GATE 2025: New Two-Paper Combination List (OUT), Exam Dates (OUT), Mock Test Links Available, etc.

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.  

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. 

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. 

IIT Roorkee has revised the last date of the GATE 2025 application form. The last date to submit the application form with regular fees was October 3, 2024, and October 11, 2024 (with late fees). For more details candidates can visit: www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-application-form. Candidates can make the payment of the GATE application fee via through online banking/credit card/debit card/UPI. 

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 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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

Yes, GATE preparation can be done online. GATE online coaching has several benefits, as one can learn, think, and prepare at their own pace. Besides it alos offers flexible study hours and gives an advantage of accessing the materials at any place. Candidates can opt for online GATE coaching by expert faculty members. There are several institutions that provide GATE online coaching with proper tests and a schedule of preparation. Several sources are also available for the students to prepare effectively online.

Some of the important materials that students may get from online sources are GATE notes GATE previous years question papers to analyse and practice. GATE online Mock Test Series GATE online exam books for various subjects, etc. One thing students should not forget is that there are no shortcuts to achieving the goal. Candidates need to do proper study in a planned way. If a student is doing his or her preparation online in a comfortable zone, he or she has the option to view the recorded lecture and clear their doubts, be it in real-time or later via Doubt Chat. Read More: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-preparation.

Students applying for GATE 2025 can opt for two subject papers from the prescribed set of combinations. Earlier, the candidates could apply to appear in only one subject. As a candidate can appear in only two papers (only approved set) of the 30 papers for which the GATE 2025 will be conducted, they must carefully choose the papers they wish to write. A candidate is expected to appear in the papers appropriate to the discipline of his or her qualifying degree. However, he or she is free to choose any paper according to his or her admission plan, keeping in mind the GATE eligibility criteria of the institutions in which he or she wishes to seek admission. For more details regarding the admission criteria at any particular institute, the candidate is advised to refer to the websites of that institute. Those candidates opting for two paper combinations for GATE 2025 have a primary choice of paper as their default choice. The second choice of paper has to be chosen from the combinations allowed. Listed combinations are only allowed, and those that are not listed are not allowed. For more detail Read: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-pattern. 

The GATE is a national-level entrance exam jointly conducted by the Indian Institute of Science and seven IITs to offer admission to postgraduate and doctoral programs. The GATE admission process comprises of the following stages -

• GATE Candidate Registration

• Appearing for the GATE exam

• Announcement of the GATE exam results

• Attending the counselling process of GATE through COAP or CCMT 

• Reporting to the allotted institutes

Candidates can find the GATE examination dates on the official website—gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The important GATE dates include the application form, admit card, exam dates, result, and counselling dates. The conducting authorities also publishes all the GATE exam dates in the information brochure. 

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. 

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. 

The GATE 2025 application form correction facility started on October 31, 2024. The details has been released on the official website. The last date to submit the changes has been extended to November 20, 2024. Earlier, the last date to submit the form correction was November 6, 2024, which was later extended to Nov 10, and then further extended to Nov 20. Candidates can make modifications at the GOAPS portal. During the application form correction period, candidates can change the following particulars: category, paper, examination city, adding a new test paper, and personal details. 

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.

The exam pattern and distribution of questions for test paper codes - CE, CS, EC, AE, AG, BT, CH, ME, MN, MT, EE, IN, TF, XE, PE, ST, and PI are as follows -

• General Aptitude (GA)-  15 questions

• Engineering Mathematics (EM) - 13 questions

• Subject-specific questions - 72 questions 

The total number of questions asked in the GATE examination is 100 questions. 

Passing marks in GATE exam is different for all 30 papers. The GATE qualifying mark for PSUs recruitment is also different. Candidates appearing in any GATE paper have to obtain the minimum mark in order to be declared qualified for the exam. Only qualified candidates are considered for admission to MTech/MSc/PhD programs and the MHRD scholarship. Candidates can check previous year GATE cutoff for various papers on the Shiksha page or from the GATE official website.

As per the exam pattern of GATE, the exam is conducted online as a computer-based test. The exam will have a total of 65 questions from the candidates pre-selected paper. The questions will be Multiple Choice type, Numerical Ability type and Multiple Select (more than one option correct) type. 

Out of total 65 questions, 10 questions will be from General Aptitude and remaining 55 will be from the subject selected by the candidate. The total duration of exam will be 3 hours and total maks will be 100.  Check detailed information of GATE exam pattern here at https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-pattern

The marking scheme is different for each GATE question paper section, which is as follows -

• For 1 mark Multiple Choice Questions, 1/3 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.

