GATE 2025 Admit Card Live Updates: Admit Card Released, Check Link & Time, Steps, and More

After qualifying for GATE, candidates can explore various career opportunities. Some career options include pursuing higher studies, such as M.E/MTech or PhD in prestigious institutes like IITs, IIITs, and NITs. Additionally, GATE qualifiers can apply for opportunities in the public sector, as many government organisations and PSUs (Public Sector Undertakings) consider GATE scores for recruitment. Besides, some can also plan to pursue research opportunities, join private companies, or explore academic career opportunities.

According to the student’s feedback, the GATE Electrical Engineering Question Paper 2024 was overall moderate. Candidates can check the section-wise difficulty level below -

• The general aptitude section was easy to moderate.
• The quantitative section was moderate to difficult. 
• The subject-based section was moderately to difficult.

The following institutes accept GATE-qualified students for the post of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) -

• CSIR - Indian Institute of Chemical Biology
• Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi
• Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
• Indian Space Research Organisation
• Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai
• Indian Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore
• Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore Campus
• Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
• Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
• Indian School of Mines
• Forest Research Institute
• Indian Statistical Institute
• Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
• Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad
• Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai
• The Institute of Mathematical Sciences
• Regional Research Laboratory
• Raman Research Institute
• Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR)
• Institute of Plasma Research
• National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences

Candidates must reach the exam centre at least 90 minutes before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card. Late entry beyond the gate-closing time is strictly prohibited. It is advisable to check the location using Google Maps the day before the exam to get aquainted with area. 

GATE-qualified candidates with B.E, B.Tech, and B.Pharm, etc., can apply to any CSIR institutes engaged in Biological/Biomedical research.

Yes, once you recover your password, you can log in and change it for security purposes. Use a strong, memorable password to prevent future issues.

Yes, you can recover both. Use the “Forgot Enrollment ID” link to retrieve your Enrollment ID, and then use the “Forgot Password” option to reset your password using your recovered Enrollment ID.

The GATE examination hall ticket is a crucial document for multiple purposes related to the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). Here are some of its specific uses -

• Proof of registration
• Entry to the examination hall
• Identification verification
• Guidance on exam day protocols 
• Post-exam reference for counselling and recruitment purposes.

The barcode/QR code on the GATE admit card serves as an additional security and verification feature. It is primarily used to streamline the identification and authentication process during the examination. Here’s how it can be used -

• Candidate authentication
• Faster verification
• Error reduction
• Record keeping
• Fraud prevention

Candidates must ensure that the barcode/QR code is clear and undamaged on the printed admit card, and avoid folding or smudging the area where the barcode is printed.

The syllabus for GATE Mathematics (MA) is as follows -

• Calculus
• Linear algebra
• Real analysis
• Complex analysis
• Ordinary differential equations
• Algebra
• Functional analysis
• Numerical analysis
• Partial differential equations
• Topology
• Linear programming

Yes, candidates must carry a valid photo ID proof (e.g., Aadhar, Passport, PAN Card) and the admit card to the examination centre. The admit card for GATE 2025 is now available for download. 

Yes, the link to the GATE hall ticket will remain available until the exam date, which is February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. However, it is advised to download early (at least three to five printout copies) to avoid any issue. 

Yes, the GATE 2025 Hall Ticket includes exam day and admit card instructions printed on it. 

No, there is no fee for retrieving your Enrollment ID or resetting your password. The process is free of charge and can be done through the official GATE portal.

GATE scores often carry 75%-85% weightage, with the rest for GD/PI.

The Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) is considered the most challenging paper in the GATE exam. Candidates who opt for the GATE CSE paper must know the fundamentals and begin preparing in advance.

XE- states for Engineering Sciences

XH- Humanities and Social Sciences, and 

XL - states for Life Sciences

These paper GATE 2025 paper codes for the subjects/test papers. Candidates can find the subject code in the GATE admit card as well. 

With the help of the virtual calculator, candidates can perform the following -

• Basic operations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Advanced mathematical operations/functions -trigonometric functions, logarithmic functions, exponentials, square roots and power, factorials and reciprocal.

Candidates must be familiar with the virtual calculator is essential for saving time during the exam

The virtual calculator in GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is a digital tool that is provided during the exam to perform calculations. It replaces the physical calculators, which are prohibited inside the exam centre/hall. The virtual calculator is integrated into the exam interface and can be accessed by the candidates for numerical calculations.

