How is counselling done for GATE examination?

The GATE counselling is done online soon after the results are declared. The GATE 2025 results will be announced on the official website on March 19, 2025. The CCMT and COAP will conduct the GATE counselling. Candidates wishing to be admitted to IITs must register for counselling on the COAPs portal. On the other hand, candidates seeking admission to NITs and IIITs will have to participate in the CCMT counselling. The GATE 2025 counselling includes stages, such as registration, choice filling and locking,, seat allotment, document verification, and payment of the GATE counselling fees.

What documents are required for GATE counselling?

During the counselling of GATE, candidates have to participate in the document verification process and submit the following documents - Provisional allotment letter Self-attested copy of GATE scorecard Valid Photo ID copy, such as Aadhar card, Voter ID, PAN card, etc. Original Birth Certificate issued by the competent authority Class 12th mark sheet Marksheets of all the qualifying examinations (all semesters) Degree/Provisional Certificate Category certificate (if applicable) Three recent passport size photograph Printout of the GATE application form, counselling form, and locked choices Migration certificate Transfer certificate Original Conduct Certificate from the Head of the Institute last attended. Course completion certificate from the Head of the University/Institute in case the result is awaited. One set of self-attested photocopies of all the original documents Candidates must carry all the above-mentioned documents during the physical document verification at the allotted institutes. To learn more about the GATE 2025 counselling - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-counselling

How do I participate in GATE CCMT counselling?

CCMT counselling offer admissions to NITs, IIITs, and GFITs. Candidates who have qualified the GATE exam will be eligible to appear for the counselling. The GATE 2025 counselling process includes stages- registration, payment of registration fee, choice filling and locking.

When will GATE 2025 counselling start?

The GATE 2025 counselling will start after the declaration of the GATE results, in the third week of March 2025. Candidates who have qualified the GATE exam are eligible for the counselling. There are two modes of counselling - CCMT and COAP. Candidates who are seeking admission at IITs must register at COAP portal for counselling. On the other hand, candidates who are seeking admission to NITs and IIITs need to participate in CCMT counselling. The GATE counselling will take place in different rounds, depending on the availability of seats and other factors. To learn more about GATE counselling 2025, read https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-counselling

How can I take GATE mock tests?

Candidates can download the GATE mock tests from the official website - gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The step-by-step process to download the GATE online mock test papers is as follows - Visit the official website - gate2025.iitr.ac.in Click on the GATE question paper section Select the test paper subject and attempt the mock test.

Where can I find the GATE mock tests?

The GATE Mock tests is a replication of the actual GATE question paper that allows students to get acquainted with the GATE exam pattern, marking scheme, and difficulty level. Candidates can find the official mock tests for each paper in the GATE 2025 website. Candidates can follow the below given steps to attend mock test. Open official GATE website Click on GATE Question paper Click on GATE 2025 Mock tests Select your subject and fill credentials to enter the mock test Select default language and tick the "agree & continue box" Attempt the mock test. Attempting mock test is an integral part of the GATE preparation, Candidates must attempt as many mock test as possible as it helps boost preparation level to crack the exam.

What are the benefits of solving GATE mock tests?

Solving GATE mock tests has many benefits, including enhancing candidates' knowledge and skills and helping students secure good marks in the examination. Here are some benefits of practising GATE mock tests - You get acquainted with the GATE exam pattern, marking scheme, and more. Solving mock tests will help students to figure out their strengths and weaknesses. Boost self-confidence to attempt the questions.

What is GATE mock test all about?

GATE mock tests are replicas of the GATE question paper, allowing students to familiarise themselves with the GATE exam pattern and difficulty level. They can be attempted online or offline. Practising GATE papers will help build accuracy to attempt the questions.

When will GATE answer key be released?

The GATE 2025 answer key will be released within two to three weeks of completing the examination. IIT Roorkee will conduct the GATE 2025 exam in two sessions on Feb 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. The exam timings for the GATE exam is - Morning (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) and Afternoon (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm).

How do I raise objections against the GATE 2025 answer key?

Every year GATE counducting authority releases provisional answer key before the final answer key. GATE-candidates are allowed to raise objections against answers through GOAPS portal. Candidates will be required to pay a fee of INR 500 per question. Candidates can follow the below steps to challenge answer key. Visit official GOAPS candidate login page through GATE website. Log in using Enrollment ID and password. Select the paper Click on the "Raise Objection" Enter the question and answer ID Pay the requisite fees.

When will the GATE 2025 answer key be released?

