GATE 2025 Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualification and more
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2025 ( GATE )
Exam On - 15 Feb '25
Candidates must check the eligibility criteria for GATE 2025 before filling out the application form. Eligible candidates will be able to fill the GATE 2025 Application form.
GATE 2025 Eligibility CriteriaGATE 2025 Eligibility Criteria: IIT Roorkee will conduct the GATE 2025 exam on Feb 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025, in two sessions- Morning and Afternoon. The exam is conducted yearly to offer admissions to postgraduate courses, such as M.E, M.Tech, and PhD courses in India's top tech institutes, IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other GFTIs. The GATE application forms have been released at the GOAPS portal. The last date to submit the GATE 2025 application form was September 26, 2024 (without late fees) which is now been extended till October 3, 2024 (11:59). Candidates must ensure that they meet the minimum eligibility requirements of the GATE 2025 exam before filling out the GATE 2025 application form.
Candidates can check the detailed GATE 2025 eligibility criteria below:
GATE 2025 Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a degree equivalent to or higher to bachelor’s degree in engineering/ technology/ architecture/ science/ humanities. Candidates can check the list of acceptable degrees below:
- B.E/ B.Tech
- B. Arch
- B. Pharma
- B.Sc(Research)/ B.S
- B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry)
- MSc/MA/MCA or equivalent
- M.B.B.S./B.D.S./B.V.Sc.
- Integrated ME/MTech
- Integrated MSc/Integrated BS-MS
- Integrated ME/MTech or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2)
- Pharm. D.
- Professional Society Examination (equivalent to BE/BTech/BArch)
GATE 2025 Eligibility Criteria: Authorised Professional Society
Candidates who possess certification from any of the professional societies must ensure that those examinations are approved by MoE/AICTE/UGC/UPSC as equivalent to B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch./B.Plan. Some of the professional Societies or Institutions conduct examinations in various fields of engineering are given below:
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- The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)
- The Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI)
- The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, including Polymer and Environmental Group (IIChE)
- The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM)
- The Indian Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIIE)
GATE 2025 Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualifying Degree
Candidates can check the detailed eligibility criteria for GATE 2025 in the table below:
| Degree/Program |
Qualifying Degree/ Examination |
Eligibility criteria |
|---|---|---|
| B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharma. |
Bachelor's degree in engineering/technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc./ Diploma in Engineering/Technology) |
Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed |
| B. Arch. |
Bachelor’s degree of architecture (5-year course) /Naval Architecture (4-year course)/ Planning (4-year course) |
Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed |
| B.Sc. (Research)/B.S. |
Bachelor's degree in science (post-diploma/ 4 years after 10+2) |
Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed |
| Pharm. D. (after 10+2) |
6 years degree program, consisting of internship or residency training, during the third year onwards |
Currently in the 3rd/4th/5th/ 6th year or already completed |
| M.B.B.S./B.D.S./B.V.Sc. |
Degree holders of M.B.B.S./B.D.S./B.V.Sc. and those who are in the 5th/6th/7th semester or higher semester of such program. |
5th/6th/7th or higher semester or already completed |
| M. Sc./M.A./M.C.A. or equivalent |
Master’s degree in any branch of Arts/Science/ Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent |
Currently in the first year or higher or already Completed |
| Int.M.E./M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.) |
Post-B.Sc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/Technology (4-year program) |
Currently in the 1st/2nd/3rd/ 4th year or already completed |
| Int. M.E./ M.Tech./M.Pharm. or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2) |
Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering/Technology (5-year program) |
Currently in the 3rd /4th/ 5thyear or already completed |
| Int. M.Sc./Int. B.S./M.S. |
Integrated M.Sc. or 5-year integrated B.S.-M.S. program |
Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed |
| Professional Society Examinations (equivalent to B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch.) |
B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognised by MoE/UPSC/ AICTE (e.g. AMIE by the Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India, and so on) |
Completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses |
| B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry) |
4-year program |
Currently in the 3rd/4th year or already completed |
NOTE:
- Candidates must upload the required eligibility document while filling out the GATE application form.
- Suppose a candidate is pursuing a higher degree or has already obtained a degree higher than that mentioned in the table above. In that case, the candidate will be allowed to appear in the GATE 2025 examination.
GATE Eligibility Criteria 2025 for International Candidates
Candidates who have obtained or are pursuing their qualifying degree from countries other than India have to meet the following eligibility criteria to appear for GATE 2025:
Q: Who can give GATE exam?
Q: What are passing marks in GATE exam?
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.
Q: For how many papers can one student apply in GATE 2025?