The Engineering Science (XE) GATE question paper exam pattern is as follows -

• General Aptitude carrying a total of 15 marks
• Section “A” - Engineering Mathematics (compulsory), carrying a total of 15 marks

Any two of XE sections B to H, which are - (2 x 35 = 70 marks)

• Fluid Mechanics
• Materials Science
• Thermodynamics
• Polymer Science and Engineering
• Food Technology
• Atmospheric and Ocean Sciences

The GATE Civil Engineering syllabus is as follows-

Section- I Engineering Mathematics 

• Linear algebra
• Calculus
• Ordinary differential equation
• Partial differential equation
• Probability and statistics 
• Numerical methods

Section II - Structural Engineering

• Engineering Mechanics
• Solid mechanics
• Structural analysis
• Constructal materials and management
• Concrete structures
• Steel structures

Section III - Geotechnical Engineering 

• Soil mechanics
• Foundation engineering

Section IV -Water Resources Engineering

• Fluid mechanics
• Hydraulics 
• Hydrology
• irrigation

Section V- Environment Engineering

• Water and Waste Water Quality and Treatment
• Air pollution 
• Municipal solid wastes

Section VI - Transportation Engineering

• Transportation engineering
• Highway pavements
• Traffic engineering

Section VII - Geomatics Engineering

• Principles of surveying 
• Distance and angle measurement 
• Traversing and triangulation 
• Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing

Yes, you can bring a transparent water bottle. Ensure it does not have any labels, writing, or markings to comply with exam rules.

The GATE cutoff 2024 of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence is as follows -

• General category cutoff - 37.1
• OBC-NCL/EWS category - 33.3
• ST/SC/PwD - 24.7

No, candidates are not allowed to carry stationery items apart from pens and pencils. A virtual calculator and rough sheets are provided during the exam.

The GATE 2024 cutoff (category-wise) for Electronics and Communication Engineering is as follows -

• General category - 25
• OBC-NCL/EWS - 22.5
• SC/ST/PwD - 16.6

Yes, the GATE authorities provide candidates with a scribble pad for their rough work. Candidates must write their name and registration number on the pad before using it. A candidate can possess only one scribble pad at a time. Before taking the second scribble pad, the candidate must return the first scribble pad to the invigilator. At the end of the examination, the candidate must return the scribble pad to the invigilator.

The educational qualification criteria for GATE exam admission are as follows -

• Candidates who are currently studying in the 3rd or final years of any undergraduate degree programme are eligible for appearing GATE. 
• Candidates with certification from professional societies listed below are eligible to apply for GATE. However, they must ensure that those examinations are approved by MoE/AICTE/UGC/ UPSC as 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)

In addition, Candidates must be Indian nationals. Foreign nationals appearing for GATE exam must acquire the required eligibility imposed by the GATE authorities.

The GATE scorecard will be released online and available for free download from March 28, 2025, to May 31, 2025. After that, candidates must pay an additional INR 500 per test paper to download the scorecard, which will be available from June 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.

GATE offers scholarships/financial assistance to GATE-qualified candidates. For M.Tech students, INR 12,400 monthly is paid for 22 months. On the other hand, GATE-qualified PhD applicants receive financial assistance of INR 37,000 monthly for the first two years and INR 42,000 monthly from the third to fifth year.

The GATE is a national-level examination that offers admission to top Indian institutes, such as IITs, NITs, IISc, and IIITs. The GATE is a computer-based online exam that is three hours long. The GATE question paper comprises the questions in the following format -

• Multiple Choice Question (MCQ), one out of four options is correct
• Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), where various options out of four are correct
• Numerical Answers Type (NAT, where the answer must be keyed using a virtual keypad

The GATE syllabus covers three sections: general aptitude, engineering mathematics, and a subject-specific syllabus (depending on the discipline chosen).

