GATE 2025: Exam Dates (February 1, 2, 15 & 16), Application Form (Soon), Eligiblity, Syllabus, Pattern

Here are some of the major highlights of the GATE 2025 exam -

IIT Roorkee has released the GATE 2025 exam dates. However, other GATE 2025 important dates are yet to be released. Candidates can check out the GATE exam dates 2025 below. 

GATE Exam Dates 2025

GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is a national-level examination, which is conducted for candidates seeking admission in Post Graduate Programmes (M.E., M.Tech, MS, Direct PhD) offered at institutes of national importance, including IITs and IISc, etc. with financial assistance from MHRD (Ministry of Human Resource Development). The GATE scores are also used by various PSUs (Public Sector Undertakings) to recruit candidates for prestigious jobs. A total of 30 papers are conducted as part of the GATE examination. Candidates can apply for only one of the papers based on the discipline of their qualifying degree or their admission plan. While applying for the paper of their choice, candidates must also keep in mind the eligibility criteria set by the institutions where they wish to get admission. 

IIT Roorkee has released the GATE eligibility criteria 2025 along with the official brochure. Candidates who met the specified criteria could apply for GATE 2025 exam. Following are the general conditions of the GATE eligibility criteria 2025 -

GATE 2025 Educational Qualification Requirement Degree Wise

The GATE exam 2025 is conducted for various courses at various levels. Candidates can check the GATE 2025 educational qualification requirements given below. 

IIT Roorkee is the conducting body for the GATE 2024 exam. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and seven Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, and IIT Roorkee) jointly administer the conduct of GATE. The operations related to GATE in each of the eight zones are managed by a zonal GATE Office at the IITs or IISc. The Organizing Institute (OI) is responsible for the end-to-end process and coordination among the administering Institutes. 

GATE 2025 application form is expected to be released in the last week of August 2025. Candidates can check out the steps to fill out the GATE application form 2024 below.

Once the website is up and running, interested applicants can complete the GATE 2025 application form. Students can complete out the application form in the following steps:

Step 1: Register on the GOAPS 2025 site using a valid email address and mobile number, and create an Enrollment ID and Password.

Step 2: Log in to the GOAPS 2025 site with the Enrollment ID and Password you created during registration.

Step 3: Upload all required paperwork.

Step 4: Pay the GATE 2025 application fees.

Step 5: Preview and submit the application.

GATE 2025 Application Fees

Candidates must understand that the GATE application fees 2025 is non-refundable and non-transferable. Candidates can pay the application fees through the offered payment methods, which include UPI, net banking, debit card, credit card, and E-wallet. Additional bank costs may apply to fee payments, depending on the prevailing standards. Candidates can find the GATE 2025 application fee below:

The GATE 2025 admit card is expected to be released in January 2025. The GATE admit card 2025 download link will be available on the GOAP portal. To download the IIT GATE GOAPS 2025 admit card, candidates could enter their enrolment ID and password. Candidates can check the list of GATE exam centres 2025in the hall ticket. The GATE hall ticket 2025 is an important document that the candidates must keep safe with them till the counselling and admission rounds are over. 

How to download the GATE 2025 admit card?

• Visit the official GATE 2025 website.
• Go to GATE GOAPS Login.
• Enter your roll number and password.
• Click on the link GATE admit card 2025 link.
• The admit card will be available for download in pdf format.
• Save it and print it to bring with you when you take the exam.

GATE 2025 test pattern includes information on the manner of the exam, the number of questions offered, sections, marking scheme, and more. GATE exam pattern 2025 assists candidates in understanding the format in which the GATE question paper is created. Candidates can check the GATE 2025 exam pattern given below. 

GATE 2025: Number of questions

IIT Roorkee has issued the GATE 2025 syllabus for each paper. The GATE 2025 exam will be held for a total of 30 papers now. Candidates should go through the GATE syllabus 2025of their respective papers and study thoroughly. The syllabus includes two sections - General Aptitude and Paper-specific. The GATE 2025 syllabus comprises a list of subjects from which questions will be asked in the entrance test.

The GATE question paper will feature 65 questions worth 100 marks, including 15 general aptitude questions. The paper codes AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, XH, and XL will have 15 marks for general aptitude and the remaining 85 marks for the specific subject. All other paper codes, with the exception of AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, XH, and XL, will have 15 marks for general aptitude, 13 marks for engineering mathematics, and 72 marks for the topic.

