GATE Exam 2025 || Check Admission Process & Eligibility

GATE Exam 2025 Counselling will start before it GATE CUT OFF will be out. Authority on the 19th March 2025 has been declared the result for GATE 2025 Online. 

GATE 2025 COAP Counselling Schedule (Date) has been announced.
GATE Result 2025 has been declared on 19th March 2025.
Cut Off for GATE 2025 is releasing soon.

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The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national-level exam conducted by IISc and seven IITs on behalf of the NCB, Ministry of Education, India. It assesses candidates in engineering, science, humanities, and architecture for M.Tech, Ph.D., and PSU recruitment.

Major disciplines include Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Computer Science, Electronics, Mathematics, and Instrumentation. PSUs like AAI, BHEL, BSNL, IOCL, and ONGC recruit via GATE. It also provides scholarships, fellowships (e.g., JRF, DRDO, ISRO), and admissions abroad (e.g., NUS, TU Munich). Conducted online across India, it is a gateway to career and research opportunities. 

What’s New

GATE Conducting Authority: 

• For GATE 2025, the organizing institute is the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), with the exam being conducted jointly by IISc Bangalore and seven IITs (IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, and IIT Roorkee).

GATE Exam 2025 Overview  

Exam Name	GATE 2025
Exam Date	1st, 2nd, 15th & 16th February 2025
Full Form	Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Exam Conducting Authority	IIT Roorkee
Level of Exam	National Level
Courses	ME/ M.Tech/ M.Arch/ M.Plan
Frequency of Exam	Once a Year
Total Test Papers	30
Mode of Application	Online Mode
Exam Mode	Online (CBT)
Exam Shifts	Two sessions – Forenoon and Afternoon
Official Website	iitr.ac.in/gate/

Important DATES for GATE 2025 

Events	GATE Exam Dates 2025 (Announced)
Notification release date	Released
Release of application form	28th August 2024
Last date to to submit application form without late fee	3rd October 2024
Last date to submit form with late fee	11th October 2024
Modification/ Correction in registration form last date	till 6th November 2024
Release of admit card	2nd January 2025
GATE Exam 2025	1st, 2nd, 15th & 16th February 2025
Candidates responses	27th February 2025
Answer key availability	27th February 2025
Last date to submit objections/ challenges	27th February- 1st March 2025
Final answer key release	1st week of March 2025
Announcement of the result	19th March 2025
Downloading of Scorecard	28th March- 31st May 2025
Availability of scorecard downloading with a fee of Rs.500 per test paper	1st June – 31st December 2025
Counselling begins (COAP)	3rd week of March 2025

GATE Eligibility Criteria (2025)

Aspirants who wish to participate in GATE Exam, must check out the Eligibility Criteria before filling application form. There are various Courses offered based on GATE Entrance. 

1. Educational Qualification
   • Candidates must have completed or be in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc./B.Arch/B.Pharm) or Master’s degree (M.Sc./M.A./MCA) in relevant disciplines.
   • No minimum percentage is required.
2. Eligible Degrees
   • E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) – 4-year degree
   • Arch/B.Planning – 5-year degree
   • Sc./M.A./MCA – Master’s in Science/Humanities
   • Integrated M.Tech/M.Sc. – Final-year students eligible
3. Age Limit
   • No age restriction for GATE.

GATE 2025 Application Fee

While filling out GATE Exam Application Form, the Candidate need to pay the Application fee. Application fee is vary as per category and subject/course. For GATE 2025, the application fee is ₹900 for female, SC, ST, and PwD candidates, and ₹1800 for all other candidates.

Category	Regular Period Fee (₹)	Extended Period Fee (₹)
Female Candidates	900	1400
SC/ST/PwD Candidates	900	1400
All Other Candidates (Including Foreign Nationals)	1800	2300

Documents Required for GATE Exam 2025 

Candidates must upload scanned copies of the following documents while filling out the GATE application form:

• Photograph – Recent passport-size color photo (JPEG format, white background).
• Signature – Clear signature in black or blue ink (JPEG format).
• Category Certificate (if applicable) – SC/ST/PwD candidates must upload a valid caste/disability certificate (PDF format).
• PwD Certificate (if applicable) – For candidates with disabilities.
• Dyslexia Certificate (if applicable) – For candidates with learning disabilities.
• Qualifying Degree Certificate/Provisional Certificate – If the degree is completed.
• Final Year Candidates – Upload a Certificate from the Head of Institution (PDF format).

How to Fill GATE Exam 2025 Application Form?

Fill GATE Application Carefully to avoid any kind of mistake in the application form. Follow these steps to successfully complete the GATE 2025 application form:

Step 1: Register on GOAPS Portal

1. Visit the official GATE 2025 website.
2. Click on “Register” and enter:
   • Candidate’s name, email ID, mobile number, and password.
3. An Enrollment ID will be generated.

