GATE 2025 Application Form Closes Today (3rd October)

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2025 ( GATE )

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Updated on Oct 3, 2024 09:18 IST

The GATE 2025 application form window will close TODAY (October 3, 2024). Candidates who want to apply for the GATE exam must visit the GOAPS portal and submit their application form to avoid late fees. Read below to learn more about the GATE registrations 2025

GATE application form

IIT Roorkee will close the GATE application form with regular fees on October 3, 2024, at 11:59 pm. However, candidates can still submit their application forms for GATE 2025 till October 7, 2024. The mode of the GATE registrations is online and can be done through the GOAPS portal - gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The GATE 2025 exam will be conducted on the scheduled dates - Feb 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025.  

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Eligibility Criteria

Before you start filling out the GATE application form, it is important to check the eligibility criteria. The GATE 2025 eligibility criteria comprise the following -

  • Candidates must have a graduate degree in engineering or technology or science or architecture, or arts and hum.anities from a recognised institute or university. 
  • Candidates in their final year or pre-final year are also eligible for the GATE 2025 exam.
  • International applicants must be currently studying in the third year or higher or have completed their bachelor’s degree (of at least three years) in the relevant field or subject. 

Note: GATE has no age or attempt limit. However, the nationality of the candidate must be Indian. Foreign nationals who meet the required eligibility criteria can also apply for the GATE exam. 

Q:   How much rank should I score to get IIT Madras?

A:

Hello aspirant!

IIT Madras BTech cutoff 2024 got released across multiple specialisations. Based on the Round 1 seat allotment, to get into IIT Madras, students must score between 159 and, 9912 for the General AII India category. In addition to that, For getting into BTech Mechanical Engineering, you must have a rank upto 2302. Also, Mechanical Engineering is one of the most competitive BTech specialisations at IIT Madras. So, considering the round 1 cutoff, if you are seeking admission to Indian Institute of Technology Madras, you must secure a maximum rank upto 9912.

A detailed course-wise IIT Madras JEE Advanced cutoff 2024 is given below for the General category students under the AII India Quota. 

Course2024
B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering2801
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering3885
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering5516
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering159
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering835
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4658
B.Tech. in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering7187
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering2302
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering2984
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Engineering Design (Automotive Engineering)3656
B.Tech. in Engineering Physics1775
B.S. + M.S. in Physics1331
B.Tech. in Biological Engineering5491
B.S. in Biological Science9912
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics415

Q:   Can I do MTech in IIT Madras without GATE?

A:

MTech admission at IIT Madras is primarily based on GATE scores, followed by COAP counselling. However, as per the basic eligibility criteria mentioned on the official website of IIT Madras, getting admission at the institute without qualifying for the GATE entrance exam is possible. For this, candidates must have a BTech degree from one of the IITs, with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 (on a scale of 10). Such candidates can directly apply for MTech admission through the official IIT Madras website. These applications are then reviewed by the respective departments before taking the final admission decision.

Q:   When will the GATE 2025 registration start?

A:

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 2025 Application Form Process

Registrations for GATE 2025 can be done at the GOAPS portal. Candidates can follow the steps below to apply -

  • Visit the official website of GATE 2025 and click on the application link
  • Register to generate an enrollment ID and password to access the GATE candidate login.
  • Login using the credentials and fill out all the required details correctly.
  • Upload your photograph, signature, and other documents as per the specifications.
  • Pay using the desired payment mode (UPI/netbanking/credit/debit card).
  • Submit the GATE 2025 application form and take a printout of it for future purposes. 

Candidates can also check their GATE 2025 application status by providing their enrollment ID and password at the GOAPS portal. If you cannot complete the registration, you can still submit your form by October 7, 2024, by paying a late fee of INR 500. 

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GATE 2025 Application Fees

The GATE application fee payment can be made online through netbanking/credit card/debit card/UPI. Payments through an international visa or master card are also accepted. The GATE 2025 application fees (category-wise) are as follows -

  • For female/SC/ST/PwD candidates, the GATE fee is INR 900 (during the regular period) and INR 1400 (during the extended period)
  • For other candidates, including foreign nationals, the GATE fee is INR 1800 (during the regular period) and INR 2300 (during the extended period).

The GATE is a national-level entrance exam solely for graduates who want to pursue M.Tech or doctoral programs in top institutions, such as IITs, IIITs, IISc, and GFTIs. Not only that, qualifying GATE also allows candidates to apply for PSU jobs. 

Q:   What is the last date of filling the GATE 2025 Application form?

A:

GATE 2025 Registrations started on 28 August 2024. The last date for the GATE 2025 Registration has been extended to October 3, 2024 due to several requests from the applicants. Earlier, the last date of the application form was 26 September 2024 with regular fee. Candidates will be able to fill the GATE 2025 Application form with late fees till 11 October 2024 (extended). Candidates can check complete details releated to GATE 2025 application form by clicking the given link: GATE 2025 application form

Q:   Can I join a B.Sc course at IIT Madras without giving JEE?

A:

IIT Madras BSc admission is entrance-based as the institute primarily accepts the rank and scores of the JEE Main examination for admission to its full-time BSc programme. However, if candidates wish to apply for the integrated BS plus MS programme, then they can apply for admission through the scores of the IISER Aptitude Test. Therefore, you can join the BSc course at IIT Madras without giving the JEE.   

Q:   I got 85 percentile in CAT. Can I get a seat at IIT Bombay?

A:

IIT Bombay CAT Cutoff 2023 was released in the form of CAT percentile. The Cutoff was released for different categories under the All India category. In 2023, the Cutoff percentile to get MBA at IIT Bombay was 90. The IIT Bombay MBA Cutoff percentile has remained constant for the past three years. Therefore, it is less likely for candidate getting 85 percentile to get admission at IIT Bombar, among the General AI category. 

Q:   Can I get MTech in IIT Bombay with GATE?

A:

Yes, GATE score is required to get admission to IIT Bombay course. However, aspirants who have not qualified GATE can also get admission based on written test conducted by the institute. The shortlisted candidates are further called for a personal interview round. In order to be eligible to apply for the course, an aspirant must have a BE/ BTech/ BSc/ Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Planning/ MSc/ MCA/ MBBS/ MPharm/ BPharm/ BDS/ degree recognised equivalent to BE/ BTech with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ ST/ PwD category) earned through Associate Membership Examinations conducted by recognised professional bodies to apply for MTech course.

Q:   Can I join IIT Bombay after Class 12?

A:

Admission to the institute after Class 12 is open for BTech, BS and BDes courses. After completing Class 12, candidates must qualify JEE Main, JEE Advanced followed by the JoSAA Counselling for BTech and BS courses. For BDes, UCEED score is required for admission.

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