GATE FAQ's

How should I go about my GATE preparation?

To prepare for GATE, students need to devote several months to understanding the core concepts of the GATE syllabus. They should start by preparing a schedule, checking the syllabus, and following a routine that ensures all topics are covered adequately. The next step is to understand the weightage of different topics for GATE 2027 and then collate all the study materials like textbooks, notes, practice questions, mock tests, videos, and other references. While a lot of material is available online, it is difficult to identify quality content, which is where IMS GATE Academy’s online classes help by providing the best study material and expert mentor guidance.

How will I get the Unfair Advantage with IMS GATE?

• 600+ hours of live sessions, 500+ hours of recorded lectures, and 40+ hours of live revision, doubt-solving, and score-booster sessions.
• 4000+ practice questions, 30+ previous years’ question papers, and dedicated question banks for Math, GA, and technical subjects with detailed solutions.
• 128+ Chapter wise and subject wise and mock tests, 10-15 Textbooks for Exercise book and printed hardcopy of the question bank
• 12 one-to-one mentoring sessions for personalised study strategies, doubt-solving, road map and post-GATE guidance.

What are the Career Opportunities after the GATE?

GATE opens doors to top opportunities in PSUs (Public Sector Undertakings), M.Tech/M.E./PhD admissions in premier institutes like IITs & NITs, and research roles in India and abroad. It also helps in higher studies, teaching careers, and opportunities in government organizations and private sectors with strong technical roles. GATE is like a kind of certification for technical and application way of learning and have a strong fundamental core concepts

What does post-GATE guidance and interview preparation include?

Admissions to the best IITs, jobs at the top PSUs, and eligibility for research fellowships include WATs, GDs, and PIs after clearing the GATE cutoffs. At IMS, our GATE online classes include extensive post-GATE guidance to help you prepare for the group discussions and crack the interviews. Moreover, our mentors also help students choose the right colleges and jobs based on their requirements, preferences, and goals.

What is GATE?

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national-level exam for admission to top M.Tech/MS programs in premier Indian and select international universities. It also opens doors to prestigious PSU jobs such as SAIL, BHEL, ONGC, and NMDC. GATE-qualified candidates can apply for Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) in CSIR labs and projects, and gain an advantage in recruitment exams for organizations like ISRO, DRDO, KPCL, MRPL, and other state-level government jobs.

What is the Eligibility Criteria for taking the GATE ?

Candidates in the 3rd year or higher of an undergraduate degree, or those who have already completed a degree in Engineering, Technology, Science, Architecture, Commerce, or Arts are eligible for GATE, with no age limit.

What is the Test Structure for GATE?

GATE is a 3-hour computer-based exam with 65 questions for 100 marks.
It covers General Aptitude (15 marks), Engineering Mathematics (13 marks), and Core Subject (72 marks) through MCQ, MSQ, and NAT question types, testing both conceptual and problem-solving skills.

What is the validity of the IMS GATE Program?

The online content will be valid until 31st March following the exam year that you have enrolled for.(For example, for GATE 2027, the online content will be accessible until 31st March 2027).

Which exams are covered under the IMS GATE Programs?

IMS GATE programs comprehensively prepare students for the GATE exam across all major engineering streams, while also enabling opportunities in PSU recruitments and higher studies in top institutes like IITs and NITs.