The step-by-step process to appear for mock test papers from GATE's official website is as follows -

• Visit the GATE official paper- gate2025.iitr.ac.in
• Click on the gate papers section 
• Select the mock test link option 
• Start attempting the test

Candidates can check the exam cities and centres under IIT Madras below -

• Andhra Pradesh: Chirala, Chittoor, Guntur, Kadapa, Nandyala, Nellore, Ongole, Tirupati
• Kerala: Alappuzha, Aluva-Ernakulam, Attingal, Chengannur, Kanjirapally, Kollam, Kothamangalam, Kottayam, Muvattupuzha, Thiruvananthapuram
• Pondicherry: Puducherry
• Tamilnadu: Chennai South, Chennai West, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Dindigul, Erode, Kanyakumari-Nagercoil, Krishnagiri, Madurai, Namakkal, Pollachi, Ramanathapuram, Salem, Thanjavur, Theni, Thoothukudi, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Virudhunagar
• Telangana: Adilabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Kodad, Kothagudem, Nizamabad, Suryapet, Warangal

Candidates with scribes can avail themselves a compensatory time of one hour extra (20 minutes per hour of examination) at a stretch for the three-hour GATE 2025 examination. On the other hand, PwD or Dyslexic candidates with scribes can avail a compensatory time of 60 minutes. No of-spot request for a scribe is accepted.

Scribe facility is available to PwD candidates with a benchmark disability (not less than 40% disability) and those who face writing difficulty. Scribe will be provided only after the PwD certificate is submitted.

• An electronic copy of the GATE admit card will not be accepted. Candidates must carry a printed copy of the hall ticket on A4-size paper. 
• A valid photo ID proof (such as Aadhaar card, Voter ID, PAN card, or passport) must be carried to the exam hall, incase the photo quality printed on the admit card is poor.
• Candidates must report to the exam center 90 minutes before the exam time. Candidates will not be allowed to login 30 minutes after the exam.
• Candidates can log in and start reading the instructions 20 minutes before the start of the exam.
• Virtual scientific calculators will be available on the candidate's computer.
• Personal calculators, mobile phones, pagers, charts, smart watches, or any kind of electronic device are not allowed in the exam centre. 
• A scribble pad will be provided for rough work. Candidates must write their name and registration number before using it. If the scribble pad gets filled, the applicant gets another scribble pad after returning the previous one to the invigilator.
• Candidates must bring their pen and pencil and a transparent water bottle.
• PwD candidates may bring their assistive devices. They must show it to the exam centre for scrutiny.
• No personal belongings, such as wallets, snacks, etc., are allowed in the GATE examination hall.
• Candidates cannot leave the exam hall before the end of the exam.
• PwD candidates who have been granted one-hour compensatory time are allowed to leave the examination hall after the session by clicking the submit button in the presence of the invigilator. 

The GATE hall ticket issued by the IIT Roorkee comprises the following details -

• Name of the applicant
• Registration number
• Photograph and signature of the candidate
• Paper code and name
• Exam timings
• Day and date of the exam
• Examination Center with code
• Photo ID details
• Enrollment ID

Candidates are advised to check all the details carefully before downloading. 

• Exam day instructions

The GATE 2025 hall ticket is now available for download. Candidates can check the admit card sample below -

GATE 2025 hall ticket has been released on the GATE's official website. Candidates who have successfully submitted the application form can download the admit card. The GATE admit card 2025 can be downloaded from the GOAPS portal. Candidates have to provide their login credentials- Enrollment ID and password.

The GATE 2025 admit card link download link tab is now removed. The website is showing some glitches due to server issues. Candidates can wait a while and download their hall ticket once it is resolved. 

 

GATE 2025 Admit Card is now available for download. Check the image status below. Ensure that you have a good internet connection. 

GATE 2025 Admit Card Released. Download now by logging the candidate GOAPS portal. 

GATE login 2025 can be used for various purposes, such as -

• Candidate registration for GATE exam 2025
• Filling the application form of GATE
• Checking the application form status
• Downloading the GATE exam hall ticket
• Challenging the answer keys
• Checking the GATE 2025 exam result
• Downloading the GATE result/scorecard

The GATE 2025 admit card has not yet been released. However, candidates can view their application status and download their GATE application form. The admit card for GATE 2025 can release anytime soon. Therefore, it is advised to check the GATE GOAPS portal - gate2025.iitr.ac.in frequently. 

IIT Roorkee has released the GATE branch-wise exam dates on the official website. The exam will take place in multiple sessions - (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) and 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm). The details regarding the exam, such as GATE paper codes and exam timing will be mentioned on the GATE 2025 exam admit card. 

