What is the meaning of GATE Score Validity?

What is the meaning of GATE Score Validity?

One question that arises in the mind of each beginner who aspires to crack the GATE – Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is “What is the meaning of GATE Score Validity or valid GATE Score”.

GATE 2024 exam has been conducted in February 2024 by IISc, Bengaluru, still, many aspirants are confused about the real meaning of GATE Score Validity. So, let us take some time to first understand the concept of the validity of the GATE score.

When used with the GATE exam score, the word validity becomes a confusing one for most aspirants. It comprises two parts. The term ‘validity’ when used with GATE score means:

1. A qualifying GATE score, which means your marks in GATE Exam should be more or at least equal to the qualifying marks.
2. A time period (usually in years) for which the institutions accept the GATE Scorecard.

Let’s look into these two aspects associated with the GATE Score Validity in further depth.

Valid GATE Score: A GATE Score Equal to or more than the Qualifying Marks

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering also referred to as GATE opens floodgates to various opportunities like IISc, IITs, NITs, recruitment in Navratna/Maharatna PSUs, a research-oriented organizations like BARC/CSIR, and higher studies in foreign universities. Every year thousands of students and professionals appear for the prestigious GATE exam to make their dream come true by securing good marks and rank in GATE.

Nearly a month after the GATE 2024 exam is conducted, the aspirants receive the result of their performance in the examination in the form of GATE scorecard. Every aspirant gets a score which is known as the GATE score. The GATE score is essential to check the respective candidate’s GATE Scorecard validity. This is the same score that the aspirants have to produce while seeking admission/job in the premier institutes and top PSUs in India.

Based on the highest score achieved in the examination, in different streams, qualifying marks are set. To have a valid GATE score means you should have at least scored marks equal to the qualifying marks.

GATE Score Validity: The time Period for which the GATE Score is accepted

Just like other examinations, GATE Examination is also conducted every year. This means that there is no restriction imposed on the number of GATE exam attempts and aspirants can appear for the exam till they achieve the desired scores. This raises an inevitable question, that is, how long is the GATE Scorecard valid?

A common conception among aspirants is that since GATE is conducted every year the scorecard is valid only for one year. But this is not the case. GATE scorecard is valid for a period of 3 years. Three years are counted from the year of issuing the scorecard. However, this does not stop an aspirant to appear in the GATE Examination again the next year. If an aspirant desires to improve his/her score, then he/she is eligible to appear for the GATE Examination again next year. The scorecard issued on this next attempt will be valid for 3 years starting from that year.

It is important to carefully note that in case a candidate has more than one valid GATE Scorecard in any year, he/she can use any of them for seeking admission to the desired institution.

Understanding the Concept

Let us understand this concept better by taking an example. Suppose ‘R’ appears in the GATE examination in February 2023. He receives his scorecard one month after the examination. Let us call this GATE Score Card 2023 (GSC23). GSC23 are valid till the year 2025. This means that GSC23 can be used for seeking admissions in 2023, 2024, and 2025 for further studies. For jobs in PSUs, GSC23 will be valid for the PSUs recruiting in 2023 only.

Now suppose ‘R’ wants to improve his score and appears in GATE 2024 Exam. He receives the GATE Score Card 2024 (GSC24) in March 2024. Let us call this scorecard GSC24. GSC24 is valid for 3 years, i.e. till March 2026. This means that the candidate can use this scorecard for seeking admissions in the years 2024, 2025, and 2026.

Now, it is to be noted that in the years 2023 and 2024, ‘R’ has two valid scorecards. Therefore, in these two years ‘R’ can use any scorecard of his choice (usually the one having a higher score) for seeking admission to the desired stream in the target institution.

How to download GATE Scorecard?

Candidates need to follow certain steps to download GATE 2024 scorecard which is a useful factor in the GATE Scorecard validity. These steps are as follows:

• First, you need to visit the official GATE website and check for the scorecard link.
• Login into the respective section with the enrolment ID and password
• Then, you will find the scorecard tab.
• Once you click on this tab, you will find the scorecard displayed on the screen.
• Click on the download link present on the screen and take a printout of the scorecard.

From March 22, 2024 until May 31, 2024, candidates can get the GATE 2024 Scorecard via the GOAPS portal by using their email address or enrolment ID and password. The scorecard will be accessible on the official website. The GATE 2024 score card can be downloaded for free for the specified time frame.

From June 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 GATE 2024 Scorecard can be downloaded by paying a late fee of ₹ 500/-

The GATE 2024 Scorecard will not be accessible after January 1, 2025.

How to calculate GATE Scorecard?

The GATE 2024 exam score is calculated with the help of a specific formula. This formula is mainly dependent on the mean of the candidate’s marks. The calculated marks are mentioned in the GATE score card. The GATE official authority has come out with the following formula:

M: Marks obtained in the GATE exam. (The actual marks are considered for the single session papers and normalized marks are considered for the multi-session papers.)

M_q: Qualifying marks for the general category candidate in the GATE exam

M_t: Mean marks of the top 10 or top 0.1% of candidates who appeared for the respective GATE exam. The larger mean marks are considered for the GATE exam score calculation.

S_q: 350 marks; this is the score assigned to the M_q

S_t: 900 marks; this is the score assigned to the M_t

Each of these components is significant in the process of finding out the respective GATE exam score. Candidates must add the required details with much care. This formula will help to understand where the candidate can secure admission in one of their target colleges in the country.

How much GATE score is required for IIT?

