Engineering

GATE 2013 Notification, Exam Dates, Previous Papers and Cut Offs

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Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Bombay) has issued GATE 2013 notification. This is a prestigious examination for admission to M.Tech / ME programmes in IITs, NITs and various other universities and colleges for the academic year 2013-14. IIT Bombay is the organising institute for GATE 2013. The GATE page of the institute is available at http://www.gate.iitb.ac.in/gate2013/ . The Online GATE 2013 exam will be held on 20th January 2013 and offline examination will be conducted on 10th February 2013. See other details below:

New in GATE 2013: There is no application fee for girl students from GATE 2013. Online examination will be held for AE, AG, AR, BT, CE, CH, CY, GG, MA, MN, MT, PH, TF, XE and XL papers. Offline examination will be conducted for CS, EC, EE, IN, ME and PI papers. Those qualified in GATE 2013 will be eligible for M.Tech / ME and Doctoral programmes with scholarship by MHRD, Govt. of India. GATE score will be valid for two years. Check GATE 2011 – 2012 Cut Offs for IITs and NITs to get an idea of competition for this exam.

Eligibility: Applicants should have Bachelors degree in Engineering / Architecture in the concerned branch / specialisation. Master degree holders in Science / Statistics / Maths / Computer Applications are also eligible. Those in 2nd / higher year of 5 year Integrated Masters in Engineering OR fourth / higher year of 5 year integrated Masters / Dual Degree can apply. Being aware of important topics will help you get good score in GATE 2014.

Important Dates for GATE 2013:

1) Start of online applications: 1st September 2012
2) Close of online submission of applications: 30th September 2012
3) Receipt of hard copies of applications with enclosures: 8th October 2012
4) GATE 2013 Online exam: 20th January 2013
5) GATE 2013 offline exam: 10th February 2013

EAMCET 2012 Engineering Counseling Schedule on 8th August

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Hyderabad, August 8: The EAMCET 2012 Engineering Counseling notification / Schedule is likely to be announced on 8th August 2012. The cabinet sub committee will meet on the said day to take final decision on the Counseling schedule along with fixing fee and other procedures. The Government has decided to continue the fee structure of previous year for the academic year 2012-13. The fee for Engineering in Convener quota seats is Rs. 31000.

The colleges fall under uniform fee structure may have different fee structure. In this case, the Government will offer fee reimbursement for the amount of Rs. 31000 and candidates have to arrange the remaining fee on their own. The Government will pay the total fee for SC and ST candidates but BC and EBC candidates have to bear the balance amount in these 133 colleges. Following are some important decision of the cabinet sub committee:

1) The admission announcement will be announced on 8th August 2012.
2) Government will pay Rs. 31000 for BC and EBC candidates. SC and ST candidates will ger full reimbursement.
3) AFRC has to decide on the fee structure of 133 engineering colleges which have accepted to implement uniform fee for convener and management quota seats.
4) Student who get minimum 50 percent marks in all subject will only be eligible for tuition fee reimbursement.