This year, IIT Roorkee is conducting the GATE 2025 examination. If there is any issue regarding the GATE hall ticket, then contact the following GATE helpline numbers -

IIT Roorkee Address

GATE-JAM Office

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

Roorkee - 247667 (Uttarakhand), INDIA

Email and Phone number

01332 284531

helpdesk.gate@iitr.ac.in

Candidates can contact from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Monday to Friday (Government working days only)

• If the GATE 2025 admit card is not available for download even if it is released, verify your application form status on the GOAPS portal.
• Candidates with incomplete or rejected applications will not receive the admit card. 
• Forgotten login credentials can be recovered using the “Forgotten Password” option on the GOAPS portal.
• If there are any errors in the GATE admit card, contact the GATE authorities through the GATE helpline.

• The GATE Enrollment ID acts as a username to log in to the GOAPS portal.
• It is required to retrieve passwords and complete the application process.
• Download admit card, application form, GATE scorecard, etc. 

Candidates should save their Enrollment ID securely, as it is essential throughout the GATE exam journey.

Candidates appearing for the GATE exam scheduled on Feb 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025, can visit the link- gate2025.iitr.ac.in to download their hall ticket. The details required are- GATE enrollment ID and password. 

The GATE admit card 2025 download link might get activated at 11:00 am today. Visit the official website - gate2025.iitr.ac.in to download hall ticket. 

Candidates appearing for the GATE 2025 mechanical engineering paper can opt for the following as secondary paper  -

• AE (Aerospace Engineering)
• IN (Instrumentation Engineering)
• DA (Data Science and Artificial Intelligence)
• XE (Engineering Sciences)
• NM (Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering)
• PI (Production and Industrial Engineering)
• Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)

The pay scale of a GATE qualifier joining PSU can vary depending on the discipline, designation, PSU applied, GATE scores, and other factors. The average salary can be between INR 60,000 and INT 1,80,000 monthly.

GATE counselling takes place after the results are declared. It is conducted for candidates who have qualified for the GATE examination. Two bodies conduct counselling for admission to M.Tech programs: the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) and Centralised Counselling for M.Tech (CCMT).

• Andhra Pradesh: Eluru, Kakinada-Surampalem, Rajamahendravaram (Rajahmundry), Srikakulam, Tadepalligudem, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram
• Chhattisgarh: Bhilai, Bilaspur, Raipur
• Jharkhand: Hazaribag, Jamshedpur, Ranchi
• Odisha: Balasore, Bhubaneswar, Brahmapur, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Kakatpur (Puri), Rourkela, Sambalpur
• West Bengal: Bankura, Berhampur-Murshidabad, Hooghly, Howrah, Kharagpur-Midnapur, Kolaghat, Kolkata, Suri (Birbhum)

Yes, the GATE conducting authorties will arrange a qualified scribe free of charge. Candidates are not permitted to bring their scribes.

The GATE 2025 admit card can be released anytime TODAY (Jan 7, 2024). To stay updated, candidates are advised to check the official website - gate2025.iitr.ac.in or our live updates. 

Yes, the GATE admit card specifies the exact address of the allocated exam centre, along with the centre code. Candidates must visit the location beforehand to avoid last-minute confusion.

To avoid losing the GATE credentials, it is important to save your Enrollment ID and password in a secure location, such as a password manager or written record. Ensure that your email ID and mobile number are active throughout the GATEadmission process.

While appearing for the GATE exam, candidates can follow the guidelines to avoid hassle during the exam day -

• Download the admit card as soon as possible to avoid last minute issues.
• Double-check all the exam details, such as exam date and centre location.
• Visit the exam centre in advance to familarise with the location.
• Keep a soft copy of the admit card saved on your phone or email for emergencies. 

The qualifying marks in the GATE exam differ for each of the 30 papers. Candidates appearing in any GATE paper have to obtain the minimum mark to be declared qualified for the exam. The cutoff mark is released separately for each category. 

For those who are choosing Aerospace Engineering (BM) as a primary paper can opt for the following as their secondary paper -

• Civil Engineering (CE)
• Mechanical Engineering (ME)
• Engineering Sciences (XE)
• Geomatics Engineering (GE)

The GATE scorecard 2025 will be available for download at the GOAPS portal. Candidates who have appeared for the exam can download their GATE scorecard using their login credentials: enrollment ID and password.