• For 2 mark Multiple Choice Questions, 2/3 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.

• There is no negative marking for Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.

• No marks will be awarded for unattempted questions. 

In the two-paper combination of GATE 2025, candidates can select two test papers, one considered the primary and the other secondary. The allowed paper combination for civil engineering (CE)-

• Aerospace Engineering (AE)

• Agricultural Engineering (AG)

• Architectural Engineering (AR)

• Environmental Science and Engineering (ES)

• Geomatics Engineering (GE)

• Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NM)

• Engineering Sciences (XE)

Candidates are advised to select test papers for the two-paper combinations wisely. 

Yes, candidates who are appearing in two GATE papers must pay the fees of the two selected papers. Candidates will have to pay the fees at the time of filling GATE 2025 application form. Candidates can select any two papers out of the allowed combinations as per their qualifying degree of examination. 

The benefits of attempting the GATE two-paper combination are as follows -

• Offers candidates a broad scope to showcase their proficiency in two different test subjects.

• Increases chances of scoring higher in the GATE exam

• Enhances job opportunities in the competitive engineering world. 

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. 

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

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). 

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. 

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

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.

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. 

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

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

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. 

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. 

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. 

The GATE hall ticket will be released on January 2, 2025, on the official website - gate2025.iitr.ac.in (GOAPS portal). 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

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. 

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. 

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.

1. Open official GATE website
2. Click on GATE Question paper
3. Click on GATE 2025 Mock tests
4. Select your subject and fill credentials to enter the mock test
5. Select default language and tick the "agree & continue box"
6. 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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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

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.

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.

1. Visit official GOAPS candidate login page through GATE website.
2. Log in using Enrollment ID and password.
3. Select the paper
4. Click on the "Raise Objection"
5. Enter the question and answer ID
6. Pay the requisite fees.

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.

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.

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). 

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. 

The GATE cutoff is evaluated based on the sum of the marks secured by all the candidates divided by the total number of students. 

GATE cutoff score = Sum of marks secured by all the candidates/total number of students who appeared in the exam. The GATE conducting authorities will decide the GATE qualifying mark. Check previous year GATE cutoff here - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-cutoff

The GATE cutoff is one of the most important factor that candidates must be aware of, mainly if they are appearing for the GATE exam. The cutoff is the minimum qualifying mark required to qualify for the GATE exam, and it varies for each test subject. Candidates who get scores more than the GATE cutoff are eligible for the GATE 2025 counselling.

The GATE CCMT cutoff is the minimum score required to be considered for admission to the participating institutes, including IIEST Shibpur. It is released by the exam conducting authority, IIT Bombay, and is different for each category of candidates.

On the other hand, the IIEST Shibpur M.Tech merit list is the list of candidates who have been selected for admission to the M.Tech programme at IIEST Shibpur, based on their GATE scores and other factors. This list is prepared by IIEST Shibpur and is based on the GATE cutoff scores.

So, while the GATE CCMT cutoff is the minimum score required to be considered for admission, the IIEST Shibpur M.Tech merit list is the list of candidates who have actually been selected for admission.

NIT Agaratala cutoff for M.Tech is based on GATE scores followed by the GATE CCMT Counselling. The GATE 2024 cutoff scores of NIT Agartala based on the first round of GATE 2024 CCMT seat allotment is as follows -

• The maximum GATE cutoff for NIT Agartala was between 500 to 600 and the minimum GATE cutoff ranged from 200 to 300. 

GATE CCMT Counselling 2023 was concluded after the release of Round 3 Seat Allotment for NIT Agartala. Tabulated below is the closing rank for GATE CCMT cutoff for NIT Agartala for top courses:

The GATE scorecard is valid for three years. Within these three years, qualified candidates can use the scorecard to apply for admission to various IITs, NITs, and other reputed colleges. A valid scorecard can also be used to apply for Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) jobs. To learn more about the GATE results and scorecard, visit here - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-results

No, candidates will not be able to download the GATE scorecard after December 31, 2025. The scorecard will be available for download from March 28 to May 31 free of cost. After May 31 till December 31, 2025, candidates will need to pay INR 500 for downloading the scorecard. It is thus advised that candidates download their GATE scorecard within May 31 and save/take print of the scorcard.

IIT Roorkee will release the GATE results on March 19, 2025. Candidates can check the GATE 2025 exam results on the official website - gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The result carries the applicant's qualifying status. Candidates must provide their enrollment ID and password to check the GATE results.

