GATE 2025 Physics: Exam Date (Feb 16), Syllabus, Question Papers, Pattern, Cutoff

Prateek Lakhera

Updated On: November 14, 2024 10:59 AM | GATE

GATE 2025 Physics syllabus includes topics from General Aptitude and core Physics, like Electromagnetism, Quantum Mechanics etc. The GATE 2025 Physics exam date is scheduled in February 16, 2025. Every year around 20, 000 candidates appear for the GATE 2025 Physics Exam.
GATE 2025 Physics

GATE 2025 Physics: One of the most sought-after exams for engineering students planning to pursue postgraduate studies in science and technology, the Graduate Aptitude Test Exam (GATE) 2025 will be organized by IIT Roorkee. The institute has scheduled the upcoming GATE 2025 exam on February 1, 2, 15 and 16, 2025. Near about 20, 000 candidates appear for the GATE 2025 Physics Exam every year. The GATE 2025 Physics exam date has been announced and it will be conducted on February 16, 2025. IIT Roorkee has also uploaded the complete GATE 2025 Physics syllabus on the official website. Aspiring students should have good clarity about the complete GATE 2025 Physics exam pattern to know what to expect from the examination. Students can download the previous years’ question papers to understand the exam pattern and have an idea about the GATE 2025 Physics question paper.

In the following article, we will discuss the GATE 2025 Physics exam including the complete syllabus, exam date, exam pattern, and expected cutoff score.

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GATE 2025 Physics Exam Date

The tentative GATE exam date 2025 was announced by IIT Roorkee on the official website, gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The exam is scheduled to be held on February 1, 2, 15 & 16, 2025, in multiple locations across the country. The subject-wise specific dates including the GATE 2025 Physics exam date will be announced later. Check out the tentative schedule for the GATE 2025 exam schedule below:

Event

Date

GATE 2025 Exam Date for All Papers

February 1, 2, 15 & 16, 2025

GATE 2025 Physics Exam Date

February 16, 2025

Also Check: GATE 2025 Exam Dates (Out): Application Form, Admit Card, Result Date

List of Two Paper Combinations for GATE 2025 Physics

Here is the the second paper combinations for candidates taking the Physics paper in GATE 2025. Candidates can select any of the following subjects as their second option:

  • Engineering Sciences (XE)
  • Mathematics (MA)
  • Electrical Engineering (EE)
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)
  • Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA)
  • Computer Science & Information Technology (CS)

Note: An additional application fee will be applicable for the second combination subject.

Total Number of Candidates Appeared for GATE Physics: Past Trends

The GATE Physics paper over recent years shows a consistent level of participation among candidates. In 2024, a total of 26,475 candidates registered for the exam, with 20,258 appearing for the test. Similarly, in 2023, 24,739 candidates registered, and 18,517 appeared. It reflects a stable trend with participation rates remaining relatively constant over the three years.

Check below the yearly trends of GATE Physics Paper :

GATE Paper Code

Year

Total No. of Candidates Registered

Total No. of Candidates Appeared

PH

2024

26475 20258

2023

24739 18517

2022

26737 19375

GATE Physics Qualifying Trends Over the Years

In 2024, out of 20,258 candidates who appeared, 4,431 qualified, resulting in a qualifying rate of 21.87%. In 2023, 18,517 candidates appeared, with 3,975 qualifying, leading to a significantly lower qualifying percentage of 9.70%. The following GATE Physics exam record indicates fluctuating qualifying rates, with the percentages in 2024 and 2022 being quite similar, while 2023 saw a notable drop in the number of candidates qualifying.

Have a look at the GATE Physics qualifying trends here:

GATE Paper Code

Year

Total No. of Candidates Appeared

Total No. of Candidates Qualified

Qualifying %

PH

2024

20258 4431 21.87%

2023

18517 3975 9.70%

2022

19375

4143

21.38%

GATE 2025 Physics (PH) Syllabus

The GATE 2025 Physics syllabus includes 9 chapters and various sub-topics. The complete GATE 2025 Physics syllabus pdf file is available on the official website for aspirants to download. Unlike other core engineering GATE exams, the GATE 2025 PH syllabus does not include Engineering Mathematics rather candidates will be asked questions from Mathematical Physics.

Candidates preparing for the GATE 2025 Physics exam should pay the most attention to the syllabus, and prepare only from the topics mentioned in the syllabus. The section-wise distribution of the syllabus helps candidates to prepare based on their favorite subjects and identify topics that need more preparation.