Now, that we know how to calculate the GATE exam score to check the GATE score validity and what a valid GATE score means, it is important to know the required scores to secure admission to one of the top IITs in the country. Each of the IITs has its own list of the required scores. Usually, GATE aspirants can secure a prestigious seat in the IIT, if they score a rank of up to 200 in the GATE exam. In some of the exclusive cases, candidates can also receive admission if they have secured a rank in between the range of 600 to 800. So, now you can plan your preparation according to this recommendation and secure admission to one of your dream colleges.

To seek admission to top institutes of the country – a candidate must have the minimum cut-off score set by the respective institute.

The cut-off is calculated separately for the Master’s Degree programs and the Doctoral Degree programs. GATE aspirants must keep in mind that different institutes have different cut-off scores. The aspirants who have scored higher than or equal to the cut-off score in their respective program and stream can proceed to seek admission or fellowship, wherever applicable, in the institution.

GATE Cut-Off: An Example

Let us look at an example for a better understanding. For instance, if the highest score that can be obtained in the GATE 2024 examination of any stream is 1000. The exam is conducted in February 2024. In March 2024, the results are declared. Let us consider only 2 engineering streams in this example- Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering. Based on the highest score obtained in Mechanical Engineering, suppose, institute ‘A’ sets the cut-off score for admission to Mechanical Engineering program as 850.

Similarly, based on the highest score obtained in Civil Engineering, institute ‘A’ sets the cut-off score for admission to the Civil Engineering program as 750. So, the candidates who want to apply for the Mechanical Engineering course in institute ‘A’ and have a GATE scorecard, in Mechanical Engineering paper, greater than or equal to 850 can apply to the respective institute.

Similarly, for Civil Engineering Course, all the candidates having a GATE score of 750 or above, in the Civil Engineering paper of GATE, can apply for the Civil Engineering course in institute ‘A.’

The rest of the aspirants, in both streams, will not be allowed to apply since their scores do not fall in the specified range of the GATE score validity or the minimum score required for admission to the desired course in that institution.

It is to be noted that the valid GATE score is also different for aspirants of different categories. In every stream, it is the highest for the general category aspirants.

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GATE score is valid for how many years?

Most GATE aspirants want to know about the basic concept of GATE score validity. You will be happy to know that GATE score validity is for a duration of 3 years. This provides an option for the aspirants to utilize any one of the GATE scorecards during the admission process. It is important to note that GATE Score is valid for only one year for jobs in PSUs. So, if your goal is to land a high-paying job in one of the PSUs in India, then you need to take care of this one-year duration. This will help you to plan your GATE exam preparation schedule in the most suitable manner.

Some Professional Tips for GATE 2025 Aspirants to get a Good GATE Score

1. Understand the concepts clearly. Answering GATE questions require aspirants to be well-versed with the concepts and not on memorizing content completely.
2. Find shorter methods of solving numerical questions. Questions are to be solved with complete accuracy.
3. Do not waste time during the examination as every single minute counts in this exam. Time is marked in GATE Examination.
4. Attempt the questions smartly.
5. First attempt the section you find you can answer with confidence.
6. Read the questions carefully. Ignoring data or part of a question will cost you valuable marks.
7. Read and understand the questions properly. Many questions are twisted. If required read the questions multiple times.
8. Do not panic. Stay calm during the examination.
9. For better practice, do appear for mock tests seriously. Take the tests as if you are appearing for the final examination.

Thus, these are the different aspects linked with the GATE scorecard validity that every GATE aspirant must keep in mind during the GATE exam. This will help GATE aspirants stay on the right track during the GATE exam preparation, thus achieving the best rank right from the first attempt.

We hope this blog provided useful information linked with GATE score validity.

Good luck with your GATE exam scores!

FAQs

1. What are the details required to download GATE 2024 scorecard?

Ans. The important credentials required are Enrollment ID/Email ID and Password to get GATE 2024 scorecard.

2. Can I get the soft copy of my Scorecard?

Ans. Candidates can download a soft copy between March 22, 2024 to May 31, 2024 from the official GATE website. There is no cost associated with this.

3. How can I download my Scorecard after May 31, 2024?

Ans. The GATE 2024 Scorecard can be downloaded from the GATE Application portal between June 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024, for a charge of INR 500/-

4. Who is qualified to receive a GATE 2024 scorecard?

Ans. Only candidates who have achieved marks greater than or equal to the qualifying marks specified for the SC, ST, and PwD categories of that paper will have access to the GATE 2024 Scorecard.

5. How long is the GATE 2024 Scorecard valid?

Ans. The GATE scorecard 2024 will be valid for 3 years from the date of the announcement of the GATE 2024 result.

6. Is the GATE Score calculated using normalization?

Ans. Yes, the GATE Score is calculated using normalization. Normalization accounts for changes in question difficulty between sessions, which ensures fairness in assessing students’ performances because GATE exams are administered in various sessions and shifts.

7. The marks I obtained for that paper’s SC/ST/PwD category are below the qualifying marks specified. Can I still download the performance report?

Ans. Yes, applicants who scored lower than the minimum points required for the SC, ST, or PwD categories on that exam will eventually get access to the performance report on the webpage, the date will be revealed.

8. How can I check my GATE score?

Ans. You can check your GATE score by following these steps for GATE result download:

• Visit the official IISc Bangalore GATE 2024 official website.
• Click on the GOAPS Login link and enter your Enrolment ID/ Email Address and Password.
• You can now check your GATE score and rank.

9. Why is the GATE scorecard so crucial to PSU hiring?

Ans. GATE results are frequently used by Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) to create short lists of applicants for open vacancies. An effective way to gauge a candidate’s technical aptitude and expertise is through the GATE scoring. The GATE 2024 scorecard is a vital tool for PSU job applications because many PSUs use GATE scores as their main recruitment criteria.

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