The GATE exam centers under IIT Kharagpur are as follows -

• Andhra Pradesh- Eluru, Kakinada-Surampalem, Rajamahendravaram (Rajahmundry), Srikakulam, Tadepalligudem, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram
• Chhattisgarh- Bhilai, Bilaspur, Raipur
• Jharkhand - Hazaribag, Jamshedpur, Ranchi
• Odisha - Balasore, Bhubaneswar, Brahmapur, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Kakatpur (Puri), Rourkela, Sambalpur
• West Bengal - Bankura, Berhampur-Murshidabad, Hooghly, Howrah, Kharagpur-Midnapur, Kolaghat, Kolkata, Suri (Birbhum)

The GATE 2025 admit card will be released on January 7, 2025. Candidates must download the hall ticket using their enrollment ID and password. Here are necessary specifications that must be kept in mind -

• The admit card must be printed on an A4-sized paper.
• It should be a clear and legible printout; both black-and-white and color are acceptable, though color is preferred for better clarity.

The admit card must be taken in coloured printout, along with the following precautions -

Photo Clarity

• The photograph on the admit card must be clear and match the one uploaded during registration.
• Smudged or distorted photos may lead to disqualification.

Signature

• The signature should be clearly visible.
• It must match the one uploaded during the application process.

Official Seal and Details

• The admit card must contain the official seal of the organizing institute and details provided by the GATE authorities.

The syllabus for GATE civil engineering (CE) is as follows -

• Engineering Mathematics
• Structural Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Water Resources Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Geomatics Engineering

The GATE 2025 exam centers/cities under IIT Kanpur are as follows -

• Madhya Pradesh: Bhopal, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna
• Uttar Pradesh: Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Prayagraj, Varanasi

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 questions asked in the GATE exam.

The Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru (IISc), conducted GATE 2024. Last year, around 8.2 lakh candidates registered for the exam, but only 6.5 lakh candidates appeared.

In the GATE architecture and planning test paper, 11450 candidates had registered for the exam, out of which only, 9080 candidates appeared. The cutoff (category-wise) for architecture and planning is as follows -

• General cutoff- 41.5
• OBC-NCL/EWS - 37.3 and 
• SC/ST/PwD - 27.6

The GATE 2025 exam will be held on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. It will be conducted in two sessions: Morning and Afternoon. The morning session will be from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and the afternoon session will be from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The GATE official website (gate2025.iitr.ac.in) was launched on June 29, 2024, along with the following events -

GATE Login 2025 is an online platform where candidates can create their enrollment ID and password required for GATE exam admissions.

The syllabus for the GATE biomedical engineering (BM) is as follows -

• Engineering Mathematics - Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Analysis of complex variables, probability and statistics, and numerical methods.
• Electrical Circuits
• Signals and systems
• Analog and Digital Electronics
• Measurements and Control Systems
• Sensors and bio instrumentation
• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Medical Imaging System
• Biomechanics
• Biomaterials

Candidates can carry the following items to the GATE exam center -

• Admit card (printed, not digital).
• Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, passport, voter ID, etc.).
• Medical items (if pre-approved, such as medicines or insulin pumps).

The GATE exam centres under IIT Guwahati are as follows -

• Arunachal Pradesh: Itanagar
• Assam: Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur
• Bihar: Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea
• Jharkhand: Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad
• Manipur: Imphal
• Meghalaya: Shillong
• Mizoram: Aizawl
• Nagaland: Dimapur-Kohima
• Sikkim: Gangtok
• Tripura: Agartala
• West Bengal: Asansol-Durgapur, Burdwan, Kalyani, Siliguri

The syllabus for GATE mechanical engineering (ME) is as follows -

• Engineering mathematics - linear algebra, calculus, differential equations, complex variables, probability and statistics, and numerical methods
• Applied mechanics and design - engineering mechanics, mechanics of materials, theory of machines, vibrations, machine design
• Fluid mechanics and thermal sciences - fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, applications, 
• Materials, manufacturing, and industrial engineering - engineering materials, casting, forming, and joining processes, machining and machine tool operations, metrology and inspection, computer integrated manufacturing, production planning and control, inventory control, and operations research

The GATE examination cities/centres under IIT Delhi are as follows -

• Haryana- Faridabad, Gurugram, Hisar
• Jammu and Kashmir- Jammu-Samba, Srinagar
• Ladakh- Leh
• Madhya Pradesh- Indore, Ujjain
• New Delhi- New Delhi
• Rajasthan- Ajmer, Alwar, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Dausa, Hanumangarh, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur
• Uttar Pradesh- Greater NOIDA, Mathura

The GATE 2025 counselling process consists of three regular rounds, two special rounds (SR), and a national spot round (NSR). CCMT conducts the process from June to July in six rounds. Candidates will be given four seat choices: Float, Slide, Freeze, and Surrender (Participate in the next round).

• Float: Retaining choices of previous rounds & willing to opt for better choices in further rounds. 
• Slide: Retaining choices of previous rounds of the same institute & willing to opt for better choices in further rounds. 
• Freeze: No change in Seat Allotment. However, willing to opt for category upgradation. 
• Surrender (Participate in the next round): No claim on the surrendered seat in further rounds & willing to opt for the better opportunity.

The GATE 2025 counselling will start after the declaration of the GATE results. Candidates who have qualified for the GATE exam are eligible for counselling. There are two modes of counselling - CCMT and COAP. Candidates seeking admission at IITs must register for counselling on the COAP portal. 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.

Candidates with scribes can avail themselves of a compensatory time of one hour extra (20 minutes per hour of examination) at a stretch for the three-hour GATE 2025 examination. On the other hand, PwD or Dyslexic candidates with scribes can avail a compensatory time of 60 minutes. No on the-spot request for a scribe is accepted.

If a candidate has forgotten their credentials, then they can follow the steps below -

• Visit the official website - gate2025.iitr.ac.in.
• Then click the “Forgot Password/Credentials” option on the GATE login page.
• Enter the GATE enrollment ID, mobile number, and arithmetic expression.
• Select OTP and the details will be sent to the registered mobile number.

Yes, registered candidates can download the GATE application form they submitted. To download, they must visit the official website- gate2025.iitr.ac.in, and log in using their credentials - GATE enrollment ID and password. After logging, the option to download the form will be displayed on the screen. 

Candidates can appear for the GATE exam any number of times.

The GATE 2025 exam centers under IIT Bombay are as follows -

• Goa: Goa
• Gujarat: Ahmedabad, Anand, Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Gandhinagar, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Vapi
• Maharashtra: Ahmednagar, Akola, Amravati, Aurangabad, Baramati, Chandrapur, Dhule, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Navi Mumbai-Thane, Panvel-Raigad, Pune, Ratnagiri, Sangamner-Loni-Shirdi, Sangli, Satara, Solapur, Vasai-Palghar, Wardha, Yavatmal

Candidates appearing for the GATE 2025 exam must adhere to strict guidelines regarding items allowed at the exam centre. Carrying prohibited items can lead to disqualification or dismissal from the exam hall. Below is the list of items that are not allowed:

Electronic Devices

1. Mobile phones
2. Smartwatches
3. Fitness bands
4. Calculators (a virtual calculator will be provided on-screen).
5. Tablets or other electronic gadgets.
6. Bluetooth devices or earpieces.
7. Cameras or any recording equipment.

Stationery and Writing Materials

1. Pens, pencils, erasers, or rulers (a scribble pad will be provided at the exam center).
2. Logbooks or any reference materials.
3. Geometry boxes.
4. Paper or notebooks of any kind.

Personal Belongings

1. Wallets, purses, or handbags.
2. ID card covers or holders.
3. Jewelry or ornaments (only basic items like wedding bands or simple earrings may be permitted).
4. Food items or drinks (unless medically required and approved).

Wearable Items

1. Caps or hats.
2. Scarves (unless for religious purposes).
3. Shoes with hidden compartments or thick soles.

Other Prohibited Items

1. Electronic keys or smart keys.
2. Weapons or sharp objects.
3. Tobacco, cigarettes, or lighters.
4. Chewing gum or candy.

The instructions to follow during the GATE biometric verification process -

• Arrive at the exam centre well in advance to complete the biometric verification process smoothly.
• Avoid using lotions, henna, or anything that could obscure fingerprints on the exam day.
• Carry the required documents, including the GATE admit card and a valid photo ID.

Biometric verification is a crucial part of the GATE exam process. Yes, GATE exam centres may have biometric verification as part of the candidate verification process. This ensures the authenticity of the candidate and helps prevent impersonation. Here are the key details regarding biometric verification at GATE exam centres:

• Fingerprint Scanning- Candidates' fingerprints are scanned and recorded at the exam centre during verification.
• Photograph Matching- A photograph of the candidate might also be taken at the exam centre and matched with the one uploaded during registration.
• ID Verification- Alongside biometric verification, candidates must present a valid photo ID (e.g., Aadhaar, Passport, PAN Card) to validate their identity.

