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FAQ ON GATE

Have any question about CSIR NET?

Have any question about GATE?

CSIR
Question	How can CSIR help me to begin my research career?
Answer	CSIR provides Junior Research Fellowship in various fields of Science & Technology and Medical Sciences. If you are a bright postgraduate with an intense desire to do good science, the EMR Division, HRD Group, CSIR would be delighted to hear from you. Keep your eyes open for all-India press advertisements that are published twice a year inviting applications. Just fill in the prescribed application form and send the completed application form to the Controller of Examinations, Examination Unit, CSIR Complex Building, Opp. Institute of Hotel Management, Pusa, New Delhi –110 012. For more details visit: http://www.csirhrdg.res.in/
Question	What are the qualifications needed for NET?
Answer	M.Sc. or equivalent degree, with minimum 55% marks.
Question	I am doing M.A. in mathematics. Am I eligible for NET (National Eligibility Test) exams?
Answer	Yes certainly you are, but there is general science included in the first paper of CSIR –NET. Be sure that you can handle that too
Question	How is the National Eligibility Test structured?
Answer	The Selection for award of JRF is made on the basis of a competitive written test called the National Eligibility Test (NET), conducted by CSIR at national level and consisting of two papers. Paper – 1 is objective type consisting of Part (A) general nature and part (B) is subject type. It tests the mental ability and broad awareness of scientific knowledge. You may choose the second paper from amongst (1) Chemical Sciences (2) Earth, Atmosphere, Ocean and Planetary Sciences (3) Life Sciences, (4) Mathematical Sciences and (5) Physical Sciences. For the second paper you will need to give short descriptive answers. Usually examinations are held for a day on the third Sunday in June and December, each year For more details visit: http://csirhrdg.res.in/
Question	Do I need to qualify in both the papers separately?
Answer	Doesn’t seem, actually it is not mentioned clearly in the notifications of CSIR-NET exam, But merit depends on the performance in both the papers.
Question	Is there any idea about cut off of CSIR-NET-(JUNE-09)?
Answer	You can ask about cut off directly to CSIR using RTI. However one of our students asked about his status in the mentioned exam through RTI and got the answer that in the said exam the cut-off for the general category was 76 marks!
Question	How will I know if I have cleared the National Eligibility Test?
Answer	All candidates who qualify in the test will be informed individually after the results are finalized. Results are also posted on the Internet. For more details visit: http://csirhrdg.res.in/
Question	What are the minimum requirements I must have to join as Scientist or Group IV staff?
Answer	The minimum requirement is a First Class M.Sc./B. Tech. And you must not be over 35 years. All reservations that are in force for all entitled categories as per Government of India rules apply.
Question	What is the expected salary at entry level Scientist post?
Answer	The basic salary for Scientist B or Group IV(1) is Rs. 8000-275-13500. And a senior Scientist i.e., Scientist G or Group IV (6) would be in the basic pay scale of Rs. 18400-500-22400.
Question	What EXACTLY CSIR is doing in the field of science research and development?
Answer	You would be amazed to know about the many items of daily use that CSIR has helped develop. Its contribution extends to almost all fields of human activity, be it agriculture, health, defence, aero- dynamics, genetic engineering and the development of India's first super computer. Eleven of the 14 new drugs developed in independent India are from CSIR. The entire list would be too long so here is merely a sample. Amul baby food, Nutan stove, Saheli a nonsteroidal once-a-week oral contraceptive pill for women, E-mal for resistant malaria, Asmon, a herbal therapeutic for asthma, SARAS, a multi-role aircraft, Flosolver India's first parallel computer; Swaraj and Sonalika tractors, and the indelible ink that is the mark of a proud Indian voter, are gifts of CSIR to the nation. No wonder CSIR is recognized as one of the world's largest knowledge enterprises.
GATE
Question	Can I appear for a paper that is different from my degree discipline?
Answer	Yes...
Question	Can I appear for a paper that is different from my degree discipline?
Answer	Yes...
Question	Why should I give my college code?
Answer	This data is needed for statistical purposes...
Question	Am I permitted to change my centre/paper?
Answer	Yes, you are permitted to change your centre and/or paper.
Question	When will I get my admit card?
Answer	You will receive your admit card before 31st January 2009.
Question	When will the GATE 2009 results be declared?
Answer	On 15th March 2009.
Question	Why should I choose two examination cities?
Answer	Generally, you will be allotted from among centres within the...
Question	When and how will I know the status of my application?
Answer	The status of your application will be put up on the gate (IITs/IISc) websites.
Question	What is the correct way of signing on the BDS cum application form?
Answer	The signature should be within the bounding lines of the box...
Question	Should I attest the photograph on the BDS cum application form?
