GATE 2025: Registration (Extended), Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus

GATE 2025 Registration Last date has been extended till 11th October 2024 with late fee. FAQs have been newly added by IIT Roorkee. IITR (Roorkee) is the conducting authority that has released the GATE 2025 notification. Correction in application form is open until 6th November 2024. Information Brochure is officially out now.

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GATE 2025 Notifications – Registration Extended

newiconGATE 2025 Registration Last date has been extended till 11th October 2024 with late fee. Check GATE application form details here.

newiconGATE 2025 Exam Cities have been added by IIT Roorkee. Also FAQs have been added. Click here for view FAQs.

newiconGATE 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule has been released by IIT, Roorkee. Check GATE exam dates details here.

GATE 2025 Syllabus of General Aptitude has been released. Check here for GATE syllabus details.

To kick start the GATE preparation early, students must follow the syllabus, exam pattern, question papers and preparation strategy. GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is a national-level examination conducted for candidates who seek admission into M.E./ M.Tech etc. Graduate Students or those appearing in final year of Graduation in Engineering, Technology, Science, Architecture & Humanities are eligible to apply.

GATE 2025

All you need to know about GATE 2025 Exam:

GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is conducted by IISC Bengaluru & Seven IITs (IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee) on the rotational basis. GATE Exam scores are also accepted by several Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in their recruitment process.

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Throughout this article, we have given all the important details related to GATE 2025 including exam dates, application form, eligibility, and much more.

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GATE Exam 2025 Overview

Exam NameGATE 2025
Exam Date1st, 2nd, 15th & 16th February 2025
Full FormGraduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Exam Conducting AuthorityIIT Roorkee
Level of ExamNational Level
CoursesME/ M.Tech/ M.Arch/ M.Plan
Frequency of ExamOnce a Year
Total Test Papers30
Mode of ApplicationOnline Mode
Exam ModeOnline (CBT)
Exam ShiftsTwo sessions – Forenoon and Afternoon
Official Websiteiitr.ac.in/gate/

GATE 2025 Exam Dates

Here in the table, we have provided complete events related to GATE Exam dates 2025:

EventsDates 2025 (Announced)
Notification release dateReleased
Release of application form28th August 2024
Last date to to submit application form without late fee3rd October 2024
Last date to submit form with late fee11th October 2024
Modification/ Correction in registration form last date6th November 2024
Release of admit card2nd January 2025
GATE Exam 20251st, 2nd, 15th & 16th February 2025
Candidates responses2nd week of February 2025
Answer key availability4th week of February 2025
Last date to submit objections/ challenges4th week of February 2025
Final answer key release1st week of March 2025
Announcement of the result19th March 2025
Downloading of Score card28th March- 31st May 2025
Availability of scorecard downloading with fee of Rs.500 per test paper1st June – 31st December 2025
Counselling begins (COAP)3rd week of March 2025

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GATE 2025 Application Form

Checkout the below details to know all about GATE 2025 Application Form:

  • Candidates can fill registration form of GATE Exam 2025 from 28th August 2024.
  • Application forms are only accepted through online mode. No offline facility is provided to submit it.
  • Each registered candidate will be provided a unique enrolment ID after the successful registration.
  • One must fill the application form with details i.e. personal, address, communicational, exam centre choices, paper choice, qualifications, etc.
  • Documents i.e. photograph, signature, photo identity & caste certificates must be uploaded in the GATE application form 2025.
  • Candidates is able to apply for one or up to two paper combinations. However, only a single application form will be received by the authority.
  • Last date to fill GATE 2025 application form is extended till 3rd October 2024 without any late fee. With late fee apply till 11th October 2024.
  • Candidates are advised to not send printouts of filled application forms & uploaded certificates/ documents to the zonal GATE offices.
  • Authority will also provide a correction facility to the candidates in October 2024 if, they have done any mistake in details.
  • Take printout of the filled-in application form and keep it safe for further references.

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:

CategoryApplication Fee
Without Late FeeWith Late Fee
Female/ SC/ ST/PwDRs. 900/-Rs. 1400/-
All other categoryRs. 1800/-Rs. 2300/-

How to Apply for GATE 2025

  • Step-1: Navigate to the online website (Link is given above).
  • Step-2: On the homepage click “Register Here” button.
  • Step-3: Enter asked details & email ID/ valid mobile number.
  • Step-4: Fill all asked details in the application form.
  • Step-5: Upload required documents in prescribed size & format.
  • Step-6: Pay the application fee through electronic payment method.
  • Step-7: Check the status of application form through login.
  • Step-8: Take printout of the registration and keep it safe for further purposes.
Check Here – How to Fill GATE Application Form

GATE 2025 How to Apply

GATE 2025 Application Correction

GATE 2025 Application correction window is open via login. Candidates can modify details until 6th November 2024 through online mode. Candidates will be able to modify/ change particular details in the application form. Candidates must correct details using login credentials i.e. application number or date of birth.

Correction may be allowed to the candidates in a few details i.e. name, parents details, qualifying scores/ qualifying degree, date of birth, address, etc. To make correction in the GATE application form, candidates will need to submit a fee.

