- Subscribers
- 69,490
- Average Upvotes
- 112.4
- Average Comments
- 22.1
- Min. Upvotes to HOT
- 5
r/GATEtard
Best Time to Post on r/GATEtard (UTC TIME)
r/GATEtard peaks Mondays 10am-12pm UTC
GATEtard Subscriber Count - redditli.st
What to Post and How to Rank on r/GATEtard
Best Topics & Content Types
Practical, time-sensitive information performs exceptionally well in r/GATEtard, particularly posts addressing immediate post-exam concerns like response sheet timelines and result dates as demonstrated by the popular Post GATE 2026 Megathread. The community strongly favors original content with specific, non-googleable details rather than generic advice—posts containing exact dates for alternative exams (like CMI Mtech on May 2nd or ISI Kolkata on May 10th) receive significant engagement. Firsthand experience reports about cheating incidents also generate substantial discussion, as seen in multiple posts where users documented security lapses at testing centers. Comprehensive resource posts that consolidate information across multiple dimensions (exam timelines, backup options, result procedures) outperform single-topic posts, while pure emotional support requests or vague queries consistently get downvoted based on community patterns.
Writing Style & Tone
The community demands a direct, no-nonsense communication style that assumes graduate-level intelligence and responsibility. Posts adopting the megathread's blunt tone ("You're a graduate - learn to do your own research. Use Google. It's infuriating how 90% of queries in this sub are a Google search away") resonate strongly, while overly emotional or pleading language gets dismissed. Technical jargon related to the GATE exam structure and engineering disciplines is not just accepted but expected—readers assume familiarity with terms like PGEE, BITSHD, and response sheets without explanation. Humor is extremely rare and generally unwelcome; the community values factual precision over personality. Posts explicitly stating "I wrote this entire post myself. No AI slop" gain credibility, indicating distrust of generic, AI-generated content that lacks personal experience.
What Gets Upvoted
Posts containing verifiable, specific information that solves actual problems receive the most upvotes. The cheating reports gained traction because they included actionable details like center names (GITA Autonomous College, Bhubaneswar), system numbers, and direct evidence rather than vague complaints. Content that provides concrete timelines ("applications will open on 1 March 2026") or exposes systemic issues ("invigilators were just sitting at end of row doing nothing") consistently outperforms theoretical discussions. Posts demonstrating personal responsibility while addressing community concerns—like users who followed up after reporting cheating with "
About r/GATEtard
r/GATEtard was created on January 20, 2023, making it 3 years and 6 months old and a moderately established subreddit. With 69,490 members, this is a growing community that has moved beyond the niche stage and attracts regular new members.
r/GATEtard is experiencing strong growth, with 3,668 new members in the last 30 days.
r/GATEtard Engagement Analysis
r/GATEtard shows very high engagement relative to its size, with an average of 112.4 upvotes per post across its 69,490 members. The community is primarily content-consumption focused, with a comment-to-upvote ratio of 0.2. To reach the Hot section of r/GATEtard, posts typically need at least 5 upvotes, reflecting the community's activity level.
Posts on r/GATEtard receive an average of 22.1 comments, indicating a community that primarily engages through upvoting content. Posts tend to be appreciated more through voting than through discussion in the comments.
r/GATEtard Posting Patterns Analysis
Based on an analysis of 100 top posts from the past week, Monday is the most active day with 16 posts reaching the top, while Wednesday sees the least activity with 12 posts. Activity is fairly evenly distributed between weekdays and weekends.
The peak posting hours are around 10am UTC (10 posts), 11am UTC (8 posts), and 4pm UTC (7 posts). The quietest hours are 9pm UTC, 11pm UTC, and 10pm UTC, with only 2-1 posts each reaching the top during these times.
Weekly breakdown: Monday (16), Tuesday (13), Wednesday (12), Thursday (16), Friday (13), Saturday (14), Sunday (16) posts reaching the top.
r/GATEtard Growth Analysis
r/GATEtard currently has 69,490 subscribers. Over the past 30 days, the community has grown by 3,668 members (5.57%), averaging 122 new subscribers per day. This growth rate places r/GATEtard in the top 0% of all tracked subreddits.
Over the past 90 days, r/GATEtard has gained 10,392 subscribers (17.58%). Since tracking began 557 days ago, the community has added 53,798 total subscribers. Growth has been accelerating recently compared to the longer-term trend.
r/GATEtard Milestones
- Reached 25K subscribers Apr 2025
- Reached 50K subscribers Jan 2026
- Fastest growth period: +2,228 subscribers Apr 2025
r/GATEtard Growth Trend
r/GATEtard is experiencing strong growth, with 3,668 new members in the last 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many subscribers does r/GATEtard have?
r/GATEtard has 69,490 subscribers as of July 2026.
What is the best time to post on r/GATEtard?
The best time to post on r/GATEtard is Mondays 10am-12pm UTC, based on analysis of top-performing posts from the past week.
Is r/GATEtard growing?
r/GATEtard is experiencing strong growth, with 3,668 new members in the last 30 days.
When was r/GATEtard created?
r/GATEtard was created on January 20, 2023, making it 3 years old.
How many upvotes do you need to reach Hot on r/GATEtard?
Posts on r/GATEtard typically need at least 5 upvotes to reach the Hot section.
r/GATEtard Key Statistics Summary
r/GATEtard is a Reddit community with 69,490 subscribers. The community describes itself as: "A sub for the indian entrance exam GATE(Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering)." The best time to post on r/GATEtard is Mondays 10am-12pm UTC. Posts receive an average of 112.4 upvotes and 22.1 comments. The minimum upvotes needed to reach the Hot section is approximately 5. The subreddit is adding approximately 122 new members each day. Founded 3 years ago, r/GATEtard is tracked and analyzed by RedditList as part of its comprehensive database of over 106,367 subreddits.
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