Answer	No.
Question	What is Bank Id / MICR number?
Answer	At the bottom of the Demand Draft, the 9 digit number to the...
Question	How do I submit the online application?
Answer	After procuring the demand draft for the GATE 2009 examination.
Question	How do I submit the offline application?
Answer	You can submit the offline application by personally handing over the application form to the GATE offices in IITs/IISc.
Question	How do I make the fee payment for GATE 2009 examination?
Answer	You can make the fee payment either by the offline process...
Question	What is GATE?
Answer	The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an All-India Examination conducted by the fourteen Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT’s) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, on behalf of the National Coordinating Board - GATE, Department of Education, Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), and Government of India.
Question	What are the objectives of GATE?
Answer	To identify meritorious and motivated candidates for admission to Post Graduate Programmes in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science and Pharmacy at the National level. To serve as a mandatory qualification for the MHRD scholarship / assistantship. To serve as benchmark of normalization of the Undergraduate Engineering Education in the country.
Question	What are the eligibility criteria for GATE?
Answer	The following categories of candidates are eligible to appear in GATE: Bachelor degree holders in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture (4 years after 10+2) and those who are in the final or pre-final year of such programmes Master 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 Candidates in the second or higher year of the Four-year Integrated Master degree programme (Post-B.Sc.) in Engineering/ Technology or in the third or higher year of Five-year Integrated Master degree programme and Dual Degree programme in Engineering/ Technology Candidates with qualifications obtained through examinations conducted by professional societies recognized by UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by IE (I), AMICE (I) by the Institute of Civil Engineers (India)-ICE (I)) as equivalent to B.E./B.Tech. Those who have completed section A or equivalent of such professional courses are also eligible Candidates with qualifications obtained through examination conducted by professional societies recognized by UPSC/AICTE e.g. AMIE (Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers) as equivalent to B.E./B.Tech. Those who have completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses are also eligible.
Question	What is the use of GATE Result?
Answer	Admission to Postgraduate Courses, with MHRD Scholarship / Assistantship, in Engineering/ Technology / Architecture / Pharmacy at Colleges / Institutes in the country will be open only to those who qualify through GATE. Some engineering colleges/Institutes specify GATE as mandatory qualification even for admission of self-financing students. It should be kept in mind that the importance of GATE score differs for different institutions
Question	What are the Benefits to a GATE Qualified Candidate?
Answer	The GATE result is currently seen as one of the benchmarks for admission to post-graduate and research programmes by many Universities outside the country as well. The GATE qualified candidates in the Engineering discipline are also eligible for the award of Junior Research Fellowship in CSIR Laboratories. Many industries and business houses are using the GATE score as one of the performance indicators for making recruitments. Some industries and universities abroad have shown their interest in obtaining particulars of GATE qualified candidates.
Question	What is the Date and Time of GATE Exam?
Answer	GATE is usually held on the second Sunday of February every year. Candidates will be required to appear in a single paper of three hours duration. The examination will be held on Sunday, February 07, 2010.
Question	What is the Application / Registration process?
Answer	There are two different registration processes for GATE, namely, “offline” and “online”. The registration-cum-application fee for offline applications is usually Rs.1000/- for General candidates and Rs.500/- for SC/ST candidates. The fee for online application was Rs. 900/- for General candidates and Rs. 400/- for SC/ST candidates. The registration fee is not refundable and the application form is not transferable.
Question	What are the Dates and Deadlines?
Answer	Commencement of sale of Information Brochures and Application forms/Online application form submission, Tuesday, 22 Sept 2009 Last Date of issue of information brochure and application forms By post from GATE Offices, Tuesday, 20 Oct 2009 At Bank counters, Saturday, 07 Nov 2009 At GATE office counters, Saturday, 07 Nov 2009 Last Date for Online application form submission (website closure), Saturday, 07 Nov 2009 Receipt of completed Offline application forms at different GATE Offices, Tuesday, 07 Nov 2009 Receipt of completed Online application forms at IIT Kanpur, Tuesday, 10 Nov 2009 Date of the Examination, Sunday, 07 Feb 2010 Announcement of results, Thursday, 15 March 2010
Question	Is GATE objective type?
Answer	The GATE examination consists of a single paper of 3 hours duration, which contains 65 questions carrying a maximum of 100 marks. The question paper will consist of only multiple choice objective questions.
Question	What is the structure of GATE paper?