Strict Monitoring: Biometric data matches the information provided during the application process to ensure no discrepancies.

A valid GATE score can be used for seeking admission to -

• Master’s programs/doctoral programs in engineering/science/technology/science/commerce/arts/humanities
• Doctoral programs in relevant disciplines in the institutions supported by the MoE and other government agencies

The GATE 2025 exam cities or towns under IISc Bengaluru are as follows -

• Andaman and Nicobar  - Port Blair
• Andhra Pradesh - Ananthapuramu, Kurnool
• Karnataka - Bagalkot, Ballari, Belagavi, Bengaluru North, Bengaluru South, Bidar, Chikkamagaluru, Chikkballapur, Hassan, Davangere, Hubbali/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, Nalgonda

Many PSUs in India consider GATE scores for their recruitment process. Here is the list of PSUs that accept GATE scores -

• Airports Authority of India (AAI)
• Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
• Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
• Coal India Limited (CIL)
• Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS)
• Chenab Power Valley Projects Limited (CVPPL)
• Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC)
• Engineers India Limited (EIL)
• Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL)
• Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL)
• Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
• Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
• National Aluminimum Company Limited (NALCO)
• Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL)
• National Highways Authority India (NHAI)
• NLC India Limited (NLCIL)
• National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC)
• Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)
• National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
• Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
• Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID)
• Odisha Power Generation Corporation Limited (OPGC)
• Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA)
• Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
• Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), etc.

The conducting authority, IIT Roorkee, has rescheduled the GATE admit card release dates from January 2, 2025, to January 7, 2025. The hall ticket is expected to be released anytime at gate2025.iitr.ac.in. Last year, the GATE 2024 admit card was released on January 4, 2024, at 6:00 pm. Candidates should check the website or stay tuned for our live updates. 

For subjects conducted in multiple sessions, the normalisation process accounts for variations in difficulty levels. The formula used for calculation is as follows -

Mn​=Mi​−(Mt​−Mq​)Ms​Ms​−Ma​​

Where -

• Mi​: Raw marks of the candidate.
• Ma: Average marks of all candidates in the session.
• Ms: Standard deviation of marks for the session.
• Mt: Average of all sessions.
• Mq:  Qualifying marks.

Once the normalised marks are calculated, the GATE score is derived using the single-session formula.

The GATE 2025 score is calculated based on a normalisation process to ensure fairness, as the exam is conducted in multiple sessions for some papers. Here's how it works:

• Marks are the raw marks obtained by the candidate in the exam.
• GATE score is normalised to a value derived from raw marks, scaled to a range of 0 to 1000. 

For subjects conducted in a single session, the GATE score is calculated as -

S=Sq​+(St​−Sq​)Mt​−Mq​M−Mq​​

• S: GATE Score.
• Sq: Score assigned to the qualifying mark (typically 300 for the general category).
• St: Score assigned to the maximum mark (typically 900).
• M: Marks obtained by the candidate.
• Mq: Qualifying mark for the category (General/OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD).
• Mt: Maximum marks obtainable

The step-by-step process to retrieve GATE enrollment ID is as follows -

• Visit the GOAPS portal and click on the "Forgot Enrollment ID" option.
• Enter the registered number and email ID
• Enter the OTP and submit.
• Alternatively, check your registered email inbox or SMS history for the ID.

Candidates can download the GATE previous year's question paper (in PDF format) from the GATE's official website - gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The question papers are available for each test paper (year-wise). 

Aspirants can also opt for PSU recruitment through GATE 2025. PSUs like ONGC, IOCL, BHEL, NTPC, and HAL recruit based on GATE scores. Some PSUs also conduct interviews after shortlisting via GATE scores. GATE cutoffs for PSUs vary yearly and depend on the number of applicants. Also, PSU jobs through GATE offer high salaries and job stability.

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 the GATE admit card
• View answers, marks, and GATE scores
• Download GATE 2025 scorecard

The GATE 2025 admit card is an important document that must be kept safe until admission. Here are some uses of the GATE hall ticket -

• It serves as an entry pass to the exam hall.
• The admit card will also be required during the counselling and admission processes.
• Therefore, keep the admit card safe till the GATE score validity.