When will GATE 2025 counselling start?

The GATE 2025 counselling will start after the declaration of the GATE results, in the third week of March 2025. Candidates who have qualified the GATE exam are eligible for the counselling. There are two modes of counselling - CCMT and COAP. Candidates who are seeking admission at IITs must register at COAP portal for counselling. 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. To learn more about GATE counselling 2025, read https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-counselling

How is counselling done for GATE examination?

The GATE counselling is done online after the results are declared. The GATE 2025 results was announced on the official website on March 19, 2025. The CCMT and COAP conducts the GATE counselling. Candidates wishing to be admitted to IITs must register for counselling on the COAPs portal. The COAP counselling starts on May 17 and the CCMT counselling has started on May 14. On the other hand, candidates seeking admission to NITs and IIITs will have to participate in the CCMT counselling. The GATE 2025 counselling includes stages, such as registration, choice filling and locking,, seat allotment, document verification, and payment of the GATE counselling fees.

What documents are required for GATE counselling?

During the counselling of GATE, candidates have to participate in the document verification process and submit the following documents - Provisional allotment letter Self-attested copy of GATE scorecard Valid Photo ID copy, such as Aadhar card, Voter ID, PAN card, etc. Original Birth Certificate issued by the competent authority Class 12th mark sheet Marksheets of all the qualifying examinations (all semesters) Degree/Provisional Certificate Category certificate (if applicable) Three recent passport size photograph Printout of the GATE application form, counselling form, and locked choices Migration certificate Transfer certificate Original Conduct Certificate from the Head of the Institute last attended. Course completion certificate from the Head of the University/Institute in case the result is awaited. One set of self-attested photocopies of all the original documents Candidates must carry all the above-mentioned documents during the physical document verification at the allotted institutes. To learn more about the GATE 2025 counselling - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-counselling

How do I participate in GATE CCMT counselling?

CCMT counselling offer admissions to NITs, IIITs, and GFITs. Candidates who have qualified the GATE exam will be eligible to appear for the counselling. The GATE 2025 counselling process includes stages- registration, payment of registration fee, choice filling and locking.

Where can I find the GATE mock tests?

The GATE Mock tests is a replication of the actual GATE question paper that allows students to get acquainted with the GATE exam pattern, marking scheme, and difficulty level. Candidates can find the official mock tests for each paper in the GATE 2025 website. Candidates can follow the below given steps to attend mock test. Open official GATE website Click on GATE Question paper Click on GATE 2025 Mock tests Select your subject and fill credentials to enter the mock test Select default language and tick the "agree & continue box" Attempt the mock test. Attempting mock test is an integral part of the GATE preparation, Candidates must attempt as many mock test as possible as it helps boost preparation level to crack the exam.

How can I take GATE mock tests?

Candidates can download the GATE mock tests from the official website - gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The step-by-step process to download the GATE online mock test papers is as follows - Visit the official website - gate2025.iitr.ac.in Click on the GATE question paper section Select the test paper subject and attempt the mock test.

What are the benefits of solving GATE mock tests?

Solving GATE mock tests has many benefits, including enhancing candidates' knowledge and skills and helping students secure good marks in the examination. Here are some benefits of practising GATE mock tests - You get acquainted with the GATE exam pattern, marking scheme, and more. Solving mock tests will help students to figure out their strengths and weaknesses. Boost self-confidence to attempt the questions.

What is GATE mock test all about?

GATE mock tests are replicas of the GATE question paper, allowing students to familiarise themselves with the GATE exam pattern and difficulty level. They can be attempted online or offline. Practising GATE papers will help build accuracy to attempt the questions.

How do I challenge GATE 2025 answer key?

Candidates can challenge the GATE answer key in the following way - Visit the official website of GATE or the GOAPS portal Click on the answer key link and then select the “raise an objection” option Choose the question you want to challenge Pay the application fee for challenging the question (each question carries INR 500) to object. Submit the response.

When will GATE answer key be released?

The GATE 2025 answer key will be released soon on the website. The answer key will be available for all 30 test papers. IIT Roorkee will conduct the GATE 2025 exam in two sessions on Feb 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. The exam timings for the GATE exam is - Morning (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) and Afternoon (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm).

Can I challenge the GATE final answer key in case of objections?

No, candidates can not raise objections in the final answer key of GATE. The facility to raise objections is provided only in GATE provisional answer key. It is thus advised to candidates they raise the objections only in provisional answer key, in case having any objection.

When will the GATE 2025 answer key be released?

IIT Roorkee will release the GATE 2025 provisional answer key soon on its official website- gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The facility to raise objections in the answer key will be available online. The GATE answer key and response sheet can be used by the candidates to verify their answers and predict their scores. To calculate the scores, candidates need to follow the marking scheme. The GATE result for 2025 will be declared on March 19, 2025, by IIT Roorkee. It is to be noted that candidates need to pay Rs 500 per question to challenge the GATE answer key. After evaluating GATE challenges, IIT Roorkee will release the final GATE answer key. Read more about the GATE 2024 Answer Key: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-answer-key .

How do I raise objections against the GATE 2025 answer key?

Every year GATE counducting authority releases provisional answer key before the final answer key. GATE-candidates are allowed to raise objections against answers through GOAPS portal. Candidates will be required to pay a fee of INR 500 per question. Candidates can follow the below steps to challenge answer key. Visit official GOAPS candidate login page through GATE website. Log in using Enrollment ID and password. Select the paper Click on the "Raise Objection" Enter the question and answer ID Pay the requisite fees.

What is the average salary scale for GATE-qualified candidates in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)?

PSUs that offer recruitment through GATE offer a competitive salary package. The average pay scale can range between INR 24 900 and INR 1,80 000 monthly. Candidates can also enjoy various allowances, such as House Rent Allowance (HRA), Medical Allowance (MA), Dearness Allowance (DA), and other perks and benefits.

What are the top PSUs that recruit through GATE score?

The PSU recruitment through GATE is based on the candidate’s performance in the GATE examination. Some of the reputed PSUs that offer recruitment through GATE scores are - Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Some other well-known PSUs include ONGC, NHPC, Power-Grid, NALCO, IOCL, etc.

What are the minimum eligibility criteria for PSU recruitment through GATE?