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 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 allowed combinations. 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.
- Must have completed or in the final year or in the pre-final year of their bachelor’s degree in engineering and technology or;
- Must have completed or in the final year or in the pre-final year of their Post Graduate degree in any relevant science subjects
It may be noted that if any candidate has obtained a degree higher than the mentioned degree in the above eligibility table, he/she should select the minimum required degree while filling the GATE registration form.
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GATE 2025 Supporting Documents
Candidates must submit the degree certificate/provisional certificate/ course completion certificate/ professional certificate/ membership certificate issued by the institute or society they are enrolled in for the degree programme.
In case a candidate is in the final year of the program, he/she has to upload a certificate from the head of the department/institute or a copy of the marks sheet for section A of AMIE. The HOD should sign this certificate with the current date.
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Q: Who is eligible for GATE exam?
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is the entrance exam for admission to postgraduate courses at IITs, NITs, IIITs in Engineering, Science and other allied subjects. The detailed eligibility criteria of GATE are given below:
- Candidates who are currently studying in the 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate degree programme or who have completed any government approved degree programme in Engineering/ Technology/ Science/ Architecture/ Humanities are eligible to appear for GATE 2024.
- Candidates who possess certification from any of the below list professional societies are also eligible to apply for GATE however, they must ensure that those examinations are approved by MoE/AICTE/UGC/ UPSC as being equivalent to B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Arch./ B.Planning, etc.
- The Institution of Engineers (India) (IE)
- The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
- The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)
- The Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI)
- The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, including Polymer and Environmental Group (IIChE)
- The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM)
- The Indian Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIIE)
- Candidates who have obtained/are pursuing their qualifying degree from countries other than India are also eligible. All such candidates must be currently in the 3rd or higher years or must have completed their Bachelor’s degree (of at least three years duration) in Engineering/ Technology/ Science/ Architecture/ Humanities.
- Candidates pursuing or in possession of any higher degree will be allowed to appear for GATE 2024.
- Candidates must note that there is no age limit to apply for GATE.
Q: What is the eligibility for GATE examination?
Candidates with a bachelor's degree in engineering/technology/architecture or a master's degree in science/mathematics/statistics or computer Science are eligible to apply for GATE exam. Besides, candidates who are pursuing final degree are also eligible to apply for GATE. For more details, candidates can refer to the following article - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam
Q: Where can I check the eligibility for GATE?
Candidates can check the GATE 2025 eligibility criteria on the official website or in the GATE information brochure. The eligibilty is different for each discipline or subject. Therefore, candidates must check the details carefully before applying. Any error in the eligibility can lead to disqualification of the GATE application form.
Q: 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.
- Bachelor's degree holders in Engineering/Technology/Architecture (4 years or 3 years after 10+2/Post-BSc/Post-Diploma). Final-year candidates can also apply.
- Master's degree holders in any branch of Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent. Final and pre-final year candidates can also apply.
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- IIITs in India: Courses, Seats and Cut Offs
GATE 2025 Eligibility Criteria FAQs
Q. What is GATE exam eligibility?
A. To appear for GATE 2025 candidates must have passed the graduation or in pre-final year/final year of their graduation course.
Q. Is MCA eligible for the GATE exam?
A. Second and third-year MCA students are eligible for GATE.
Q. Is there any age limit for GATE?
A. There is no minimum or maximum age limit is prescribed for this examination.
Q. Why is the GATE exam conducted?
A. The purpose of the GATE exam is to test students’ knowledge and understanding of their undergraduate level subjects in Engineering and Science for admission to Postgraduate programmes.
Q. Does 12th marks matter in GATE?
A. NO! It doesn't matter how much a candidate scored in class XII. PSU only considers students’ graduation marks and GATE scores. However, to get a good college, candidates must have scored a certain percentage which varies for different boards.
Q. Is the GATE exam useful for jobs?
A. The GATE score is useful to get a job in PSU or get admission into the top colleges to pursue PG programmes.
Q. Can a student appear in GATE with two subjects?
A. Yes. One can appear for two GATE papers as per the combination to be provided on the website soon.
Q. Can a candidate appear in GATE in the third year?
A. Yes. Pre-final year, final year and pass out students are eligible for GATE.
Q. Can backlog students attempt GATE?
A. Students with backlogs can also apply for the GATE exam, but the candidate should be in the final year to apply for the GATE 2023 exam. They must have cleared all the backlogs before getting admission to any college.
Q. How many attempts are there for GATE?
A. There is no restriction on the number of GATE attempts. One can enrol and appear for the exam as many times as one wants.
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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.
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