IIT Roorkee will release the GATE 2025 provisional answer key on its official website- gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The facility to raise objections in the answer key will be available online. The GATE answer key and response sheet can be used by the candidates to verify their answers and predict their scores. To calculate the scores, candidates need to follow the marking scheme. The GATE result for 2025 will be declared on March 19, 2025, by IIT Roorkee. It is to be noted that candidates need to pay Rs 500 per question to challenge the GATE answer key. After evaluating GATE challenges, IIT Roorkee will release the final GATE answer key. Read more about the GATE 2024 Answer Key: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-answer-key.

Can I challenge the GATE final answer key in case of objections?

No, candidates can not raise objections in the final answer key of GATE. The facility to raise objections is provided only in GATE provisional answer key. It is thus advised to candidates they raise the objections only in provisional answer key, in case having any objection.

How do I challenge GATE 2025 answer key?

Candidates can challenge the GATE answer key in the following way - Visit the official website of GATE or the GOAPS portal Click on the answer key link and then select the “raise an objection” option Choose the question you want to challenge Pay the application fee for challenging the question (each question carries INR 500) to object. Submit the response.

What are the minimum eligibility criteria for PSU recruitment through GATE?

The PSU recruitment through GATE scores requires the following criteria - Age-Limit - The minimum age limit is between 21 to 28 years. Minimum Qualifying Marks - The minimum qualifying percentage for PSU recruitment can be around 50 to 60%. Medical Fitness - Candidates must meet the medical requirements set by the authorities during the recruitment. Nationality - The candidate’s nationality must be Indian.

What is the average salary scale for GATE-qualified candidates in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)?

PSUs that offer recruitment through GATE offer a competitive salary package. The average pay scale can range between INR 24 900 and INR 1,80 000 monthly. Candidates can also enjoy various allowances, such as House Rent Allowance (HRA), Medical Allowance (MA), Dearness Allowance (DA), and other perks and benefits.

What are the top PSUs that recruit through GATE score?

The PSU recruitment through GATE is based on the candidate’s performance in the GATE examination. Some of the reputed PSUs that offer recruitment through GATE scores are - Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Some other well-known PSUs include ONGC, NHPC, Power-Grid, NALCO, IOCL, etc.

What engineering streams are eligible for BHEL recruitment through GATE?

The engineering streams eligible for BHEL recruitment through GATE 2025 are - Electrical Engineering (EE) Mechanical Engineering (ME)

What type of questions are asked in GATE examination?

The GATE 2025 is a computer-based test conducted for 30 subjects in different parts of India. The GATE examination lasts three years, comprising 65 questions for 100 marks. The GATE question paper 2025 comprises questions in the following format - Multiple Choice Question (MCQ), one out of four options is correct Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), where multiple options out of four are correct Numerical Answers Type (NAT, where the answer must be keyed using a virtual keypad

Where can I download the GATE previous year question paper?

Candidates can download the previous year’s GATE papers from the official website of GATE - gate2025.iitr.ac.in. You can also download the question paper from our Shiksha page. Download the GATE old question papers here- https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-question-papers

How many questions are asked in the GATE Exam?

There are 65 questions asked for 100 marks in GATE exam. General aptitude questions are asked for 15 marks, Engineering mathematics in some paper codes (Check GATE 2025 Exam pattern) for 13 marks and the rest 72 marks from the chosen subject. In some paper codes engineering mathematics is excluded. In such case, the general aptitude section carries 15 mark and the subject-specific section carries 85 marks.

Is it necessary for a candidate to attempt all questions in GATE?

GATE stands for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. It is a national-level examination conducted for Master of Engineering (ME), Masters in Technology (M.Tech), and direct Ph.D. admissions to Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other institutes/universities across India. The GATE paper consists of a total of 65 questions. Check below for the GATE exam pattern. - The GATE Questions paper consists of two sections, namely General Aptitude (GA) (15 marks) and the subject-specific GATE paper (85 marks). - The General Aptitude (GA) section consists of 10 questions. 1 to 5 questions are worth 1 mark each, and the rest, 6 to 10, are worth 2 marks each. - The GATE paper subject-specific section consists of 55 questions, of which 1 to 25 are of 1 mark each and questions from 26 to 55 are of 2 marks each. - Here to be noted that, questions that are not attempted will result in zero marks. Therefore, wrong answers to multiple-choice questions (MCQs) will result in negative marking. For questions of the numerical answer type, there is no negative marking. Also, for MCQ questions, a wrong answer will result in a deduction of 1/3 mark for a 1-mark question and 2/3 mark for a 2-mark question. Read more in detail: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-pattern.

