GATE 2025: Exam Dates, Eligibility, Registration Open, and Syllabus

 

GATE 2025: Exam Dates, Eligibility, Registration Open, and Syllabus

Registration for GATE 2025 is open through October 03, 2024. IIT Roorkee has added several new FAQs. The conducting authority responsible for releasing the GATE 2025 announcement is IITR (Roorkee). The application form correction period ends on November 6, 2024. The Information Brochure is now available formally.

Everything there is to know about the GATE 2025 Exam:

What Has Changed for GATE 2025? This year, no overseas centers are offered. To take the GATE Exam in 2025, applicants from other countries must travel to India.
When does registration for GATE 2025 end? On October 03, 2024, check the details of your GATE registration (no late fees).
Uncertain About Your GATE Eligibility? Verify your course-wise and general GATE eligibility.
Do You Hear? The 2025 GA Syllabus and Pattern is Now Available! Exam Pattern & Syllabus Check PDF Wise
Exam dates for GATE 2025 are set for February 1, 2, 15, and 16; see the list of dates.
Who will lead the GATE 2025 initiative? Roorkee Institute of Technology, Verify Participating Institutions for GATE

IISC Bengaluru and the seven IITs (IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Roorkee) alternately administer the GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering). A number of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) recognize GATE exam results in their hiring procedures.

 

 

Overview of the GATE Exam 2025

 

Exam Name	GATE 2025
Exam Date	1st, 2nd, 15th & 16th February 2025
Full Form	Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Exam Conducting Authority	IIT Roorkee
Level of Exam	National Level
Courses	ME/ M.Tech/ M.Arch/ M.Plan
Frequency of Exam	Once a Year
Total Test Papers	30
Mode of Application	Online Mode
Exam Mode	Online (CBT)
Exam Shifts	Two sessions – Forenoon and Afternoon
Official Website	iitr.ac.in/gate/

 

 

GATE 2025 Exam Dates

Events	Dates 2025 (Announced)
Notification release date	Released
Release of application form	28th August 2024
Last date to to submit application form without late fee	03 October 2024
Last date to submit form with late fee	11th October 2024
Modification/ Correction in registration form last date	6th November 2024
Release of admit card	2nd January 2025
GATE Exam 2025	1st, 2nd, 15th & 16th February 2025
Candidates responses	2nd week of February 2025
Answer key availability	4th week of February 2025
Last date to submit objections/ challenges	4th week of February 2025
Final answer key release	1st week of March 2025
Announcement of the result	19th March 2025
Downloading of Score card	28th March- 31st May 2025
Availability of scorecard downloading with fee of Rs.500 per test paper	1st June – 31st December 2025
Counselling begins (COAP)	3rd week of March 2025

 

 

Application Form for GATE 2025

See below for all the information you need to know about the GATE 2025 Application Form:
Candidates may begin completing the GATE Exam 2025 registration form on August 28, 2024.
Online applications are the only ones that are accepted. There is no option to submit it offline.
Following a successful registration, each candidate will receive a unique enrollment ID.
One must fill the application form with details i.e. personal, address, communicational, exam centre options, paper choice, qualifications, etc.
In the GATE application form 2025, documents such as a photo, signature, photo identity, and caste certificates must be uploaded.

Applicants may submit one or more combinations of papers. Nevertheless, the authorities will only receive one application form.
The application for GATE 2025 must be completed by October 03, 2024, without incurring a late charge.
The zonal GATE offices do not accept printouts of completed application forms or uploaded certificates or papers, as instructed by the candidates.
In October 2024, the candidates will also be given a repair facility by the authority in case they made any detailed mistakes.
Take a printout of the completed application and store it securely for future use.

Application Fee:

·         Candidates is able to pay registration fees through online mode.

·         Debit card/ credit card/ net banking/ Wallet/ UPI are the online payment gateways.

·         Candidates must remember that fee is non-refundable (except when two paper combinations are removed by the authority) & non-transferable.