Candidates can follow the steps below to download the GATE scorecard -

• Visit the official website - gate2025.iitr.ac.in

• Click on the GATE candidate login or GOAPS portal

• On the login page, enter the required credentials - enrollment ID and password.

• The GATE scorecard will be displayed on the screen. 

• Check all the details and download the scorecard.

The GATE 2025 scorecard will be available from March 28, 2025 to May 31, 2025 to download. Candidates can download the scorecard from the GOAPS portal, by submitting their enrollment ID and password. However, candidates can still download the GATE scorecard from June 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, by paying a fee of INR 500 per test paper. The GATE 2025 results will be announced on March 19, 2025 online. 

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

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.

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. 

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

The previous year’s cutoff and rank trends show that the ideal GATE rank for IIT admission is around 200 or lower. However, the competitive range for GATE scores for IIT admissions falls between 400 and 800. Candidates must check the official website of the IITs to check the cutoff and ranks (stream-wise).

GATE is considered a prestigious entrance exam that offers admission to postgraduate studies in renowned institutes like IITs, NITs, IISc, and GFTIs. Qualifying GATE has the following benefits -

• Candidates can opt for higher studies.

• With a valid GATE score, candidates can also opt for research work, such as Junior Research Fellowship in top institutes and laboratories.

• Candidates can apply at foreign universities using the GATE 2025 scores. 

• Qualifying GATE candidates can also apply for PSU sector jobs. 

The GATE rank for admission to IIT Bombay may vary yearly. Candidates are advised to check the official website for notifications. Once the GATE 2025 result is released, we will also update the cutoff ranks on our page.

GATE scores are calculated using the normalisation process. Due to the large number of applicants participating in the examination, GATE papers like Computer Science (CS) and Civil Engineering (CE) which are conducted in more than one session. In such cases, the GATE scores are calculated by normalising the marks depending on the difficulty level of the paper.

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.

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.

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. 

The engineering streams eligible for BHEL recruitment through GATE 2025 are -

• Electrical Engineering (EE)
• Mechanical Engineering (ME)

When preparing for the GATE exam, it is essential to know the exam pattern and the best books for preparation. Candidates must be thorough with their textbooks and lecture notes. Refer to the article here to get the best books for GATE preparation - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-books

Candidates can apply for either one or two papers only. They must choose the papers from the set of two-paper combinations listed in the GATE information brochure or GATE official website. The choice of appropriate paper is solely based on the candidate. Read here to know more about GATE two paper combination - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam

The following zones conduct the GATE examination - 

• IISc Bangalore - Zone I

• IIT Bombay - Zone II

• IIT Delhi - Zone III

• IIT Guwahati - Zone IV

• IIT Kanpur- Zone V

• IIT Kharagpur - Zone VI

• IIT Madras - Zone VII

• IIT Roorkee - Zone VIII

To know more about the GATE 2025 exam centres, read here - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-centre

The list of the exam cities and towns that come under IISc Bangalore are as follows -

• Andaman and Nicobar - Port Blair

• Andhra Pradesh - Ananthapuramu and Kurnool

• Karnataka - Bagalkot, Ballari, Belagavi, Bengaluru North, Bengaluru South, Bidar, Chikkamagaluru, Chikkballapur, Davanagere, Hassan, Huballi/Dharwad, Kalaburagi, Kolar, Mandya, Mangaluru, Manipal-Udupi, Mysuru, Puttur, Shivamogga, Tumakuru

• Kerala - Angamaly, Kannur, Kasaragod, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Pathanamthitta, Payyanur, Thrissur, Vatakara, Wayanad.

• Telangana - Hyderabad, Medak, and Nalgonda

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

No, candidates will not get extra time. The GATE exam lasts three hours, and candidates will be given three hours only to complete it.

You can add a second paper after submitting the GATE application form. Follow the steps below to add a secondary paper to the GATE application form. 

• Visit the official GATE website - gate2025.iitr.ac.in

• Click on the application link, and you will be redirected to the GOAPS portal.

• Login using the credentials - GATE enrollment ID and password

• The application form status will be displayed on the screen

• On the screen, there will be an option to add GATE paper. Click on the link 

• Select and make the payment for the desired GATE paper

• Keep a copy of the payment receipt for future reference.