Step 2: Fill Application Form

1. Log in using Enrollment ID and Password.
2. Enter personal details (name, date of birth, nationality, category, etc.).
3. Provide communication details (address, phone number).
4. Select GATE paper and exam cities (up to 3 choices).
5. Enter educational details (degree, college name, year of passing).

Step 3: Upload Documents

• Photograph (JPEG, white background).
• Signature (JPEG, black/blue ink).
• Category Certificate (if applicable, PDF).
• PwD/Dyslexia Certificate (if applicable, PDF).
• Degree Certificate/Provisional Certificate (PDF).

Step 4: Pay Application Fee

• Use net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI to pay the fee.
• Check the fee structure based on category.

Step 5: Review and Submit

• Double-check all details before final submission.
• Submit the application and download the confirmation for future reference.

GATE Exam Form Correction

The GATE 2025 application form correction facility for provisional candidates was available until March 15, 2025. The initial correction window was from October 31 to November 20, 2024, with an extension for PwD applicants until November 22, 2024. 

Here’s a more detailed breakdown:

• Initial Correction Window: October 31 to November 20, 2024 
• Extended Correction Window for PwD Applicants: November 22, 2024 
• Provisional Candidate Correction Facility: Available until March 15, 2025 
• Where to make corrections: Candidates could access the GATE 2025 form rectification through the GOAPS portal – gate2025.iitr.ac.in 
• How to make corrections: Visit the official website, login with credentials, click on “EDIT DATA”, make changes, pay the fee, and submit the modified form. 

GATE Exam City 

The GATE 2025 has eight zonal centres, namely IISc Bangalore, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, and IIT Roorkee. Check below for a detailed list of the exam cities. Exam city and center details can be checked out in Admit Card.

GATE 2025 Admit Card

The authority has been released the GATE Hall Ticket 2025 online mode through the website. Candidates can download their admit card through GOAPS login.

GATE 2025 Hall Ticket is not sent by post or any other offline mode to students. Candidates can access their admit card on 2nd January 2025. The hall tickets can be downloaded by entering the login details.

The admit card contains candidates & exam centre details such as candidate name, roll number, category, father name, gender, exam day & time, exam centre venue, etc.

Candidates, whose enrolment IDs will be displayed on the website as provisional, they have to carry the required documents & submit them to the exam centre to the authorities.

Candidates must check their admit card before taking the printout copy of the admit card. GATE Admit Card 2025 is only valid if the candidate’s photograph & signature images are clear/ visible.

GATE Exam Pattern 2025 

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) follows a standardized Computer-Based Test (CBT) format. Below are the key details:

Feature	Details
Mode of Exam	Online (CBT)
Duration	3 hours (180 minutes)
Total Questions	65
Total Marks	100
Question Types	MCQs, MSQs, NATs
Sections	General Aptitude (15 marks) + Subject-Specific (85 marks)
Marking Scheme	1-mark & 2-mark questions; Negative marking for MCQs only

• Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – 4 options, 1 correct answer, negative marking applies.
• Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) – 1 or more correct answers, no negative marking.
• Numerical Answer Type (NATs) – Enter numerical values, no negative marking.

GATE 2025 Syllabus Overview

The GATE syllabus varies based on the chosen subject/paper. Each paper includes General Aptitude (GA) (common for all) and a subject-specific section.

1. General Aptitude (Common for All Papers)

• Verbal Ability: English grammar, sentence completion, word groups, reasoning.
• Quantitative Aptitude: Numerical computation, data interpretation, probability, algebra.
• Analytical & Logical Reasoning: Puzzles, coding-decoding, number series, patterns

2. Subject-Specific Syllabus (Major Papers)

Paper	Main Topics Covered
Mechanical Engineering (ME)	Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Manufacturing
Electrical Engineering (EE)	Circuits, Power Systems, Machines, Control Systems
Civil Engineering (CE)	Structural Analysis, Geotechnical, Environmental, Transportation
Computer Science (CS)	Data Structures, Algorithms, DBMS, Networks, OS, Theory of Computation
Electronics (EC)	Signals & Systems, Analog/Digital Circuits, Communications
Instrumentation (IN)	Sensors, Control Systems, Analog & Digital Electronics
Mathematics (MA)	Linear Algebra, Calculus, Probability, Differential Equations
Physics (PH)	Classical Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electrodynamics
Chemical Engineering (CH)	Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Process Calculations

GATE Answer Key 2025 Out

GATE Answer Key 2025 is an important document released by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee, to help candidates evaluate their performance and predict their probable scores in the GATE Exam 2025. Candidates must keep handy their admit cards for required login details i.e. Enrollment ID / Email Address, and Date of Birth to check the GATE Answer Key. Since the answer key has been released, candidates can raise objections if they find any mistakes, till 1st March 2025.

