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GATE Metallurgical Engineering (MT) 2023 is scheduled to be held on 11th February 2023. Registrations for the same are already closed, IIT Kanpur (conducting body for GATE 2023) is now going to release GATE 2023 Admit Card on January 9, 2023.
GATE MT 2023 will be conducted for admission to M.Tech courses offered at top IIT’s and NIT’s. So, here we will discuss about GATE MT 2023 exam on basis of GATE MT 2023 Syllabus, Exam Dates , Application process, Cut Off’s, Exam pattern for the exam preparations. Given below is a detailed overview for GATE MT 2023 Exam.
The GATE Metallurgical Engineering (MT) Syllabus contains around 7 sections: Engineering Mathematics, Metallurgical Thermodynamics, Transport Phenomena and Rate Process, Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy, Physical Metallurgy, Mechanical Metallurgy and Manufacturing Process. General Aptitude is also a part of GATE Metallurgical Engineering Syllabus consisting about 15% weightage in question paper whereas the remaining section of 85% is covered by core discipline. GATE General aptitude section contains questions based on verbal, numerical, quantitative ability and spatial aptitude. Check Exam Syllabus GATE MT 2023
Metallurgical Engineering (MT) contains study of metals. This study combines knowledge of theory and practical topics which include mining, extraction, design, and processing of metals and how the metals react to the outside nature. Check official site of GATE for new updates on gate.iitk.ac.in.
- GATE MT 2023 is conducted as a Computer based test (CBT). The exam duration is of 3 hrs.
- GATE Question Paper consists of total 65 questions containing MCQs, NATs and MSQs of 1 or 2 marks each. The question paper adds up to total 100 marks. Check GATE 2023 Exam Pattern.
- Candidates willing to appear for GATE Metallurgical Engineering (MT) can choose between two papers ie Physics (PH) or Engineering Sciences (XE) as their second paper.
GATE MT Exam Dates
GATE MT 2023- Exam Dates
| Events | Date |
|---|---|
| GATE 2023 admit card release date | 3 January 2023 |
| GATE 2023 Metallurgical Engineering Exam date | 11 February 2023 |
| GATE 2023 Response sheet release date | 15 February 2023 |
| GATE 2023 Answer key release date | 21 February 2023 |
| GATE 2023 Answer key challenge window | 22 February 2023 - 25 February 2023 |
| GATE 2023 Resuts date | 16 March 2023 |
| GATE 2023 Scorecard release date | 21 March 2023 |
GATE MT Syllabus
GATE Metallurgical Engineering (MT) 2023- Syllabus
GATE Metallurgical Engineering (MT) syllabus consists of two parts. The first part is consists of General Aptitude and another part has topics of metallurgy divided in seven sections. The sections included are as follows :
- Engineering Mathematics
- Metallurgical Thermodynamics
- Transport Phenomena and Rate Processes
- Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy
- Physical Metallurgy
- Mechanical Metallurgy
- Manufacturing Process
For the whole topics covered under the above topics, can check it here. GATE MT Syllabus
GATE General Aptitude Syllabus
| Verbal Ability | Numerical Ability |
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GATE Metallurgical engineering 2023 syllabus
Section 1: Engineering Mathematics Syllabus
| Linear Algebra | Matrices and Determinants, Systems of linear equations, Eigen values and Eigen vectors. |
| Calculus | Limit, Continuity and Differentiability; Partial derivatives; Maxima and minima; Sequences and series; Test for convergence; Fourier series. |
| Vector Calculus | Gradient; Divergence and Curl; Line, Surface and volume integrals; Stokes, Gauss and Green’s theorems. |
| Differential Equations | Linear and non-linear first order ODEs; Higher order linear ODEs with constant coefficients; Cauchy’s and Euler’s equations; Laplace transforms; PDEs –Laplace, one dimensional heat and wave equations. |
| Probability and Statistics | Definitions of probability and sampling theorems, conditional probability, Mean, median, mode and standard deviation; Random variables; Poisson, normal and binomial distributions; Analysis of experimental data; linear least squares method. |
| Numerical Methods | Solutions of linear and non-linear (Bisection, Secant, Newton- Raphson methods) algebraic equations; integration by trapezoidal and Simpson’s rule; single and multi-step methods for differential equations. |
