Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make the fee payment for GATE 2009 examination?

You can make the fee payment either by the offline process or by the online process. For the offline process, you make your payment either by cash at the respective banks in each zone or by demand draft sent to the zonal GATE offices by speed or registered post.
 
For the online process, the candidates must obtain a Demand Draft, drawn on any nationalized bank in  favor of Chairman of the corresponding zonal GATE Office, the website of which the candidate wishes to submit online Application.
For more details, go to the link  "How to apply"  on the GATE website.
  

How do I submit the offline application?

You can submit the offline application by personally handing it over at the counters of the zonal GATE offices or
Send it to the Chairman of the zonal GATE office by speed or registered post only on or before Wednesday, October 29, 2008

How do I submit the online application?

After procuring the demand draft for the GATE 2009 examination fee, go to the link "online application submission" on the GATE website. Register yourself with a login name, password and email id. After providing the required data, you will be able to print out  the online application form. Afix your photograph and sign at the appropriate places on the online application form.  Include the online application form and the demand draft and send the Duly filled-in Application Form with appropriate enclosures must be sent by Registered or Speed post to the Chairman, GATE of the Zone, the website of which has been used for  making ONLINE registration on or before Wednesday, October 29, 2008.

OR

It can be handed over personal to respective Zonal GATE Office.

Should I attest the photograph on the Application Form?

No

What is the correct way of signing on the Application Form?

The signature should be within the bounding lines of the box provided on the Application Frm. Keep in mind that the signature is your identification. As a general guide line you could use the signature that you use in banks and official documents.

When and how will I know the status of my application?

The status of your application will be put up on the gate website. Click on the link "Application Status" and follow the instructions. Generally, your application status will be put up within two working days on receipt of your Application Form.

Why should I choose two examination cities?

Generally, you will be allotted from among centres within the examination city of your first choice. Only in cases where it becomes difficult to accommodate you in the examination city of your first choice, will your second choice be activated.

When will I get my admit card?

You will receive your admit card before 31st January 2009

  

Am I permitted to change my centre/paper?

No

Is there a reservation quota for OBC candidates?

This will be as per the Government of India guidelines. In the absence of any Government of India guidelines, the OBC candidates will be treated as GENERAL candidates.

When will the GATE 2008 results be declared?

On 15th March 2009.

Why should I give my college code?

This data is needed for statistical purposes.
 
Can I appear for a paper that is different from my degree discipline?

Yes

What is Demand Draft number?

 At the bottom of the Demand Draft, the number within quotes is the Demand Draft number.

 What is Bank Id / MICR number?

At the bottom of the Demand Draft, the  9 digit number to the right side of the Demand draft number is the Bank Id or the MICR number.