rates of scholarship etc. once during the tenure of their award. However maximum duration of scholarship will not be extended in any circumstances. Note: All kinds of leave should be approved at the level of the University/College/Institute. Prior approval of the University/Institution/ College is mandatory for all types of leaves.

What are the restriction for availing financial assistance from other sources?

In case any student/scholar receives any financial assistance from any other organization during the tenure of course, with due permission of the university/institute, the scholar will not be entitled for the scholarship for the duration in which he/ she is availing such financial assistance and it shall be resumed on discontinuance of such external financial assistance. Further the period for which the scholar has received external financial assistance shall be deducted from the maximum duration of the scholarship.

Whether a candidate admitted in PG programs through management quota is eligible for the Scholarship?

Foreign students, sponsored candidates and candidates admitted in PG programs through management quota are not eligible for the Scholarship.

Is there any compulsion for teaching activities?

It will be obligatory for every post-graduate student to undertake 8 to 10 hours (per week) of work related to teaching and research activities as assigned to him/ her by the Institute. This could include tutorials, laboratory classes, development and maintenance of laboratories, assistance in research and development activities undertaken by faculty members, maintenance and operation of Computers and other central facilities, assistance in library, etc.

Is there any condition for payment of scholarship?

The Scholarship will be granted to the student on a monthly basis subject to the satisfactory academic performance and adherence to University/ Institute norms/rules and regulations as applicable from time to time, certified by the Head of the Institute and obligatory work as prescribed.

What are the conditions for undergoing PG course for the 2nd time?

PG Scholarship is not admissible to passed out students taking 2nd time admission on the basis of re-qualifying GATE/CEED exam who have already availed the scholarship from AICTE or any other centrally funded institution like – IITs & NITs etc.

Who can change the amount of PG Scholarship?

The amount of the PG Scholarship is subject to change as per the notification issued by Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), New Delhi (now Ministry of Education) from time to time, with the approval of the Executive Committee of the Council.

What action shall be taken against the students who leave the course in midway?

The student shall be required to give an undertaking to the effect that he/she would not leave the course midway.

What action for release of scholarship shall be taken in the event of involving in the act of ragging, misbehavior etc.?

The Scholarship may be discontinued at any time for any kind of misconduct by the student, like involving in the act of ragging, misbehavior etc. on the recommendations of the Head of Institution (HOI).

Is there any provision of salary grant, contingencies ?

Salary grant or any other grant e.g. Contingencies, Library, Books etc, will not be admissible to the Institute/College/ University implementing this scheme in compliance with the instructions of Govt. of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Deptt. of Higher Education, Technical Section – I conveyed vide letter No. F. No. 9-2/2007-TS.I dated 22nd July, 2008

What is the mode and procedure of payment of Scholarship?

Generally mode and procedure of payment of Scholarships to the students shall be governed by the policy decision of the AICTE as may be notified from time to time on its web portal or through advertisement in leading English/Hindi newspapers. Presently mode of payment of scholarships is DBT.

What is the procedure for belated claim?

Any belated claim preferred after one year of the completion of the program shall not be entertained.

Can AICTE impose any other conditions?

The AICTE may impose any other conditions as deemed necessary from time to time and the decision of the AICTE shall be final and binding upon the recipients i.e. University/Institute/College/Student who are under the ambit of the AICTE for receipt of PG Scholarship.

What will be the action, in case any student avails the break during the scholarship period?

In case any student/scholar avails the break during the scholarship period on medical ground with due permission of the university/institute, the scholarship will be discontinued from the month of such break and shall be resumed on rejoining the program for the remaining period of the scholarship.

What is the method for payment of PG Scholarship?

PG scholarship is released through PFMS on Aadhar Bridge Payment System (ABPS). The requirements of bank details etc. are discarded with as details of Aadhar suffice the requirement for release of scholarship on ABPS through PFMS.

Whether Aadhar number is mandatory for receiving PG scholarship?

