GATE 2025 Two Paper Combination: Check Test Paper Codes, Benefits, and more
IIT Roorkee is all set to conduct the GATE 2025 examination. The exam will be conducted in two sessions on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. The subject-wise GATE exam dates have been announced, followed by a new GATE two-paper combination list, available from November 14 to November 20, 2024. With the option of a GATE two-paper combination, candidates can opt for two test papers from the specific combinations imposed by the GATE authorities. Read below to learn more about the GATE two-paper concept.
What is the GATE 2025 Two-Paper Combination?
The GATE two-paper concept allows candidates to select two subjects instead of one. Candidates must choose two subjects from the list of combinations provided by the GATE authorities. This new approach was implemented by the GATE conducting bodies to test students' skills and knowledge in different subjects of their discipline. The two-paper combination is categorised into primary and secondary, where candidates can apply their knowledge in the related field.
As in previous years, candidates can opt for one or two papers for the GATE entrance exam, requiring only a single GATE 2025 application form.
Read here - GATE 2025 New Two-Paper Combination List Added
GATE 2025 Test Papers
Before opting for the GATE two-paper combinations, it is essential to understand and know the test paper codes. The GATE 2025 exam will consist of 30 test papers and be conducted in multiple sessions, with a candidate mapped to appear for the examination in one of the sessions only.
GATE 2025 New Two-Paper Combination List
IIT Roorkee has announced a new paper combination list for the GATE 2025 two-paper concept for candidates already registered for the GATE exam 2025. These are in addition to the two-paper combinations available in the regular and extended application windows. Candidates can check the new GATE two-paper combination below. Applicants must note that the test paper codes below are additional, followed by the original GATE paper combination 2025.
| First Paper Code |
Second Paper Code |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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) |
GATE 2025 Two-Paper Combination
In the GATE two-paper concept, the primary paper is related to the candidate’s undergraduate engineering discipline. On the other hand, the second paper allows candidates to apply their knowledge in the related field. For example, a mechanical engineering (ME) graduate can opt for GATE 2025 AE/DA/IN/NM/ PI/XE paper codes in the two-paper combination. There is no need to fill out another GATE application form to apply for a second paper.
Here is the list of the GATE 2025 test paper combinations that candidates can familiarise themselves with while filling out the application form.
GATE Two-Paper Combinations List (Original)
| GATE Test Paper |
GATE 2025 Paper Code |
Allowed Test Paper Combinations (for secondary paper) |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering |
AE |
CE, ME, XE |
| Agricultural Engineering |
AG |
CE |
| Architecture and Planning |
AR |
CE, GE |
| Biomedical Engineering |
BM |
BT, IN |
| Biotechnology |
BT |
BM, XL |
| Civil Engineering |
CE |
CS, EC, GE, MA, PH, ST |
| Chemical Engineering |
CH |
ES, PE, XE |
| Computer Science and Information Technology |
CS |
DA, EC, GE, MA, PH, ST |
| Chemistry |
CY |
XE, XL |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence |
DA |
CS, EC, EE, MA, ME, PH, ST, XE |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
EC |
CS, DA, EE, IN, PH |
| Electrical Engineering |
EE |
DA, EC, IN, PH |
| Environmental Science and Engineering |
ES |
CE, CH, GE |
| Ecology and Evolution |
EY |
XL |
| Geomatics Engineering |
GE |
AR, CE, CS, ES, GG |
| Geology and Geophysics |
GG |
GE |
| Instrumentation Engineering |
IN |
BM, EC, EE, ME |
| Mathematics |
MA |
CS, DA, PH, ST |
| Mechanical Engineering |
ME |
AE, DA, IN, NM, PI, XE |
| Mining Engineering |
MN |
- |
| Metallurgical Engineering |
MT |
XE |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering |
NM |
CE, ME |
| Petroleum Engineering |
PE |
CH |
| Physics |
PH |
CS, DA, EC, EE, MA, XE |
| Production and Industrial Engineering |
PI |
ME, XE |
| Statistics |
ST |
CS, DA, MA, XH |
| Textile Engineering and Fibre Science |
TF |
- |
| Engineering Sciences |
XE |
AE, CE, CH, CY, DA, ME, MT, PH, PI |
| Humanities and Social Science |
XH |
ST |
| Life Sciences |
XL |
BT, CY, EY |
Candidates can add the second test paper after submitting their application form, subject to payment of a requisite fee. The second paper's GATE exam centre may differ based on the infrastructure and scheduling constraints.
Q: Can I change the GATE 2025 exam centre?
Q: Can I join IISc without JEE Main?
The answer to this question depends on the course you are applying at IISC.
For Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programme, aspirants are offered admission based on JEE Main score. Hoewever, for BSc programme admission, JEE is not compulsory. Candidates with a valid score in IISER Aptitude Test can also get admission. For other courses such as MTech, MSc and PhD, JEE Main is not required for admission at Indian Institute of Science (IISC).
Q: How do I check my GATE exam centre?
Candidates can check the GATE examination centres from the GATE official website- gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The exam centres for GATE 2025 are available for eight zones. For more information, read here - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-centre
How to Apply for GATE Second Paper?
When filling out the application form, candidates can apply for the GATE second paper. Candidates can also add the second test paper after submitting their application form, subject to payment of the requisite fee. The second paper's GATE exam centre may differ based on the infrastructure and scheduling constraints.
The GATE 2025 application fee for female/SC/ST/PWD candidates is INR 900 (when paid during the regular period) and INR 1400 (during the extended period). On the other hand, the application fee for other categories, including foreign nationals, is INR 1800 (during the regular period) and INR 2300 (during the extended period). The GATE 2025 admit card was released on January 7, 2025.
Benefits of Attempting GATE 2025 Second Paper
The following are the benefits of attempting two papers in the GATE 2025 examination -
- Offers candidates a broader scope to showcase their proficiency in two different disciplines.
- Increases chances of scoring higher in the GATE exam.
- Increases job opportunities in the competitive engineering world.
The GATE 2025 exam registrations were closed on October 3, 2024 (without a late fee) and October 11, 2024 (with a late fee). Candidates who apply for the exam must check the eligibility, exam pattern, and other details in the GATE information brochure 2025.
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