PSU Exam Pattern 2024

In the event that the GATE score is a criterion, the candidate must appear for the personal interview right away, participate in a group discussion before the interview, or as the PSU specifies.

If you choose to use GATE

You must first pass the GATE if you are applying to a PSU where a GATE score is required. If such is the case, you will need to start planning far in advance. The GATE is a rather difficult exam to pass. This all-India entrance exam assesses a candidate's thorough comprehension of a range of engineering and technology courses.

Indian Institute of Science (IISC), Bengaluru, and seven Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) host it on behalf of the National Coordination Board, GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India. The only institutions authorized to administer the GATE exam are these eight.

The exam is primarily intended for engineers and serves as a gateway to esteemed postsecondary educational institutions such as the Indian Institute of Technology and the Indian Institute of Science. Those hoping to work at PSUs should start focusing on the GATE, though, as the universities have started taking the GATE score into account when hiring new employees.

If you choose not to use GATE

Although every PSU will have a different exam format, the following general information can be useful to you:

There are typically two portions to the PSUs exam: technical and non-technical. While the non-technical portion covers subjects like English reasoning, current affairs, reasoning and aptitude, and general awareness, the technical segment focuses on the subject specialty of the relevant stream.

Candidates ought to become ready for each section. Typically, the technical section comprises 50–70% of the questions, with the remaining portion coming from the non-technical section. If at all feasible, consult previous exam questions. That will help you get a sense of what to anticipate. Completing the exam questions will also assist you in understanding your strength and weaknesses.