GATE 2025: IIT Roorkee is going to conduct the GATE exam 2025 on February 1, 2, 15, and 16. The paper-wise GATE 2025 exam dates have been announced on the official website. The mode of the GATE 2025 exam is online, and the total number of subject papers is 30. The GATE application form 2025 correction's last date for PwD students was November 22, 2024. GATE admit card 2025 will be issued on January 2, 2024 to the successfully registered students. The GATE score of 2025 will be valid for 3 years for taking admission to M.Tech courses or applying for PSU recruitment. GATE result 2025 will be released on March 19, 2025. Various PSUs have commenced registration for recruitment through GATE score. 

The GATE exam in full form is the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. It is a national-level entrance exam conducted annually by one of the seven IITs for admission to Postgraduate or Master’s degree programs in Engineering, Architecture, Science, Technology, and Humanities. IIT Roorkee has added 10 new cities to the GATE exam centres 2025 list. The authorities might release a new two-paper combination on its official website. 

GATE 2025 Exam Dates (Out)

Like every year, the GATE exam 2025 will be conducted in the first and second weekend of February. The paper-wise exam schedule will be out soon. The entrance examination will be held in two shifts across multiple cities in India and abroad. GATE 2025 Shift 1 exam will take place from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM while Shift 2 will be held from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

GATE 2025 Official Notification

IIT Roorkee launched the official website for GATE 2025 - gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The conducting authority has released the GATE official notification 2025. Students can find all important details related to GATE 2025 important dates, exam syllabus, pattern etc. specified on the official portal. The students can download the PDF of the GATE official notification by clicking here.

GATE 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Students who want to appear for the GATE 2025 exam must satisfy the following GATE eligibility criteria laid down in the information brochure by the conducting authority.

• Students who have passed or are currently in the 3rd year of their Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Architecture/ Science/ Technology/ Humanities from a recognized university. Those with a Master’s degree in a relevant subject in the field of Science are also eligible to apply for GATE 2025.

• Students with Indian citizenship or those from foreign countries including Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and The United Arab Emirates are eligible to sit for the GATE exam 2025.

• There is no specified age limit for students applying for GATE 2025

• There is no restriction on GATE maximum attempts

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GATE 2025 Registration

GATE registrations 2025 with late fees was extended to October 11, 2024. The registration process for GATE is conducted through online mode, i.e., GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System) portal. Students can get an overview of the GATE 2025 application process below.

Step 1: Online Registration through GOAPS

• Students must first register through the GOAPS 2025 portal by entering their full name, valid email ID, mobile number, country of residence etc.

• They must choose a unique password for future login. A system-generate OTP (One-Time Password) will be sent to the registered mobile number and email address for verification.

• Students must use the same to complete the registration process and get their unique GATE enrollment ID.

Step 2: Login and Application Form Fill Out 

• Registered students can log in with their ID and password to access the GATE application form 2025. They must fill in personal details, such as father’s name, mother’s name, nationality, date of birth, permanent address, photo ID number and type etc. along with educational qualifications, marks and grades obtained from 10+2 till Graduation.

• Next, students must select the desired GATE 2025 paper they wish to opt for and choose up to three GATE exam centres 2025 from the list provided. The test centres must be selected in order of preference. The first two exam centres must be selected from the same zone while the third one can be from any regional zones.

Step 3: Uploading of Documents

The next step of the GATE 2025 application process involves uploading scanned images of the student’s recent passport photograph and signature along with relevant certificates. Students must ensure that the documents are uploaded in the size and format prescribed by the GATE authority.

Step 4: GATE Application Fee Payment

After uploading the necessary documents, students must proceed to pay the GATE application fee 2025 via online mode. The fee amount varies according to the student’s category and can be paid using Net banking/ Debit card/ Credit card facilities. Students can check the probable GATE 2025 registration fee below.

Step 5: Final Review of GATE Application Form 2025

After the payment of the application fee, students must review the GATE registration form 2025 one last time and verify all the details. They must submit the GATE 2025 application form and save a copy of the same for future reference.

GATE 2025 Application Form Correction

The GATE 2025 application form correction started on October 31; the last date to edit the GATE registration form 2025 was extended to November 22, 2024, for PwD students. The application correction link was available on the GOAPS portal. The GATE 2025 form correction facility allows you to update the following details:

• Change in Name
• Change in exam cities.
• Change of current paper
• Change in Date of Birth
• Add a second paper (from specified combinations relative to the first paper)
• Change from female to any other gender.
• Change in categorization to SC/ST
• Change of gender to female.
• Change in category from SC/ST to any other
• Details of parents/guardians/correspondence address
• Any other change in category (not mentioned earlier)
• Change from PwD/Dyslexic to Non-PwD/Dyslexic.
• Change of college name and location, roll number, and registration number.

How To Edit GATE Application Form 2025?

