The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an exam administered by IISc Bangalore and 7 IITs on behalf of the MHRD. It is used for admission to postgraduate programs in IITs, IISc, and other institutes. Scores are also used for recruitment by PSUs. The 2018 GATE exam will be held on February 3-4 and 10-11 in 8 zones across India. It will consist of 65 multiple choice and numerical answer questions testing general aptitude and engineering subjects. Scores are required for MTech programs, PSU jobs, research fellowships, and other opportunities. Intensive practice of previous papers and focusing on high-weightage topics