How to Apply for GATE 2013 Online?

Many persons are keep asking us, how to apply online for GATE 2013. This time the gate exam organizer allow us to apply GATE 2013 online mode and  offline mode of GATE 2013 application is not available. So all the GATE aspirants are advised to familiar with GATE 2013 online application process in order to submit the GATE 2013 online application without any mistakes. We hope this GATE 2013 application process guide you. Like our face book face to get our regular updates on GATE 2013 exam. Before Applying, candidates are advised to go through the preliminary requirements given in the GATE official website and FAQ or download the GATE 2013 Brochure and read it carefully.All candidates have to apply GATE 2013 ONLINE mode only. Details of the GATE application fee and the steps in the application process are given below. The application fee is non-refundable.

Category	GATE 2013 Application Fee
General/OBC-NC (Male Applicants)	1200/-
SC / ST / PD* (Male Applicants)	600/-
Female Applicants	0 (Exempted)

* PD: Person with a Physical Disability

 Filling in GATE 2013 Application Online

1. GATE Online Applicant Interface (website) can be accessed using this link.
2. You must first register yourself, by providing a valid email address which is valid for at least another one year.  Choose this carefully to be the one you check frequently, as all communications to you from the GATE offices will be sent to this email address (please do not use anybody else’s email address; Only one person can register with one email address).
3. Upon registration, an email will be sent with a link. You will be required to choose a password when you click on the link.  Choose a password that is not easily guessable(should not be, for example: your name, DOB, 12345, asdf, etc.), so as to ensure that the data you provide is not accessible to any person other than yourself.
4. Next you will see an application form to be filled in.  Keep the following information ready before applying GATE 2013 online:
   1. Personal information
   2. Communication Address (Important: PIN Code)
   3. Eligibility Degree Details (College address, PIN Code of College)
   4. GATE paper, Choice of GATE examination cities
   5. High quality image of  your photograph conforming to these requirements
   6. Good quality image of your signature (in .jpeg format) conforming to requirements similar to photograph
   7. Optional: PDF files of supporting documents (Eligibility & Category Certificates) (max file size: per file 0.5 MB)
   8. Optional: Your Netbanking login and password to make the application fee payment (only for Male applicants).
5. Fill in the necessary data in the online application form following instructions given there. Upload the required soft copies of photo and signature.
6. Optional: You may upload PDF files of supporting documents conforming to the eligibility (except principal’s certificate) and category requirements given below in section Supporting Documents
7. You will have to select one of the two payment option (details given below) while filling the online form.
8. The GATE Online Applicant Interface allows you to enter data, “Save” partially filled form, “Logout”, and resume filling in by logging in again.
9. Once you finally submit the application, no further changes to the application can be made by the applicant.
10. Applicants who have selected GATE 2013 online payment option will follow the instructions given below for online netbanking in payment section and complete payment process. Those who have selected challan payment option will directly proceed to the next step.
11. You will then see a link to “Print Application Form”.  You have to download a PDF file from this link and print it. It will contain four pages as mentioned below
    1. Page 1: Instructions and Address slip where you need to send hard copy
    2. Page 2-3: Two copies of application form with bottom part showing certificate to be signed by principal (if need be)
    3. Page 4: Optional page for applicants who select “bank challan” mode of payment. This page will contain 3 copies of challan to be processed with bank
    
    Hope this information guide helps your GATE 2013 online application submission. If you need any more information let us know. Use our GATE preparation resources like GATE study materials, previous years GATE question papers, GATE Question of the day. All the best.