What are the benefits of solving GATE old question papers?

Solving GATE previous year’s question paper will give you an idea of the exam pattern, marking scheme, and difficulty level. Candidates can spot their weak and strong chapters from the questions asked. Also, practising the previous year’s GATE questions can help improve time management skills and give them insights of the trending and most asked questions asked in the GATE exam.

When will the GATE 2025 registration start?

IIT Roorkee has REVISED the GATE 2025 application form dates. As per the revised schedule, GATE 2025 registrations had started on 28 August, 2024. The last date for GATE 2025 registration have been extended to October 3, 2024 (without late fees). Earlier, candidates had to submit the application form by 26 September 2024, with regular fees. Candidates will be able to submit the GATE 2025 application form with late fees until October 11, 2024 (extended). Candidates can complete information by clicking on the given link: GATE 2025 Application form. To enroll for the GATE exam, candidates have to pay a requisite fee of INR 900 (for female/SC/ST/PWD candidates) and INR 1800 (for other candidates) during the regular period. A late fee of INR 500 is charged for candidates applying after October 3, 2024.

How many times in a year is the GATE exam conducted?

GATE exam is conducted only once a year to offer admissions to master's and PhD programs at top institutions, such as IITs and NITs. Qualifying GATE exam also paves the way for technical jobs in in PSUs. This year, IIT Roorkee is conducting the GATE 2025 exam on Feb 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025 in two sessions - morning and afternoon.

When will GATE 2025 exam be conducted?

IIT Roorkee has released GATE 2025 exam dates on its official website. The GATE 2025 exam will be conducted on 1,2,15 and 16 February 2025. GATE 2025 exam will be conducted in multiple days and multiple shifts for all 30 papers.

When will be the GATE 2025 result will be declared?

The GATE 2025 result date has been announced on the official website. The GATE 2025 result will be published on March 19, 2025. Candidates who qualify for the GATE 2025 will be able to download the GATE 2025 scorecard from March 28, 2025 to March 31, 2025. Post that, scorecards will be available for download by paying a fee of INR 500 per test paper from June 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.

Which institute will conduct GATE 2025?

GATE 2025 will be conducted by IIT Roorkee. IIT Roorkee has released the exam dates also, GATE 2025 exam will be conducted on 1, 2, 15 and 16 February 2025. GATE is organised by 8 institutes including 7 IITs and IISc Bengaluru.

When will GATE response sheet be released?

The GATE response sheet will be released within one week of the exam's completion. Candidates can use it to evaluate the probable scores they can expect in the exam.

How do I download GATE response sheet?

The GATE response sheet will be released once the exam is completed. Candidates can download the GATE 2025 response sheet at the GOAPS portal using their enrollment ID and password. The response sheet carries the candidate’s responses attempted during the exam. With the help of the response sheet, candidates can evaluate their probable scores secured in the GATE examination.

What details are printed on GATE response sheet?

The GATE response sheet contains the following details - Name of the candidate Date of birth Category of the candidate Test centre name and code GATE exam date Subject (test paper and code) Question ID Question with options Response chosen by the candidate

Can I challenge the GATE response sheet?

No, you cannot challenge the GATE response sheet, as it is meant to evaluate the probable scores. GATE answer keys can be used to challenge the responses. The answer key of GATE will be available on the prescribed dates. The response sheet of GATE will be available in PDF format and can be downloaded from the GOAPS portal.

How do I download GATE 2025 admit card?

To download the GATE 2025 admit card, candidates must follow the steps below - Visit the official website of GATE - gate2025.iitr.ac.in and navigate to the GOAPS portal. In the candidate login section, provide your login credentials, such as enrollment ID and password. The admit card will be displayed on the screen. Check for discrepancies and download the GATE 2025 admit card. Save it for future reference.

If the photograph and signature in GATE 2025 admit card is not clear, what candidates are supposed to do?

In case there are any wrong details on the admit card, candidates must immediately inform their zonal center, as admit cards with unclear information will not be allowed. The GATE admit card will be available a few days before the exam date. Candidates who have registered for the GATE 2025 exam can download their admit card from the official website. To download the GATE admit card, candidates must enter their GOAPS enrollment ID and password. The GATE hall ticket contains details regarding the exam and the candidate. It is mandatory to carry the GATE admit card in the examination hall, as it is required for entry. Read more about GATE 2025 admit card: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-admit-card.

