GATE 2025 Admit Card Live Updates: Postponed (Jan 7), Check Steps, Instructions and Other
GATE 2025 Admit Card Live Updates: IIT Roorkee has postponed the GATE 2025 admit card dates on its official website - gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The admit card will be made available on January 27, 2025. Candidates who have successfully submitted their GATE 2025 application form can download the hall ticket. The GATE 2025 exam is scheduled for February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025, in two sessions. Check below for the GATE 2025 admit card live updates below -
GATE 2025 Admit Card Live Updates - IIT Roorkee has rescheduled the GATE 2025 hall ticket on the official website. Candidates can download the admit card from the GOAPS portal. The admit card will carry the information regarding the examination and the candidate. GATE, also known as the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, is one of the reputable entrance examinations organised for applicants who want to pursue higher studies, such as M.Tech and PhD, in institutions such as IITs, IISc, NITs, etc.
This year, the GATE exam is being conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT Roorkee). The GATE is conducted annually to test candidate’s knowledge and understanding of various undergraduate subjects, such as engineering, technology, science, architecture, life sciences, etc.
GATE, also known as Gratitude Aptitude Test in Engineering, is a reputed national-level entrance exam conducted yearly to offer admissions to top Indian institutes like IITs, IIITs, and NITs. Candidates who want to pursue higher-degree programs, such as M.E/M. Tech, PhD can apply for the GATE examination. Last year, around 8.2 lakh students registered for the GATE examination, out of which around 6.5 lakh candidates had appeared for the entrance test.
How to Download GATE 2025 Hall Ticket?
The GATE exam admit card will be available online at the GOAPS portal. Applicants who have successfully registered for the exam can download the admit card. The hall ticket must be downloaded properly and before the exam date. The step-by-step process to download the admit card is as follows -
- Visit the official website - gate2025.iitr.ac.in
- Click on the GOAPS portal and log in using the credentials.
- Applicants must provide their enrollment ID and password to log in.
- After submitting the details, candidates will be redirected to the download page.
- The GATE admit card will be displayed on the screen.
- Check all the details carefully and download.
Details Printed on the GATE 2025 Admit Card
The GATE exam hall ticket consists of the exam and the candidate’s details, which are as follows -
- Name of the candidate
- Photo of the candidate
- Signature of the candidate
- Enrollment ID
- Roll number
- Test paper code
- Exam centre and centre code
- Exam date and timing
- Exam day guidelines and instructions
GATE 2025 Exam Dates
IIT Roorkee has announced the GATE 2025 exam dates on the official website. Candidates can also find the dates in the information brochure. IIT Roorkee will conduct the GATE exam on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025, in two sessions - Forenoon (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) and Afternoon (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm). The conducting authorities have also released the branch-wise exam dates, which can be checked on our page.
LIVE UPDATE
GATE 2025 Admit Card Live Updates
- 11:56 PM IST• 1 Jan 2025
GATE 2025 Admit Card Release Dates Postponed
GATE 2025 admit card dates have been postponed. Candidates can download the GATE hall ticket on Jan 7, 2025.
- 11:50 PM IST• 1 Jan 2025
GATE 2025 New Two-Paper Combination List
Candidates can check the new two-paper combination list for GATE 2025 below -
First Paper
Second Paper (Combination)
Aerospace Engineering (AE)
Geomatics Engineering (GE)
Agricultural Engineering (AG)
Engineering Sciences (XE)
Architecture and Planning (AR)
Geology and Geophysics (GG) | Engineering Sciences (XE)
Biomedical Engineering (BM)
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) | Electrical Engineering (EE) | Engineering Sciences (XE)
Biotechnology (BT)
Environmental Science and Engineering (ES) | Ecology and Evolution (EY) | Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) | Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Civil Engineering (CE)
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) | Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF) | Electrical Engineering (EE)
Chemical Engineering (CH)
Chemistry (CY) | Life Sciences (XL) | Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA)
Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)
Engineering Sciences (XE) | Biotechnology (BT) | Electrical Engineering (EE) | Mechanical Engineering (ME)
Chemistry (CY)
Chemical Engineering (CH) | Humanities and Social Sciences (XH)
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA)
Biomedical Engineering (BM) | Civil Engineering (CE) | Instrumentation Engineering (IN) | Chemical Engineering (CE) | Metallurgical Engineering (MT) | Biotechnology (BT) | Humanities and Social Sciences (XH) | Geomatics Engineering (GE)
Electronics and Communication (EC)
Life Sciences (XL)
Electrical Engineering (EE)
Biomedical Engineering (BM) | Life Sciences (XL) | Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) | Civil Engineering (CE)
Environmental Science and Engineering (ES)
Biotechnology (BT) | Ecology and Evolution (EY)
Ecology and Evolution (EY)
Biotechnology (BT) | Mathematics (MA) | Environmental Science and Engineering (ES)
Geomatics Engineering (GE)
Mining Engineering (MN) | Engineering Sciences (XE) | Aerospace Engineering (AE) | Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA)
Geology and Geophysics (GG)
Architecture and Planning (AR) | Mining Engineering (MN) | Engineering Sciences (XE)
Instrumentation Engineering (IN)
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA)
Mathematics (MA)
Ecology and Evolution (EY)
Mechanical Engineering (ME)
Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)
Mining Engineering (MN)
Geomatics Engineering (GE) | Geology and Geophysics (GG)
Metallurgical Engineering (MT)
Production and Industrial Engineering (PI) | Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA)
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NM)
Engineering Sciences (XE)
Petroleum Engineering (PE)
Engineering Sciences (XE)
Physics (PH)
Life Sciences (XL)
Production and Industrial Engineering (PI)
Metallurgical Engineering (MT)
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF)
Engineering Sciences (XE) | Civil Engineering (CE)
Engineering Sciences (XE)
Agricultural Engineering (AG) | Architecture and Planning (AR) | Biomedical Engineering (BM) | Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) | Geomatics Engineering (GE) | Geology and Geophysics (GG) | Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NM) | Petroleum Engineering (PE) | Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF)
Humanities and Social Science (XH)
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) | Chemistry (CY)
Life Sciences (XL)
Chemical Engineering (CH) | Electrical Engineering (EE) | Physics (PH) | Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)
- 11:40 PM IST• 1 Jan 2025
GATE 2025 Two Paper Combination
The GATE 2025 two-paper concept allows candidates to select two subjects instead of one. Candidates must choose two subjects from the list of combinations approved by the GATE authorities. Opting for two-paper combinations in GATE enhances students' skills and knowledge, improving their chances of acceptance into engineering. Recently, GATE has added new two-paper combination list for expand candidate's choices.
