GATE 2025 will be conducted by IIT Roorkee tentatively on February 1, 2, 8 & 9, 2025. The official GATE 2025 notification is expected to be out by the end of August 2024. Find important details regarding GATE 2025 exam here.
GATE 2025:
IIT Roorkee is the conducting body for GATE 2025. The GATE 2025 official notification will be released on the website of IIT Roorkee, gate2025.iitr.ac.in, tentatively in August 2024. Registration for GATE 2025 is expected to commence soon after. Candidates who have completed graduation or are in the final year of the Bachelor’s degree are eligible to fill out the GATE 2025 application form. The GATE 2025 exam dates will be announced by the authority in the official brochure. Going by the previous year trends, candidates can expect the GATE 2025 exam to be conducted in the first and second week of February 2025. The tentative GATE exam dates 2025 are February 1, 2, 8 & 9, 2025.
IIT Roorkee will conduct the GATE exam 2025 in online mode as a Computer Based Test for 30 papers. Aspirants can find all the details related to GATE 2025 syllabus, exam pattern and eligibility criteria and more in this article.
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GATE 2025 Exam Dates: Application Form, Admit Card, Result Date
GATE 2025 Exam Dates
GATE exam is typically conducted on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) in the month of February. As per the previous trends, the GATE 2025 exam dates are tentatively February 1, 2, 8 & 9, 2025. The entrance examination will be conducted 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 Important Dates
Till the official brochure is released, candidates can go through the tentative GATE important dates 2025 and events in the table below.
| GATE 2025 Events | GATE 2025 Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
| Release of GATE 2025 Notification | August 2024 |
| Commencement of GATE 2025 Registration through GOAPS | August 2024 |
| Last Date for GATE 2025 Registration Form Submission without late fee | October 2024 |
| Extended Date for Submission of Online Application Form with late fees | October 2024 |
| GATE 2025 Application Form Scrutiny | September to October 2024 |
| GATE 2025 Registration Form Correction | November 2024 |
| GATE Mock Test Links Activates | November 2024 |
| GATE 2025 Admit Card Release Date | January 2025 |
| GATE 2025 Date of Examination | February 1, 2, 8 & 9, 2025 |
| GATE 2025 Response Sheet Release Date | February 2025 |
| GATE 2025 Answer Key Release Date | February 2025 |
| Challenging the GATE 2025 provisional answer key | February 2025 |
| GATE 2025 Final Answer Key | March 2025 |
| GATE 2025 Result Date | March 2025 |
| Availability of GATE 2025 Scorecard | March 2025 |
About GATE 2025
GATE full form is 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. Through GATE exam, candidates can get MTech admission at the prestigious NITs, IITS, IIITs and GFTIs. GATE scores are also considered for the PSU recruitment at organizations, such as NTPC, ONGC, PGCL, IOCL etc.GATE 2025 Official Notification
IIT Roorkee has launched the official website for GATE 2025 - gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The conducting authority will release the GATE official notification 2025 likely in August 2024. The GATE 2025 notification pdf will be available on the website. Candidates can find all important details related to GATE 2025 important dates, exam syllabus, pattern etc. specified in the brochure.GATE 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who want to appear for the GATE 2025 exam must satisfy the following GATE eligibility criteria 2025 laid down in the information brochure by the conducting authority.Candidates 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.
Candidates 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 GATE exam 2025.
There is no specified age limit for candidates applying for GATE 2025
There is no restriction on GATE maximum attempts
GATE 2025 Application Form
GATE application form 2025 will be made available likely in August 2024, soon after the release of the official GATE 2025 notification. The GATE 2025 registration process will be conducted in online mode through the GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System) portal. Candidates can get an overview of the GATE 2025 application process below.Step 1: Online Registration through GOAPS
Candidates must first register through 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.
Candidates 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 candidates 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, applicants 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 GATE 2025 application process involves uploading scanned images of the candidate’s recent passport photograph and signature along with relevant certificates. Applicants must ensure that the documents are uploaded in the size and format prescribed by the GATE authority.| Documents | Dimensions | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph |
Dimension: 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm
Maximum Resolution: 480 x 640 pixels Minimum Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels | JPEG/JPG |
| Signature |
Maximum Resolution: 160 x 560 pixels
Minimum Resolution: 80 x 280 pixels | JPEG/JPG |
Step 4: GATE Application Fee Payment
After uploading the necessary documents, candidates must proceed to pay the GATE application fee 2025 via online mode. The fee amount varies according to the candidate’s category and can be paid using Net banking/ Debit card/ Credit card facilities. Applicants can check the probable GATE 2025 registration fee below.| Category | Fee to be Submitted Within Regular Period | Fee to be Submitted During Extended Period |
|---|---|---|
| Female/SC/ ST/ PwD category candidates (per paper) | INR 900 | INR 1400 |
| All other candidates including foreign nationals (per paper) | INR 1800 | INR 2300 |
Step 5: Final Review of GATE Application Form 2025
After the payment of the application fee, candidates 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 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 GATE exam 2025 comprises three sections – General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and Core Engineering as per the paper chosen by candidates. Aspirants can find an overview of the section-wise GATE syllabus 2025 in the table below.| Section | Sub-Section | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude | Quantitative Aptitude |
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| Verbal Aptitude |
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| Spatial Aptitude |
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| Analytical Aptitude |
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| Engineering Mathematics | Discrete Mathematics |
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| Probability and Statistics |
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| Complex Analysis and Numerical Methods |
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| Linear Algebra |
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| Differential Equation and Calculus |
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GATE 2025 Exam Pattern
IIT Roorkee has released the GATE exam pattern 2025 on its website along with the official notification. 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.
| Paper Code | General Aptitude Marks | Compulsory Marks | Subject Specific Marks | Total Marks | Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, ES, IN, ME, MN, MT, NM, PE, PI, TF | 15 | - | 85 | 100 | 3 hours |
| CY, DA, EY, MA, PH, ST | 15 | - | 85 | 100 | 3 hours |
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AR Part A + Part B1 or B2
[B1: Architecture or B2: Planning] | 15 | 60 | 25 | 100 | 3 hours |
|
GE - Part A + Part B
[B1: Surveying and Mapping or B2: Image Processing and Analysis] | 15 | 55 | 30 | 100 | 3 hours |
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GG - Part A + B
[B1: Geology or B2: Geophysics] | 15 | 25 | 60 | 100 | 3 hours |
| XE | 15 | 15 | 2 x 35 | 100 | 3 hours |
| XH | 15 | 25 | 60 | 100 | 3 hours |
| XL | 15 | 25 | 2 x 30 | 100 | 3 hours |
GATE 2025 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
Candidates willing to sit for the GATE 2025 exam can find the previous year’s GATE question paper PDFs 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 2025 preparation tips and tricks and utmost dedication, candidates can crack GATE 2025 in the very first attempt. Here are some useful preparation tips to help students gear up for GATE 2025:Start Your Preparations Early
Work Out a Study Plan
Choose Online Study Materials Wisely
Assess Your Strengths and Weaknesses
Revise Daily
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