GATE Exam Centers 2023 list has been released by IIT Kanpur (Conducting Body) along with the official notification. IIT Kanpur has increased the number of GATE 2023 exam centers from 203 (in 2022) to 219 (in 2023). Unlike last year, GATE 2023 is scheduled to be conducted in cities in India and abroad. While filling GATE 2023 Application Form candidates must select three exam centers as per their choice preference.
GATE Exam Centers are divided under 8 zonal IITs in India that include 219 cities in India. Because of COVID-19, the exam was not held at international exam centers last year. However, GATE 2023 will be conducted in cities outside India as well. There has been a change in the number of international exam cities. Candidates can check the latest updates on GATE international exam centers in the section below
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The following table elucidates exam cities as per their zonal GATE offices-
Zone | Zonal GATE Offices | Number of Exam Cities | List of Exam Cities |
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1 | IISc Bangalore | 30 cities | Ananthapuramu (AP), Angamaly (KL), Bagalkot (KA), Ballari (Bellary KA), Belagavi (Belgaum KA), Bengaluru North (KA), Bengaluru South (KA), Bidar (KA), Chikkamagaluru (KA), Davanagere (KA), Hassan (KA), Hubballi (Hubli KA), Hyderabad (TS), Kalaburagi (Gulbarga KA), Kannur (KL), Kasaragod (KL), Kolar (KA), Kozhikode (KL), Kurnool (AP), Malappuram (KL), Mangaluru (KA), Manipal (KA), Mysuru (Mysore KA), Palakkad (KL), Payyanur (KL), Port Blair (AN), Shivamogga (Shimoga KA), Thrissur (KL), Tumakuru (KA), Vatakara (KL) |
2 | IIT Bombay | 30 cities | Ahmedabad (GJ), Ahmednagar (MH), Akola (MH), |
3 | IIT Delhi | 19 cities | Ajmer (RJ), Alwar (RJ), Bikaner (RJ), Faridabad (HR), Greater NOIDA (UP), Gurugram (HR), Hisar (HR), Indore (MP), Jaipur (RJ), Jammu-Samba (JK), Jodhpur (RJ), Kota (RJ), Mathura (UP), New Delhi (DL), Sikar (RJ), |
4 | IIT Guwahati | 21 cities | Agartala (TR), Aizawl (MZ), Asansol-Durgapur (WB), Bokaro Steel City (JH), Burdwan (WB), Dhanbad (JH), Dibrugarh (AS), Dimapur-Kohima (NL), Gangtok (SK), Guwahati (AS), Imphal (MN), Itanagar (AR), Jorhat (AS), Kalyani (WB), Muzaffarpur (BR), Patna (BR), Purnea (BR), Shillong (ML), Silchar (AS), Siliguri (WB), Tezpur (AS) |
5 | IIT Kanpur | 14 cities | Agra (UP), Aligarh (UP), Allahabad (UP), Bareilly (UP), Bhopal (MP), Gorakhpur (UP), Gwalior (MP), Jabalpur (MP), Jhansi (UP), Kanpur (UP), Lucknow (UP), Varanasi (UP), Sagar (MP), Satna (MP) |
6 | IIT Kharagpur | 26 cities | Baharampur-Murshidabad (WB), Balasore (OD), Berhampur (OD), Bhilai (CH), Bhubaneswar (OD), Bilaspur (CH), Cuttack (OD), Dhenkanal (OD), Eluru (AP), Hazaribag (JH), Hooghly (WB), Jamshedpur (JH), Kakinada (AP), Kharagpur (WB), Kolkata (WB), Machilipatnam (AP), Raipur (CH), Rajamahendravaram (Rajahmundry AP), Ranchi (JH), Rourkela (OD), Sambalpur (OD), Srikakulam (AP), Tadepalligudem (AP), Vijayawada (AP), Visakhapatnam (AP), Vizianagaram (AP) |
7 | IIT Madras | 40 cities | Alappuzha (KL), Aluva-Ernakulam (KL), Attingal (KL), Chengannur (KL), Chennai South (TN), Chennai West (TN), Chirala (AP), Chittoor (AP), Coimbatore (TN), Cuddalore (TN), Dindigul (TN), Gudur (AP), Guntur (AP), |
8 | IIT Roorkee | 22 cities | Ambala (HR), Amritsar (PB), Bathinda (PB), Dehradun (UK), Ghaziabad (UP), Haldwani (UK), Hamirpur-Una (HP), Jalandhar (PB), Kangra (HP), Karnal (HR), Kurukshetra (HR), Ludhiana (PB), Meerut (UP), Mohali-Chandigarh (PB), Moradabad (UP), Muzaffarnagar (UP), Noida (UP), |
9 | International | 8 cities | Dhaka, Dubai, Kathmandu, Kuala Lumpur, Male, Port Louis, Singapore, Thimphu |
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GATE is conducted at exam cities in India and Outside India. International GATE exam centers 2023 are included in various international countries such as Bangladesh, UAE, Nepal, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Singapore, and Bhutan. The application fee also varied for candidates opting for these international GATE exam centers.
