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The GATE CE Shift 1 exam was conducted on 12th February 2023 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm! Earlier HPU, NPCIL and MRPL notifications were released! The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering also known as GATE conducts an Entrance exam that serves as a gateway for all Engineering aspirants to fulfil their dream of getting a Master's Degree. Read more on the Exam date, shift timing, exam pattern, syllabus, etc. for the GATE CE 2023 in this article below.
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GATE 2023 Admit Card Out! Earlier HPU, MRPL and NCPIL notification was released. The exam will be conducted on 12th February 2023 in Forenoon session from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and in Afternoon session from 2:30 am to 5:30 pm. The mode of the exam will be computer based test of 100 marks. The answer key will be available on 21st February 2023 and the result will be out on 21st March 2023. Candidates applying for the GATE CE must have B.Tech (Civil) degree. Candidates preparing for the exam can refer to the GATE CE Preparation Tips to increase their chances of selection.
The GATE CE Shift 1 exam was conducted on 12th February 2023 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm! The Shift 2 exam will be conducted on the same day from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Earlier, HPU Assistant Engineer, NPCIL Executive Trainee and MRPL Assistant Engineers & Assistant Executives notification for recruitment through GATE was released. The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering or popularly known as GATE is an Entrance exam that serves as a gateway for all Engineering aspirants to fulfil their dream of getting a Master's Degree or getting into leading PSUs. The GATE Exam is conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Science and seven Indian Institutes of Technology on behalf of the National Coordination Board-GATE under the Union Ministry of Human Resources Development. Candidates must know every minute of information related to the exam like exam pattern, exam date, eligibility, previous year cut-off marks, and so on. The prior information will make your pace forward to success in the upcoming GATE Civil Engineer Exam 2023.
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The education qualification eligibility varies from Degree to Degree but candidates must have at least a graduation degree to apply for the exam.
GATE CE Exam Overview 2023 |
|
Full-Form |
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering |
Post |
Civil Engineer |
Starting for online applications |
30th August 2022 |
Deadline for online applications |
7th October 2022 (without late fee) 16th October 2022 (with late fee) |
Admit Card release date |
9th January 2023 |
Exam Date |
12th February 2023 |
Shift Timing |
Forenoon Session: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Afternoon Session: 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Result announcement |
16th March 2023 |
Official Website |
The IIT Kanpur has released the GATE Admit Card 2023. Candidates can now download the admit card for their respective branches. The exam is scheduled on 4th, 5th, 11th, and 12th February 2023. Below is the direct link to download the admit card.
HPU has released a short notice for recruiting Assistant Engineers through GATE 2022 scores. The recruitment invites eligible candidates to apply for 14 posts in the Civil Engineering branch. The total number of vacancies is 143. Applicants can apply online from 23rd December 2022 to 23rd January 2023.
The NPCIL Executive Trainee notification for recruitment through GATE has been released. The recruitment will be done through GATE 2021/22/23 scores. Information related to vacancies will be released on the official website within 10 days. Check out the new notification.
The MRPL Assistant Engineers & Assistant Executives Official notification is released for 2 vacancies. Candidates can apply for the position from 17th December 2022 to 15th January 2023. Check out the official notification below.
The GATE 2023 Official Mock Test Link for each discipline is active now. Candidates need to log in using their credentials to attempt the mock test for the respective subject. Check the relevant links below.
The GATE CE 2023 exam will be conducted on 12th February 2023 in the Forenoon Session from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and in the Afternoon session from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The admit card for the same will be available on 9th January 2023.
IIT Kanpur has extended the last date of application for the GATE CE Exam till 7th October 2022 without a late fee and till 16th October 2022 with a late fee.
ONGC and IOCL have released the notification for the recruitment of candidates to various posts through GATE 2023 in the Civil Engineering (CE Discipline). The detailed notifications and vacancies for the same will be released later.
Various PSUs recruit candidates on the basis of their GATE Score. The vacancy details for recruitment in PSUs through GATE 2023 is released for multiple PSUs. Let us have a look at GATE CE vacancies in PSUs for the year 2022, 2023.
Name of PSU |
Number of Posts |
Year of the GATE Exam |
Download PDF |
Last Date to Apply |
MRPL | 2 | 2022 | Click Here | 15th January 2023 |
NPCIL | To be notified | 2021/22/23 | Click Here | To be notified |
NTPC |
864 (Separate Vacancy for the Civil Will be Out Soon) |
2022 |
11th November 2022 |
|
HCL |
05 |
2022/2021 |
31st October 2022 |
|
OHPC |
12 |
2022 |
15th September 2022 |
|
GAIL |
NA |
2023 |
30th September 2022 |
|
PGCIL |
NA |
2023 |
18th February 2023 |
|
ONGC |
29 |
2022 |
12th October 2022 |
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Step 1: Go to the official website of GATE, and reach the GATE CE registration page.
Step 2: Candidates must register themselves by filling up the necessary information as a new user.
Step 3: Save your Registration ID and password for future reference.
Step 4: Log in with the Registration ID and password.
Step 5: Fill up important details.
