GATE Question of the Day - General Aptitude and Digital Question

The question below consist of a pair of related words followed by four of words. Select the pair that best expresses the relation in the original pair:   Gladiator : Arena

A) dancer : stage
B) commuter : train
C) teacher : classroom
D) lawyer : courtroom

GATE 2013 to Get Tougher and More Competitive

The increasing interest in higher education among the engineering students in India is a direct reflection of the growing number of aspirants for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). The GATE exam taker have grown from a mere 1.8 lakh in 2008 to 7.7 lakh in 2012. The GATE 2013 will see more numbers and certainly be tougher for two reasons. Due to sluggish recruitment in the IT industry more students are likely to appear while on other hand Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) are recruiting in large numbers and GATE qualification is mandatory for most of those PSUs jobs. Moreover, nearly 90 per cent of the GATE applicants take the test unlike the Civil Services where about 50 per cent of applicants actually appear.

GATE Question of the Day - General Aptitude and Digital Question

After seeing a good response from many GATE aspirants to my yesterday post GATE Question of the Day -  General Aptitude Question . Today i am going to post a GATE General Aptitude Question and a question from Digital Electronics. General Aptitude is common to all branches and Digital Electronics is common to CSE, ECE, EEE and Instrumentation.

The fuel consumed by a motorbike during a journey while traveling at different speed is given in the below graph

GATE Question of the Day - General Aptitude Question

Hi guys from today onwards, I am going to give some question to solve. Please post your answers to this  question. I will give you the detailed answer to this question tomorrow. Today i started only with one question from GATE 2011 general aptitude. From tomorrow i try to some more questions from various sources based on your response to this question.  

All the best. Together we learn.

Opposite meaning to the word FREQUENCY is?

a) Periodicity

b) Rarity

c) Gradualness 

d) Persistency 

Some Insights Into GATE 2013 Exam for GATE 2013 Preparation

Many number of students appear for GATE exam every year to qualify themselves for getting admitted into reputed institutes like IITs and NITs. Colleges accepting GATE score card. Here we will sneak a quick look through GATE exam. Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is popularly renowned as GATE exam is the sole criterion for admission to the postgraduate programs of the fifteen IITs (eight new and seven existing) and very soon govt plan to start another 20 IITs. From lakhs of GATE applicants only a few thousand get through these exam as passing these stringent entrance exam with flying colors requires hard work, apt talent and utter dedication. There will be a diversity of  engineering students of varying potential appearing for the GATE 2013 and only those with apt preparation backing them will pass through. Preparing for the gate 2013 may seem as a daunting task at first but with the right kind of guidance and GATE coaching, the target will seem achievable. It is not just about passing the exam as you will need high scores to lay your hands upon a seat in your desired discipline.

Important Dates of GATE Exam 2013

Official Dates Of GATE Exam 2013:

GATE 2013 Online Examination for AR, CE, GG, MA, MT, PH and TF Papers Will be on Sunday 20 January 2013(09:00 Hrs to 12:00 Hrs)

 GATE 2013 Online Examination for  AE, AG, BT, CH, CY, MN, XE and XL Papers Will be on Sunday 20 January 2013 (14:00 Hrs to 17:00 Hrs)

 GATE 2013 Offline Examination for CS, ME and PI Papers Will be on Sunday 10 February 2013 (09:00 Hrs to 12:00 Hrs)

 GATE 2013 Offline Examination for EC, EE and IN Papers Will be on Sunday 10 February 2013 (14:00 Hrs to 17:00 Hrs)

 Announcement of results on Online Applicant Interface Friday 15 March 2013 (10:00 Hrs)

Highlights of GATE 2013 Exam

• Dates of GATE 2013 online exam : 20th January 2013,  
• Dates of GATE 2013 offline exam : 10th February 2013
• Female candidates are exempted from application fee for GATE 2013 examination.
  
• GATE 2013 SCORE valid for TWO years as last year.
  
• CE (Civil) Paper to be conducted ONLINE

What is Special in GATE 2013

GATE 2013 Special announcements.

Online papers:  AE, AG, AR, BT, CE, CH, CY, GG, MA, Mn, MT, PH,TF, XE, and Xl

Offline papers: CS, EC, EE, in, ME, and Pi.

GATE 2013 SYLLABUS FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING-ME

SUMMARY OF GATE 2013 ENGINEERING SYLLABUS. 

MATHEMATICS PART: Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Numerical methods. 

