GATE 2010 ONLINE APPLICATION FORM FAQ'S

The candidates are advised to have a digital photograph (scanned at minimum resolution of 200 DPI or 240x360 pixels with maximum size of 100 KB) and scanned signature (scanned at minimum resolution of 200 DPI or 440x100 pixels with maximum size of 40 KB) prior to starting the filing of applications. A candidate in the SC/ST category should also scan the category certificate issued by the competent authority as specified in section 4.3 of GATE 2010 brochure. A candidate in the PD category should also scan the copy of PD certificate issued by the competent authority prior to starting the online application filing.

1. Frequently asked questions

   • How do I load my signatures?
     Please follow these steps before loading the signatures.
     1. On a piece of paper make a rectangular box of size 5cm X 1.2cm.
     2. Put your signature within this box.
     3. Scan the image at 200dpi resolution.
     4. Crop the image to remove white space outside the box.
     5. Save the image in JPG format.
     6. Use this file to load the image.
   • I filled my form and completed the form. I have made some errors. What do I do?
     You may send your request for correction by email to gate@iitk.ac.in. Please quote your reference number and application number clearly in the mail. Please note that all such request must be made on or prior to October 28, 2009 for corrections. Any request made after this date will be rejected.
   • I filled my form and successfully paid the application fee through online payment gateway (once or several times). However this is not showing in the application status. What do I do?
     Sometimes in rare cases due to the failures at the payment gateway, we are unable to get the payment information in right time. If your payment is made successfully, we will be doing a manual reconciling of payments and shall credit to your application. You will be able to see this correctly on the application status within one week. You are still advised to contact us through email to gate@iitk.ac.in. If you have done multiple successful payments for a single reference number, all but one payment will be refunded to you through your card after the payments are reconciled manually. If you made multiple successful payments to different reference numbers, they will be treated as duplicate applications. All such duplicate applications shall be rejected and only one application shall be accepted but NO REFUND of the application fee will be made.
   • Where do I send the draft and cover note.
     The draft must be payable to "Chairman GATE, IIT Kanpur" and must be sent along with the cover note to Chairman GATE, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016 UP.
   • What is cover note and how do I get the cover note.
     The cover note is specific to applicant. Once the online form is submitted, the candidate will be able to see the summary page. If the application is complete, cover note is not needed and no documents are to be send. If the application is incomplete due to candidate's inability to upload photograph, signature, category certificates, PD certificate or if the payement is being made through a demand draft, cover note can be donwloaded by a link provided on the summary page. All documents which are needed are clearly marked with a (X) in the cover note. Those documents must be sent along with the good quality cover note printout.
   • My photograph and signature as I loaded on the site are not appearing right. What can I do?
     You may send your photograph and signature as attachments to the mail to gate@iitk.ac.in. Please quote your reference number and application number clearly in the mail. Also see the guidelines to prepare the photograph and signature image files on this page above.
   • SBI Payment Gateway is not working. How do I pay?
     We are sorry that SBI is unable to provide the payment gateway services as of now. You may proceed with the HDFC payment gateway services with a master card or visa credit/debit card issued by any bank.