Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test (CSIR NET) examinations are one of the most popular competitive examinations in the field of research and securing jobs. GATE and CSIR NET scores of candidates are beneficial for students seeking admission in top colleges and universities of India including seven IITs and well-recognized CSIR Educational Institutes. 

The national level examinations are conducted for various fields and objectives for science students. Read below the difference between GATE and CSIR UGC NET examination based on their Eligibility Criteria, Examination Pattern, Stipend, and JRF opportunities.

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GATE Vs CSIR UGC NET: What are the differences? 

GATE: 

• Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national level examination that is conducted on the behalf of top IITs of India such as Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, and IIT Roorkee. 
• The examination is conducted all around the country for M.Tech, MA, and MArch program admission. 
• GATE score is applicable in different recruitment examinations under Help Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). GATE also offers admission to various Ph.D. programs in the Art and Science branch. 

CSIR NET: I

• Industrial Research National Eligibility Test (CSIR NET) is also conducted on a national platform with the assistance of the National Testing Agency (NTA). The CSIR NET score of the candidates determines their ability to apply for the post of Assistant Professor in various colleges and universities of India. 
• Help Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) recruit candidates on the basis of their CSIR NET score. Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) qualifies the CSIR candidates for training in different methods of research in universities and national laboratories of various IITs and Government colleges in India. 

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GATE Vs CSIR UGC NET: Exam Pattern, Syllabus and Eligibility Criteria 

GATE and CSIR UGC NET examinations are conducted for the science stream students in various sectors. To know more about their eligibility criteria and exam pattern differences, check the comparison table below:

GATE Vs CSIR UGC NET: JRF Opportunities Differences

GATE: 

Candidates after successfully cracking the GATE examination get admission in Ph.D. programs offered by the top Colleges and Universities of India. Candidates who score the highest GATE scores are eligible to be awarded JRF in CSIR Laboratories.

CSIR UGC NET: 

Candidates who successfully scored good CSIR NET scores are also eligible for the JRF award in top colleges and IIT universities of India. The candidates are also eligible to apply in well established and CSIR recognized government and private industrial firms.

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