Impact of GATE Score on Higher Education Abroad

Q: Does the GATE score help in getting admission to foreign countries?

Yes, GATE scores are accepted by many foreign universities. However, candidates must also meet all the required eligibility criteria to get admission.

Q: Can I go and study abroad after clearing the GATE exam?

Yes, few foreign universities accept GATE scores for admission. Candidates having a valid GATE score can get admission to these universities.

Q: What is the benefit of a high GATE score?

Obtaining a high GATE score has several benefits. A higher score increases the chances of getting one's desired college. Moreover, a higher score also increases chances of getting admission to foreign universities who accept GATE scores.

Q: Is a GATE score required for higher studies?

GATE score is not mandatory for higher studies. In case candidates want to pursue M.Tech or M.E degree then students have tp give the GATE exam. However, there are private colleges that admits students without GATE scores.

Q: Is GATE score accepted in Germany?

RWTH Aachen and Technical University of Munich accept GATE scores in Germany.

Q: Can I get a job if I clear GATE exam?

GATE exam does not guarantee a job. The GATE exam determines admission to M.E or M.Tech courses across various colleges and universities in India.

Impact of GATE Score on Higher Education Abroad

Pratiki Patra,

Sep 27, 2024 | 01:30 PM IST | GATE

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GATE scores has significant impact on higher education abroad. There are several universities that accept GATE exam scores for admission. These universities include Technical University of Munich, National University of Singapore (NUS), RWTH Aachen, and many more.

Impact of GATE Score on Higher Education Abroad

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GATE Eligibility Criteria for Foreign Universities
Foreign Universities Accepting GATE Scores
GATE 2025 Exam Pattern
Benefits of Studying Abroad Through GATE Score

GATE exam acts as a doorway to get admission to M.Tech/M.E programs at prestigious universities. However, the impact of GATE scores on higher education abroad is also huge. Various foreign universities accept GATE scores.

That being said, universities might also have additional eligibility criteria that might be required to be fulfilled as well in order to get admission. The GATE 2025 exam is scheduled to be held on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025.

GATE Eligibility Criteria for Foreign Universities

The following eligibility criteria must be fulfilled in order to get admission to universities abroad through GATE scores:

Candidates must have a valid GATE score.
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
Aspirants must have the required cut-off for the GATE score and the last qualifying exam.
Candidates must have passed IELTS or TOEFL.

Also Read: GATE 2025: Registration, Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus

Foreign Universities Accepting GATE Scores

Candidates can follow the table below for the universities abroad accepting GATE scores:

University Name	Country	GATE Percentile Required (Estimate)
Technical University of Munich	Germany	90th
National University of Singapore (NUS)	Singapore	90th
RWTH Aachen	Germany	90th
Nanyang Technological University	Singapore	90th

QS World Ranking

The QS global ranking of the above-mentioned universities is tabulated below:

University Name	QS Global Rank
Technical University of Munich	37
National University of Singapore (NUS)	8
RWTH Aachen	106
Nanyang Technological University	26

Also Read: GATE Online Coaching 2025: Best Free Online Coaching for GATE in India

GATE 2025 Exam Pattern

It is important that candidates know the GATE exam pattern 2025. The table below shows the exam pattern of GATE 2025:

Examination Mode	Computer Based Test
Language	English
Duration	3 hours (180 minutes)
Number of GATE Papers	30 Papers
Total Number of Sections	General Aptitude (GA) + Selected subject
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and /or Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions
Test of Abilities	Recall, Comprehension, Application, Analysis & Synthesis
Distribution of Marks in all Papers Except papers AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL	General Aptitude: 15 marks Engineering Mathematics: 13 marks Subject Questions: 72 marks Total: 100 marks(XE includes Engineering Mathematics section XE-A of 15 marks)
Distribution of Marks in papers AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL	General Aptitude: 15 marks Subject Questions: 85 marks Total: 100 marks
Marking Scheme	Questions carry 1 mark or 2 marks
Negative Marking	For a 1-mark MCQ, a 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer
	For a 2-mark MCQ, a 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer.
	There is no negative marking for wrong answer(s) to MSQ or NAT questions. There is no partial marking in MSQ.
Total Number of Questions	65 Questions (including 10 questions from General Aptitude)
Total Marks	100 Marks

Also Read: Best Free Resources for GATE CSE 2025

Benefits of Studying Abroad Through GATE Score

There are several advantages to getting admission to foreign universities through the GATE scores. The following pointers discuss the benefits of the same:

Streamlined Admission Process: Many international universities highly value GATE scores. Hence students don’t need any additional entrance scores to get selected.
Scholarship Assistance: Candidates who have high GATE scores are often provided with scholarships. This reduces the financial burden on the students significantly.
Valued for Research Programs: For candidates interested in pursuing research programs, a GATE score adds value to take admission in foreign universities. Various universities prefers candidates have a valid GATE scores for research programs.

As more international universities starts accepting GATE scores as grounds for admission, it opens up new avenues for students. Nonetheless, having a valid GATE score is hugely beneficial for candidates aspiring to study abroad.