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JEE vs GATE

JEE is for undergraduate engineering admission (IITs/NITs), while GATE is for postgraduate studies and PSU recruitment. Different stages of engineering career.

JEE Main

NTA (National Testing Agency)

VS

GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering)

IITs/IISc

NTA (National Testing Agency)
Provider
IITs/IISc
~$10 (INR 650-750)
Cost
~$20 (INR 1700)
Very Hard
Difficulty
Very Hard
~25% qualify for Advanced
Pass Rate
~17%
Annual exam
Validity
3 years
IIT/NIT admission
Salary Impact
MTech admission + PSU jobs
The Verdict

JEE is for 12th pass students entering B.Tech. GATE is for engineering graduates seeking M.Tech admission or PSU jobs. They serve different purposes.

Choose JEE Main if you:
  • Class 12 student targeting IIT/NIT
  • Want undergraduate engineering degree
  • Aiming for B.Tech in top institutes
  • Strong in Physics, Chemistry, Maths
Choose GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) if you:
  • Engineering graduate seeking M.Tech
  • Want PSU job (BHEL, ONGC, ISRO)
  • Targeting IIT/IISc for postgraduate
  • Want research opportunities
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