TECHNICAL PART: Engineering Mechanics, Strength of material, Theory of mechanics, Vibrations, Design of Machine Elements, Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Science, Heat-Transfer, Thermodynamics, Power Plant Engineering, I.C engines, Refrigeration and air conditioning, Turbo machinery.

GATE 2013 Syllabus for Aerospace Engineering - AE

Summary of the GATE 2013 Aerospace Engineering Syllabus

Engineering Mathematics Syllabus: Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Numerical methods.

Aerospace Engineering Syllabus:Flight Mechanics, Atmosphere, Airplane performance, Instruments, Winds, Static stability, Dynamic stability, Space Dynamics, Aerodynamics, Basic Fluid Mechanic, Airfoils and wings, Viscous Flows, Compressible Flows, Wind Tunnel Testing, Stress and Strain, Flight Vehicle Structures, Turbomachinery, Aerothermodynamics of non-rotating propulsion components.

Elite Academy for GATE Exam Coaching

Elite Academy was established in 1988.One of the oldest coaching center and provides a  correspondence courses for top level competitive entrance exams on All India basis.

We made rapid strides and launched correspondence courses for top level competitive entrance exams on All India basis. We are the pioneers to introduce correspondence courses for GATE in 1990, CSIR-UGC in 1992, MD/MS in 1997. UGC (NET) in Humanities, IES and MBA Entrance courses followed soon. 

Our students have been successful in various entrance exams and they have been the guiding force for our various programmes. Over the past 24 years, Elite Academy has been in the forefront in evaluating various needs of the students and contributing for their success at these highly competitive entrance exams. 

As an institution, it has been our constant endeavour to provide the best course material for the students desirous of taking up the above exams. Our team of talented professors have prepared the study material in a lucid, concise and easy way to understand.Detailed information about each of our courses is given alongside and please be feel free to contact us for any of your queries regarding the above courses. 

GATE 2013 Question Papers Pattern and Answer Marking Scheme

Pattern of Question Papers

The examination for the papers with codes AE, AG, AR, BT, CE, CH, CY, GG, MA, MN, MT, PH, TF, XE and XL will be conducted ONLINE using computers where the candidates will be required to select the answer for each question using a mouse. For all other papers (CS, EC, EE, IN, ME & PI), the exam will be conducted OFFLINE in whicih candidates will have to mark the correct choice on an Optical Response Sheet (ORS) by darkening the appropriate bubble against each question.

In all the papers, there will be a total of 65 questions carrying 100 marks, out of which 10 questions carrying total of 15 marks are in General Aptitude (GA). The remaining of 85% of the total marks is devoted to the syllabus of the paper (as indicated in the syllabus section)

GATE 2013 would contain questions of four different types in various papers:

List of GATE 2013 Papers and Corresponding Codes

Sl.No	Paper	Code		Sl.No	Paper	Code
1	Aerospace Engineering	AE		12	Instrumentation Engineering	IN
2	Agricultural Engineering	AG		13	Mathematics	MA
3	Architecture and Planning	AR		14	Mechanical Engineering	ME
4	Biotechnology	BT		15	Mining Engineering	MN
5	Civil Engineering	CE		16	Metallurgical Engineering	MT
6	Chemical Engineering	CH		17	Physics	PH
7	Computer Science and Information Technology	CS		18	Production and Industrial Engineering	PI
8	Chemistry	CY		19	Textile Engineering and Fibre Science

GATE 2013 Exam Structure, Duration and Exam Type

A candidate can apply for only ONE of the 21 papers listed in Table given below. The syllabus for each of the papers is given separately. Making a choice of the appropriate paper during GATE application is the responsibility of the candidate. Some guidelines in this respect are suggested below.

The candidate is expected to appear in a paper appropriate to the discipline of his/her qualifying degree. The candidate is, however, free to choose any paper according to his/her admission plan, keeping in mind the eligibility criteria of the institutions in which he/she wishes to seek admission.

GATE 2013 Results and GATE 2013 Score and Score Card

GATE Score

After the evaluation of the answers, the raw marks obtained by a candidate will be converted to a normalised GATE Score. From 2013 onwards, a new formula will be used to calculate the GATE Score.

GATE 2013 Results

GATE 2013 results will be announced on March 15, 2013 at 10:00 hrs and will be available on the GATE Online Applicant Website.

GATE 2013 score is valid for TWO YEARS from the date of announcement of the results.