GATE 2025 Answer Key

The Graduate Aptitude Test (GATE) exam is conducted every year by one of the IITs. In GATE Exam 2025, 65 questions have been asked in each paper. Those candidates who clear the exam will be able to get admission to M.Tech, other PG courses, or PSU recruitment. Before releasing GATE Answer Key 2025, GATE Response Sheet 2025 has been released on 27th February along with the answer key, GATE Result 2025 will be released on 19th March 2025.

GATE 2025 Result

The GATE 2025 results will be announced on the official GATE website by the conducting IIT. Candidates can check their scores and download their scorecard online.

1. Steps to Check GATE 2025 Result

1. Visit the official GATE 2025 website.
2. Click on “GATE 2025 Result”
3. Log in with your Enrollment ID and Password.
4. The GATE score, qualifying marks, and rank will be displayed.
5. Download and save the scorecard for future use.

2. Important Dates

• Result Declaration: March 2025 (Tentative)
• Scorecard Availability: After result announcement

3. GATE Score Validity

• The GATE score is valid for 3 years for M.Tech/Ph.D. admissions.
• PSU recruitment validity varies by organization.

4. Details Mentioned in the Scorecard

• Candidate’s name, roll number, paper name
• GATE score, marks obtained, AIR (All India Rank)
• Qualifying marks for the category
• Validity period and official signature

GATE Score Card 

The GATE 2025 Scorecard will be released on March 28, 2025, on gate2025.iitr.ac.in by IIT Roorkee. It is essential for M.Tech./Ph.D. admissions and PSU recruitments. The scorecard remains valid for three years for admissions but only one year for PSU jobs. It includes details like marks, GATE score, All India Rank (AIR), and cutoff.

Candidates who qualify can use their score for IIT, NIT admissions, or government job opportunities. To improve their score, aspirants can reappear in future exams. A strong GATE score opens doors to prestigious institutions and career growth in the technical field.

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GATE 2025 Cutoff

The GATE cutoff is the minimum score required to qualify for M.Tech admissions, PSU recruitments, and other opportunities. The cutoff varies based on paper, category, and competition.

1. Types of GATE Cutoff

• Qualifying Cutoff: Minimum marks to qualify for the exam.
• Admission Cutoff: Required for M.Tech/Ph.D. admissions in IITs, NITs, and other institutes.
• PSU Cutoff: Varies for different PSUs recruiting via GATE.

2. Factors Affecting Cutoff

• Exam difficulty level
• Number of candidates appearing
• Total available seats/jobs

3. Previous Year (2024) GATE Cutoff (Expected Range)

Mechanical (ME)

• General: 28 – 32

• OBC-NCL/EWS: 25 – 28

• SC/ST/PwD: 18 – 22

Computer Science (CS)

• General: 30 – 33

• OBC-NCL/EWS: 27 – 30

• SC/ST/PwD: 20 – 23

Electrical (EE)

• General: 31 – 35

• OBC-NCL/EWS: 28 – 32

• SC/ST/PwD: 21 – 24

Civil (CE)

• General: 26 – 30

• OBC-NCL/EWS: 23 – 27

• SC/ST/PwD: 17 – 21

Electronics (EC)

• General: 25 – 30

• OBC-NCL/EWS: 22 – 27

• SC/ST/PwD: 16 – 21

4. Where to Check GATE 2025 Cutoff?

• Official GATE 2025 website after result declaration.
• IITs/NITs for admission cutoffs.
• PSU websites for job cutoffs.

GATE 2025 counselling is conducted through COAP and CCMT portals for M.Tech admissions. COAP handles admissions to IITs, while CCMT is for NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs. Candidates who qualify for GATE 2025 can register for counselling, which is held in multiple rounds. COAP counselling begins on May 13, 2025, while CCMT dates will be announced soon.

Candidates must register on COAP’s website and the respective institute’s portal. GATE does not conduct counselling; instead, participating institutes release cutoff scores and conduct seat allotment based on merit. Admissions depend on GATE scores, preferences, and selection criteria.

What is GATE 2025 Counselling?

GATE 2025 counselling is not a single centralized process but is conducted separately through different platforms depending on the institute and purpose of admission. There are two major portals for GATE 2025 admission counselling, which are –

Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP): Used for admission to M.Tech programs in IITs and PSU recruitment.

Centralized Counselling for M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan. (CCMT): Used for M.Tech admissions in NITs, IIITs, and other Government-Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs).