GATE 2025 Application Form Important Instructions

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2025 ( GATE )

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Updated on Sep 27, 2024 11:09 IST

According to the latest notification, IIT Roorkee has extended the deadline date for GATE 2025 registrations with regular fees. Candidates can now submit the application form by October 3, 2024, at the GOAPS portal. Read here to check essential guidelines before filling out the GATE 2025 application form.

GATE Application Form 2025

 

GATE 2025 Application Form: The last date for GATE 2025 registrations is now October 3, 2024 (11:59 p.m.), with no late fees, as many applicants faced challenges during the application process. The notification was issued on September 26, 2024, on the GATE official website—gate2025.iitr.ac.in. However, applicants can still register for the GATE 2025 exam form until October 7, 2024 (with a late fee charge of INR 500)

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The GATE 2025 exams will be conducted on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025, in two sessions- Morning (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) and Afternoon (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm)

Important Points to Remember While Filling the GATE 2025 Online Form

The registrations for the GATE 2025 exam were activated on August 28, 2024, providing access to the GOAPS portal. Now that the GATE 2025 application form deadline dates have been extended, candidates must consider a few things when filling out the GATE 2025 application form. 

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.  

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 get direct admission in NIT Trichy?

A:

No, NIT Trichy does not offer admission to any of its courses directly. Admission is strictly entrance-based. For BTech, MTech, MSc, and MCA courses, national-level examinations such as JEE Main,  GATE,  IIT JAM, and NIMCET are accepted. Candidates shortlisted based on the exam scores further need to take part in the respective counselling procedures such as JoSAA for BTech, CCMT for MTech, and CCMN for MSc. 

  • Before applying for the GATE, candidates must check their internet connectivity. 
  • Candidates must check the eligibility criteria before filling out the application form for GATE 2025.
  • Before filling out the GATE form, they must prepare all the documents and information. 
  • The information provided must be authentic and meet the requirements of the GATE authorities. 
  • Candidates must keep their enrollment ID and password safe, as they will be required to perform other GATE activities. 
  • Keep a copy of the GATE application fee receipt and application form, as they will be required during the GATE 2025 counselling and PSU recruitment activities. 

How to Fill the GATE 2025 Application Form Through the GOAPS Portal?

The GOAPS portal is an online interface created to offer a seamless experience to candidates applying for the GATE 2025. Through the GOAPS portal, candidates can register, view, and download their application form, admit card, GATE application form status, results, scorecard, and more. 

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The step-by-step process to fill out the GATE 2025 application form is as follows -

  • Visit the official website of GATE - gate2025.iitr.ac.in and click on the GOAPS portal.
  • Click on the new candidate registration and enter the required details, such as name, e-mail address, contact number, etc.
  • Once registration is complete, applicants will receive a GATE 2025 Enrollment ID to get login access to the GOAPS portal and an OTP to confirm. 
  • Now, log in using the Enrollment ID and password and complete the rest of the application form. 
  • After entering all the required details, upload the documents as per the specifications. 
  • Candidates can pay the application fees through net banking/debit card/credit card/UPI. International visas and master cards are also accepted for the GATE 2025 fee payment. 
  • Confirm the declaration and submit the application form. Keep a copy for future reference. 

GATE 2025 Application Fees

Candidates applying for the GATE 2025 exam must pay the application form fee to confirm their application form. The details of the GATE 2025 application fees are as follows-

  • For female/SC/ST/PwD candidates, the application fee is INR 900 (during the regular period) and INR 1400 (during the extended period).
  • For other category candidates, including foreign nationals, the GATE application fee is INR 1800 (during the regular period) and INR 2300 (during the extended period)
  • The mode of the fee payment is online through netbanking/credit card/debit card/UPI. 
  • The GATE application fee is non-refundable.

GATE 2025 Application Form Status

Candidates can check their GATE application form status after submitting their application form. The form status will indicate the stature of their GATE application form. To check the GATE 2025 application form status, follow the steps below -

Q:   How can I get admission in IIT Delhi for MBA?

A:

To secure admission at DMS IIT Delhi for the MBA programme, ensure to meet the eligibility criteria of having a graduation degree with at least 60% aggregate. The primary selection criterion is based on the CAT exam. After taking the CAT exam, candidates should also undergo an interview round as part of the admission procedure. Additionally, if students are interested in the Executive MBA programme, similar eligibility criteria will apply, along with the CAT exam as the selection parameter. The tuition fee for the MBA programme is INR 11.2 lakh.

Q:   How can I get MBA seat in IIT Roorkee?

A:

The admission to IIT Roorkee is based on entrance exam score of candidates. The institute provides admission to the candidates under two categories: 

Category 

Selection Criteria

Category 1

(Graduates applying on the basis of CAT 2020 score) - CAT score: 60%, PI: 30%, Work experience: 10%

 

Category 2

(IIT graduates admitted through JEE Advanced) - PI: 100%

Q:   Can I get direct admission to IIIT Delhi?

A:

IIIT Delhi admit candidates to a few courses without any entrance examination. For example, the institute admits candidates to the BTech CSSS programme based on their performance in Class 12 or an equivalent examination. Moreover, for PG Diploma in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, aspirants who meet the eligibility criteria are only required to take part in an interview round. For any more details, students can contact the IIIT Delhi admission office.

Q:   What is the selection criteria for admission to BSc at IIT Bombay?

A:
All the IIT aspirants have to sit for JEE Main and afterward, JEE Advanced. Only the top 2, 24,000 scores in JEE Main will become eligible to sit for JEE Advanced. The candidates must have secured at least 75% marks or be in the top 20 percentile in the 12th Class Examination conducted by respective boards. The Admissions into IIT Bombay is done through JoSAA on the basis of JEE Advanced scores.

Q:   How can I get admission in IIT Mumbai?

A:

IIT Bombay admission to all the courses is entrance-based (Except for EMBA, where admission is merit-based and performance in the interview round). The IIT Bombay admission process includes the application process, selection round, cutoff, merit list or counselling and other steps. For BTech, candidates have to clear JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Further for other courses such as MTech, MBA, MSc, BDes, and MDes, aspirants need to clear GATE, CAT, IITJAM, UCEED, and CEED, respectively to qualify for further admission rounds. 

  • Visit the official website and navigate to the GOAPS portal.
  • Enter your enrollment ID/application number and password and submit.
  • The application status will be displayed on the screen.
  • If the applicant’s form is under scrutiny, personal instructions regarding the discrepancy will be sent to the candidate’s registered e-mail ID. Candidates will be allowed to make necessary changes within the stipulated time. 

GATE is a national entrance examination offering M.Tech and PhD admissions in various disciplines, such as engineering, science, technology, architecture, arts, and humanities. The GATE 2025 exam will be held on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025, and the GATE 2025 admit card will be released on January 2, 2025

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