GATE 2021 Eligibility Criteria

There is NO age limit to appear for GATE 2021 examination. The candidates should note that they will be allowed to appear for only one paper out of 27 GATE exam papers. Hence, be careful while filling the Paper code in the application form.


The eligibility for different papers is listed below. For more details, the students are advised to visit the official website:

Candidates having following education qualification can apply for GATE 2021 exam

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology (4yrs after 10+2 or 3yrs after BSc/Diploma in Engineering/Technology) (final year students can also apply)
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture (5yrs course)/Naval Architecture (4yrs course) (final year students can also apply)
• Bachelor's degree in four year program in Science (BSc) (final year students can also apply)
• Master's degree in any branch of Science/Maths/Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent (final yrs students can also apply)
• Four-year Integrated Master's degree (Post BSc) in Engineering/Technology (final year students can also apply)
• Five-year Integrated master's degree or dual degree in Engineering/Technology (those in 4th/higher year can also apply)
• Five-year integrated M.Sc. or Five-year integrated BSc/MSc dual degree (final year students can also apply)
• Candidates with qualifications obtained through examinations conducted by professional societies recognized by UPSC/AICTE as equivalent to BE/BTech can also apply. Those who have completed section A of AMIE or equivalent of such professional courses are also eligible