Step 6: Candidates must upload their recent photograph and signature.
Step 7: Submit your application form.
Step 8: Proceed for payment of application fees.
Step 9: Alternatively, you can also find the link on the GATE Official Website.
Step 10: Candidates will find a link that says, “GOAPS is open now! “
Step 11: Follow the above steps carefully!
Document |
Size |
Passport size photograph |
50kb -200 kb |
Signature in running handwriting |
10kb-150 kb |
Below we have mentioned the expected application fee for the exam center of GATE in India and the exam center outside India. The application fee (tentative) has to be filled in online mode like internet banking, visa card, etc.
For Examination Centres in India |
Fees to be Paid (Rs.) |
During the Extended Period |
Female candidates |
850 |
1350 |
SC/ST/PwD* category candidates |
850 |
1350 |
All other candidates |
1700 |
2200 |
For Examination Centres outside India (All Candidates) |
Fees to be Paid |
During the Extended Period |
Addis Ababa, Colombo, Dhaka, and Kathmandu (per paper) |
US$ 100 |
US$ 150 |
Dubai and Singapore (per paper) |
US$ 200 |
US$ 250 |
The candidates will have to appear for a competitive exam. Then the admission cutoff will be released by various reputed universities and PSUs. Candidates will have to fill the forms of these colleges prior. The GATE CE exam is only a 1 stage exam. Successful candidates equal to the number of seats will be admitted. There shall be no interview. Hence the candidates will only have to undergo a written exam.
Eligibility criteria are a very prime factor every candidate must cross-check before applying for the exam. Board has set education qualification eligibility for all the streams examination. Read the information below to know about the age criteria and educational qualifications required for the exam.
There is absolutely no age limit in GATE. Candidates from any age group can apply for the GATE CE 2023 exam.
The applicant must be an Indian citizen. Foreign candidates can also apply for the exam but they need to fulfill the required eligibility criteria.
Candidates who have obtained/are pursuing their qualifying degree from outside India must be currently in the 3rd year or higher years or completed their Bachelor’s degree in their field of Engineering / Technology / Science / Arts / Commerce. In the table below we have mentioned Educational Qualification for the GATE CE Exam 2023. Candidates must have a qualifying degree for the stream he/she is applying for. Read the detailed information below:
Qualifying Degree |
Qualifying Degree/Examination |
Eligible Candidates Description |
B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharm. |
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology (four years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc./Diploma in Engineering/Technology) |
Currently in the 3rd year or higher grade or already completed |
B. Arch. |
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (5 years course)/Naval Architecture (four years course)/Planning (four years course) |
Currently in the 3rd year or higher grade or already completed |
B.Sc. (Research)/B.S. |
Bachelor’s degree holder e in Science Stream (Post-Diploma/four years after 10+2) |
Currently in the 3rd year or higher grade or already completed |
Pharm. D.(after 10+2) |
6 years degree program, consisting of internship or residency training, during 3rd year onwards |
Pursuing in the 3rd/4th/5th/6th year or already completed |
M.B.B.S. |
M.B.B.S. Degree holders and those who are in the 5th/6th/7th semester or higher |
5th, 6th, 7th or already completed |
M.Sc./M.A./MCA or equivalent |
Master’s degree in any branch of Arts/Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent |
Currently in the 1st year or higher or already Completed |
Int.M.E./M.Tech.(Post-B.Sc.) |
Post-BSc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/Technology of 4 years program |
Pursuing in the 2nd/3rd/4th year or already completed |
Int. M.E./M.Tech. or Dual Degree(after Diploma or 10+2) |
Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering/Technology (5 years program) |
Candidate must be currently in the 4th/5th year or already completed |
B.Sc. / B.A. / B.Com. |
Bachelor degree in any branch of Science / Arts / Commerce (3 years program) |
Currently in the 3rd year or already completed |
Int. M.Sc./ Int. B.S.-M.S. |
Integrated M.Sc. or Five years integrated B.S.-M.S. program |
Currently in the 3rd year or already completed |
Professional Society Examinations (equivalent to B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch.) |
B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognized by MHRD/UPSC/AICTE (e.g., AMIE by Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India and so on) |
Completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses |
Note: If a candidate is pursuing any higher degree or has already obtained a degree higher than that mentioned in the above table, the candidate will be allowed to appear in the GATE 2023 exam.
GATE Civil Engineering Syllabus is divided usually into 7 parts. Those seven sections of the GATE Civil Engineering syllabus have been further subdivided into several sub-sections. The various topics of each section of the GATE CE syllabus 2023 are given below. For each topic, there is a section-wise detailed syllabus. Please understand the syllabus thoroughly and align your preparation plan accordingly. You should learn all the sub-topics and avoid skipping any of them, as there’s plenty of time for GATE 2023.
