GATE 2022 Begins From Today: From Hall Ticket to COVID Protocols, Check Latest Updates Here

GATE 2022 Latest Update: Candidates preparing for GATE 2022, get ready. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur is all set to conduct the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2022 from February 5 that is today. As per the earlier schedule, the GATE 2022 will be held on February 5, 6 and 12, 13. Ahead of the exams, the candidates can download the hall ticket through the official website– gate.iitkgp.ac.in. As per the updates, over 8 lakh students are expected to appear for the examination this year.Also Read – 75% Locals’ Jobs Quota Row: Supreme Court to Hear Haryana’s Appeal Against HC Stay Order on 7 February

The candidates must know that the Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed two petitions filed by engineering graduates for postponement of the GATE 2022. While hearing the plea, the top court observed that interfering in the exam process just 48 hours before it commences could result in chaos and uncertainty among them. Also Read – NEET-PG 2022: SC to Hear Plea Seeking Internship Deadline Extension on Feb 8

As per the earlier notification, the GATE 2022 will be held in two slots on the exam days. The first slot begins from 9 AM to 12 PM and then the next one is from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Also Read – NEET PG 2022 Postponement: Supreme Court To Hear Plea For Postponing Exam Dates, Internship Deadline

To help the aspirants in their transport to the exam centres, IIT Kharagpur has released the GATE 2022 Travel Pass for them, and they can also use letter available at the GATE website.

“The Organizing Institute of GATE Examination 2022, IIT Kharagpur under Ministry of Education, Government of India, issues a letter to ensure smooth movement of the candidates carrying valid admit cards on the day of examination, i.e. 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th February, 2022 for GATE Examination 2022,” an official statement said.

GATE 2022: Here’s how to download hall ticket

• Visit the official website — gate.iitkgp.ac.in or click on the direct link mentioned above
• On the designated link, click “Download Admit Card”
• Insert the GATE 2022 Id and other login credentials on the next window
• Submit and download the GATE 2022 admit cards

GATE 2022: Guidelines, COVID protocols for candidates

• Candidates must reach the exam centre at least 90 minutes before the scheduled time.
• They need to enter the exam centre with following the rope queues and floor marks.
• Candidates with body temperature above 99.4 degree Fahrenheit will have to take the exam from an isolation area.
• They must bring a printed copy of the GATE admit card and the original identity card used while registration to the exam hall.
• The items allowed inside exam labs include face mask, glove, personal hand sanitiser, bottle, a simple pen and/or pencil.