The GATE exam has 30 test papers, and candidates can apply for at least two papers from the two-paper combination list. It will be conducted online, and candidates will be shown questions on the computer screen. For calculations, candidates will be provided with a virtual scientific calculator that will be available on the computer screen. To know how to use the GATE virtual calculator, read here - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/articles/gate-2025-virtual-calculator-blogId-176229

Here is the list of PSUs for candidates having electrical engineering background with a valid GATE score-

• DDA (Delhi Development Authority)

• Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)

• Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)

• Vizag Steel Plants

• ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation)

For more details regarding the GATE PSUs, read the article here - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/articles/psu-recruitment-through-gate-blogId-22683

The cutoff score in GATE refers to the minimum score or marks that a candidate must obtain in order to qualify for admission to postgraduate programs or secure a job at a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU). The cutoff score varies every year and is determined based on factors such as the number of applicants, difficulty level of the exam, and available seats. Candidates who score above the cutoff or eligible for admissions or job opportunities. Read more about GATE cutoff here - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-cutoff

The scribe facility is offered only to PwD candidates with a benchmark disability (not less than 40% disability) and physical writing limitations, including speed. The scribe will be provided based on the certificate produced stating that the person concerned has a physical limitation to write, as mentioned in the GATE 2025 information brochure. If a candidate has a benchmark disability (not less than 40% disability) in blindness, locomotor disability, and cerebral palsy, then the scribe facility will only be allowed on advanced request.

To participate in the GATE counselling, candidates must qualify for the GATE exam. The GATE scorecard is valid for three years. Candidates must also have a CGPA of 6.5 or 60% in their graduation from a recognised university/board. On the other hand, candidates belonging to the SC/ST/PwD candidates must have a minimum of 6 CGPA or 55% in graduation. Read more about the GATE 2025 counselling here - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-counselling.

This year, GATE exam will take place in 200+ cities. This year, the GATE exam is conducted by IIT Roorkee. The GATE has a total of eight zonal centres namely, IISC Bangalore, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Madras, and IIT Roorkee.

Yes, candidates will get a scribble pad to do the rough work. However, to obtain a second scribble pad, candidates have to return the first scribble pad. Once the exam is ended, applicants must return the scribble pad. For calculations, a virtual scientific calculator will be available on the computer screen.

It is important to follow the guidelines while choosing a two-paper combination for the GATE examination. Here are some important instructions that the candidate must follow -

• The chosen paper must align with the discipline of their qualifying degree.

• Candidates are free to choose any paper according to their admission plan, considering the eligibility criteria of the institutions to which they seek admission.

PSU stands for Public Sector Undertakings. Referring to the GATE exams, PSUs are government-owned corporations or companies in which the majority of the ownership is with the government. Many PSUs in India use GATE scores as one of their criteria for recruitment of engineers at entry-level positions. By qualifying in the GATE exam, candidates can apply for job opportunities in PSUs, such as BHEL, ISRO, NABARD, GAIL, and more.

Candidates can check the GATE 2025 exam dates on GATE’s official website - gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The schedule can be checked in the information brochure. The GATE exam calendar contains dates of the registration process, admit card, exam, result, and scorecard dates. 

The GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) comprises multiple-choice questions (MCQs) as well as numerical answer-type questions (NAT). The MCQs have four options, out of which candidates have to select the correct one. In NAT questions, candidates need to enter a numerical value as the answer using a virtual keypad. In the GATE Multiple-Select Questions, there will be more than one correct answer.

A person with a benchmark disability (not less than 40% disability) will be allowed to opt for a scribe facility and will be given one-hour extra time to complete the exam. PwD/dyslexic candidates with benchmark disability (that limits the speed of writing) and do not want to apply for a scribe facility can avail of a request for an extra time of one hour if he/she meets the criteria of the scribe. 

GATE, also known as the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, is a prestigious national entrance examination conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, and the seven Indian Institutes of Technology (Bombay, Delhi, Madras, Kanpur, Guwahati, Kharagpur, and Roorkee). The first GATE exam was conducted in 1984 by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc Bengaluru). 

The GATE 2025 exam is conducted annually to offer admissions to postgraduate and doctoral courses in engineering, science, technology, architecture, arts, and humanities. By qualifying in the GATE exam, candidates can apply for Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), such as POWER-GRID, BHEL, NPCIL, GAIL, etc. 

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a prestigious exam conducted once annually by IISc and seven IITs to offer admissions to higher degree programs in IITs, IIITs, NITs, and GFTIs.