Students must follow the guidelines for GATE application form correction listed below:

Step 1: Visit the online GATE website at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.

Step 2: Enter your login information, such as Enrolment ID/Email Address and Password.

Step 3: Enter the captcha and then click the "Submit" button.

Step 4: Now, correct your application and make the necessary modifications.

Step 5: Don't forget to print out the application for later usage.

Also check | GATE 2025 Syllabus: CE, ME, CSE, ECE, EE, Download Subject-Wise Syllabus PDF

GATE 2025 Syllabus

GATE syllabus 2025 has been released on the official website of IIT Roorkee - gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The GATE 2025 syllabus pdf has been published for a total of 30 papers. The syllabus of the GATE exam 2025 comprises three sections – General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and Core Engineering as per the paper chosen by students. Aspirants can find an overview of the section-wise GATE syllabus 2025 in the table below.

GATE 2025 Exam Pattern

The GATE 2025 exam paper is similar to the previous years. The authority has not introduced any major changes to the existing exam format. According to the GATE exam pattern 2025, the paper will have 65 questions worth a total of 100 marks. Of these questions, 10 questions will be based on General Aptitude carrying 15 marks.

Furthermore, the GATE 2025 exam will be conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT) in online mode for 3 hours. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions will majorly be asked from the syllabus of GATE 2025.

GATE Question Paper

GATE question paper 2025 will be set by IIT Roorkee. The question paper of GATE 2025 will be entirely based on objective-type questions. The GATE question pattern will include the following type of questions:

• Multiple Choice Questions

• Multiple Select Questions

• Numerical Answer Type  

GATE Previous Year Question Papers

Students willing to sit for the GATE 2025 exam can find below the GATE previous years' question papers for practice -

GATE 2025 Preparation Tips

GATE being one of the toughest and most competitive engineering entrance examinations in India, demands a comprehensive preparation strategy and thorough revisions. With the right GATE preparation tips 2025 and utmost dedication, students can crack GATE 2025 in the very first attempt. Here are some useful preparation tips to help students gear up for GATE 2025:

1. Start Your Preparations Early

Aspirants wondering how to prepare for GATE 2025 without coaching should know that starting early is key to success. Therefore, one must start preparing for GATE 2025 at least 7-8 months ahead of the examination. Starting GATE 2025 preparations early will allow them more time to work out a comprehensive strategy, go through the complete syllabus and then review the high-weightage, important topics at their own pace. 

1. Work Out a Study Plan

Having a study schedule is crucial to any exam preparation and GATE 2025 is no exception. Students should devise a study timetable based on their aptitude and preference to include various topics from the GATE 2025 syllabus. While planning the timetable, they should divide the chapters/ topics in such a manner that they do not get monotonous. Special attention and more time should be allotted to difficult and high-scoring topics demanding conceptual understanding. With a balanced timetable in place, students can stay focused and meet their daily and weekly goals more effectively.

1. Choose Online Study Materials Wisely

With the availability of online study materials and tutorial videos, students are encouraged to choose the study resources wisely. Apart from studying from the GATE Best Books 2025, students are encouraged to refer to various educational videos shared by the best coaching institutes for GATE 2025. Additionally, they should also make it a habit of practising GATE sample papers 2025 and previous year question papers etc.

1. Assess Your Strengths and Weaknesses

While preparing for GATE 2025, students may find certain subjects or topics easier than others. While the General Aptitude and Subject Papers may seem doable to many, others may have a hard time practising Engineering Mathematics. Thus, it is crucial to understand one’s strengths and shortcomings and work their way through – understand the fundamental concepts and spend more time revising and practising questions from the difficult chapters to gain confidence.

1. Revise Daily

The saying ‘Practice makes a man perfect’ cannot be emphasized more. One of the most important aspects of GATE 2025 preparation is daily revision and practice. Once the entire syllabus is covered, students should focus on revising the previous chapters to recall the formulas, definitions, theorems and concepts. GATE mock test 2025 is a great way to test one’s knowledge and exam readiness. Students must therefore attempt at least 2-3 mock tests a week to assess their GATE preparation 2025 during the last 3-4 months before the exam.

Are there any changes in GATE 2025?

IIT Roorkee has added 10 new cities to the GATE exam centres 2025. Cities like Baddi, Una, Palampur, Puttur, Bhilwara, Dausa, Hanumangarh, Nandyala, Erode, Krishnagiri, and Pollachi have been added to the GATE 2025 exam centre list. IIT Roorkee, which is responsible for conducting GATE 2025 has not announced or introduced any new changes in the GATE 2025 exam pattern, syllabus, eligibility or admission criteria. In the event of any such occurrence, students will be notified of the same through the GATE 2025 official website. Students should know that last year, the previous conducting body, IISc Bangalore introduced a new GATE exam paper on Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence.

We hope this article proves helpful to students looking for GATE 2025 exam details. For more updates, stay tuned to CollegeDekho!