GATE 2013 results may be made available on payment basis to interested organizations (educational institutions, R & D laboratories, industries, etc.) in India and abroad based on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between IIT Bombay and the requesting organization. Details in this regard can be obtained from the Chairman, GATE, IIT Bombay.

GATE 2013 Documents Need to Submit

Mailing Documents to GATE Office

The printed application form along with the documents must be mailed by speed post to the Zonal office, as mentioned in the printed address slip that comes along with the PDF file of the application form. Before mailing, the following procedures need to be completed

Before Mailing

1. Out of the printed pages, keep one copy of application form (page 2) for your reference and process the other copy as follows

GATE 2013 Photograph and Signature Requirements

The GATE 2013 Online Applicant Interface requires that copies of your photograph and signature be uploaded as an electronic file at the time of submitting your application. Uploading photographs or signatures that do not meet specifications can result in disqualification of the application without any refund of the fee.

GATE 2013 Photograph Requirements

Please pay attention to upload  good quality photographs.  Poor quality of photographs submitted will lead to rejection of your GATE application, without any refund of the application fees. The GATE Score card will be printed with the photograph you submit.

GATE 2013 Application Fee Payment Options

Non-refundable application fee is charged only for male applicants. Female applicants are exempted from the payment of application fee.  All charges given below are in Indian Rupees.

Category	Mode	Application Fee	Bank Charges	Total to be Paid
Male General/OBC-NC	Online Netbanking	1200	10	1210
Canara Bank Challan	1200	20	1220
SBI Challan	1200	25	1225
Male SC/ST/PD	Online Netbanking	600	10	610

GATE 2013 Supporting Documents

Eligibility Documents

Eligibility criteria and necessary supporting documents can be found here

SC/ST/PD Certificate

1. Only male applicants who claim to be in any of the category SC/ST/PD have to produce valid documentary evidence, to qualify for the reduced fee.
2. Female applicants need not provide any SC/ST certificate, as the fee is exempted.
3. However, if any female applicant requests a scribe to assist writing the exam, a PD certificate has to be provided.

How many GATE papers can I apply?

1. For how many GATE papers can I apply? A candidate can apply for only ONE of the 21 papers listed in the GATE 2013 Brochure or GATE website. The choice of the appropriate paper is the responsibility of the candidate. Some guidelines in this respect are suggested below.
   1. The candidate is expected to appear in a paper appropriate to the discipline of his/her qualifying degree.
   2. The candidate is, however, free to choose any paper according to his/her admission plan, keeping in mind the eligibility criteria of the institutions in which he/she wishes to seek admission

GATE 2013 Admit card Frequently Asked Questions

1.  When will I receive my GATE 2013 admit card?  Admit card can only be downloaded from the zonal GATE websites from 5th December 2012. Sending Admit cards by post has been discontinued.
2. Is the Admit card alone sufficient to gain entry to the GATE  exam? No. Bring the admit card at the test center along with at least one original (not photocopied / scanned copy) and valid (not expired) photo identification. ONLY one of the following photo identifications is permitted: Driving license, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, College ID, Employee identification card, or a notarized Affidavit with Photo, Signature, Date of Birth and Residential Address. Photocopies of the original identification document are not acceptable. Candidates will not be permitted to take the test if original and valid photo identification is not presented.

GATE 2013 Application Process Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I apply ONLINE? Go to the link How to apply?, read the instructions and apply from the link provided in the main page.
2. Can I use one email address to fill multiple application forms? NO, one email address can be used for only one application form.
3. Why should I choose two examination cities? Generally, you will be allotted a centre in the examination city of your first choice. Only in cases where it becomes difficult to accommodate you in the examination city of your first choice, your second choice will be considered.

About GATE 2013 and GATE 2013 Conducting Responsibility

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an all India examination that primarily tests the comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in Engineering and Technology. The GATE score of a candidate reflects a relative performance of a candidate. The score is used for admissions to post-graduate engineering programmes (eg. M.E., M.Tech, direct Ph.D.) in Indian higher education institutes with financial assistance provided by MHRD and other Government agencies.  The score may also used by Public sector units for employment screening purposes.

Post Graduate Admission with MHRD Scholarship

As per the directives of the MHRD, the following procedure is to be adopted for admission to the postgraduate programmes (Master and Doctoral) with MHRD scholarship/assistantship. The performance of the candidate in GATE will be considered for admission. If the candidate is to be selected through interview for postgraduate programmes, minimum 70% weightage is to be given to the performance in GATE. The remaining weightage (30% maximum) can be given to the candidate’s academic record or performance in interview. The admitting institution could however prescribe minimum passing percentage of marks in the interview. Some colleges/institutes specify GATE qualification as the mandatory requirement even for admission without MHRD scholarship/assistantship.