Candidates may enhance their confidence and do well in the entrance examination by following a few suggestions and techniques on how to prepare for GATE 2025. As a result, our experts at CollegeDekho created a list of tactics that applicants may use to prepare for the GATE. The strategies to crack the GATE 2025 exam in the very first attempt, month-wise preparation strategy, preparation timetable and exam important exam-day guidelines are availablewith us. Check the GATE 2025 preparation tips given below.

• Candidates must go through the GATE 2025 exam pattern and syllabus and understand the marking scheme, topics, weightage
• Prepare a proper GATE 2025 study plan at your convenience that includes all the topics of the syllabus
• As per the study plan, begin your exam preparation. Study all the topics of the syllabus, understand the concepts and practise the practical questions
• Attempt GATE previous year papers, GATE mock test 2025, and sample papers to improve your time management skills
• Revise the complete syllabus from time to time
• Refer to online tutorials or enrol to any of the best coaching institutes for GATE 2025 for top-notch preparation. 
• Select the best books for GATE 2025 preparation and the right study material.

IIT Roorkee is expected to release the official GATE 2025 mock test in online mode. The GATE mock test 2025is based on the identical format of the GATE exam and will assist ambitious students in better preparing for the exam. The goal of making mock examinations available is to provide applicants with a realistic experience of how an examination is conducted. In brief, the mock examinations will primarily boost the morale and confidence of students preparing to take the GATE 2025 exam. 

Candidates GATE previous year papers and branch-specific model papers in PDF format for your test preparation are given in this section. To learn everything there is to know about GATE previous year papers, the candidates must go through our "GATE previous year question paper" page. Our page contains detailed information regarding the prior year's GATE question papers. You will also be given branch-specific model papers, as well as instructions on how to download them.

The GATE candidates who practice a good number of GATE sample papers become more confident in their exam preparation. The GATE sample test papers build the confidence of the test-takers by familiarizing them with expected GATE question types and their difficulty level. These sample papers of GATE provide a fair bit of an idea regarding the GATE exam pattern and marking scheme to the test-takers. Candidates can work on their shortcomings by practicing with the sample paper. 

The GATE 2025 Response Sheet is expected to be released in February 2025. You can find the link to access the GATE response sheet 2025 from the official website. To log in and view the response sheet, visit the GOAPS portal with your GATE 2025 login credentials. By utilizing the GATE Marking Scheme, candidates have the opportunity to estimate their expected score prior to the official results announcement.

How can I download the GATE 2025 response sheet?

Candidates can get the GATE response sheet 2025 by following the processes outlined below.

Step 1: Visit the official GATE 2025 website

Step 2: Enter your registration/email ID and password

Step 3: Select the GATE 2025 response sheet link

Step 4: The GATE 2025 response sheet will be displayed.

Step 5: Download the GATE response sheet 2025 in pdf format.

The preliminary answer key for GATE 2025 is expected to be released in February 2025. The answer key will include the correct answers for the questions asked in the exam. Candidates will be given the option to challenge the GATE answer key 2025. 

Steps to Download GATE Answer Key 2025

Follow the steps given below to access the GATE 2025 exam answer key.

Step 1: Go to the GATE 2025 login page.

Step 2: Select the 'Answer key' link.

Step 3: On the screen, the GATE question papers and answer keys will be presented.

Step 4: Download the GATE 2025 answer key as well as the accompanying question paper. It will only be available for download in PDF format.

The GATE result 2025 is expected to be released in March 2025 in online mode at gate2025.iitr.ac.in. Candidates who will take the exam can view their results by logging into the portal. Successful candidates in GATE 2025 will have access to their scorecards, which will be valid for three years from the date of the GATE 2025 result declaration. 

How to download GATE 2025 Result?

Follow the steps given below to check the GATE result 2025:

Step 1: Log in to the GATE GOAPS site.

Step 2: Enter the GATE roll number ID or email address and password to access.

Step 3: Select the result tab.

Step 4: The GATE 2025 result will be displayed on the screen.

Step 5: Candidates can review the data and download the GATE test result for future use.

With the release of GATE 2025 results, candidates can check their estimated ranks using CollegeDekho's GATE Rank Predictor 2025 online tool. 

