Engineering entrance exam
Graduate Aptitude Test in EngineeringUsed for M.Tech/M.E. and direct PhD admissions at IITs, NITs and IISc, and for recruitment by several public sector undertakings.
Engineering and science graduates (or final-year students) planning postgraduate study or PSU careers.
Duration
3 hours
Marking
Out of 100; negative marking for incorrect MCQs only
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| General Aptitude | Verbal and numerical ability |
| Subject paper | Discipline-specific questions (MCQ, MSQ, NAT) |
Patterns are revised from time to time. Confirm the current pattern in the official information bulletin.
Revisit core undergraduate subjects with problem-heavy practice
Take subject-wise tests before switching to full mocks
Don't neglect General Aptitude — it is an easy 15 marks
Final year, Jun–Sep
Core revision
Subject fundamentals
Oct–Dec
Practice
Subject tests, previous papers
Jan–Feb
Mocks
Full-length CBT mocks
From our directory. Cut-offs vary by year, category and programme.
Institute of National Importance · Est. 1958
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Institute of National Importance · Est. 1961
New Delhi, Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Institute of National Importance · Est. 1959
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Institute of National Importance · Est. 1951
Kharagpur, West Bengal
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Deemed University · Est. 1909
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Indian Institute of Science
Institute of National Importance · Est. 1964
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli
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