The following categories of candidates are eligible to appear for GATE .

1. Bachelor's degree holders in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Pharmacy and those who are in the final or pre- final year of such programmes

2. Master's degree holders in any branch of Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Applications or equivalent and those who are in the final or pre- final year of such programmes

3. Candidates in the second or higher year of the Post B.Sc. Four- year Integrated Master's degree programme in Engineering/ Technology or in the third or higher year of the Five- Year integrated Master's degree/ Dual degree programme in Engineering/ Technology

4. Candidates with qualifications obtained through examination conducted by professional societies recognized by UPSC/ AICTE as equivalent to B.E / B. Tech. Those who have completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses are also eligible.