What if any of the details are missing on GATE 2025 hall ticket?

GATE admit card is a mandatory document that has to be carried to the examination hall along with an original ID proof for entry inside the examination hall. Therefore, candidates are advised to check all the mentioned details on their GATE admit card 2025. In case of any discrepancy, please contact the helpdesk at any of the zonal IITs for assistance or mail their concern to the zonal IIT with a copy of the admit card. The GATE admit card can only be downloaded online from the official website of GOAPS. Check more details about GATE 2025 Admit Card: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-admit-card.

When will GATE 2025 admit card be released?

The GATE hall ticket is released on January 7, 2025, on the official website - gate2025.iitr.ac.in (GOAPS portal). Candidates can now download at the GOAPS portal. The admit card release dates have been rescheduled from Jan 2, 2025 to Jan 7, 2025. Candidates who have successfully submitted their application form can download the GATE 2025 admit card. To download the admit card, candidates must provide their enrollment ID and password. It is a mandatory document that must be carried to the examination centre. To read more about the GATE admit card, visit here - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-admit-card

Who can give GATE exam?

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national-level examination conducted by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) for admission to Master of Engineering (ME), Master of Technology (MTech), and direct PhD programs in engineering, architecture, and related branches of science. The eligibility criteria for GATE include passing a bachelor's degree in engineering or technology or basic Science from a recognised university, and meeting the specific eligibility criteria for the discipline you wish to pursue. Candidates from India and other countries can apply for GATE, but they must meet the eligibility criteria. The exam is conducted online and is offered in 30 subjects. Candidates can check details about course-wise eligibility criteria for GATE exam at www.shiksha.com/gate-exam.

Can I get admission to foreign universities through GATE 2025?

Yes, there are few foreign top universities which offer admission based on GATE exam. Top universities in Singapore such as National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Universities in Germany such as RWTH Aachen and Technical University of Munich (TUM) offers admission based on GATE performance. Candidates must know that there may be external factors also in the admission criteria such as ILETS, TOFEL. So candidates must contact the university before applying for the admission process.

Can I get admission to M.Sc courses through GATE exam?

Yes, candidates who have a master's degree in any branch of Science/Engineering/Computer Applications/Statistics or equivalent are eligible for admission to MSc courses through the GATE exam.

Can I get admission to PhD courses through the GATE exam?

Yes, Candidates with a valid GATE score can get direct admission to Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Engineering/ Technology/ Science/ Architecture/ Humanities, in the institutions supported by the MoE and other Government agencies. Financial Assistance given for Ph.D. programs (Direct Ph.D. after B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc equivalent with a valid GATE score) is Rs. 37,000 per month for the first two years and Rs. 42,000 per month from the third to the fifth year.

Can I appear for GATE after doing Diploma in civil engineering?

Hi Ramesh, GATE is used for applying to M.Tech or ME. After Diploma, you have to apply for engineering (BE). After successful completion of your degree, you can go for M.Tech. So, for applying M.Tech, you have to give entrance exam called GATE. You have to qualify for getting good college. Regards.

What is the GATE Enrollment ID? How can one be created?

The GATE Enrollment ID is the registration number that is created during the candidate’s registration process at the GOAPS portal. The GATE 2025 enrollment ID is used to access the GOAPS portal. To create a GATE enrollment ID, candidates have to follow the steps below - Visit the official website- gate2025.iitr.ac.in (GOAPS portal) Click on “New Candidate Registration” Enter the required details - name, e-mail address, country of residence, and mobile number. Create a password and evaluate the arithmetic expression displayed on the screen. After entering the details, click on submit. The Enrollment ID will be sent to the candidate’s registration number and e-mail address.

What is application fees for GATE 2025?

Candidates can check the GATE application fees for different categories below: CATEGORY Application Fee* Female/SC/ST/PwD* candidates (during the regular period) Rs 900 All other candidates including foreign nationals Rs. 1800 Female/SC/ST/PwD* candidates (during the extended period) Rs. 1400 All other candidates including foreign nationals Rs. 2300 Candidates can make the GATE fee payment vis net banking/credit card/debit card/UPI. However, additional online transaction charges may be applicable and will be reflected on the payment portal.

How do I check GATE application form status?

Candidates can check the GATE 2025 application form status by following the steps below - Visit the official website- gate2025.iitr.ac.in Click on the GOAPS portal Enter the enrollment ID and password. Click on the submit button The application status will be displayed on the screen If a candidate's application form is under scrutiny, then the GATE conducting authorities will send a mail regarding the discrepancy and deadline for rectification.

