Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a renowned national-level examination that gauges candidates' comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate-level
subjects in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Commerce/Arts/Humanities. Those who qualify the test unlock multiple opportunities, including admission to postgraduate and doctoral programs, recruitment offers from government undertakings, and financial assistance for higher studies. Don't Miss: GATE 2026 Sample Paper, Previous Year Questions | GATE 2026 Exam Date Announced; Registration Begins on August 25
Major options available for GATE qualifiers
Admission to MTech and PhD ProgramsWith the help of a valid GATE scorecard, candidates can gain admission to Master's programs and direct Doctoral programs in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Humanities, and Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Commerce/Arts/Humanities, in institutions supported by the MoE and other Government agencies.
Financial Assistance
The GATE 2026 scorecard can also be utilized for securing financial assistance in the above-mentioned programs. MTech students can avail themselves of a scholarship of Rs. 12,400 per month for a period of 22 months.
Students willing to pursue PhD programs (Direct Ph.D. after B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc equivalent with a valid GATE score) will receive a scholarship of Rs. 37,000 per month for the first two years and Rs. 42,000 per month from the third to the fifth year.
PSU Recruitment
Apart from admission and financial assistance, many public sector undertakings accept GATE scores to recruit candidates. Check out the list of PSUs accepting GATE scores:
- Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
- Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
- Coal India Limited (CIL)
- Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS)
- Chenab Valley Power Projects Limited (CVPPL)
- Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC)
- Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL)
- Engineers India Limited (EIL)
- Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL)
- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
- Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL)
- National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
- National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
- NLC India Limited (NLCIL)
- National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC)
- Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)
- National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
- Odisha Power Generation Corporation Limited (OPGC)
- Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
- Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID)
- Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA) (formerly POSOCO)
- Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL)
- Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
Apart from these, GATE 2026 scores can be utilized for pursuing higher studies abroad, research-based roles in organizations like CSIR, DRDO, BARC, teaching opportunities, lateral entry to Ph.D. programs, and job preferences in the private sector.
