GATE 2025 February 2 Live Updates Question Paper Answer Key Cutoff Exam Analysis ME, PE, AR, and EE

Yes. PwD candidates (or with learning disabilities) with scribes will be provided a compensatory extra time of 60 minutes.

The GATE 2025 Feb 1 CS paper was moderate. Questions were evenly distributed. The key topics asked are as follows -

• Data Structure - 1 mark (3 questions) and 2 marks (3 questions)
• COA- 2 questions of 1 mark and 4 questions of 2 marks
• Digital logic - 2 questions from 1 mark and 2 questions of 2 marks
• Computer programming - 1 question of 1 mark and 2 questions of 2 marks
• Algorithm - 1 question of 1 mark 2 questions of 2 marks

• Questions will carry 1 or 2 marks
• 1/ 3 mark will be deducted for 1 mark MCQ questions
• 2/ 3 mark will be deducted for 2 marks MCQ questions
• Zero marks will be awarded for unattempted questions
• Negative marking: There will be no negative marking for MSQ and NAT questions

Yes, candidates must carry a valid photo ID proof (Aadhar, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Driving License) along with the printed GATE admit card.

Key subjects include Power Systems, Control Systems, Analog & Digital Electronics, Electrical Machines, Signals & Systems, and Power Electronics.

The GATE 2025 first shift exam timings are 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. The deadline for entry is 9 am.

GATE Syllabus have 3 major sections namely General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and Chosen subject.

GATE General aptitude syllabus is based on intermediate level general understanding to test aptitude of candidates. However, Engineering mathematics and chosen subject's syllabus will be of graduation level. A candidates must expect good undergraduate level question from the syllabus in the GATE exam.

The distribution of questions in all papers except AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, XH, and XL, the marking distribution is as follows - General Aptitude (15), Engineering Mathematics (13 marks), and Subject-specific (72).

The distribution of questions in AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, XH, and XL is as follows - General Aptitude (15) and Subject-specific (85).

The GATE 2025 has eight zonal centres namely - IISc Bangalore, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Madras.

GATE exam is conducted only once a year to offer admissions to master's and PhD programs at top institutions, such as IITs and NITs. Qualifying for the GATE exam also paves the way for technical jobs in in PSUs. This year, IIT Roorkee is conducting the GATE 2025 exam on Feb 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025, in two sessions - morning and afternoon. 

Candidates can find the GATE paper-wise exam dates on the official website - gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The GATE 2025 exam will be held in two sessions on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. Aspirants can also refer to the table below to check the GATE dates for respective subjects. 

• Candidates are advised to focus on the topics that have already been prepared.
• No new topics should be started before the examination.
• Important notes and concepts that are expected to have a higher weightage in the exam should be revised.
• Most importantly, it is important for the candidates to stay focused and confident.

Some of the most important topics include Thermodynamics, Strength of Materials, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Engineering Mechanics, Manufacturing, and Machine Design.

The Indian Institute of Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) is the conducting body of the GATE 2025. This year, IIT Roorkee is conducting the GATE 2025 exam on Feb 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. 

Candidates can check the GATE 2025 February 2 Shift 1 timings for ME, AR, and PE paper here.

• GATE 2025 admit card
• Identity proof
• Pen and pencil
• Transparent water bottle

Yes, the admit card is a compulsory document for entry into the examination hall. Without it, candidates will not be allowed to appear for the exam. The GATE admit card comprises of details regarding the exam and the candidate. 

It is recommended to carry at least two printed copies of your admit card as a backup, along with your photo ID. To download the GATE 2025 admit card, candidates must visit the official website- gate2025.iitr.ac.in and click on the admit card link. Enter your GATE enrollment ID and password to download. 

GATE is conducted for 30 test papers. A candidate is allowed to appear for one or two test papers. Here are the list of the test papers along with their corresponding codes available for the GATE 2025 online examination -

• Aerospace engineering (AE)
• Agricultural engineering (AG)
• Architecture and planning (AR)
• Biomedical Engineering (BM)
• Biotechnology (BM)
• Civil Engineering (CE)
• Chemical Engineering (CH)
• Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)
• Chemistry (CY)
• Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA)
• Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)
• Electrical Engineering (EE)
• Environmental Science and Engineering (ES)
• Ecology and Evolution (EY)
• Geomatics Engineering (GE)
• Geology and Geophysics (GG)
• Instrumentation Engineering (IN)
• Mathematics (MA)
• Mechanical Engineering (ME)
• Mining Engineering (MN)
• Metallurgical Engineering (MT)
• Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NM)
• Petroleum Engineering (PE)
• Physics (PH)
• Production and Industrial Engineering (PI)
• Statistics (ST)
• Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF)
• Engineering Sciences (XE)
• Humanities and Social Sciences (XH)
• Life Sciences (XL)

The GATE February 2, 2025 exam schedule is as follows -

No official dress code has been announced by the authorities of the IIT Roorkee. However, candidates are advised to follow the listed pointers.

• Metallic items, jewellery or ornaments such as rings, watches, and belts should be avoided.
• Clothing with multiple pockets should not be worn.
• Cap/muffler or any cloth to cover the head should not be worn.
• Lightweight and comfortable clothes are preferred to avoid any discomfort during the exam.

The following details are printed on the GATE hall ticket -

• Name
• Registration number
• Exam date and day
• Exam centre address
• Paper code and name
• Exam time
• Photo ID
• Candidate’s photograph and signature
• Barcode
• And important instructions

Candidates appearing for the GATE must download their admit card from the GATE’s official website/GOAPS portal. The GATE 2025 admit card was released on January 7, 2025, for all subjects. The steps to download the hall ticket are as follows -

• Visit the official GATE website- gate2025.iitr.ac.in
• Click on Apply Online and login using your GATE enrollment ID and password
• After logging in, the application status and option to download will be displayed on the screen
• Click on the link and download the GATE 2025 admit card

The GATE 2025 first shift exam will be conducted for ME, AR, and PE subjects. The exam time of the GATE 2025 Feb 2 first shift is 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.