The PSU recruitment through GATE scores requires the following criteria - Age-Limit - The minimum age limit is between 21 to 28 years. Minimum Qualifying Marks - The minimum qualifying percentage for PSU recruitment can be around 50 to 60%. Medical Fitness - Candidates must meet the medical requirements set by the authorities during the recruitment. Nationality - The candidate’s nationality must be Indian.

What engineering streams are eligible for BHEL recruitment through GATE?

The engineering streams eligible for BHEL recruitment through GATE 2025 are - Electrical Engineering (EE) Mechanical Engineering (ME)

Is it necessary for a candidate to attempt all questions in GATE?

GATE stands for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. It is a national-level examination conducted for Master of Engineering (ME), Masters in Technology (M.Tech), and direct Ph.D. admissions to Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other institutes/universities across India. The GATE paper consists of a total of 65 questions. Check below for the GATE exam pattern. - The GATE Questions paper consists of two sections, namely General Aptitude (GA) (15 marks) and the subject-specific GATE paper (85 marks). - The General Aptitude (GA) section consists of 10 questions. 1 to 5 questions are worth 1 mark each, and the rest, 6 to 10, are worth 2 marks each. - The GATE paper subject-specific section consists of 55 questions, of which 1 to 25 are of 1 mark each and questions from 26 to 55 are of 2 marks each. - Here to be noted that, questions that are not attempted will result in zero marks. Therefore, wrong answers to multiple-choice questions (MCQs) will result in negative marking. For questions of the numerical answer type, there is no negative marking. Also, for MCQ questions, a wrong answer will result in a deduction of 1/3 mark for a 1-mark question and 2/3 mark for a 2-mark question. Read more in detail: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-pattern.

What type of questions are asked in GATE examination?

The GATE 2025 is a computer-based test conducted for 30 subjects in different parts of India. The GATE examination lasts three years, comprising 65 questions for 100 marks. The GATE question paper 2025 comprises questions in the following format - Multiple Choice Question (MCQ), one out of four options is correct Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), where multiple options out of four are correct Numerical Answers Type (NAT, where the answer must be keyed using a virtual keypad

Where can I download the GATE previous year question paper?

Candidates can download the previous year’s GATE papers from the official website of GATE - gate2025.iitr.ac.in. You can also download the question paper from our Shiksha page. Download the GATE old question papers here- https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-question-papers

How many questions are asked in the GATE Exam?

There are 65 questions asked for 100 marks in GATE exam. General aptitude questions are asked for 15 marks, Engineering mathematics in some paper codes (Check GATE 2025 Exam pattern) for 13 marks and the rest 72 marks from the chosen subject. In some paper codes engineering mathematics is excluded. In such case, the general aptitude section carries 15 mark and the subject-specific section carries 85 marks.

What are the benefits of solving GATE old question papers?

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 and most asked questions asked in the GATE exam.

How do I download GATE response sheet?

The GATE response sheet will be released once the exam is completed. Candidates can download the GATE 2025 response sheet at the GOAPS portal using their enrollment ID and password. The response sheet carries the candidate’s responses attempted during the exam. With the help of the response sheet, candidates can evaluate their probable scores secured in the GATE examination.

When will GATE response sheet be released?

The GATE response sheet will be released within one week of the exam's completion. Candidates can use it to evaluate the probable scores they can expect in the exam. IIT Roorkee will upload the candidate's response sheet on the website- gate2025.iitr.ac.in.

What details are printed on GATE response sheet?

The GATE response sheet contains the following details - Name of the candidate Date of birth Category of the candidate Test centre name and code GATE exam date Subject (test paper and code) Question ID Question with options Response chosen by the candidate

Can I challenge the GATE response sheet?

No, you cannot challenge the GATE response sheet, as it is meant to evaluate the probable scores. GATE answer keys can be used to challenge the responses. The answer key of GATE will be available on the prescribed dates. The response sheet of GATE will be available in PDF format and can be downloaded from the GOAPS portal.

When will GATE 2025 admit card be released?

The GATE hall ticket is released on January 7, 2025, on the official website - gate2025.iitr.ac.in (GOAPS portal). Candidates can now download at the GOAPS portal. The admit card release dates have been rescheduled from Jan 2, 2025 to Jan 7, 2025. Candidates who have successfully submitted their application form can download the GATE 2025 admit card. To download the admit card, candidates must provide their enrollment ID and password. It is a mandatory document that must be carried to the examination centre. To read more about the GATE admit card, visit here - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-admit-card

If the photograph and signature in GATE 2025 admit card is not clear, what candidates are supposed to do?

In case there are any wrong details on the admit card, candidates must immediately inform their zonal center, as admit cards with unclear information will not be allowed. The GATE admit card will be available a few days before the exam date. Candidates who have registered for the GATE 2025 exam can download their admit card from the official website. To download the GATE admit card, candidates must enter their GOAPS enrollment ID and password. The GATE hall ticket contains details regarding the exam and the candidate. It is mandatory to carry the GATE admit card in the examination hall, as it is required for entry. Read more about GATE 2025 admit card: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-admit-card.

How do I download GATE 2025 admit card?

To download the GATE 2025 admit card, candidates must follow the steps below - Visit the official website of GATE - gate2025.iitr.ac.in and navigate to the GOAPS portal. In the candidate login section, provide your login credentials, such as enrollment ID and password. The admit card will be displayed on the screen. Check for discrepancies and download the GATE 2025 admit card. Save it for future reference.

What if any of the details are missing on GATE 2025 hall ticket?

GATE admit card is a mandatory document that has to be carried to the examination hall along with an original ID proof for entry inside the examination hall. Therefore, candidates are advised to check all the mentioned details on their GATE admit card 2025. In case of any discrepancy, please contact the helpdesk at any of the zonal IITs for assistance or mail their concern to the zonal IIT with a copy of the admit card. The GATE admit card can only be downloaded online from the official website of GOAPS. Check more details about GATE 2025 Admit Card: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-admit-card.

Who can give GATE exam?

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national-level examination conducted by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) for admission to Master of Engineering (ME), Master of Technology (MTech), and direct PhD programs in engineering, architecture, and related branches of science. The eligibility criteria for GATE include passing a bachelor's degree in engineering or technology or basic Science from a recognised university, and meeting the specific eligibility criteria for the discipline you wish to pursue. Candidates from India and other countries can apply for GATE, but they must meet the eligibility criteria. The exam is conducted online and is offered in 30 subjects. Candidates can check details about course-wise eligibility criteria for GATE exam at www.shiksha.com/gate-exam.

