GATE(Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is a much sought-after annual, post-graduate level entrance test conducted on a rotational basis by the IISc - Bangalore and the 7 IITs. The qualifiers of GATE 2020 are granted admission to M.Tech/ Ph.D. or are granted Government Scholarships/Assistantships in the fields of engineering and technology.

Latest:  GATE 2020 will be conducted on February 1, 2, 8, and 9 in two sessions. The results will be released by March 16, 2020.

Most candidates aspire to either enroll for M.Tech at one of the IITs or grab a secure job at a Government enterprise or PSU(Public Sector undertaking). Check  PSU Recruitment through GATE

Some start a career as a lecturer or a researcher by cracking the GATE exam. Normally the cut-off scores demanded at the prestigious institutes for enrolling in M.Tech ranges from 22.5 to 31.6, varying for institutes as well as disciplines. Check  GATE Cutoffs

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As the saying goes, if one gate does not open up for you, try opening other gates to explore further opportunities. The same stands true for you too in case your GATE paper did not go as planned and you are expecting a disappointing score.

A low score in GATE and the misfortune of not being able to meet the cut-off scores of either the IITs or the PSUs should not spell doom for your career. There are opportunities besides GATE that are just waiting for you to seek them out.

In this article, we check out a few other entrance tests that you could opt for to pursue higher studies in case the GATE 2020 actually does not open up for you.

AP PGECET Exam

Over 32,000 candidates register for the Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP PGECET) conducted by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on behalf of APSCHE.

It is an annual, computer-based examination for admission into M.E. / M. Tech./ M. Pharma programs in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The online application form can be accessed at hsche.ap.gov.in/pgecet

• Exam Level: State-level
• Exam Date: May 2,3 and 4,2020
• Mode of Exam: Computer Based Test
• Registration Starts: 1st Week of March 2020
• Application Deadline: 4th Week of March 2020
• Application Fee: 
  • General- 800 INR
  • SC/ ST- 400 INR

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TS PGECET Exam

Telangana Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (TS PGECET) is administered by Osmania University Hyderabad on behalf of TSCHE(Telangana State Council Higher Education).

Approximately 40,000 candidates attempt this computer-based test each year to enroll in various regular PG programs such as M. E, M. Tech, M. Arch, M. Pharma in colleges across Telangana state. The online application form can be accessed at pgecet.tsche.ac.in.

• Exam Level: State-level

• Exam Date: May 27 – 30, 2020

• Mode of Exam: Computer Based Test

• Registration Starts: 2nd Week of March

• Application Deadline: 4th Week of March

• Application Fee: 

  • General- 1,000 INR

  • SC/ ST- 500 INR

Read more about  TS PGECET

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OJEE Exam

Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) is a state-level exam conducted by the OJEE board. The OJEE is conducted for admission into various undergraduate and postgraduate programs including M.Tech, M.Arch, and M.Plan in the state of Odisha.

The application process is in online mode only but the exam is held in both online and offline modes. You can access further information on the test at odishajee.com or ojee.nic.in.

• Exam Level: State-level

• Exam Date: May 12, 2020 (Offline); May 12 – 20, 2020 (Online)(tentative)

• Mode of Exam: Online and Offline

• Registration Starts: 1st Week of February

• Application Deadline: 4th Week of March

• Application Fee: 

  • Form A, B, C, D, F- 1,000 INR

  • Form E- 1,500 INR

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TANCET Exam

Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) qualifiers can seek admission into M.E./ M.Tech./ M.Arch./ M.Plan. programs among others, offered by colleges affiliated to Anna University, Tamil Nadu. The state-level annual examination is held in the offline mode and further information can be obtained from annauniv.edu.

• Exam Level: State-level

• Exam Date: 

  • MCA & MBA-February 29, 2020

  • M.E/ M.Tech./ M.Arch./ M.Plan.- March 1, 2020

• Mode of Exam: Offline

• Registration Starts: January 7, 2020

• Application Deadline: January 31, 2020

• Application Fee:

  • General- 500 INR

  • SC/ ST/ SCA- 250 INR

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Karnataka PGCET

Karnataka PGCET is convened by Karnataka Examination Authority annually for admission into M.Arch/ M.Tech/ M.E. programs offered by colleges in the state of Karnataka. About 20,000 candidates register for the offline test to seek admission in 200+ participating colleges in the state. Check out the official website kea.kar.nic in for further information.

• Exam Level: State-level

• Exam Date: July 20-21, 2020

• Mode of Exam: Offline

• Registration Starts: May 19, 2020

• Application Deadline: June 20, 2020

• Application Fee: 

  • General/ OBS/ EWS- 650 INR

  • SC/ ST- 500 INR

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Other Top Engineering Exams

Some other alternatives to the GATE 2020 at the national and university level. Given below are various engineering exams conducted across India.

VITMEE Exam

VIT Master’s Entrance Exam (VITMEE) is an annual, national-level examination conducted by VIT University (Vellore Institute of Technology) for admission in M.Tech programs at the VIT Chennai, Vellore and Bhopal Campuses. The test is scheduled for June 1 – 2, 2020 in online mode. Further information about the test can be accessed at the official website vit.ac.in.

• Exam Level: National-level
• Exam Date: June 1-2, 2020
• Mode of Exam: Online
• Registration Starts: March 24, 2020
• Application Deadline: May 22, 2020
• Application Fee: 950 INR

Read more about  VITMEE Exam

BITS HD Exam

BITS, Pilani conducts the Higher Degree Entrance Exam for admissions to its M. E programs. The test is an annual affair held nationally in the online mode. The online application can be accessed at bitsadmission.com. 

• Exam Level: National-level
• Exam Date: May 15 & 20, 2020(tentative)
• Mode of Exam: Offline
• Registration Starts: April 20, 2020(tentative)
• Application Deadline: April 29, 2020(tentative)
• Application Fee: 2,200 INR

Read more about  BITS HD Exam

MUOET Exam

Manipal Academy of Higher Education conducts the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) for candidates seeking admission into its undergraduate and postgraduate programs including M.Tech programs. The test is held in the online mode every year. You can get further information on the test from the official website manipal.edu/mu.html.

• Exam Level: University-level
• Exam Date: May 29, 2020 - June 5, 2020
• Mode of Exam: Online(Computer-Based Test)
• Registration Starts: October 5, 2020
• Application Deadline: March 15, 2020
• Application Fee: 1,400 INR

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WBUT PGET Exam

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology or MAKAUT (formerly West Bengal University of Technology) conducts the Post Graduate Entrance Test (PGET) for admission into M.Tech programs offered by the same university in the state of West Bengal. PGET is an annual, state-level postgraduate engineering entrance test delivered in offline mode. Admission is granted on the basis of the entrance exam and personal exam. Further information can be obtained from the official website wbut.ac.in.

• Exam Level: State-level
• Exam Date: July 2020(tentative)
• Mode of Exam: Offline
• Registration Starts: June 10, 2020
• Application Deadline: June 28, 2020

Read more about  WBUT PGET Exam

ISI Admission Test

ISI Admission Test 2020, is the entrance exam to enroll in various Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs including M. Tech and JRF at the Indian Statistical Institute. The annual test is scheduled for May 12, 2020(tentative). Further information can be accessed on the official website isical.ac.in

• Exam Level: National-Level
• Exam Date: May 10, 2020
• Mode of Exam: Online and Offline for PG Diploma
• Registrations Starts: February 7, 2020
• Application Deadline: 3rd Week of March
• Application Fee: 
  • Union- 700 INR
  • OBC/ ST/ SC/ PH - 350 INR

Read more about  ISI Admission Test