An Aadhaar number is mandatory for applying for PG scholarship. Applications will not be accepted without the Aadhaar number of the candidate.

Is there any other mandatory requirement for payment of Scholarship through Aadhar?

The scholarship is credited in Aadhar “ACTIVE” bank account only

How to check the Aadhar Active status of bank account?

Student can check Aadhaar Active status of the bank account by following the under mentioned manual link: https://www.aicte-india.org/sites/default/files/stdc/Manual%20for%0Bank%20account%20linkage%20with%20Aadhaar.PDF

What are the reasons for failure to generate bank beneficiary code and remedy thereof ?

The bank beneficiary code are not generated through PFMS mainly due to either of the following shortcomings:- 1. Aadhaar is not in NPCI database 2. Aadhar status -Inactive In that case the student needs to visit Aadhaar Enrollment center/Bank for updating any leftover information like personal details, contact details (mobile no) or any other information.

When the scholarship is expected after the bank accounts is made ACTIVE?

On receipt of Aadhar active bank account details, a bank beneficiary code is generated in the next 15 days. On successful generation bank beneficiary code before 20th of a particular month, the scholarship shall be released at the end of that month. Otherwise at the end of next month

Is there any last date for forwarding monthly attendance?

Attendance/ list of absentees are to be marked/ forwarded positively till 15th for disbursement by 30th of every month.

Whom to contact in case of any difficulties in accessing the portal for submitting online application?

One can avail Helpdesk Service on the following contact: 1. For Non-Technical queries: E-mail ID:- [email protected] Phone number: 011-29581119 2. For Technical queries: E-mail ID:- [email protected] Phone Number: 011-29581333 Note: Students/Institutions can make call (from 9.30 am to.5 pm) from Monday to Friday.

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GRADUATE APTITUDE TEST IN ENGINEERING 2025

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OPPORTUNITIES

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a prestigious national-level examination that assesses candidates for comprehensive understanding in various undergraduate-level subjects in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/ Arts/ Humanities for admission to various Master’s and Doctoral Programs and Recruitment by some Public Sector Undertakings.

Valid GATE score can be used for seeking admission to:

• Master’s programs and direct Doctoral programs in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/ Arts/ Humanities; and
• Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/ Arts/ Humanities, in the institutions supported by the MoE and other Government agencies.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:

Qualifying gate score can be used for seeking financial assistance towards:.

Financial Assistance given to M.Tech students is Rs. 12,400 per month and generally paid for 22 months. PG Scholarship (GATE/GPAT)

Financial Assistance given for Ph.D. programs (Direct Ph.D. after B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc equivalent with a valid GATE score) is Rs. 37,000 per month for the first two years and Rs. 42,000 per month from the third to the fifth year. (Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure Circular No. 33(14)PFC-II/2018 dated June 21, 2023.)

What's New in GATE 2025:

• BSBE Dept., IIT Kanpur https://www.iitk.ac.in/bsbe/ will be admitting MTech students through GATE 2025 examination.
• PSU: NPCIL will be using GATE 2025 results of CE, CH, EC, EE, IN, and ME test papers for recruitment.
• PSU: GRID-INDIA will be using GATE 2025 results of EE test papers for recruitment.
• PSU: GAIL (India) Limited will be using GATE 2025 results of CH, CS, EE, IN, and ME test papers for recruitment.

RECRUITMENT:

Many Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) have been using the GATE score in their recruitment process. A list (not exhaustive) of such PSUs is provided below:

Airports Authority of India (AAI), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Coal India Limited (CIL), Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), Chenab Valley Power Projects Limited (CVPPL), Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL), Engineers India Limited (EIL), Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL), National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), NLC India Limited (NLCIL), National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Odisha Power Generation Corporation Limited (OPGC), Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID), Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA)(previously known as Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO)), Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), etc.

Disclaimer: GATE scores may be shared with institutions supported by the MoE, Public Sector Undertakings, and other eminent institutions for the purpose of admission and recruitment.

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