Section 2: Metallurgical Thermodynamics
| Laws of Thermodynamics | First law – energy conservation, Second law - entropy; Enthalpy, Gibbs and Helmholtz free energy; Maxwell’s relations; Chemical potential; Applications to metallurgical systems, solutions, ideal and regular solutions; Gibbs phase rule, phase equilibria, binary phase diagram and lever rule, free-energy vs. composition diagrams; Equilibrium constant, Activity, Ellingham and phase stability diagrams; Thermodynamics of point defects, surfaces and interfaces, adsorption and segregation phenomena. |
| Electrochemistry: | Single electrode potential, Electrochemical cells, Nernst equation, Potential-pH diagrams. |
Section 3: Transport Phenomena and Rate Processes
| Momentum Transfer | Concept of viscosity, shell balances, Bernoulli’s equation, mechanical energy balance equation, flow past plane surfaces and through pipes. |
| Heat Transfer | Conduction, Fourier’s Law, 1-D steady state conduction. |
| Convection | Heat transfer coefficient relations for forced convection. |
| Radiation | Black body radiation, Stefan-Boltzman Law, Kirchhoff’s Law. |
| Mass Transfer | Diffusion and Fick’s laws, Mass transfer coefficients. |
| Dimensional Analysis | Buckingham Pi theorem, Significance of dimensionless numbers. |
| Basic Laws of Chemical Kinetics | First order reactions, reaction rate constant, Arrhenius relation, heterogeneous reactions, oxidation kinetics. |
| Electrochemical Kinetics | Polarization. |
Section 4: Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy
| Comminution techniques | Size classification, Flotation, Gravity and other methods of mineral beneficiation; Agglomeration: sintering, pelletizing and briquetting. |
| Material and energy balances in metallurgical processes | Principles and processes for the extraction of non-ferrous metals – aluminium, copper and titanium. |
| Iron and steel making | Material and heat balance in blast furnace; Structure and properties of slags and molten salts – basicity of slags - sulphide and phosphate capacity of slags; Production of metallurgical coke. |
| Other methods of iron making | (COREX, MIDRE) |
| Primary Steel Making | Basic oxygen furnace, process dynamics, oxidation reactions, electric arc furnace. |
| Secondary Steel Making | Ladle process – deoxidation, argon stirring, desulphurization, inclusion shape control, principles of degassing methods; Basics of stainless steel manufacturing. |
| Continuous Casting | Fluid flow in the tundish and mould, heat transfer in the mould, segregation, inclusion control. |
Section 5: Physical Metallurgy
| Chemical Bonding | Ionic, covalent, metallic, and secondary bonding in materials, Crystal structure of solids – metals and alloys, ionic and covalent solids, and polymers. |
| X-ray Diffraction | Bragg’s law, optical metallography, principles of SEM imaging. |
| Crystal Imperfections | Point, line and surface defects; Coherent, semi-coherent and incoherent interfaces. |
| Diffusion in Solids | Diffusion equation, steady state and error function solutions; Exampleshomogenenization and carburization; Kirkendall effect; Uphill diffusion; Atomic models for interstitial and substitutional diffusion; Pipe diffusion and grain boundary diffusion. |
| Phase Transformation | Driving force, Homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation, growth Kinetics Solidification in isomorphous, eutectic and peritectic systems, cast structures and macrosegregation, dendritic solidification and constitutional supercooling, coring and microsegregation. |
| Solid State Transformations | Precipitation, spinoidal decomposition, ordering, massive transformation, discontinuous precipitation, eutectoid transformation, diffusionless transformations; Precipitate coarsening, Gibbs-Thomson effect. |
| Principles of heat treatment of steels | TTT and CCT diagrams; Surface hardening treatments; Recovery, recrystallization and grain growth; Heat treatment of cast iron and aluminium alloys. Electronic, magnetic and optical properties of materials. Basic forms of corrosion and its prevention |
Section 6: Mechanical Metallurgy
| Strain tensor and stress tensor | Representation by Mohr’s circle, elasticity, stiffness and compliance tensor, Yield criteria, Plastic deformation by slip and twinning. |