The GATE official website is gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The GATE 2025 registrations is now closed. The application form window was activated on August 28, 2024. The last date for submitting the application form with regular fees was October 3, 2024, and with extended fees was October 11, 2024. The form correction facility will start soon. However, the last date to submit the changes is November 6, 2024.

No, GATE exam will be conducted online only. The total time duration of the exam is three hours, where candidates will be asked questions in the following format -

• Candidate’s selected subject

• Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

• Multiple Selection Questions (MSQ)

• Numerical Answer Type Questions (NAT)

The exam is completly conducted online and students are not allowed to carry physical calculator. Infact, students will receive a virtual calculator during the examination to solve complex calculations.

The GATE registration process is basically the first stage of the application form. During the registration process, candidate have to create an enrollment ID and password. The step-by-step process for GATE 2025 registration is as follows -

• Visit the official website of GATE - gate2025.iitr.ac.in

• Click on the application form link and visit the GOAPS portal

• New applicants must register first. The registration process requires details, such as name, e-mail address, contact information, etc. 

• Once the registration is complete, candidates will receive a GATE enrollment ID and password on their registered mobile number and email ID.

In the next stage, candidates must login using the received credentials and fill out the rest of the details, which include uploading the documents and payment of the application fee. 

The GATE application fee is as follows -

• For SC/ST/PwD and female applicants, the GATE 2025 exam fee is INR 900 (during the regular period) and INR 1400 (during the extended period). 

• For other categories, including international candidates, the GATE application fee is INR 1800 (during the regular period) and INR 2400 (during the extended period). 

Candidates can use Netbanking/UPI/Credit/Debit card for the payment. International visas and master cards are also accepted for GATE application fee payment. 

You can change the category only during the GATE application correction process. The GATE 2025 application form correction window will be activated at the GOAPS portal in the first week of November. The last date to change the category and other particulars is November 6, 2024. 

IIT Roorkee will activate the form correction window in the first week of November (tentative). The last date to edit the GATE application form is November 6, 2024. Candidates can make edits to the GATE application form at the GOAPS portal.

The GATE 2025 hall ticket will be released on the official GATE website on January 2, 2025. Candidates can download the admit card from the GOAPS portal by entering their enrollment ID and password.

Yes, candidates must carry their GATE admit card with a valid photo identity card (original). The ID card must be the same as the one in the GATE application form.

For Indian candidates, the following identification cards are accepted -

• Aadhaar card

• Passport

• PAN Card

• Voter ID card

• Driving License

For foreign nationals, the following documents are accepted for the GATE exam -

• Valid passport

• Or any other valid photo ID issued by their government, a driving license is acceptable.

The following items are not allowed in the GATE exam hall-

• Mobile phones

• Books, notes, and pencil box

• Physical calculators

• Wallets

• Watches

• Any electronic devices are not permitted at the GATE examination centre

Only a hard copy is required to enter the GATE exam centre. Candidates must provide their GATE enrollment ID and password to download the hall ticket. The admit card will released on the GATE website on January 2, 2025. Read more about GATE 2025 admit card here - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-admit-card

The GATE enrollment ID is a unique identification number assigned to each candidate who registers for the GATE exam. The GATE Enrollment ID is generated after registering at the GOAPs portal. It is provided to candidates after completing the registration for the exam through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS). The enrollment ID is essential for accessing the candidate's GATE application, downloading the admit card, checking the exam results, and other related activities. It is important to keep the GATE enrollment ID safe and secure for future reference and communication with the GATE authorities.

No, an on-the-spot request for a scribe at the exam centre is not accepted. Read more about the GATE sribe facility here - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam

Candidates will not be provided with a hard copy of the GATE scorecard. However, they can download it by logging into the GOAPS portal. The scorecard will be available for free download from March 28, 2025 (Friday) to May 31, 2025 (Saturday). Afterwards, candidates can download the GATE scorecard by paying INR 500 from June 1, 2025 (Sunday) to December 31, 2025. Read more about the GATE results and scorecard here - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-results

Candidates who have qualified for the GATE 2025 exam will be eligible to download the scorecard. To do so, candidates must provide their GATE enrollment ID and password at the GOAPs portal.

IIT Roorkee will announce the GATE exam results on March 19, 2025. Candidates can check their results at the GOAPS portal. The GATE results will determine the candidates' qualifying status for counselling.

The GATE cutoff for NITs and IITs can differ depending on the institute where admission is required. For more details regarding the GATE admissions to IITs and NITs, refer to the article below - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/articles/institutes-accepting-gate-2025-scores-for-admission-blogId-178757