JEE Main vs GATE: Which engineering exam is tougher?
JEE Main and GATE are two of India’s most competitive engineering exams, but they cater to entirely different stages of an academic journey. JEE Main tests Class 11–12 Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with a focus on speed and accuracy, while GATE assesses four years of undergraduate engineering knowledge in depth. This feature explores their differences in syllabus, question types, competition, and preparation, offering a nuanced comparison to help aspirants understand which exam might be tougher for them.
JEE Main and GATE are two of India’s most competitive engineering exams, but they cater to entirely different stages of an academic journey. JEE Main tests Class 11–12 Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with a focus on speed and accuracy, while GATE assesses four years of undergraduate engineering knowledge in depth. This feature explores their differences in syllabus, question types, competition, and preparation, offering a nuanced comparison to help aspirants understand which exam might be tougher for them.
