Till now, the GATE exam was conducted for 29 subjects. Students interested in subjects like Data Science and Artificial Intelligence had to opt for Gate Computer Science. But from 2024, IISc Bangalore has made the subject list to 30, adding a dedicated exam on Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. In this article, you will gain the information and registration of GATE DA.

Overview of GATE DA

Students take the GATE exam after or during their undergraduate for admission into Master’s and Ph.D. The area of focus varies between Data Science & Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science. Despite a few similarities between the two subjects, the divergence can be seen. For instance, the CSE comprises the theory of computation, operating systems, databases, computer networks, and compiler design lacking in GATE DA. The latter includes deep topics like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Database management and warehousing, and others absent in GATE CSE. 

The Gate examiners conduct the Gate exam through CBE or Computer Based Examination mode. Government job seekers and those aspiring to be accepted by Government institutions for higher studies consider the score and ranking significant.

Besides, private institutions and different projects also prefer candidates with good GATE scores. 

Important Dates

The dates to remember if you are interested in GATE 2024 are:

Eligibility Criteria

The undergraduate pursuing candidates can enroll for GATE 2024 if they are in their program’s third year or ahead year. Candidates are also eligible if they have completed their undergraduate degree. Candidates with government-approved engineering, science, architecture, technology, and humanities degrees can also appear for the exam.  

Registration and Application Process

Candidates must first register on the website and fill in the application form. 

Step 1: Click on the link (https://gate2024.iisc.ac.in/), scroll down, and click on the ‘login’ button. 

Step 2: Once redirected, scroll down to ‘register here’ again. Alternatively, you can visit the link directly (https://goaps.iisc.ac.in/register). 

Step 3: Fill in your details and click on ‘confirm.’ You will get a confirmation message displayed. Cross-check the name spelling and go ahead. 

Step 4: Further blank columns will open to fill in the details like email address, phone number, password, and captcha code. Click on the ‘register’ option.

Step 5: You will get a confirmation message. Now, receive credentials on email and mobile number. Move ahead to log in and fill in the details. 

Step 6: Once you log in, check the declaration box. Tick the box after reviewing the information brochure and click ‘Start filling out the GATE 2024 application form’. 

Step 7: Fill in all the details for the exhibited sections, followed by paying the timely fees to be eligible for appearing for the exam. 

GATE Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Marking Scheme

The GATE Data Science and Artificial Intelligence 2024 paper will be divided into two sections. The General aptitude part and core discipline. The General Aptitude part will be 15 marks, and the subject questions will be 85, making the total question paper 100. 

You should attempt these questions within 180 minutes. The questions can carry either 1 or 2 marks. Furthermore, there is a negative marking for incorrect answer choices, but no marks will be deducted if you leave the answer blank.

The negative marking goes like this:

• A ‘1-mark MCQ’ will be deducted with ⅓ mark for a wrong answer. 
• A ‘2-mark MCQ’ will be deducted with a ⅔ mark for the wrong answer. 
• Candidates must note no negative marking for Numerical Answer Type or NAT questions. 

Also, partial marks will not be awarded in MSQ or Multiple Select Questions. 

GATE Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Exam Pattern

As mentioned, the examiners will divide 100 marks into two sections to test their abilities. They will categorize the questions into two types based on the answering method and the knowledge.

Question Type Based on Answering Method

• Multiple Choice Questions or MCQs: You must select one correct option among the present options. 
• Multiple Select Questions or MSQs: You must select all the appropriate answers from the available options. 
• Numerical Answer Type or NAT: You will not have any option. You will have to enter the numerical digits as the answer. 

Questions To Test Your Knowledge

• Recall: The examiners will test candidates’ memory-based knowledge, including principles, formulas, laws, and facts.
• Comprehension: The examiners will assess candidates’ inference and concluding abilities based on the provided information. It can be a scenario or experiment or similar other comprehensive questions. 
• Application: These questions will test the candidate’s ability to utilize the application skills of the obtained knowledge. It simply tests practical abilities. 
• Analysis and Synthesis: The candidates must analyze the question thoroughly and use their imagination and drawing skills to conclude. Rough flow charts or images will be helpful here. 

Conclusion

GATE DA is a national-level exam that opens many opportunities for undergraduates. There is testing core knowledge through multiple types of questions. IISc, or the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, will conduct the exam the following year. This year, IISc has added new subjects, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, to assist the students with subject-specific knowledge and careers.

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