Can I appear in any of the GATE 2025 papers?

Candidates are given free choice to choose the GATE papers, however candidates should choose the papers which align with the qualifying degree. E.g; If a candidate have done B.Tech. in Civil Engineering he/she should choose CE GATE paper. Candidates are advised to check the GATE two-paper combination options while opting for second paper choice.

Can I change the subject after the submission of the GATE application form?

Yes, Candidates will be given a correction window to change/ modify the already filled details in GATE application form. Candidates can change the subjects for an additional fee during the correction window. They can add or change the second paper only once. Candidates will not be able edit any detail after the correction window is closed.

Where can I download the GATE 2025 Syllabus?

Candidates will be able to download the official GATE 2025 syllabus through GATE 2025 official website. Candidates can also check all important details such as exam pattern, syllabus in GATE 2025 information brochure. Apart from the official website, a candidate will also be able to access the GATE Syllabus 2025 from the webpage. For more detailed information on the GATE 2025 syllabus, read: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-syllabus.

What is the syllabus for GATE exam?

GATE Syllabus have 3 major sections namely General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and Chosen subject. GATE General aptitude syllabus is based on intermediate level general understanding to test aptitude of candidates. However, Engineering mathematics and chosen subject's syllabus will be of graduation level. A candidates must expect good undergraduate level question from the syllabus in the GATE exam. The distribution of questions in all papers except AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, XH, and XL, the marking distribution is as follows - General Aptitude (15), Engineering Mathematics (13 marks), and Subject-specific (72). The distribution of questions in AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, XH, and XL is as follows - General Aptitude (15) and Subject-specific (85).

What is GATE General Aptitude Syllabus?

Candidates can check GATE general aptitude syllabus in brief, general aptitude consist of 4 main sections; Verbal Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude, Analytical Aptitude, Spatial Aptitude . Verbal Aptitude contains basic English grammer, Quantative aptitude contains basic mathematics, other 2 sections contains rational and logical reasoning questions. Candidates can check the GATE 2025 Genral Aptitude Syllabus ih details through the below given link; https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-syllabus

Will there be any change in GATE 2025 syllabus?

IIT Roorkee has released the official syllabus in the GATE 2025 information brochure. There are no changes expected in the GATE syllabus for the existing 30 papers. However, candidates are advised to check the official GATE 2025 information brochure for subject-wise GATE syllabus.

What is GATE Engineering Mathematics syllabus?

GATE Engineering Mathematics Syllabus contains undergradudation level mathematics topics. Candidates can check topics listed; Linear Algebra, Matrix Algebra, Complex Analysis, Real Analysis, Calculus, Differential Equations, Limit and Continuity, Probability, Permutaion and Combination, Binomial Distributions, Numerical Methods. Above given topics represents brief syllabus for Engineering Mathematics, Candidates can read complet syllabus in detail using the link: GATE 2025 Complete Syllabus

Can you list some good books for GATE in Computer Science Engineering?

Candidates appearing for GATE in computer science and engineering fields can check below some of the best books for GATE CSE preparation - The C programming language by DENNIS M.Ritchie/Pearson Fundamentals of data structure by Sartaj Sahni Introduction to Algorithms by Thomas H.Cormen Automata theory, languages, and computation by John E Hopcroft, Jeffery D. Ullman Principles of compiler design by Aho and Ullman Operating System Concepts by Galvin Database System Concepts by Henry Korth Introductory Discrete Mathematics by Kenneth Rosen Computer Organisation by Carl Hamacher Modern Digital Electronics by R.P Jain Data Communication and Networking by Behrouz A. Forouzon Read here to know more about GATE 2025 books - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-books

GATE 2025: Admit Card OUT, Check Paper-Wise Exam Dates, Mock Test Links Available, etc.

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Exam On - 1 Feb '25

Updated on Jan 21, 2025 17:21 IST

By UPASANA PRADHAN, Assistant Manager- Editorial

GATE 2025: The Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, released the GATE 2025 admit card on January 7, 2025, at the GOAPS portal. Registered candidates can download the hall ticket using their GATE enrollment ID and password. The GATE 2025 exam will be held on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025, across different parts of India. International candidates who have applied for the GATE exam 2025 will have to travel to India, as the authorities do not offer international exam centres. The GATE 2025 branch-wise examination dates have been announced and will occur on the scheduled dates, as mentioned in the hall ticket. GATE 2025 Registrations and correction facilities for the GATE have been closed.