Can I get admission to foreign universities through GATE 2025?

Yes, there are few foreign top universities which offer admission based on GATE exam. Top universities in Singapore such as National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Universities in Germany such as RWTH Aachen and Technical University of Munich (TUM) offers admission based on GATE performance. Candidates must know that there may be external factors also in the admission criteria such as ILETS, TOFEL. So candidates must contact the university before applying for the admission process.

Can I get admission to PhD courses through the GATE exam?

Yes, Candidates with a valid GATE score can get direct admission to Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Engineering/ Technology/ Science/ Architecture/ Humanities, in the institutions supported by the MoE and other Government agencies. Financial Assistance given for Ph.D. programs (Direct Ph.D. after B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc equivalent with a valid GATE score) is usually INR 37,000 per month for the first two years and INR 42,000 per month from the third to the fifth year.

Can I get admission to M.Sc courses through GATE exam?

Yes, candidates who have a master's degree in any branch of Science/Engineering/Computer Applications/Statistics or equivalent are eligible for admission to MSc courses through the GATE exam.

Can I appear for GATE after doing Diploma in civil engineering?

Hi, the GATE exam is used for applying to M.Tech or ME. After Diploma, you have to apply for UG engineering courses (BTech/BE). After successful completion of your degree, you can go for M.Tech. So, for applying M.Tech, you have to give entrance exam called GATE. You have to qualify the exam with excellent marks and rank for getting good college. Regards.

What is the GATE Enrollment ID? How can one be created?

The GATE Enrollment ID is the registration number that is created during the candidate’s registration process at the GOAPS portal. The GATE 2025 enrollment ID is used to access the GOAPS portal. To create a GATE enrollment ID, candidates have to follow the steps below - Visit the official website- gate2025.iitr.ac.in (GOAPS portal) Click on “New Candidate Registration” Enter the required details - name, e-mail address, country of residence, and mobile number. Create a password and evaluate the arithmetic expression displayed on the screen. After entering the details, click on submit. The Enrollment ID will be sent to the candidate’s registration number and e-mail address.

How do I check GATE application form status?

Candidates can check the GATE 2025 application form status by following the steps below - Visit the official website- gate2025.iitr.ac.in Click on the GOAPS portal Enter the enrollment ID and password. Click on the submit button The application status will be displayed on the screen If a candidate's application form is under scrutiny, then the GATE conducting authorities will send a mail regarding the discrepancy and deadline for rectification.

When will GATE 2025 application form correction process start?

The GATE 2025 application form correction facility started on October 31, 2024. The details has been released on the official website. The last date to submit the changes has been extended to November 20, 2024. Earlier, the last date to submit the form correction was November 6, 2024, which was later extended to Nov 10, and then further extended to Nov 20. Candidates can make modifications at the GOAPS portal. During the application form correction period, candidates can change the following particulars: category, paper, examination city, adding a new test paper, and personal details.

Can I change the subject after the submission of the GATE application form?

Yes, Candidates will be given a correction window to change/ modify the already filled details in GATE application form. Candidates can change the subjects for an additional fee during the correction window. They can add or change the second paper only once. Candidates will not be able edit any detail after the correction window is closed.

What is application fees for GATE 2025?

Candidates can check the GATE application fees for different categories below: CATEGORY Application Fee* Female/SC/ST/PwD* candidates (during the regular period) Rs 900 All other candidates including foreign nationals Rs. 1800 Female/SC/ST/PwD* candidates (during the extended period) Rs. 1400 All other candidates including foreign nationals Rs. 2300 Candidates can make the GATE fee payment vis net banking/credit card/debit card/UPI. However, additional online transaction charges may be applicable and will be reflected on the payment portal.

What is GATE Engineering Mathematics syllabus?

GATE Engineering Mathematics Syllabus contains undergradudation level mathematics topics. Candidates can check topics listed; Linear Algebra, Matrix Algebra, Complex Analysis, Real Analysis, Calculus, Differential Equations, Limit and Continuity, Probability, Permutaion and Combination, Binomial Distributions, Numerical Methods. Above given topics represents brief syllabus for Engineering Mathematics, Candidates can read complet syllabus in detail using the link: GATE 2025 Complete Syllabus

What is the syllabus for GATE exam?

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).

Where can I download the GATE 2025 Syllabus?

Candidates will be able to download the official GATE 2025 syllabus through GATE 2025 official website. Candidates can also check all important details such as exam pattern, syllabus in GATE 2025 information brochure. Apart from the official website, a candidate will also be able to access the GATE Syllabus 2025 from the webpage. For more detailed information on the GATE 2025 syllabus, read: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-syllabus.

What is GATE General Aptitude Syllabus?

Candidates can check GATE general aptitude syllabus in brief, general aptitude consist of 4 main sections; Verbal Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude, Analytical Aptitude, Spatial Aptitude . Verbal Aptitude contains basic English grammer, Quantative aptitude contains basic mathematics, other 2 sections contains rational and logical reasoning questions. Candidates can check the GATE 2025 Genral Aptitude Syllabus ih details through the below given link; https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-syllabus

Will there be any change in GATE 2025 syllabus?

IIT Roorkee has released the official syllabus in the GATE 2025 information brochure. There are no changes expected in the GATE syllabus for the existing 30 papers. However, candidates are advised to check the official GATE 2025 information brochure for subject-wise GATE syllabus.

What scribe facility is given to PwD candidates in GATE exam?

The scribe facility is offered only to PwD candidates with a benchmark disability (not less than 40% disability) and physical writing limitations, including speed. The scribe will be provided based on the certificate produced stating that the person concerned has a physical limitation to write, as mentioned in the GATE 2025 information brochure. If a candidate has a benchmark disability (not less than 40% disability) in blindness, locomotor disability, and cerebral palsy, then the scribe facility will only be allowed on advanced request.