GATE qualified candidates with Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture or Master’s degree in any branch of Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications are eligible for admission to Master’s degree programmes in Engineering/Technology/Architecture as well as for Doctoral programmes in relevant branches of Science with MHRD or other government scholarships/assistantships. To avail the scholarship, the candidate must secure admission to such a postgraduate programme, as per the prevailing procedure of the admitting institution. However, candidates with Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture may seek admission to relevant Doctoral programmes with scholarship/assistantship without appearing in the GATE examination.

Candidates are advised to seek details of admission procedures and availability of MHRD scholarship/assistantship from the concerned admitting institution. The criteria for postgraduate admission with scholarship/assistantship are different for different admitting institutions. The management of the postgraduate scholarship/assistantship is also the responsibility of the admitting institution. Similarly, reservation of seats under different categories is as per the policies and norms prevailing at the admitting institution and Government of India rules. GATE offices will not entertain any enquiry about admission, reservation of seats or award of scholarship/assistantship.

Important Points for GATE 2013 Examination

1. Application Process: For GATE 2013,  candidates need to register and fill the application ONLINE only by accessing the zonal GATE websites of IISc and seven IITs. The application process is complete only when a print out of the filled ONLINE application with the candidate’s signature and a good quality photo affixed in the appropriate place is received by the respective GATE office along with necessary documents, if any, on or before 8 October 2012. Please note that application forms are NOT available for sale anywhere.
2. Downloadable Admit Card: Admit cards are NOT sent by mail anymore. Admit cards can only be downloaded from the zonal GATE websites from 5th December 2012 onwards. Bring the admit card to the test center along with at least one original (not photocopied / scanned copy) and valid (not expired) photo identification.
3. Use of black ink ball point pen for Offline exams:  Candidates should use only black ink ball point pen for darkening of the bubbles in the OMR sheet. Since bubbles darkened by the black ink ball point pen cannot be erased, candidates should darken the bubbles in the OMR sheet very carefully (be sure before darkening).
4. Numerical answer type questions in ONLINE papers: In the ONLINE papers, the question paper will consist of questions of multiple choice type and questions of numerical answer type. For multiple choice type questions, each question will have four choices for the answer. For numerical answer type questions, each question will have a number as the answer. Each online paper will have 15 or more marks worth of questions requiring numerical answers where possible.
5. Pre-final year students:  Pre-final year students are NOT eligible to write GATE 2013. For details, refer to eligibility for GATE 2013 examination.

Eligibility for GATE 2013 Exam

Only the following categories of candidates are eligible to appear for GATE 2013.  Necessary supporting documents must be submitted ONLINE or by post during the submission of the application form for the exam.  Please read this carefully and make sure that your year of qualification is not later that what is specified below.

Qualifying Degree (Short)	Qualifying Degree/Examination (Descriptive)	Description of Eligible Candidates	Year of qualification cannot be later than	Copies of Certificates to be submitted

GATE 2013 Dates and Whats New in GATE 2013?

GATE 2013 Important Dates to Remember

GATE 2013 Online Applicant Interface (website) Opens	Saturday	1 September 2012 (00:00 Hrs)
Last date for Submission of GATE 2013 Online Application (website closure)	Sunday	30 September 2012 (23:00 Hrs)
Last date for the receipt of printed version of GATE 2013 ONLINE Application at the respective zonal GATE Office	Monday	8 October 2012
Last date for request of change of city	Tuesday	20 November 2012

GATE 2013 Score will be Computed by a New Formula

From 2013, the GATE score will be computed by a new formula.

(Click on the above formula to see it in a larger size).

GATE Online Applicant Interface

An online interface is provided for most of your interaction with the GATE office. With this interface you can

1. Apply for the examination online
2. Upload photograph, signature, and supporting documents.
3. Make application fee payment through netbanking.
4. Check the status of your application form: Received, Under Scrutiny, Rejected after Scrutiny failed, Accepted after Successful Scrutiny, Admit Card Ready for Download, etc.
5. Contact the GATE office in case of any queries/problems (Grievance Redressal).
6. Download Admit Card.
7. View your answers, marks and GATE score.