Will GATE 2023 be conducted Outside India? GATE exam is conducted in India as well as exam cities outside India. For 2023, the exam is scheduled to be conducted in 8 international cities. The list of international GATE exam cities has been listed in the table below-
International GATE Exam Countries | International GATE Exam Cities |
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Bangladesh | Dhaka |
UAE | Dubai |
Nepal | Kathmandu |
Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur |
Maldives | Male |
Mauritius | Port Louis |
Singapore | Singapore |
Bhutan | Thimphu |
International GATE Exam Centers | Regular Application Fee (in US$) | Late Application Fee (in US$) |
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Group 1: Dhaka & Kathmandu | US$ 100 | US$ 150 |
Group 2: Dubai & Singapore | US$ 200 | US$ 250 |
NOTE: Indian nationals applying for international test centers will have to pay the fees according to the test city.
Candidates must select GATE Exam Centers 2023 from the given list while filling GATE 2023 Application Form. Not more than three examination centers can be selected by candidates during the application process. Some of the most important points regarding GATE Exam Centers 2023 and the process to select those centers are mentioned below n details-
Note that due to operational constraints, the GATE committee reserves the right to add a new city or remove an existing one. It can allot a city that may not be included in the choices of the candidates. Whichever center is allotted to the candidate, will be mentioned in the GATE Admit card along with the center details.
In the GATE 2023 Application Form, candidates can change their exam city by sending a request to the exam conducting authorities. Only through the official website of GOAPS, the request will be sent. Registered candidates who want to change the name of the exam city, must pay an amount as the additional fee to complete the entire process.
All the candidates are required to clearly state the reason to the authority why they want to change the exam center.
More details related to the change in GATE Exam Centers 2023 will be updated as soon as the official notification for the same is released. Check GATE 2023 Application Form Correction
Given below is a set of instructions that must be followed at GATE Exam Center-
In the below table, some of the most important instructions along with some restrictions are mentioned.
Dos’ | Don’ts |
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Reach GATE Exam Centers 30 minutes before starting the exam | Do not reach after starting the examination to avoid missing the important instruction made by the exam center |
Must carry the downloaded admit card and a valid ID proof issued by the Government | Do not present any soft copy of the admit card or any ID proof |
At the exam hall for GATE 2023, find the allotted seat with the roll number | Do not occupy a seat that does not belong to you as it may lead to difficulty during the exam |
Give all the biometric information at the right time as asked by the instructor | Do not present your valid ID card with any defect in the exam hall |
Try to finish all the answers within the time as after the duration your answer will automatically be saved and closed. And you will not get any extra time to finish the remaining answer. | Do not leave the exam hall without following the post-exam instructions made by the concerned authority. |
Ques. Shall I get any arrangements at GATE Exam Centers 2023 on the day of the entrance examination to keep all the personal belongings safe? Do I need to pay any charge for that?
Ans. No, the concerned authority will not provide all the arrangements on the exam day at GATE 2023 Exam Center. Candidates will be responsible to keep their personal belongings at their own risk on that day.
Ques. What is the reason to select and enter three GATE Exam Centers 2023 on the application form of GATE? Is it mandatory?
Ans. Yes, it is mandatory to select at least three exam centers for GATE 2023. Generally, applicants select and enter their own city as the first choice on the application form. So, there is a chance most of the candidates opt for the same city as an examination center. In that case, due to the limited seat, the other two preferences are taken and allotted to them as exam center.