In the GATE second paper concept, the primary paper is related to the candidate’s undergraduate discipline. On the other hand, the secondary paper allows the candidate to apply their knowledge in the related field.
- 11:37 PM IST• 1 Jan 2025
GATE GOAPS portal: Use and Benefits
GOAPS stands for Gate Online Application Processing System, which is the official online portal for GATE 2025 registrations. With this interface, candidates can perform the following activities -
- Apply for the examination.
- Upload photograph, signature, and other documents, such as category certificate, dyslexic certificate, and more.
- Payment of GATE application fee
- Check the status of the application form
- Download GATE admit card
- View answers, marks, and GATE scores
- Download GATE 2025 scorecard
- 11:35 PM IST• 1 Jan 2025
GATE for Higher Studies
- GATE 2025 scores offer admission to higher studies, such as M.E/MTech/PhD programs in IITs, NITs, etc.
- GATE scores are also used for admissions to international universities- National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, The Technical University of Munich, Germany, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
- Some IIMs also use GATE scores for admission to PhD programs.
- 11:34 PM IST• 1 Jan 2025
Some General Facts about the GATE 2025 Exam
Here are some general facts about the GATE 2025 exam -
- GATE stands for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
- It is jointly conducted by the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, and seven IITs (Delhi, Bombay, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras, Roorkee, and Guwahati)
- The exam is organised by IISc or one of the IITs on a rotational basis.
- The GATE score is valid for three years, from the date of the result declaration, and can be used for admission to postgraduate programs, such as MTech/M.E/PhD in premier institutes like IITs, IISc, NITs, and other government institutes.
- The GATE is a computer-based test with a time duration of three years.
- Many Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) use the GATE scores for recruitment.
- There is no age limit to appear for the GATE examination.
- 11:33 PM IST• 1 Jan 2025
GATE 2025 exam date
IIT Roorkee will conduct the GATE 2025 exam on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. The exam will be conducted in two sessions - Forenoon (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) and Afternoon (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm). Candidates appearing for the GATE 2025 must carry their admit card and valid ID proof to the exam centre.
- 11:30 PM IST• 1 Jan 2025
Required Credentials to download GATE 2025 admit card
The GATE 2025 hall ticket will be available online only at gate2025.iitr.ac.in. To get access to download the admit card, candidates must provide their GATE enrollment ID and password.
- 11:29 PM IST• 1 Jan 2025
GATE 2025 Conducting Body
The Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, is the organising institute of the GATE 2025 exam. Last year, The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, conducted GATE 2024.
- 11:26 PM IST• 1 Jan 2025
When will the GATE admit card be released?
The GATE 2025 admit card will be released on January 2, 2025, online at gate2025.iitr.ac.in. Candidates who have successfully submitted the GATE 2025 application form can download the hall ticket at the GOAPS portal.
Q: Can I do M.Tech in IIT Madras without GATE?
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: How much percentile is required for NIT Sikkim?
To get admission at NIT Sikkim, candidates muat have certain percnetile in the course they want to apply. Candidate are eligible for further entrance exams and counselling process, once they qualify the eligibility criteria of NIT Sikkim, which are as follows:
Popular Courses |
Eligibility |
|---|---|
| BTech | Class 12 with PCM/ PBM with 75% aggregate |
| MSc | Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree with 60% aggregate |
| MSc | Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree with 60% aggregate |
| PhD | Bachelor's Degree with 60% aggregate |
Q: Is there any entrance exam for IISc course admission?
The university accepts various national-based entrance exam score as per course requisite. For BTech, IISC Bangalore accepts JEE Mains and JEE Advance score. Moreover, for MTech, the university accepts GATE, COAP scores. The table below will clear the selection criteria for few of the top courses:
| Course Name | Selection |
|---|---|
| BSc | JEE Main, JEE Advanced, IISER Entrance Exam, NEET |
| BTech | JEE Main, JEE Advanced |
| MTech | GATE, COAP |
| MSc | IIT JAM, GATE, COAP |
| PhD | IIT JAM, GATE, CEED |
Q: Can I get MTech in IIT Bombay with GATE?
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 do M.Tech at IISc without GATE?
No, candidate who are looking for admission at IISC Bangalore need to have a valid GATE score. However, 70% GATE score + 30% performance in written test (100% GATE based for Aerospace, Chemical, Civil, Materials Engg.) + COAP counselling will be accepted. Apart from this, students might face some problems while downloading the GATE hall ticket 2024. The problem might be due to slow internet connectivity or a heavy load on the server. In such situations, candidates should try downloading the admit card after a short duration. In case any candidate forgets their application ID/Enrollment ID or password, they can reset it. In case a candidate has forgotten their password, they can reset it from the GOAPS portal.
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