GATE 2025: CCMT Round 1 Seat Allotment Result (OUT), CCMT and COAP counselling details, Download Scorecard

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GATE 2025: NIT Warangal has announced the CCMT 2025 Round 1 seat allotment result on June 9. Candidates who had registered can view their allotment result from the official website. The last date to pay the acceptance fee was June 16. The counselling for GATE 2025 MTech admission has started. The CCMT 2025 and COAP dates are OUT. The counselling for GATE CCMT and COAP is conducted in multiple rounds, where candidates are given college or institute choices based on their marks. The CCMT 2025 Round II seat allotment result will be announced on June 21. IISc Bengaluru has revised the COAP dates for 2025. The COAP registration for GATE counselling 2025 is done in 5 main and 5 additional rounds. The CCMT, on the other hand, is conducted for admission to NITs and GFTIs in multiple rounds to offer seats and admission to various NITs and GFTIs. The CCMT seat matrix 2025 has been released. Candidates can visit the official website to check the seat matrix for various courses.

IIT Roorkee has released the GATE 2025 cutoff and scorecard on the official website. This year, 936019 candidates had registered for the GATE, out of which 747319 candidates appeared for the exam. The GATE 2025 results were announced on March 19, and the AIR 1 topper's list was out on March 25. Qualified candidates can download their scorecard using the enrollment ID and password. The official GATE 2025 result website to check the scorecard is gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The GATE result scorecard was available for free download from March 28 to May 31. After that, the GATE result scorecard is available till December 31, and candidates can download the scorecard by paying a fee of INR 500 per paper. Along with the GATE 2025 CS, ME, EE, EC, and CE results, and the GATE cutoff, the authorities have released the GATE 2025 topper's list (AIR) branch-wise. The GATE CCMT 2025 counselling is now ongoing.

The IIT Roorkee earlier activated the GATE 2025 correction facility for provisional candidates. The last date to submit was March 15, 2025. IIT Roorkee closed the GATE 2025 answer key challenge facility on March 1, 2025. The fee for raising objections to the GATE 2025 response sheet was INR 500 per question. The authorities reviewed, and based on the responses sent by the candidates, the GATE 2025 final answer key is available on the website. IIT Roorkee has also released the GATE 2025 question paper for ME, EE, CS, EC, CY, BT, XL, and others.

The GATE 2025 exam was conducted on Feb 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025, for 30 subject test papers across various parts of India. Candidates who appeared for the exam had to carry their GATE 2025 admit card and valid ID proof. International candidates who applied for the GATE exam in 2025 had to travel to India, as the authorities did not offer international exam centres. The GATE 2025 answer key has been released. This year, the conducting authority, IIT Roorkee, has also released a new two-paper combination list to expand candidate choices in the examination. To help candidates understand the GATE 2025 exam pattern and difficulty level of the exam, the authorities activated the GATE mock test paper links, followed by the GATE question papers for the last 15 years. Candidates can check complete details regarding the GATE 2025 cutoff marks, GATE COAP and CCMT counselling process, and other updates regarding the exam.

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Important Links For GATE 2025
GATE 2025 Books	GATE Previous Year Question Papers
GATE 2025 Preparation	GATE 2025 Important Dates

What's New in GATE 2025

IIT Roorkee has included a new GATE 2025 two-paper combination list to help candidates expand their examination choices.
International City Withdrawal: No international centres for the GATE 2025 examination exist. Desirous foreign or Indian nationals interested in appearing for the GATE 2025 examination will have to travel to India to appear for the test.
International master and visa cards are also accepted to pay the GATE application fee.

Q: How many times in a year is the GATE exam conducted?

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 GATE exam also paves the way for technical jobs in in PSUs. This year, IIT Roorkee conducted the GATE 2025 exam on Feb 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025 in two sessions - morning and afternoon.

Q: Which institute will conduct GATE 2025?

IIT Roorkee is conducting the GATE 2025 exam. The exam has been started. GATE 2025 exam dates are Feb 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. GATE is organised by 8 institutes including 7 IITs and IISc Bengaluru.

Q: What is the last date of GATE 2025 registration?

IIT Roorkee has revised the last date of the GATE 2025 application form. The last date to submit the application form with regular fees was October 3, 2024, and October 11, 2024 (with late fees). For more details candidates can visit: www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-application-form. Candidates can make the payment of the GATE application fee via through online banking/credit card/debit card/UPI.

Q: When will GATE 2025 exam be conducted?

IIT Roorkee has released GATE 2025 exam dates on its official website. The GATE 2025 exam was conducted on 1,2,15 and 16 February 2025. GATE 2025 exam was conducted in multiple days and multiple shifts for all 30 papers. The GATE paper timings was Morning (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) and Afternoon (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm).

Q: When will be the GATE 2025 result will be declared?

The GATE 2025 result has been announced on March 19, 2025. The link to check result has been activated on the GATE 2025 result official website gate2025.iitr.ac.in. GATE 2025 result login is also available through GOAPS at goaps.iitr.ac.in. Candidates who qualify the GATE 2025 will be able to download the GATE 2025 scorecard from March 28, 2025 to March 31, 2025. Post that, scorecards will be available for download by paying a fee of INR 500 per test paper from June 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.

Table of content

What is GATE Exam?
GATE 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
GATE 2025 Highlights
GATE 2025 Counselling
GATE 2025 Cutoff OUT
GATE 2025 Exam Dates
GATE 2025 Result Scorecard OUT
GATE 2025 Topper's List
GATE 2025 Application Form
GATE 2025 Exam Pattern
GATE 2025 Two-Paper Combinations
GATE 2025 Syllabus
GATE Question Papers
GATE 2025 Admit Card
GATE 2025 Mock Test
GATE 2025 Response Sheet
GATE 2025 Answer Key
GATE Rank v/s Institute
GATE 2025 Helpline Number (Zone-Wise)
PSU Recruitment through GATE 2025
FAQs Regarding GATE 2025

What is GATE Exam?

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering or GATE is a national-level entrance examination conducted for admission to Masters in Technology (MTech) and direct PhD admissions to Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) and other institutes/universities across India. Many public sector undertakings (PSUs) and state electricity boards (SEBs) also accept GATE to recruit trainee engineers and scientists for group C-level posts.

The exam is jointly conducted by IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, IIT Roorkee and Indian Institute for Science, Bangalore (IISC Bangalore) on a rotational basis on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB - GATE), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource & Development (MHRD), Government of India.

