What is new in GATE 2017?

New Section in XE	The XE (Engineering Sciences) paper now has a new section on Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (section H). With this the number of sections in the XE paper has increased to eight (A-H).
Examination dates/sessions	February 4th, 5th 11th and 12th 2017 (tentative) in two sessions (Forenoon session: 9.00 AM-12.00 Noon; Afternoon session: 2.00   PM- 5.00 PM). Any change in timings or sessions/dates shall be displayed on GATE website (www.gate.iitr.ernet.in) The session timings at GATE International Centers according to their local time shall be notified well in advance.
GATE International	GATE examinations shall be conducted in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka and United Arab Emirates. The  pattern of examination remains same, exam timing/Center shall be notified in admit cards. The International candidates should have completed Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Master’s degree in Science in relevant subject or are in the final year of the program. For admission of International candidates, a common admission portal is being developed and International candidates shall be informed about it well in time on this GATE website www.gate.iitr.ernet.in
Application process	No restriction on second choice examination city to be in the same  zone as first choice city. It can be anywhere in India. Thumb impression of candidates needs to be uploaded during the application procedure. Candidates who have completed the qualifying degree, need to upload scanned image of degree completion certificate or final year/semester mark sheet. However, candidates studying in the final year of their qualifying degree need to upload scanned image of pre- final year (or fifth/sixth semester) mark sheet, or provisional certificate letter from his/her Institute as proof of eligibility criterion. Similarly this applies to candidates of AMIE, AMICE and other similar programs.