| Dislocation Theory | Edge, screw and mixed dislocations, source and multiplication of dislocations, stress fields around dislocations; Partial dislocations, dislocation interactions and reactions. |
| Strengthening Mechanisms | Work/strain hardening, strengthening due to grain boundaries, solid solution, precipitation and dispersion. |
| Fracture behaviour | Griffith theory, linear elastic fracture mechanics, fracture toughness, fractography, ductile to brittle transition |
| Fatigue | Cyclic stress strain behaviour - low and high cycle fatigue, crack growth. Mechanisms of high temperature deformation and failure; creep and stress rupture, stress exponent and activation energy. |
Section 7: Manufacturing Processes
| Metal Casting | Mould design involving feeding, gating and risering, casting practices, casting defects. |
| Hot, Warm and Cold Working of Metals | Metal forming – fundamentals of metal forming processes of rolling, forging, extrusion, wire drawing and sheet metal forming, defects in forming |
| Metal Joining | Principles of soldering, brazing and welding, welding metallurgy, defects in welded joints in steels and aluminium alloys. |
| Powder Metallurgy | Production of powders, compaction and sintering. |
| Non-destructive Testing (NDT) | Dye-penetrant, ultrasonic, radiography, eddy current, acoustic emission and magnetic particle inspection methods. |
GATE MT Exam Pattern
GATE 2023- Exam Pattern
Given below is the exam pattern of GATE 2022. Candidates can have a brief idea about the exam pattern of GATE 2023 exam based on this.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| GATE MT Examination Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| GATE MT Exam Language | English |
| GATE MT Duration | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
| GATE MT Sectional Time Limit | None |
| GATE MT Total Marks | 100 |
| GATE MT Total Number of questions | 65 |
| GATE MT Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ); Multiple Select Questions (MSQ); Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions |
| GATE MT Number of Sections | Three- General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics and Core Discipline |
| GATE MT Section-wise Number of Questions | General Aptitude- 10 questions, Engineering Mathematics & Core Discipline- 55 questions |
| GATE MT Section-wise Weightage | General Aptitude- 15 marks, Engineering Mathematics- 13 marks; Core Discipline- 72 marks |
| GATE MT Marking Scheme | 1 marks of 23 questions and 2 marks of 30 questions. |
| GATE MT Negative Marking | For 1 mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer; For 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer; No negative marking for MSQs and NATs |
GATE MT Marking Scheme
GATE MT 2023- Marking Scheme
- Below is the expected marking scheme for GATE 2023 on basis of GATE 2022 MT Exam. Given below is the marking scheme for GATE MT 2022 Exam worth 100 marks.
- ⅓ marks will be deducted in MCQs for each incorrect answer but there’s no negative marking for NATs and MSQs.
| Sections | Total Questions | Total Marks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mark Questions | 2 marks Questions | ||
| General Aptitude | 5 | 5 | (5 x 1) + (5 x 2) = 15 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 25 | 30 | (25 x 1) + (30 x 2) = 85 |
| Core Discipline- Metallurgy | |||
| Total | 30 | 35 | 100 |
GATE MT Weightage of Important Topics
GATE Metallurgical Engineering Syllabus 2023 - Weightage of Important Topics
As per previous year analysis from the GATE Questions papers the weightage of each section for Metallurgical Engineering Exam can be expected for GATE MT 2023. The details for the same is given below.
| Topics | Weightage (Marks) |
|---|---|
| Casting | 10 |
| Heat Transfer | 5 |
| Iron and Steel Making | 3-5 |
| Physical metallurgy | 4-5 |
| Material testing | 10 |
| Mechanical behaviour | 8 |
Read more: Detailed GATE Paper Analysis
GATE MT Preparation Tips
GATE MT 2023- Preparation Tips
- Study Plan: Make a proper study plan for exam preparation so that you can cover the whole syllabus early before exam dates. By using exam syllabus make a list of topics for study. Analyse and find out the difficult and easy topics which can further determine the level of exam. Make daily target plan for the exam so it can be covered.