GATE 2025 Highlights

GATE 2025 is one of the most reputed exams for candidates seeking admission to postgraduate courses offered by IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other renowned institutes nationwide. Candidates can check highlights related to the GATE 2025 admission exam in the table below:

Particulars	Details
GATE Full Form	Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Organizing Body	IIT Roorkee
Official website	gate2025.iitr.ac.in
Application fee	1800 Rs. (UR) and 900 Rs. (SC, ST, others)
Exam Level	National Level
Mode of Application	Online
Mode of exam	Computer-based Test (Online)
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Exam Duration	3 hours (180 minutes)
Number of Subject Papers	30 (1 new paper added)
Number of Questions	10 (GA) + 55 (subject)= 65
Question Type	MCQ, MSQ, NAT
Applications Per Year	More than 8 Lakhs
Number of Exam Centers	Updated (11 cities added in the exam centers list)

GATE 2025 Counselling

DeskCalendar Counselling: 13 May ' 25 - 11 Jul ' 25

IISc has announced the GATE COAP 2025 counselling dates on the website. The GATE CCMT dates are also announced on the website. GATE-qualified candidates have two options for the counselling process. GATE-qualified candidates can opt for COAP for admission to the MTech courses offered by IITs and CCMT for admission to MTech programs offered by NITs, IIITs, and GFTIS. Eligible candidates need to participate in the GATE 2025 counselling as per the schedule.

The CCMT counselling started on May 14, and the COAP counselling started on May 17. The COAP dates have been revised. The counselling mode is online and is conducted in different rounds. GATE-qualified candidates can also avail themselves of financial assistance through a monthly stipend of 12400 through GATE counselling. Candidates can read the following points to know the steps of GATE 2025 admission counselling in brief:

Online registration
Choice filling
Locking of choices
Automated locking of saved choice [ if not locked by the candidate]
Announcement of seat allocation [ rounds]
Seat acceptance & fee payment SAF
Document uploading & updating the status of seat: willingness [ Freeze, Float, slide or withdraw]
Online document verification by the allotted institute

GATE COAP 2025: Counselling Process

Common Offer Acceptance Portal, commonly known as COAP, serves as a common platform for all the participating institutes to fill all the M.Tech. seats and for the participating PSUs to upload their Job offers to the GATE Qualified candidates. COAP 2025 will be conducted in five main & five additional rounds. COAP 2025 Main round counselling started on May 17 and continues until July 10 in five different rounds. In the main five rounds, Candidates are given three options: Accept & Freeze, Retain & Wait, and Reject & Wait to select from the three available choices. Candidates must understand that five additional rounds will be decisive, so the candidates will have only 'Accept and Freeze' and 'Reject' options in additional rounds 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10.

if a candidate selects 'Accept & Freeze' it means he/she is willing to accept one of the available offers and do not want to be considered for upgrading to higher preferences.
if a candidate selects 'Retain & Wait' it means he/she is willing to accept one of the available offers, however, he/she wants to be considered for upgrading to higher preferences.
if a candidate selects 'Reject & Wait' it means he/she is not willing to accept the available offer, and he/she wants to be considered for upgrading to higher preferences.

GATE CCMT 2025: Counselling Process

Centralized Counselling for M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan. [CCMT] is a common platform for GATE-qualified candidates to take admission to NITs, IIITs & other GFTIs. CCMT 2025 Counselling process consists of three regular rounds, two special rounds (SR) & a national spot round (NSR). CCMT Counselling process has started and will be conducted in rounds. The dates have been released. The first round seat allotment list is NOW AVAILABLE. Candidates and will be given four choices for the allotted seats: Float, Slide, Freeze & Surrender (Participate in the next round).

Check CCMT Round 1 seat allotment result 2025

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.

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GATE 2025 Cutoff OUT

GATE 2025 cutoffs have been released along with the GATE 2025 results. IISc Bangalore has released the GATE 2025 cutoff report for all branches. GATE cutoffs are the minimum marks required to get admission to MTech, ME, MPlan, or other post-graduation courses in India's most reputed institutions, such as IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. In general, GATE cutoffs range from 25 to 50 marks out of 100 for various papers, depending on multiple factors, such as the difficulty level of the paper, the number of candidates who appeared for the exam, and more.

Paper Code	Test Paper	No. Candidates Registered	No. Candidates Appeared	Cut-off (GEN)	Cut-off (OBC-NCL/EWS)	Cut-off (SC/ST/PwD)
AE	Aerospace Engineering	7576	6009	28.9	26	19.2
AG	Agricultural Engineering	3095	2624	25	22.5	16.6
AR	Architecture and Planning	10898	8501	40	36	26.6
BM	Biomedical Engineering	2682	2165	29.2	26.2	19.4
BT	Biotechnology	24927	20048	28	25.2	18.6
CE	Civil Engineering	101596	79951	29.2	26.2	19.4
CH	Chemical Engineering	18009	14843	27.7	24.9	18.4
CS	Computer Science and Information Technology	207851	170825	29.2	26.2	19.4
CY	Chemistry	33058	25698	25	22.5	16.6
DA	Data Science and Artificial Intelligence	75854	57054	29	26.1	19.3
EC	Electronics and Communication Engineering	97394	81475	25	22.5	16.6
EE	Electrical Engineering	83355	67701	25	22.5	16.6
ES	Environmental Science and Engineering	9073	6631	26.1	23.4	17.4
EY	Ecology and Evolution	3509	2713	39.5	35.5	26.3
GE	Geomatics Engineering	3616	2726	25.7	23.1	17.1
GG1	Geology and Geophysics (Geology)	6837	5352	38.4	34.5	25.5
GG2	Geology and Geophysics (Geophysics)	917	684	40	36	26.6
IN	Instrumentation Engineering	14680	11935	25.6	23	17
MA	Mathematics	16953	13171	25	22.5	16.6
ME	Mechanical Engineering	79830	62015	35.8	32.2	23.8
MN	Mining Engineering	8881	7438	30.6	27.5	20.4
MT	Metallurgical Engineering	4420	3571	40	36	26.6
NM	Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering	538	395	25.1	22.5	16.7
PE	Petroleum Engineering	1731	1320	31.1	27.9	20.7
PH	Physics	24747	19225	26.8	24.1	17.8
PI	Production and Industrial Engineering	4791	3547	35.6	32	23.7
ST	Statistics	3063	1967	30.2	27.1	20.1
TF	Textile Engineering and Fibre Science	2355	1889	34.7	31.2	23.1
XE	Engineering Sciences	14937	11156	35.4	31.8	23.5
XH-C1	Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics)	4161	2973	40	36	26.6
XH-C2	Humanities and Social Sciences (English)	5665	4132	40	36	26.6
XH-C3	Humanities and Social Sciences (Linguistics)	378	297	40	36	26.6
XH-C4	Humanities and Social Sciences (Philosophy)	702	531	40	36	26.6
XH-C5	Humanities and Social Sciences (Psychology)	5709	4125	40	36	26.6
XH-C6	Humanities and Social Sciences (Sociology)	2147	1546	40	36	26.6
XL	Life Sciences	50084	41086	31.3	28.1	20.8
	TOTAL	936019	747319

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GATE 2025 Cutoff of DA, EE, CS, XH, and ME (OUT)

Here is the GATE 2025 cutoff of EC, DA, CE, and XH. The cutoff scores for the other subjects will be updated soon.