Check the table below to know category wise application fee:

Category	Application Fee
	Without Late Fee	With Late Fee
Female/ SC/ ST/PwD	Rs. 900/-	Rs. 1400/-
All other category	Rs. 1800/-	Rs. 2300/-

 

Steps for GATE 2025 Application

Step 1: Go to the website (the link is provided above).
Step 2: Select "Register Here" on the homepage.
Step 3: Provide requested information and a working email address or mobile number.
Step 4: Complete all the information requested on the application.
Step 5: Upload the necessary files in the format and size specified.
Step 6: Use an electronic payment method to pay the application cost.
Step 7: Log in to the application form to check its status.
Step 8: Print the registration page and store it securely for future use.

Correction for GATE 2025 Application

The online GATE 2025 Application Correction Window will open in the third week of November 2024. Applicants will have the ability to edit or change specific information on the application. Applicants must update information using their login credentials, such as their date of birth or application number.

Candidates may be permitted to make corrections to a few details, such as name, parent information, qualifying scores or degree, date of birth, residence, etc. Candidates must pay an application fee in order to make corrections on the GATE form.

GATE 2025 Qualification Standards

The GATE eligibility requirements are listed in this section, which applicants must review before completing the application:

Qualifications: Applicants may apply if they are in their third year of an undergraduate program or if they have earned a degree in engineering, technology, or science that has been approved by the government.
Age Requirement: There are no age restrictions for applying to the GATE Exam in 2025.

GATE 2025 Exam Pattern

Here candidates must check Gate Exam Patern & related details of entrance exam:

• Exam Mode: GATE Exam 2025 will be conducted in online mode (CBT).
• Time: Total 3 hours will be provided to the candidates to solve the paper.
• Sections: Question paper will include General Aptitude (GA) & Candidate’s Selected Subjects.
• Number of Papers: GATE will have a total of 30 test papers.
• Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) & Numerical Answer Type (NAT) will be asked in the exam.
• Total Questions: There will be a total of 65 questions in the question paper (10 general aptitude + 55 subjects).
• Marking Scheme: 1 or 2 marks will be provided for correct answers.
• Negative Marking: For 1 mark of MCQ 1/3 mark will be deducted & for 2 marks of MCQ 2/3 marks will be deducted. There will be no negative marking in MSQ & NAT questions.
• Partial Marking: There will be no partial marking for any of the questions.

Check GATE Paper Wise Marks Distribution >>
GATE 2025 Syllabus

GATE 2025 Exam Syllabus (PDFs) is officially out now. Released by IIT Roorkee, GATE Syllabus 2025 can be obtained subject wise online on the website. The Syllabus includes important topics from the respective subjects & general aptitude. GATE Syllabus should be foremost checked by students to start their exam preparation.

Here, we have provided a few important GATE subject wise topics:

• General Aptitude: Analytical aptitude, spatial aptitude, verbal aptitude, quantitative aptitude.
• Civil Engineering: Water resources engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, engineering mathematics, geotechnical engineering.
• Aerospace Engineering: Engineering mathematics, flight mechanics, propulsion, space dynamics, structures, and aerodynamics.
• Chemical Engineering: Fluid mechanic and mechanical operations, heat transfer, engineering mathematics, mass transfer, process calculations and thermodynamics, chemical technology.
• Electronics & Communication Engineering: Digital circuit, control system, signal and system, analog circuits, electronic devices, engineering mathematics.
• Architecture and Planning: Environmental planning and design, planning process, housing, architecture and design, construction & management, building and structure.

GATE 2025 Preparation Tips

This section will give a clear insight into how to prepare for GATE Exam 2025:

• First & most important thing is to know syllabus & pattern completely.
• Make a solid timetable to prepare on the regular basis.
• Begin your preparation early & collect notes & study materials or relevant books.
• Go through the previous years’ GATE exam question papers & solve mock tests as well.
• Take regular breaks in between your study time & stay motivated.
• Create short notes & make revisions.
• To prepare for verbal ability, start reading English newspapers & magazines.