- Check exam pattern and marking scheme: For GATE MT check the latest exam pattern and all the related marking scheme for the exam. It will be easy to prepare questions as per marks of questions.
- Collect the Best Resources and Books for GATE MT 2023: GATE 2022 – Metallurgical Engineering – Guide by GKP, Metallurgical Engineering Solved Papers GATE 2022 by Amritansh Frank, GATE 2022 – Solved Papers – Metallurgical Engineering by GKP and many other. For online resources watch the NPTEL Portal for best question papers from IIT Professors.
- Practice Mock test and PYQ’s: Since the beginning of the preparation have a practice of giving mock tests. Practising previous year question papers and sample papers are also very important for scoring good.
Best books to refer for GATE MT 2023 Exam:
| Books Name | Name of the Author/ Publications |
|---|---|
| GATE 2022 – Metallurgical Engineering – Guide | GKP |
| Metallurgical Engineering Solved Papers GATE 2022 | Amritansh Frank |
| GATE 2022 – Solved Papers – Metallurgical Engineering | GKP |
| Mechanical Metallurgy | George E. Dieter |
| Mineral Processing | SK Jain |
| Manufacturing Processes | RK Rajput |
| Physical Metallurgy | V Raghvan |
Previous Year GATE Metallurgical Engineering Question Papers
For best preparation, GATE MT previous year question papers are useful for better practice and for analyzing the difficulty of GATE paper. Below is the previous year papers of 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018. Candidates can download it from the links given below.
GATE MT 2023- Admission Process
- For selection in GATE, candidates should follow the admission process and fulfill the eligibility criteria for GATE MT 2023.
GATE MT 2023- Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have a minimum qualification of 10+2+3. Final year undergraduate students can also apply for the GATE MT 2023 exam.
- Candidates must have graduation degree such as Bachelor's of Technology/Engineering or PG graduation in relevant field.
- There is no upper age limit for GATE 2023.
- International students from countries like Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Ethiopia and United Arab Emirates (UAE) can also appear for GATE 2023. Such students should also have the above mentioned equivalent qualifications.
GATE MT 2023- Admissions
Eligible candidates can follow the steps given below to fill the application form and know the further admission process through GATE MT 2023:
- Application Form for GATE 2023: As per eligibility candidates can apply for GATE 2023, online through the official website at gate.iitkgp.ac.in. Fill the application registration carefully. And then fill the exam form for GATE on GOAPS portal with login id and password correctly. Add your personal details, education qualifications, etc as per requirement. Upload documents which are mentioned as per given specifications. Pay the application fee online before due date. Complete the form and submit it. Check how to fill form here. Check Details
- Admit Card for GATE 2023: Candidates who have successfully registered for the exam can only download the admit card from the official link of GATE GOAPS portal.
- GATE 2023 Exam: GATE 2023 exam is scheduled to be conducted on 4th, 5th, 11th and 12th of February 2023. However, GATE MT 2023 is to be held on 11th February 2023.
- Result dates for GATE 2023: GATE 2023 Results date has also been announced. The GATE 2023 results will be released on 16th March 2023.
- Counselling session for GATE 2023: Candidates who are shortlisted in GATE exam are eligible for GATE counselling. Candidates who have cleared the required cut off for exam are only eligible for GATE Counselling. Candidates willing to take admission in IIT’s will have to appear in COAP Counselling whereas candidates willing to apply for NIT and other top colleges in India have to appear for CCMT counselling.
Check link: GATE COAP 2022 Round 3 Seat Allotment result released, Check Here!
GATE MT Cut Off
GATE MT Cut Off
Given table consists of previous year cut off marks for GATE MT Exam cut. Candidates can infer the expected cutoff from the table below.