Answer	The GATE examination consists of a single paper of 3 hours duration, which contains 65 questions carrying a maximum of 100 marks. The question paper will consist of only multiple choice objective questions. Each question will have four choices for the answer. The examination for the papers with codes TF and MN will be carried out ONLINE using computers where the candidates will be required to select the correct choice from among the four provided options. For all other papers, the candidates will have to mark the correct choice on an Optical Response Sheet (ORS) by darkening the appropriate bubble against each question. For further details you can visit: http://www.gate.iitb.ac.in/gate2010_website/question.php
Question	What should be the rank and percentile in order to get into IIT?
Answer	If your Rank is below 100 then u will be in the safe side getting a direct admission in IIT. Even if u could not get a rank below 100 for some reason on the day of writing exam don’t worry, try to get at least 99 percentile because IIT people think that all the top 1% engineers have equal caliber.
Question	What is the role of university percentages in GATE?
Answer	Don’t worry; the university percentage has nothing to do with GATE. The student with good basics, understanding, and application will definitely succeed irrespective of the percentage.
Question	What is the structure of the Examination?
Answer	The GATE examination consists of a single paper of 3 hours duration, which contains 65 questions carrying a maximum of 100 marks. The question paper will consist of only multiple choice objective questions. Each question will have four choices for the answer. The examination for the papers with codes TF and MN will be carried out ONLINE using computers where the candidates will be required to select the correct choice from among the four provided options. For all other papers, the candidates will have to mark the correct choice on an Optical Response Sheet (ORS) by darkening the appropriate bubble against each question. There will be negative marking for each wrong answer, as explained in Question Paper Pattern. A candidate can choose any one of the papers listed below. PAPER CODE PAPER CODE Aerospace Engineering AE Geology and Geophysics GG# Agricultural Engineering AG Instrumentation Engineering IN Architecture and Planning AR Life Sciences XL* Biotechnology BT Mathematics MA Civil Engineering CE Mechanical Engineering ME Chemical Engineering CH Mining Engineering MN$ Computer Science and Information Technology CS Metallurgical Engineering MT Chemistry CY Physics PH Electronics and Communication Engineering EC Production and Industrial Engineering PI Electrical Engineering EE Textile Engineering and Fibre Science TF$ Engineering Sciences XE* #GG (Geology and Geophysics) paper will consist of two parts: Part A and Part B. Part A will be common for all candidates. Part B will contain two sections: Section 1 (Geology) and Section 2 (Geophysics). Candidates will have to attempt questions in Part A and either Section 1 or Section 2 in Part B. $GATE 2010 examination for Mining Engineering (MN) and Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF) papers will be computer based ONLINE examination. * Papers XE and XL are of general nature and will comprise the following sections: XE paper sections (Engineering Sciences) XL paper sections (Life Sciences) SECTIONS CODE SECTIONS CODE Engineering Mathematics (Compulsory) A Chemistry (Compulsory) H Fluid Mechanics B Biochemistry I Materials Science C Botany J Solid Mechanics D Microbiology K Thermodynamics E Zoology L Polymer Science and Engineering F Food Technology G A candidate appearing in XE or XL paper will be required to answer three sections. Section A is compulsory in XE paper and Section H is compulsory in XL paper. The candidate can choose any two out of the remaining sections listed against the respective papers. The choice of the appropriate paper is the responsibility of the candidate. Some guidelines in this respect are suggested below: Candidate is expected to appear in a paper (one of the listed above) appropriate to the discipline of his/her qualifying degree. Candidate is, however, free to choose any paper according to his/her admission plan, keeping in mind the eligibility criteria of the institutions in which he/she wishes to seek admission.
Question	How percentile is calculated in GATE Result and what is GATE Score card?
Answer	The GATE Score Card: Scorecard will be sent only to the qualified candidates. No information will be sent to candidates who are not qualified. The GATE score card is a valuable document. Care should be taken to preserve it. Additional Score Cards, (up to a maximum of two) will be issued on payment basis only once The Score Card cannot be treated as a proof of category. The score card of the Qualified Candidates will include GATE Score, Percentile Score and Rank The GATE score is calculated as follows: where m = marks obtained by the candidate. a = average of marks of all candidates who appeared in the paper mentioned on this scorecard, in the current year. s = standard deviation of marks of all candidates who appeared in the paper mentioned on this scorecard, in the current year. A typical qualitative interpretation of the GATE SCORE, for example, can be as follows: GATE Score Range Ability Level 800 to 1000 Outstanding 675 to 800 Excellent 550 to 675 Very Good 425 to 550 Good 300 to 425 Above Average 100 to 300 Average Below 100 Below Average The percentile score is calculated as follows: Let N be the total number of candidates appearing in that paper and nc be the number of candidates who have the same all India rank c in the same paper (there can be bunching at a given all India rank). Then all the candidates, whose all India rank is r, will have the same percentile score P, where P = {(no. of candidates securing marks less than the candidate concerned)/N} x 100