GATE Books

Here we have provided the list of GATE books recommended by various experts to the candidates:

• Reasoning & Aptitude for GATE & ESE: by Made Easy Editorial Board
• GATE general aptitude: by GKP
• Computer Science & Information Technology: by Arihant Publications
• Electrical Engineering- Guide: by GK Publications Ltd.
• IES Master GATE Civil Engineering: by Generic

GATE Exam Centres 2025

The examination centres will be allotted in more than 200 cities/ towns in India:

Ambala, Kurukshetra, Hamirpur, Kangra, Madi, Bilaspur, Shimla-Solan, Ludhiana, Mohali, Chandigarh, Patiala, Amritsar, Pathankot, Bhatinda, Jalandhar, Noida, Saharanpur, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Haldwani, Dehradun, Roorkee

Paper	Code	Paper	Code
Aerospace Engineering	AE	Mathematics	MA
Chemical Engineering	CH	Physics	PH
Geomatics Engineering	GE	Petroleum Engineering	PE
Engineering Sciences	XE	Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering	NM
Computer Science & Information Technology	CS	Textile Engineering & Fibre Science	TF
Architecture & Planning	AR	Instrumentation Engineering	IN
Agricultural Engineering	AG	Mining Engineering	MN
Bio medical Engineering	BM	Mechanical Engineering	ME
Civil Engineering	CE	Metallurgical Engineering	MT
Geology & Geophysics	GG	Biotechnology	BT
Electrical Engineering	EE	Statistics	ST
Ecology & Evolution	EY	Life Sciences	XL
Environmental Science & Engineering	ES	Humanities & Social Sciences	XH
Chemistry	CY	Production & Industrial Engineering	PI
Electronics and Communication Engineering	EC	Data Science & Artificial Intelligence	DA

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s):

Question: Who is the conducting authority of GATE Exam 2025?

Answer: IIT Roorkee is responsible for organising GATE Exam 2025.

Question: How many times one can appear the GATE examination?

Answer: There is no attempt limit, one can appear in any number of time for GATE exam.

Question: Are there any changes in GATE Exam Syllabus for 2025?

Answer: As of now, no changes have been announced yet in GATE Syllabus 2025. DA (Data Science & Artificial Intelligence) paper was added last year.

Question: Is GATE Exam tough to qualify? Which branch is considered as toughest one and has high competition ?

Answer: Yes, GATE is considered as one of the toughest Engineering exam for admission in PG courses. Of all branches, Electrical Engineering & CSE are the toughest one. Mechanical branch in M.Tech has high competition because of more number of candidates.

Question: Can I fill two application forms to appear for in two papers?

Answer: No, only single application form will be accepted. Two paper options will be selected based on the given set of combination.

Question: Will I need to upload OBC-NCL certificate while filling the application form?

Answer: No, there will be no need to upload OBC-NCL or EWS certificate. However, SC/ ST/ PWD candidates will be required to upload their certificates to avail the concession in fee.

Question: Can I change the examination paper after submitting the registration form?

Answer: Yes No you can change in examination paper after applying.

Question: How can I check my status of submitted application form?

Answer: You will be able to check status of your application form by logging to the website.

Question: I am currently appearing in 3rd year of commerce, am i eligible to apply?

Answer: Yes, candidates who are appearing their 3rd year in engineering/ commerce/ science/ technology/ arts/ architecture will be eligible to apply for GATE 2025.

Question: Will my application fee be refunded if i withdraw my application form?

Answer: No, application fee will be non-refundable and non-transferable in any circumstance.

GATE 2025 Admit Card

Admit card of GATE 2025 will be made available to the candidates on 2nd January 2025. It will be released online on the website. No printed copy of GATE admit card 2025 will be sent to the aspirants. Candidates must download their admit card as soon as possible before the conduct of examination.

 

Check all the details carefully printed on hall ticket and if in case of any discrepancy in details contact the authority immediately. Candidates will need to appear for examination on the date and time as mentioned on GATE admit card. On the day of examination, candidates will need to bring identity proof & admit card together.

GATE 2025 Answer Key

GATE 2025 Answer Key will be available through online mode in PDF format. It will be downloaded by the aspirants from fourth week of February 2025. Candidates will be able to submit contests against the provisional answer key during the specific time. To raise objections against the GATE answer key, candidates will need to pay a requisite fee.

GATE Answer key (final) will be released once the evaluation will be finalised. Based on the final answer key, result will be declared. Final answer key will be released in first week of March 2025. With the help of answer key, candidates will be able to know their estimate scores.

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