GATE 2025 Eligibility Criteria

In this section, we have provided GATE Eligibility criteria that candidates will need to check before filling the application form:

  • Qualifications: Candidates who are appearing 3rd year of undergraduate programme/ who have completed any government approved degree in the field of Engineering/ Technology/ Science is eligible to apply.
  • Age Limit: There is no upper or lower age criteria to apply for GATE Exam 2025.

Check here GATE Course Wise Eligibility >>

GATE 2025 Exam Pattern

Here candidates must check GATE Exam pattern & 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

GATE Exam 2025 Papers & Codes

Here, we have provided GATE Exam codes according to the papers below:

PaperCodePaperCode
Aerospace EngineeringAEMathematicsMA
Chemical EngineeringCHPhysicsPH
Geomatics EngineeringGEPetroleum EngineeringPE
Engineering SciencesXENaval Architecture & Marine EngineeringNM
Computer Science & Information TechnologyCSTextile Engineering & Fibre ScienceTF
Architecture & PlanningARInstrumentation EngineeringIN
Agricultural EngineeringAGMining EngineeringMN
Bio medical EngineeringBMMechanical EngineeringME
Civil EngineeringCEMetallurgical EngineeringMT
Geology & GeophysicsGGBiotechnologyBT
Electrical EngineeringEEStatisticsST
Ecology & EvolutionEYLife SciencesXL
Environmental Science & EngineeringESHumanities & Social SciencesXH
ChemistryCYProduction & Industrial EngineeringPI
Electronics and Communication EngineeringECData Science & Artificial IntelligenceDA

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s):

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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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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GATE 2025 Result

Result will be announced through online mode on 19th March 2025. Candidates must check their results using login details. GATE Result 2025 will contain details i.e. name of the candidate, roll number, enrolment number, total marks, marks obtained by the candidates etc.

In the result, candidates must check and verify all details carefully. In case of any doubt or misprint details, contact to the authority. Candidates are advised to take printout of the GATE Result for future references.

Also Check:

GATE Rank Predictor

GATE 2025 Score Card

Process to download GATE 2025 Score Card will begin from 28th March 2025. Qualified candidates will be able to download their admit card from the website. Candidates are advised to keep a electronic version of score card safe for further references.

GATE Score Card will be valid for three years from the date of announcement of result. Aspirants must download their score card during the given time period. After the given time, candidates will have to pay Rs. 500/- per test paper to obtain their score card.

GATE 2025 Cut Off

Cut off of GATE 2025 will be the minimum scores that candidates should obtain in order to be eligible for admission. GATE Cut Off will be released through online mode. Cut off will be released individually by the participating/ all institutes. Qualifying marks will be different for all the exam papers.

Cut off will vary as per the category of candidates. Two types of cut off will be released by the authority i.e. qualifying cut off, admission cut off. There will be various factors that determine the cut off i.e. number of students appeared in exam, total availability of seats, difficulty level of exam.

Candidates must check the table below, to get expected cut off:

Paper CodeCut off Marks (Last year cut off)
General OBC-NCL/ EWSSC/ ST/ PWD
Physics31.127.920.7
Statistics2522.516.6
Electrical Engineering2522.516.6
ECE29.926.919.9
CH32.10
Mechanical Engineering (ME)28.425.518.9
CE26.623.917.7

GATE 2025 Counselling

CCMT & COAP will be the authority to conduct GATE 2025 counselling, separately. It will be organised through online mode. GATE Counselling 2025 will take place in different stages i.e. online registration, choice filling & locking, seat allotment, document verification, etc. It will be started from third week of March 2025 by COAP.

On the successful allotment of seats, candidates must download their provisional admission letter from the website. Shortlisted candidates must report to the allotted institutes for further admission related activities. Admission to the candidates will be finalised after verification of documents & submission of admission fee.

Also Check:

GATE College Predictor

Get list of the important documents which will be required for verification on reporting day:

  • Proof of payment of Seat Acceptance Fee
  • Provisional seat allotment letter
  • Passport size photographs
  • One set of attested photocopies
  • Migration certification
  • Transfer certificate
  • Printout of the registration form
  • Original documents that candidate has uploaded in the application form, etc.

Participating Institutes of GATE

Check the list below to know participating institutes of GATE:

  • Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
  • IISC, Bangalore
  • Banaras Hindu University
  • Jawaharlal Nehru University
  • Vellore Institute of Technology
  • Calcutta University

If you have any other questions related to GATE 2025 on your mind, then feel free to ask us in the comment box below.

30 Comments

    1. Ideally, start preparing at least 6-8 months in advance to cover the syllabus thoroughly and take multiple practice tests.

    1. There are no international exam centre of GATE 2025, candidates will have to travel India as per the exam date.

    1. Yes, the notification of GATE 2025 along with important dates are out. Registration process of GATE 2025 will be available between 24th August and 26th September 2024.

    1. Candidates who are appearing 3rd year of UG or candidates having degree in the field of Engineering/ Technology/ Science will only be eligible to apply for GATE 2025.

    1. GATE 2025 Exam is schedule on 1st, 2nd, 15th & 16th February 2025. The exam is conducted once every year.

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