GATE Asked on March 5, 2026

Is there any limit on the number of GATE papers a candidate can take?

Rules regarding multiple paper attempts.
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Yes, a candidate can appear for a maximum of two papers in the same year. However, the combination of papers must be chosen from the list of allowed subject combinations provided in the official brochure.
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