Details Mentioned in the GATE Result 2025

The following details will be mentioned in the GATE 2025 result:

• GATE Marks (Out of 100)

• Candidate’s Signature

• GATE Registration Number

• Candidate’s Name

• Gender of the Candidate 

• GATE Scores (Out of 1000)

• Candidate’s Photograph

• Examination Paper & Paper Code

• Validity of GATE scores

GATE counselling 2025 will be held for applicants who pass the GATE 2025 exam. The GATE 2025 counselling process is not centralized and is conducted by two official bodies: the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) and the Centralised Counselling for MTech (CCMT). GATE COAP counselling is done for admission to M.Tech programs at IITs, whereas GATE CCMT counselling is held for admission to M.Tech programs in NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and CFTIs. The GATE counselling 2025 includes various stages like registration, choice filling, document verification, seat allotment, fee payment, etc. The counselling process is held in various rounds. Following each round, the GATE counselling opening and closing ranks are announced. Candidates are offered admission to IITs, NITs, GFTIs, and IIITs based on their opening and closing ranks.

GATE COAP 2025 Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have a valid GATE score from the preceding three years to compete in the 2025 counselling round (2022/2023/2025).
• Candidates must have a minimum of graduation marks, which vary based on the institution to which they apply.

GATE CCMT 2025 Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have a valid GATE score from the preceding three years to compete in the 2025 counselling round (2022/2023/2025).
• A least 6.5 CGPA or 60% is necessary for graduation. SC/ST/PWD applicants must have at least a CGPA of 6 or 55% in their graduation.

The GATE Scorecard download 2025 link will be active at gate2025.iitr.ac.in. It is recommended that candidates save a softcopy of their scorecard for future reference. 

How to Get the GATE 2025 Scorecard

Follow the instructions given below to download the GATE scorecard 2025:

Step 1: Visit the official GATE 2025 website

Step 2: Go to the GATE scorecard download page

Step 3: Enter your enrolment ID and password here

Step 4: The GATE scorecard will be shown

Step 5: Print off the GATE scorecard

Details Mentioned in the GATE Scorecard 2025

The following is the list of details given on the GATE scorecard:

• Candidates name, 
• GATE Score
• GATE qualifying marks 2025
• Marks obtained: All India Rank (AIR).
• registration number,
• Number of candidates that appeared 
• Applicants parents/guardians' names, 
• date of birth
• Exam paper 
• Photograph 
• Signature

How GATE Score is Calculated?

The GATE Score will be calculated based on the raw or actual marks obtained by a candidate after evaluating the answers. In the case of multi-session papers (subjects), the candidate's raw marks obtained in different sessions will be converted to Normalized marks for that specific paper. Therefore, the GATE Score will be computed using either raw marks (for single-session papers) or normalized marks (for multi-session papers), depending on the qualifying marks.

The exam conducting authority will release the GATE cutoff 2025 along with the results. GATE 2025 cutoff marks are issued separately for each of the 30 papers. These cutoff or qualifying marks serve as the minimum marks that candidates need to secure to participate in the counselling and seat allotment process. 

GATE 2024 Cutoff

Candidates can check the GATE cutoffs 2024 from the table provided below.

The GATE cutoff 2025 for admission to the different courses is provided by the GATE participating colleges 2025 or institutions shall be determined by the colleges or institutions. Candidates who score better than the GATE Cutoff are frequently hired for high-paying positions at several PSUs. Only applicants who score equal to or higher than the qualifying GATE Cut-off scores for 2025 will be granted a scorecard. Based on the cutoff ranks, candidates can assess which colleges they might get into with the help of CollegeDekho's GATE College Predictor 2025 tool. 

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One of the toughest and highly competitive exams in India, GATE receives lakhs of applicants every year out of which only a handful are selected. So what happens to those who are unable to qualify GATE? Do they have any other alternatives? 

The answer to the questions posed above is “Yes”. There are several other entrance exams conducted all over India for M.Tech aspirants who missed the chance of qualifying for GATE by a whisker. Here is a list of other M.Tech entrance exams other than GATE:

• Karnataka PGCET 2024

• TANCET 2024

• BITS HD 2024 Exam

• SRMGEET

• VITMEE 2024

• CUCET

• MUOET (MET) 2024

• JIIT PGET

The names of the well known postgraduate entrance tests have been given above. There are several other entrance tests conducted for offering admission into postgraduate courses in science and technology where GATE scores do not matter.

The list of all the important GATE 2024 articles is provided in the following table -