GATE Branch	Minimum Qualifying Scores (Category-Wise)
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA)	Gen - 29 \| OBC-NCL/EWS - 26.1 \| SC/ST/PwD - 19.3
Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)	Gen - 25 \| OBC-NCL/EWS - 22.5 \| SC/ST/PwD - 16.6
Chemical Engineering (CE)	Gen - 27.7 \| OBC-NCL/EWS - 24.9 \| SC/ST/PwD - 18.4
Chemistry (CY)	Gen - 25 \| OBC-NCL/EWS - 22.5 \| SC/ST/PwD - 16.6
Computer Science and Infomation Technology (CS)	Gen - 29.2 \| OBC-NCL/EWS - 26.2 \| SC/ST/PwD - 19.4
Humanities and Social Sciences (XH)	Gen - 40 \| OBC-NCL/EWS - 36.0 \| SC/ST/PwD - 26.6
Mechanical Engineering (ME)	Gen - 35.8 \| OBC-NCL/EWS - 32.2 \| SC/ST/PwD - 23.8

GATE cutoffs are defined by various factors such as the number of candidates attending the exam, marks of the candidates, and most importantly, the number of seats available for candidates. Candidates can check the GATE 2024 cut-off for a better understanding:

GATE 2024 Paper-wise Cutoffs
Paper	GEN	OBC-NCL/EWS	SC/ST/PwD
Aerospace Engineering	33.3	29.9	22.1
Agricultural Engineering	25	22.5	16.6
Architecture and Planning	41.5	37.3	27.6
Biomedical Engineering	25	22.5	16.6
Biotechnology	38.9	35	25.9
Civil Engineering	28.3	25.4	18.8
Chemical Engineering	25	22.5	16.6
Computer Science and Information Technology	27.6	24.8	18.4
Chemistry	25.2	22.6	16.7
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence	37.1	33.3	24.7
Electronics and Communication Engineering	25	22.5	16.6
Electrical Engineering	25.7	23.1	17.1
Environmental Science and Engineering	37.9	34.1	25.2
Ecology and Evolution	35.8	32.2	23.8
Geomatics Engineering	41.1	36.9	27.4
Geology and Geophysics (Geology)	42	37.8	28
Geology and Geophysics (Geophysics)	49	44.1	32.6
Instrumentation Engineering	32.7	29.4	21.8
Mathematics	25	22.5	16.6
Mechanical Engineering	28.6	25.7	19
Mining Engineering	25	22.5	16.6
Metallurgical Engineering	41	36.9	27.3
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering	25.1	22.5	16.7
Petroleum Engineering	42.6	38.3	28.4
Physics	32	28.8	21.3
Production and Industrial Engineering	30.5	27.4	20.3
Statistics	26.6	23.9	17.7
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science	28.1	25.2	18.7
Engineering Sciences	36.2	32.5	24.1
Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics)	37	33.3	24.6
Humanities and Social Sciences (English)	48	43.2	32
Humanities and Social Sciences (Linguistics)	49.7	44.7	33.1
Humanities and Social Sciences (Philosophy)	39.3	35.3	26.1
Humanities and Social Sciences (Psychology)	52.7	47.4	35.1
Humanities and Social Sciences (Sociology)	36	32.4	24
Life Sciences	29.3	26.3	19.5

GATE 2023 cutoff

Paper Code	Unreserved	OBC- (NCL)/ EWS	SC/ ST/ PwD
CS: Computer Science and Information Technology	25	22.5	16.6
ME: Mechanical Engineering	28.1	25.2	18.7
EC: Electronics and Communications Engineering	25	22.5	16.6
EE: Electrical Engineering	30.7	27.6	20.4
CE: Civil Engineering	30.4	27.3	20.2
CH: Chemical Engineering	25.3	22.7	16.8
IN: Instrumentation Engineering	42.4	38.1	28.2
MA: Mathematics	27.3	24.5	18.2
AR: Architecture and Planning	37.3	33.5	24.8
BM: Biomedical Engineering	25	22.5	16.6
AE: Aerospace Engineering	29.8	26.8	19.8
AG: Agriculture Engineering	26.3	23.6	17.5
BT: Biotechnology	35.5	31.9	23.6
CY: Chemistry	27.5	24.7	18.3
ES: Environmental Science & Engineering	25.9	23.3	17.2
EY: Ecology Evolution	33.4	30	22.2
GE: Geomatics Engineering	40.4	36.3	26.9
GG: Geology	48.7	43.8	32.4
GG: Geophysics	54.8	49.3	36.5
MN: Mining Engineering	25.5	22.9	17
MT: Metallurgical Engineering	46.2	41.5	30.8
NM: Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering	27.8	25	18.5
PE: Petroleum Engineering	37.8	34	25.1
PH: Physics	26.5	23.8	17.6
PI: Production & Industrial Engineering	43.7	39.3	29.1
ST: Statistics	25	22.5	16.6
TF: Textile Engineering & Fiber Science	38.8	34.9	25.8
XE: Engineering Sciences	40.3	36.2	26.8
XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C1- Economics)	55.5	49.9	37
XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C2- English)	51.9	46.7	34.5
XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C3- Linguistics)	53.1	47.7	35.4
XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C4- Philosophy)	50.7	45.6	33.8
XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C5- Psychology)	62.1	55.8	41.4
XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C6- Sociology)	59.7	53.7	39.8
XL: Life Sciences	33.9	30.5	22.5

