Frequently Asked Questions

The online written test has 160 objective questions carrying 160 marks, to be attempted in 180 minutes. The technical Engineering Discipline section accounts for 100 questions, with the remaining 60 spread across General Awareness, English and Reasoning. One-third of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer.

The written test carries 85% weightage and the interview 15%. That makes the written paper decisive — but the interview is still large enough to change ranks near the cut-off, so it should not be treated as a formality.

Yes. The discipline-specific technical section follows the GATE syllabus for the corresponding branch. Candidates preparing for GATE can reuse that preparation directly for the 100-mark technical section, which is the single largest scoring block in the paper.

You need a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline from a recognised institution, meeting the minimum marks specified in the notification. The upper age limit is typically 28 years, with relaxations as per government norms.

Candidates shortlisted from the online written test proceed to an interview, followed by document verification and a medical examination. The final merit list combines the written score (85%) and interview score (15%).