In the following table, we have explained the complete section-wise Physics GATE syllabus 2025 :

Section

Topic

Section 1

Mathematical Physics

Section 2

Classical Mechanics

Section 3

Electromagnetic Theory

Section 4

Quantum Mechanics

Section 5

Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics

Section 6

Atomic and Molecular Physics

Section 7

Solid State Physics

Section 8

Electronics

Section 9

Nuclear and Particle Physics

GATE 2025 Physics Syllabus PDF Download

The official GATE 2025 website includes the subject-wise syllabus for all the papers. Candidates aspiring to appear in the GATE 2025 Physics exam can download the complete GATE 2025 PH syllabus pdf and plan their preparation accordingly. You can also click on the below-mentioned link to download the GATE 2025 Physics syllabus in PDF format.

GATE 2025 Physics Exam Pattern

The GATE 2025 Physics exam pattern slightly differs from other core engineering subjects. Even though candidates are provided with the same amount of time and number of questions, the GATE 2025 Physics question paper only contains two sections, General Aptitude and Physics.

The GATE 2025 Physics exam will be conducted online mode (computer-based test) and login credentials will be shared with the candidates. The duration of the exam is 3 hours and the questions will be asked in English. The GATE 2025 PH question paper will have 65 questions worth of 100 marks. There will be negative markings for incorrect answers given for MCQs.

Understanding the GATE 2025 PH exam pattern is essential for candidates appearing in the exam, it allows them to know how the exam will be conducted and what specific guidelines they are required to follow for a smooth completion of the GATE 2025 Physics exam. In the following table, we have explained the complete GATE exam pattern 2025 :

Particulars

Details

Mode of exam

Online

Duration

3 hours

(PwD candidates with benchmark disability are eligible for a total compensatory time of one hour)

Medium

English

Scheme of questions to test ability

  • Recall

  • Comprehension

  • Application

  • Analysis & Synthesis

Type of questions

  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

  • Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and/or

  • Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions

GATE 2025 Physics Marks Distribution

The GATE 2025 Physics exam will have two main sections including General Aptitude and Physics. The General Aptitude section will consist of 15 marks, while the Physics will have the remaining 85 Marks. The following table explains the complete GATE 2025 PH marks distribution in detail:

Subject

Marks Allotted

General Aptitude

15 Marks

Physics

85 Marks

Total

100 Marks

GATE 2025 Physics Marking Scheme

GATE 2025 Physics question paper will have a total of 65 questions, the questions will carry 1 and 2 marks. There will mainly be three kinds of questions, including multiple-choice, multiple-selection, and numerical answer type questions. The GATE 2025 PH exam pattern doesn’t provide for any partial marking for multiple selection questions (MSQs). However, there will be negative markings for incorrect MCQ answers. The GATE 2025 website also specifies the negative marks awarded for different questions. To know the GATE 2025 Physics marking scheme in detail check out the table below:

Particulars Details

Marking Scheme

  • Questions carry 1 mark and 2 marks

  • There is no partial marking for MSQs

Negative Marking

  • For a wrong answer chosen in an MCQ, there will be a negative marking.

  • For a 1-mark MCQ, a 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer.

  • Likewise, for a 2-mark MCQ, a 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer.

  • There is no negative marking for wrong answer(s) to MSQ or NAT questions.

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GATE 2025 Physics Question Paper

Candidates preparing for hte GATE 2025 Physics exam should start practising GATE previous year question papers . The old question papers not only help in understanding the exam pattern and give you a glimpse into the important sections of the syllabus but also provide useful insights on what to expect from the GATE 2025 Physics question paper and how to approach the same.

The official GATE 2025 website has uploaded various previous years’ GATE question papers for each subject. Candidates can download these question papers to start their studies and practice competitive questions.

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GATE 2025 Physics Expected Cutoff

The GATE cutoff 2025 marks are released after the GATE result 2025 announcement. The cutoff marks determine the minimum passing marks for each category of candidates. The GATE 2025 Physics cutoff marks will depend on several factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, the number of seats available in the participating colleges, and the number of candidates participating in the exam. Even though GATE 2025 Physics cutoff scores will be announced later, candidates can still assume an expected cutoff based on the results from previous years. The following list includes the GATE 2025 Physics expected cutoff and scores from the past few years:

Category

Expected GATE 2025 Physics Cutoff

GATE Cutoff 2024

GATE Cutoff 2023

General

31-32.5

32

31.1

OBC-NCL/EWS

27-29

28.8

27.9

SC/ST/PwD

20-21.5

21.3

20.7

IITs Offering Physics through GATE 2025

The following list includes the names of all the IITs offering Physics through the GATE 2025 exam:

NITs Offering Physics through GATE 2025

The following list includes the names of all the NITs offering Physics through GATE 2025:

NIT Trichy

NIT Rourkela

NIT Suratkhal

NIT Warangal

NIT Calicut

NIT Nagpur

NIT Allahabad

NIT Durgapur

NIT Silchar

NIT Jaipur

NIT Hamirpur

NIT Meghalaya

NIT Bhopal

NIT Agartala

NIT Jalandhar

NIT Jamshedpur

NIT Manipur

NIT Pondicherry

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