Check - GATE Previous Year Cutoff

GATE 2025 Exam Dates

IIT Roorkee has announced the GATE 2025 exam dates for 30 different test papers. Complete details regarding the GATE exam, paper, and schedule are mentioned on the GATE 2025 admit card. Candidates can check GATE 2025 branch-wise test dates below -

GATE 2025 Exam Day and Date	Timings	GATE 2025 Test Papers
February 1, 2025 (Saturday)	9:30 am to 12:30 pm (forenoon session)	CS1 \| AG \| MA
February 1, 2025 (Saturday)	2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (afternoon session)	CS2 \| NM \| MT \| TF \| IN
February 2, 2025 (Sunday)	9:30 am to 12:30 pm (forenoon session)	ME \| PE \| AR
February 2, 2025 (Sunday)	2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (afternoon session)	EE
February 15, 2025 (Saturday)	9:30 am to 12:30 pm (forenoon session)	CY \| AE \| DA \| ES \| PI
February 15, 2025 (Saturday)	2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (afternoon session)	EC \| GE \| XH \| BM \| EY
February 16, 2025 (Sunday)	9:30 am to 12:30 pm (forenoon session)	CE1 \| GG \| CH \| PH \| BT
February 16, 2025 (Sunday)	2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (afternoon session)	CE2 \| ST \| XE \| XL \| MN

Candidates can find the allotted exam date, allotted time slot, and exam paper details on the GATE 2025 admit card. The hall ticket is now available for download.

GATE 2025 Result Scorecard OUT

DeskCalendar Result: 01 Jun ' 25 - 31 Dec ' 25

GATE 2025 result has been announced on March 19. Candidates can use the GATE 2025 result login at gate2025.iitr.ac.in to check their results. GATE scorecard can also be download through the GOAPS 2025 portal at goaps.iitr.ac.in. The GATE 2025 scorecard pdf download is available from March 28, 2025, to May 31, 2025. Candidates who qualify for the entrance exam can download the GATE Scorecard from the portal. Based on normalisation, the GATE Score is calculated for every candidate on a scale of 0 to 1000. The GATE scorecard will remain valid for three years from the GATE result 2025 declaration date.

How to download GATE 2025 Result?

Candidates can download the GATE results once released using the following steps:

Open the GATE 2025 official website: gate2025.iitr.ac.in
Log in using your credentials GOAPS Enrollment ID and password
Click on GATE 2025 Result
GATE result will appear in PDF format

Download and save the PDF

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GATE 2025 Scorecard

GATE 2025 Scorecards is released for all qualified candidates. Candidates can download their GATE scorecards for free until May 31, 2025. After that, the scorecard can be downloaded by paying INR 500 until December 31, 2025. Candidates must save a soft copy of the scorecard for all future uses. Candidates must know that hard copies of the GATE Scorecard will not be sent to any candidate.

How to download GATE 2025 Scorecard

Candidates can download the GATE scorecard once released using the following steps:

Open the GATE 2025 official website: gate2025.iitr.ac.in
Log in using your credentials [Enrollment ID and password]
After checking GATE result, click on the GATE scorecard link
GATE scorecard will appear
Download and save the PDF

GATE 2025 Topper's List

Candidates can check the GATE 2025 toppers list below. The detailed GATE toppers list with marks and branch was released on March 25.

Test Paper	Name of the Candidate	Raw Marks (out of 100)	GATE Score (out of 1000)
Aerospace Engineering	BALAMURUGAN	81	990
Agricultural Engineering	KEERTHI REVANTH KUMAR	74.67	1000
Architecture and Planning	JAYANTH GIFTSON R	83	1000
Biomedical Engineering	TANISH GUPTA	77.67	1000
Biotechnology	ARNAB PAUL	66.67	1000
Civil Engineering	ABHAY SINGH	89.02	1000
Chemical Engineering	AMLAN KUMAR TRIPATHY	75.33	1000
Computer Science and Information Technology	RAHUL KUMAR SINGH	100	1000
Chemistry	DEBASIS MANDAL	70	1000
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence	SADINENI NIKHIL CHOWDARY	96.33	1000
Electronics and Communication Engineering	SWARNAVA BISWAS	82.67	1000
Electrical Engineering	PRADIP CHAUHAN	81.67	1000
Environmental Science and Engineering	YASH JAIN	67.33	1000
Ecology and Evolution	KESHAV R MENON	86.33	1000
Geomatics Engineering	NITISH KUMAR	61.67	1000
Geology and Geophysics (Geology)	SUMIT GHOSH	76.67	970
Geology and Geophysics (Geophysics)	RAHUL MUKHERJEE	70.67	1000
Instrumentation Engineering	KAILASH GOYAL	65	993
Mathematics	SOHAM PAL	57	1000
Mechanical Engineering	RAJNEESH BIJARNIYA	95.33	967
Mining Engineering	ANIKET KUMAR GUPTA	75.67	1000
Metallurgical Engineering	YOGESH SARMA SEDAI	89.67	941
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering	JATIN PAL	52.33	1000
Petroleum Engineering	SAURABH KUMAR	74	1000
Physics	PURNENDU DAS	76.67	1000
Production and Industrial Engineering	DEVENDRA DHANANJAY UMBRAJKAR	85.67	1000
Statistics	ARCHISHMAN MUKHERJEE	77	1000
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science	YADAV AVADHESH ANANTRAM	73.67	1000
Engineering Sciences (Engineering Mathematics, Fluid Mechanics, Solid Mechanics)	ANANT PRAKASH PANDEY	88.33	1000
Humanities and Social Sciences (Sociology)	VICTOR PRINCE N J	80	939
Humanities and Social Sciences (Psychology)	SANJNA SHUKLA	89	922
Humanities and Social Sciences (Linguistics)	MOOMAL MAJEE	81	1000
Humanities and Social Sciences (Sociology)	ARIJIT SENGUPTA	80	939
Humanities and Social Sciences (English)	NAOREET KHONDEKAR	71	1000
Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics)	SAMBUDDHA ROYCHOWDHURY	87.33	948
Humanities and Social Sciences (Philosophy)	MOHIT KUMAR	76	1000
Life Sciences (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Zoology)	YUGANSH BHATIA	78.67	1000

GATE 2025 Application Form

The GATE 2025 application form registration is now over. The last date to submit the form with late fees was October 11, 2024. The GATE 2025 Application process consisted of several stages, namely registration, uploading documents, and fee payment. The GATE 2025 application form was available on the official website or GOAPS portal. The last date to submit the application form with regular fees was October 3, 2024. The steps to apply can be checked below -

Step 1: Register on the GOAPS 2025 portal using a valid email and mobile number and generate an Enrollment ID and Password.