Ques. Can I enter GATE Exam Centers 2023 after a few minutes of commencing the test? Will I be allowed?
Ans. As per the rules and regulations set by the authorized body, you need to reach the exam hall at least 35 minutes before starting the examination to avoid any difficulties and to maintain some instructions. After starting the exam, you may not be allowed to enter the exam hall.
Ques. What document is the most important that I need to present on the exam day at the time of entering in GATE 2023 Exam Center?
Ans. To enter the exam hall, you need to present the downloaded admit card to the concerned person at the time of entering the exam center.
Ques. Do I need to give any biometric information at GATE 2023 Exam Center?
Ans. Yes, on the day of the exam, you will have to give some biometric information at the exam center. And, it will be taken before starting the examination.
Ques. What if I did not carry or forget to bring any ID proof to GATE Exam Centers 2023 on the day of the exam? Shall I be allowed to enter the exam center with only my Admit Card?
Ans. It is also necessary to bring valid ID proof along with the downloaded GATE admit card. You may be allowed to enter the exam hall by presenting your downloaded admit card. But the ID proof is also required to sit for the entrance exam.
Ques. Can I leave GATE Exam Center 2023 after completion of my exam and before the stipulated time set for the exam? If yes, do I need to report to someone before leaving the center?
Ans. After completion of your exam, you will have to follow some instructions set by the exam authority. You will not be allowed to leave your GATE Exam Center before the exam conducting authorities allow you to.
Ques. I am from Akola. Can I select my second preference as Faridabad for GATE 2023 Exam Center?
Ans. No, For the first two preferences, you will have to select two centers from the same zone. But for the third preference, you can select Faridabad as your preference.
Ques. Will I get a scribble pad at GATE Exam Centers 2023 for rough work during the exam? Or do I need to carry it?
Ans. Yes, the exam centers will provide a scribble pad before starting the examination. You do not need to carry one to the exam center. You must make sure to return the scribble pad back after the completion of the exam.
Ques. If I carry a calculator at GATE 2023 Exam Center, shall I be allowed to enter with it? If yes, can I use it during the examination?
Ans. You can bring a calculator to the exam centers at your own risk. You will be allowed with it, but you will not get permission to enter the exam hall with it. During the exam, you need to use the GATE virtual calculator only. Check Details on GATE Virtual Calculator
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It depends on your career goals. GATE offers more options for engineering students. It is an all-around examination. You can go for MTech, PSUs, MS, and FRM. If you want more options, GATE will be better for you.
If you want to do an MBA, after graduation, CAT will be the better option. Almost all top B-Schools accept CAT scores for MBA.
Many GATE toppers leave PSU and join NITIE, instead of IITs because it offers better placements. Usually, students with good scores join ONGC, NTPC, BHEL, IOCL, and others. Despite the good salary, PSU jobs can get monotonous after a few years. So, the top rankers start looking for better career options. If they wish to do an MBA, they need to prepare for CAT. Some do prepare for CAT, but many join NITIE as it is an easier option. NITIE takes admission through GATE and the GATE score is valid for 3 years. So, they can easily get admission based on their GATE score.
Also, the institute has a great placement record. During the NITIE Mumbai placement in 2022, the average CTC offered was INR 25.41 LPA. The video below will convince you further to join NITIE Mumbai
Overall, its the excellent opportunities offered by NITIE that makes mant GATE toppers leave PSU and join NITIE
GATE consists mostly of numerical questions. It tests the aptitude for solving questions in less time. BITS HD papers have 10-15 numerical questions usually. The numerical questions aren’t on the same level as GATE and are just formula-based problems. Usually, around 80-90% of BITS HD questions are theory oriented. You need to have a good grasp of your engineering subjects to score well in BITS HD. The questions can come from anywhere in the syllabus. BITS HD usually consists -
Also, note that BITS take admission based on GATE scores as well.
Here are some strategies that can help you prepare for GATE and ESE simultaneously.
First, go through the syllabus thoroughly. Once you are done with the syllabus, go through your notes and solve previous years' questions. Solve test series, and review hard questions. Analyze the tests you give and work on your mistakes.