The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national level exam conducted by IITs and IISc Bangalore for admission to postgraduate programs in engineering. It tests the comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in engineering and science. Candidates need to have a B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent degree to appear for GATE. The exam consists of 65 multiple choice questions across various engineering disciplines, with some questions having negative marking. The GATE score is used for admission to M.Tech programs in IITs and other colleges, as well as for scholarship eligibility. Dedicated preparation and practice of previous year papers is necessary to clear GATE.