IIT Madras Revolutionizes GATE Preparation with NPTEL-GATE Portal
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has taken a groundbreaking step in helping students prepare for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) through its NPTEL-GATE portal. With an impressive 50,700 registrations, this platform offers a wealth of resources for GATE preparation, including past year questions from 2007 to 2022, spanning 16 years of exam topics.
Launched in August 2022, the NPTEL-GATE portal is a collaborative effort between various IITs, including IIT Madras and IISc, Bengaluru, with sponsorship from Amadeus Labs Bengaluru. GATE is a nationally recognized exam that assesses candidates’ understanding of subjects in Engineering, Technology, Science, Architecture, and Humanities, and qualifying in GATE opens doors to Master’s and direct Doctoral programs with potential financial assistance.
This year, approximately 7 lakh students registered for GATE 2023, with around one lakh successfully qualifying. To support aspirants, the NPTEL-GATE portal facilitates exam preparation with mock tests and live sessions. Professor Andrew Thangaraj, Coordinator of NPTEL-IIT Madras, emphasized the access to quality educational content offered for free by the NPTEL-GATE platform, which traditionally requires significant time and financial investment.
From August 2022 to February 2023, students completed 115 mock tests covering key subjects like Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Communication, Physics, and Chemistry. The current semester, which began on October 15, 2023, has already seen the completion of 19 mock tests across seven subjects, including Biotechnology. Live preparation sessions have been a hit among students, with thousands of participants engaging in interactive sessions covering essential GATE topics.
IIT Madras’ NPTEL-GATE portal is a game-changer, providing a cost-free, comprehensive solution for GATE aspirants, ultimately making quality education accessible to all. This initiative is a significant stride in democratizing access to quality education and leveling the playing field for aspiring students.
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