GATE 2016 Application and Selection Procedure

All candidates have to apply only ONLINE. Details of the application fee is  given below:

SC/ST/PwD category candidates            Rs. 750

Women candidates                               Rs. 750

All other candidates                              Rs. 1500

* PwD means a person who is physically challenged.

The fee can be paid with net-banking or debit card or e-challan.

·         The fee amount and bank charges will be shown to you, and you have to confirm that the payment is for GATE 2016.

·         Once you confirm and the payment is successful, you will be redirected back to the GATE Online Application Website.

·         If you have a difficulty (due to internet connection or power failure, for example), and you are not sure whether your payment has been processed or not, then please login  back to GOAPS and check the status of the payment. You can also check the status from your bank.

·         In case the fee amount has been debited from your bank account and GOAPS does not acknowledge any fee payment, then the money will be credited back to your account within seven working days.

·         In such a case, you may initiate a fresh payment using GOAPS, even without waiting for the money to be credited back to your account, so that your application is on time.

·         Once the payment is successful a “Fee Payment Number” will be generated which is unique and MUST be saved by the candidate as it will be used in the later stages when he/she fills up the GATE 2016 Application form.

Important: It is essential that the candidate fills in the details in GOAPS without any error as the application is liable to be rejected if there is any error. As a checklist the candidate MUST verify that he/she has filled in and uploaded the following as required

GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS)

An online interface is provided for your interaction with the GATE Office. With this

interface you can

1. Apply for the examination online.

2.Upload photograph, signature and other documents like graduation certificate/ certificate from Principal, caste certificate (if applicable) etc.

3.Pay the application fee through net-banking or debit card or e-challan.

4.Check the Status of your application form: Received, Under Scrutiny, Accepted, Defect Status, Status after Rectification, Rejected with Valid Reasons, Admit Card Ready for Download, etc.

5.Contact the zonal GATE Office in case of any queries/problems.

6.Download Admit Card.

7.View your answers, marks and GATE score.

The login to this interface uses your GOAPS password. Keep your password information safe and do not disclose it to anyone.

Data Requirement for Application Filling: The following data will be required while filling the form at GOAPS.

a) Personal information (name, date of birth, your personal mobile number, parents’ name, parents’ mobile number, etc.).

b) Address for Communication (including PIN code),

c) Eligibility degree details

d) College address, PIN code of college,

e) GATE paper, choice of GATE examination cities,

f) High quality image of your photograph conforming to the requirements specified in

g) Good quality image of your signature conforming to the requirements specified in

h) Scanned copy of Degree Certificate or Certificate from Principal/HODs in pdf format.

i) Scanned copy of Category/PwD Certificate (if applicable) in pdf format.

j) Details of a valid ID Proof that you will carry to the examination hall.

k) Your net-banking details.

Application Filling: The GOAPS allows you to enter data, “Save” partially filled form,“Logout”, and resume filling in by logging in again. The GOAPS portal is self-explanatory and user-friendly. Online help about using GOAPS is also available.

Before you make the payment, you will be shown a “Preview” of your application, where  you have to carefully check for any errors.

Once you press “Confirm and Final Submit” button, no further changes to the application can be made by you.

Problems in Login into GOAPS –In case of forgotten user ID or password, follow instructions on the GOPAS portal to retrieve them.

SC/ST/PwD Certificate

Candidates who are in SC or ST or PwD category have to upload a valid documentary evidence (Appendix A).

Certificate from Principal

Candidates who mention that they are yet to complete their course, will have to upload a certificate from the Principal. This certificate must mandatorily have the signature and seal of the college Principal with current date.

Documents Required:

a) Personal information (name, date of birth, personal mobile number, parent’s name, parent’s mobile number etc.).

b) Address for Communication (including PIN code).

c) Eligibility degree details (College address, PIN code of college).

d) The signed application form (with photograph affixed) with Principal’s certificate, if that is the proof of your eligibility to appear in GATE 2016 OR other eligibility documents required to appear in GATE 2016 (e.g., degree certificate).

e) High quality image of a recent photograph conforming to the requirements

f) Category certificate in case a discounted application fee is claimed.

g) Good quality image of signature conforming to the requirements specified

h) Details of the same valid ID Proof that will be carried to the examination hall.

i) Fee payment number.

Note: Before submitting the GATE 2016 Application, please ensure that all the details and all the necessary supporting documents are filled / uploaded and there is NO ERROR. An application once submitted CANNOT be changed / rectified. The current status of an application will be updated after the receipt and scrutiny of the application by the respective zonal GATE Office. This status can be checked anytime by logging into GOAPS.

Admit Card :The Admit Card can only be downloaded from the GATE portal tentatively from 17th December 2015. Admit Cards will NOT be sent by post/email. Bring a print-out of the downloaded Admit Card to the Test Center along with the original and valid photo identification(NO photocopy / scanned copy/NOT expired). Please note that you have to give details of this ID proof while filling the online application. Candidates will NOT be permitted to take the test, if this original and valid photo identification is not presented. It may be noted that you would have specified one of the following IDs during the online application process: Driving License, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Aadhaar UID, College ID, Employee Identification Card, or a Notarized Affidavit with Photo, Signature, Date of Birth and Residential Address.