| Metallurgical Engineering (MT) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | General | OBC-NCL | SC/ST/PwD |
| 2022 | 46.2 | 41.5 | 30.8 |
| 2021 | 48.5 | 43.6 | 32.3 |
| 2020 | 49.2 | 44.2 | 32.8 |
| 2019 | 53.5 | 48.1 | 35.7 |
| 2018 | 40.3 | 36.2 | 26.8 |
GATE MT CUT OFF for IIT’s:
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IIT’s Cut Off GATE MT 2020
| Metallurgical Engineering (MT) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Top IIT’s Name | General | OBC-NCL | SC/ST/PwD |
| IIT MADRAS | 794 | 737 | 543 |
| IIT DELHI | 550 | 550 | 475 |
| IIT KARAGPUR | 448 | 370 | SC-161 / ST-89 |
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IIT’s Cut Off GATE MT 2019
| Metallurgical Engineering (MT) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Top IIT’s Name | General | OBC-NCL | SC/ST/PwD |
| IIT MADRAS | 748 | 713 | SC- 604 |
| IIT DELHI | 425 | 425 | 350 |
| IIT KARAGPUR | 506 | 417 | SC-353 / ST-105 |
GATE MT CUT OFF FOR NIT’s:
NIT ROURKELA Cut Off GATE MT
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NIT’s Cut Off GATE MT
| Metallurgical Engineering (MT) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| YEAR | General | OBC-NCL | SC/ST/PwD |
| NIT ROURKELA (2021) | 583 | 499 | SC-259 / ST-240 |
| NIT ROURKELA (2020) | 663 | 586 | SC-440 / ST 213 |
| NIT ROURKELA (2018) | 673 | 633 | SC-376 / ST-303 |
| NIT ROURKELA (2017) | 647 | 594 | SC-419 / ST-261 |
To check all IIT’s And NIT’s Previous year Cut Off. CLICK HERE
GATE MT 2022- PSU Recruitment
There are few PSUs that recruit GATE MT qualified candidates from GATE exam. Time to time vacancies have been released for various posts. Some of the popular PSUs hiring GATE MT candidates are given below:
- KIOCL LIMITED
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
- NALCO
- BIS
- Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC): OCES, DGFS
- GSECL
Check links:
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. Which other subjects are included in exam along with GATE Metallurgical Engineering?
Ans. Candidates can choose from PH (physics)or XE (Engineering sciences) paper in Metallurgy engineering and this paper should be given with GATE MT.
Ques. What are the major 7 sections for GATE Metallurgical Engineering syllabus 2023?
Ans. The major seven section of GATE Metallurgical Engineering syllabus 2023 are:
- Thermodynamics and Rate Processes
- Extractive Metallurgy
- Engineering Mathematics:
- Physical Metallurgy
- Mechanical Metallurgy
- Manufacturing Processes
Ques. Which IIT colleges offer metallurgical engineering?
Ans. IIT’s which offer metallurgical engineering are:
- IIT Chennai
- IIT New Delhi
- IIT Bombay
- IIT Kharagpur
- IIT Kanpur
Ques. What is the exam pattern for GATE MT 2023?
Ans. the exam pattern is same for all the papers in GATE. The paper consists of 65 questions of total 100 marks consisting of 1 marks and two marks questions.
Ques. What is section wise weightage for GATE MT 2023 Exam?
Ans. The section wise weightage is given below as per paper pattern:
- General Aptitude- 15 marks
- Engineering Mathematics- 13 marks
- Core Discipline- 72 marks
Ques. What is the official website for GATE notification?
Ans. The official website for GATE notification and application form is: https://gate.iitkgp.ac.in/
Ques. Which topics are included in section of Mechanical Metallurgy of the GATE Metallurgical Engineering Syllabus 2023?
Ans. The important topics included in Mechanical Metallurgy section of the GATE Metallurgical Engineering Syllabus 2023 are given below:
- Fracture behaviour, Griffith theory, fracture toughness, fractography, ductile to brittle transition, linear elastic fracture mechanics
- Strain tensor and stress tensor, Representation by Mohr’s circle, elasticity, stiffness and compliance tensor, Yield criteria, Plastic deformation by slip and twinning
- Dislocation theory includes Edge, screw and mixed dislocations, source and multiplication of dislocations, stress fields around dislocations; Partial dislocations, dislocation interactions and reactions
- Mechanisms of high temperature deformation and failure; creep and stress rupture, stress exponent and activation energy.
- Strengthening mechanisms: Work/strain hardening, strengthening due to grain boundaries, solid solution, precipitation and dispersion
- Fatigue: Cyclic stress strain behaviour - low and high cycle fatigue
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