GATE 2022 IIT Kharagpur extends the application deadline

The application deadline for the Graduate Engineering Aptitude Test (GATE) 2022 has been extended again by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur. Students who have not yet registered for GATE 2022 can do so by visiting the official website at https://gate.iitkgp.ac.in/.

Previously, the last date to apply online for the exam was September 28. “The application deadline has been extended until September 30, 2021 (Thursday) with no additional fees,” reads a notice on the official website.

Check the steps to apply for GATE 2022:

Step 1: Go to the official website at https://gate.iitkgp.ac.in/

Step 2: Find and click the ‘apply online’ link that is available on the home page. Then proceed to complete the registration process

Step 3: After logging in, candidates must complete the GATE 2022 application form

Step 4: To complete the process, applicants are asked to upload the required documents such as photographs and signatures.

Step 5: Then pay the GATE 2022 registration fee as per requirement

Step 6: Before submitting, you can preview the entire form and then hit submit

Those who intend to register after September 30, can do so until October 7 by paying a late fee. Registered candidates will be able to download GATE 2022 admission cards starting January 3, 2022.

Applicants who have completed any government-approved degree course in architecture, science, commerce, engineering, technology, or the arts are eligible to sit for the GATE 2022 exam. Meanwhile, candidates who are certified by any professional organization should ensure that that these examinations are carried out and approved by UGC / UPSC / MoE / AICTE as equivalent to BArch, BE, BTech, or planning.

The GATE is taken for admission to graduate school (PG) courses in science or engineering. These programs come with grants and assistantships from the government.