This year, the conducting authority, IIT Roorkee, has also released a new two-paper combination list to expand candidate choices in the examination. To help candidates understand the GATE 2025 exam pattern and difficulty level of the exam, the authorities have activated the GATE mock test paper links, followed by the GATE question papers for the last 15 years. Candidates who have appeared in the exam can check the GATE 2025 results on March 19, 2025, at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.

Candidates meeting the GATE eligibility criteria could apply for GATE at the GOAPS portal. The GATE 2025 admit card is now available. IIT Roorkee has also uploaded the GATE syllabus, at—gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The official information brochure has been issued on the official website. The GATE GOAPS application form comprises various stages, such as registration, filling out the details, document uploading, and payment of fees.

Candidates seeking admission can find complete details regarding the latest GATE 2025 notification, exam procedure, and other updates regarding the GATE exam here.

Latest updates:

GATE 2025 Admit Card Released: Download Now

GATE 2025 New Two-Paper Combination List Added

GATE 2025 Subject-Wise Test Dates Announced

Important Links For GATE 2025
GATE 2025 Books	GATE Previous Year Question Papers
GATE 2025 Preparation	GATE 2025 Important Dates

What's New in GATE 2025

IIT Roorkee has included a new GATE 2025 two-paper combination list for registered candidates. The facility to add or modify the test paper was available from November 10 to November 20, 2024, and Nov 22 (for PwD candidates).
International City Withdrawal: No international centres for the GATE 2025 examination exist. Desirous foreign or Indian nationals interested in appearing for the GATE 2025 examination will have to travel to India to appear for the test.
International master and visa cards are also accepted to pay the GATE application fee.

What is GATE Exam?

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering or GATE is a national-level entrance examination conducted for admission to Masters in Technology (MTech) and direct PhD admissions to Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) and other institutes/universities across India. Many public sector undertakings (PSUs) and state electricity boards (SEBs) also accept GATE to recruit trainee engineers and scientists for group C-level posts.

The exam is jointly conducted by IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, IIT Roorkee and Indian Institute for Science, Bangalore (IISC Bangalore) on a rotational basis on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB - GATE), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource & Development (MHRD), Government of India.

GATE 2025 Highlights

GATE 2025 is one of the most reputed exams for candidates seeking admission to postgraduate courses offered by IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other renowned institutes nationwide. Candidates can check highlights related to the GATE 2025 admission exam in the table below:

Particulars	Details
GATE Full Form	Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Organizing Body	IIT Roorkee
Official website	gate2025.iitr.ac.in
Application fee	1800 Rs. (UR) and 900 Rs. (SC, ST, others)
Exam Level	National Level
Mode of Application	Online
Mode of exam	Computer-based Test (Online)
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Exam Duration	3 hours (180 minutes)
Number of Subject Papers	30 (1 new paper added)
Number of Questions	10 (GA) + 55 (subject)= 65
Question Type	MCQ, MSQ, NAT
Applications Per Year	More than 8 Lakhs
Number of Exam Centers	Updated (11 cities added in the exam centers list)

GATE 2025 Exam Dates

IIT Roorkee has announced the GATE 2025 exam dates for 30 different test papers. Candidates can check GATE 2025 branch-wise test dates below -

GATE 2025 Exam Day and Date	Timings	GATE 2025 Test Papers
February 1, 2025 (Saturday)	9:30 am to 12:30 pm (forenoon session)	CS1 \| AG \| MA
February 1, 2025 (Saturday)	2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (afternoon session)	CS2 \| NM \| MT \| TF \| IN
February 2, 2025 (Sunday)	9:30 am to 12:30 pm (forenoon session)	ME \| PE \| AR
February 2, 2025 (Sunday)	2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (afternoon session)	EE
February 15, 2025 (Saturday)	9:30 am to 12:30 pm (forenoon session)	CY \| AE \| DA \| ES \| PI
February 15, 2025 (Saturday)	2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (afternoon session)	EC \| GE \| XH \| BM \| EY
February 16, 2025 (Sunday)	9:30 am to 12:30 pm (forenoon session)	CE1 \| GG \| CH \| PH \| BT
February 16, 2025 (Sunday)	2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (afternoon session)	CE2 \| ST \| XE \| XL \| MN

Candidates can find the allotted exam date, allotted time slot, and exam paper details on the GATE 2025 admit card. The hall ticket is now available for download.