The GATE CE 2023exam paper was divided into two sections. Refer to the same to get an idea about the syllabus for GATE CE 2023 –
Syllabus for GATE CE 2023 |
|
Section 1 |
General Aptitude (10 Questions) |
Section 2 |
Core Subject (55 Questions) |
Total |
65 Questions will be asked |
The GATE exam is conducted online for all streams. It is a Computer Based test in which multiple-choice questions will be asked by the authority. The exam will have a mix of NAT (Numerical Answer Type), MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions), MSQ (Multiple Select Questions). Read the table below to know the detailed information about the GATE Exam Pattern.
GATE CE Exam Pattern Overview |
|
Mode of Examination |
Online/ Computer-based Test |
Total no. of questions |
65 |
Maximum Marks |
100 |
Duration of Exam |
3 hours |
Sections |
General Aptitude & Subject Specific |
GATE Marking Scheme - Refer to the table below to know the detailed marking scheme of GATE CE 2023 as per the subjects.
Subject |
GA |
Subject Mark |
Total |
Civil Engineering |
15 |
85 |
100 |
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Have a look at the table below to know about the important dates that include Online Application Start and End Date. Also, check the Exam Date for GATE CE 2023.
Exam Events |
Dates |
Computer Based Test (CBT) |
12th February 2023 |
GATE 2023 admit card will be made available to download. Candidates could either click on the direct link given below or follow the steps mentioned below to download the GATE Hall Ticket 2023.
Direct Link to Download GATE Admit Card 2023
Step 1: Click the GATE 2023 admit card link.
Step 2: Enter your Registration Number and Password.
Step 3: Screen will show your exam center, name photograph, and signature.
Step 4: Candidates must verify the given information before downloading the GATE Admit Card.
Step 5: Candidates must print multiple copies of the admit card for GATE 2023 to avoid discrepancies on the exam day.
Step 6: In case of any discrepancy, you should immediately report the conducting authority.
Step 7: Your GATE Hall Ticket will be displayed on the screen.
Step 8: Take the Printout of GATE Admit Card 2023.
The exam conducting body will release the GATE CE cut-off 2023 marks once the exam is concluded. Cut-off marks are the minimum amount of marks that the candidates need to attain to move forward in the selection process. The cutoff marks vary each year depending on various factors, such as the number of applicants, the number of seats, previous year cut-off, etc. There is never a significant difference in the cut-off marks if compared to the previous years. The candidates can refer to the last year’s cut-off to get an idea about their chances of getting in.
GATE 2021 subject-wise cutoff has been announced by the IIT Delhi along with the result. We have mentioned the GATE cut-off marks as per the paper code and the various categories. The prior information about minimum qualifying marks will help you to know the essence of toughness in the exam. Read the table below to get detailed information about the Previous Year GATE Cut-off Marks:
Previous Year GATE Cut-off Marks |
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Year |
Qualifying Marks |
||
General |
OBC (NCL) |
SC/ST/PwD |
|
GATE CE Cut-Off 2022 | 30.4 | 27.4 | 20.4 |
GATE CE Cut-Off 2021 |
29.2 |
26.2 |
19.4 |
GATE CE Cut-Off 2020 |
32.9 |
29.6 |
21.9 |
Candidates often get confused between the GATE qualifying cut-off and admission cut-off. Here we have mentioned a few points that will help you differentiate between the two.
GATE Qualifying Cutoff |
GATE Admission Cutoff |
Published by the organizing IIT which is IIT Kanpur this year |
Published by the institutes individually |
The cut-off is decided as per the performance of the candidates, the category they belong to, and previous cut off trends |
Admission Cut off is decided as per the number of applicants received, seats available, category of the candidate |
Not applicable for admission |
Applicable for admission |
The exam conducting body will release the official answer keys for GATE 2023 (all papers) at its official website. There will be a separate question paper and answer key sets for all the separate sessions. Candidates can view The GATE answer keys by logging in user Registration details. In case the correct response is not mentioned in the key, candidates can challenge the tentative answer key by paying a nominal fee.
The GATE Civil Books will help you learn all the major topics. You will also get to brush the basic and crucial concepts based on which many questions are asked in the exams. Moreover, you will also get an idea about the concepts with relevant examples. The books enlisted in this article are recommended by the toppers and those who have achieved success in the GATE civil engineering exam.
Disciple |
Book |
Author/Publication |
Engineering Mathematics |
Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications |
Kenneth Rosen |
Structural Engineering |
Theory of Structure |
CK Wang, S. Ramamrutham, L.S. Negi & Jangit |
Geotechnical Engineering |
Soil Mechanics |
Gopal Ranjan & Rao,Venkat Ramaiha,S. K. Garg |
Water Resources Engineering |
Water Resources |
S K Garg |
Transportation Engineering |
Transportation Engineering |
AK Upadhyay |
Environmental engineering |
Environmental Engineering Part I & Part II |
S. K. Garg |
Geomatics Engineering |
Applications of Geomatics in Civil Engineering |
Jayant Kumar Ghosh |
Candidates can visit the website and download the GATE result with the help of their application number and other credentials. GATE marks are announced as per the stream and paper code.
Step 1: Go to the link mentioned on the official website and log in with your credentials i.e. registration id and password.
Step 2: Download your scorecard and print it for future reference
Step 3: You can alternatively log on to the official website for the same.
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