Step 2: Log in to the GOAPS 2025 portal using the Enrollment ID & Password created while registering.

Step 3: Upload the required documents. The GATE 2025 required documents must meet the specifications mentioned.

Step 4: Pay the GATE 2025 Application fee through any payment gateway

Step 5: Preview and confirm the declaration and submit the application

Here is a detailed video on how to fill out the GATE 2025 application form.

Candidates must provide error-free details, and uploaded scanned copies of documents must be legible.

GATE 2025 Application Fee

Paying the application fee is a mandatory step in the GATE registration process. Without the fees, the candidate's application form will not be accepted. IIT Roorkee has released GATE 2025 Application fees. Candidates must know that the paid application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Candidates can pay the application fee using provided gateways such as UPI/net banking/debit card/credit card/E-wallet. Recently, the authorities have added acceptance of international Visa cards and Maestro cards for fee payment. According to the prevailing norms, additional bank charges may apply to the fee payment. Candidates can check the GATE 2025 Application fee below:

Category	Regular Period	During the Extended Period
Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates (per test paper)	INR 900	INR 1400
All other candidates, including foreign nationals (per test paper)	INR 1800	INR 2300

GATE 2025: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates aspiring for the GATE 2025 entrance exam must meet the eligibility criteria before filling out the GATE 2025 application form. Students can check the eligibility criteria below:

Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess either of the undergraduate degrees mentioned below. Students who have passed or are appearing in the third or final years of any undergraduate degree are also eligible to appear for the exam.

BE/BTech
BPharma
BArch
BSc (Research)/BS
Professional Society Examination (equivalent to BE/BTech/BArch)
MSc/MA/MCA or equivalent
Integrated ME/MTech
Integrated MSc/Integrated BS-MS
Integrated ME/MTech or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2)

Pass Percentage: No minimum passing percentage criteria are defined for the GATE 2025 exam.

Age Limit: No age limit is defined for applying for the GATE exam.

Nationality: Indian citizens can take the GATE exam, and international students meeting the necessary educational qualifications can also apply. Candidates must note that there are no international exam centres for foreign nationals.

GATE International Students: Candidates from Nepal, Bangladesh, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates can apply for GATE 2025.

GATE 2025 Application Form Status

Once the GATE 2025 application form is submitted, candidates can check its status. The GATE application status check notifies candidates of the status or position of their application form. To check the form status, candidates must visit the official website or GOAPS portal and log in with their enrollment ID and password. After logging in, candidates can view their GATE application status.

If a candidate has successfully submitted their form, then the following status is displayed on the screen -

Your application is submitted and payment is received successfully.

However, if a candidate's application form is under scrutiny, the conducting authorities will mail a request for specific changes, which must be made within a stipulated period.

GATE 2025: Application Form Correction

Candidates who have filled in the wrong details in their GATE 2025 Application Form. A correction window opens after completing the application form to rectify the mistakes. The GATE 2025 correction facility was started on October 31, 2024. However, all applicants' last date to change the GATE 2025 application form was Nov 20, 2024. For PwD candidates, the last date to make changes was November 22, 2024. Candidates can log in to the GOAPS 2025 portal to make any changes to their GATE 2025 Application form.

Candidates must know that they can modify most of the details in the application form except a few, which are listed below:

Mobile Phone Number
Registered Email ID

Candidates can change the details they have already filled out by paying a fee per change. Candidates cannot change more than one detail for a single fee payment. Candidates can check the detail-wise modification/correction fee below:

Description of Changes/Modification	Fee Charges (per paper)
Change in name	INR 500
Change in Date of Birth	INR 500
Change in Choice of Examination Cities	INR 500
Change in Existing Cities	INR 500
Adding the second paper (from given combinations with respect to the primary paper)	INR 500 including application fee for the additional paper
Change of gender to female	INR 500
Change of gender from female to any other gender	INR 500 + INR 900 = INR 1400 (for all other candidates)
Change of category from SC/ST to any other	INR 500 (for female candidates or PWD candidates) INR 500+ INR 900 = INR 1400 (for all other candidates)
Change from Non-PWD/ Dyslexic to PWD/Dyslexic	INR 500
Change from PWD/ Dyslexic to Non PWD/Dyslexic	INR 500 (for female candidates or PWD candidates) INR 500+ INR 900 = INR 1400 (for all other candidates)
Any other change in category (not mentioned above)	INR 500
Details of Parents/Guardian/Correspondence Address	-
College Name and Location, Roll Number, Registration Number	-

GATE 2025 Exam Pattern

IIT Roorkee will conduct the GATE exam on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025, in two sessions: Morning and Afternoon. Students aspiring for the exam can check all the GATE 2025 Paper Pattern-related details, such as the type of Questions and Marking scheme, from the table below:

Particulars	Details
Examination Mode	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Duration	3 hours (180 minutes)
Number of Subjects (Papers)	30
Sections	General Aptitude (GA) Candidate’s Selected Subject
Type of Questions	Candidate's Selected Subject Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and/or Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions
Questions for testing these abilities	Recall Comprehension Application Analysis & Synthesis
Number of Questions	10 (GA) + 55 (subject) = 65 Questions
Distribution of Marks in all Papers except papers AR, CY, EY, DA, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL	General Aptitude: 15 Marks Engineering Mathematics: 13 Marks Subject Questions: 72 Marks Total: 100 Marks
Distribution of Marks in papers AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL	General Aptitude: 15 Marks Subject Questions: 85 Marks Total: 100 Marks
Marking Scheme	Questions carry 1 mark and 2 marks
Negative Marking	There will also be a negative marking for a wrong answer in an MCQ. For 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for an incorrect answer. Likewise, for 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. There is no negative marking for wrong answers to MSQ or NAT questions. Also, there is no partial marking in MSQ.

Click Here to check the detailed GATE 2025 Exam Pattern

GATE 2025 Two-Paper Combinations

The GATE two-paper combination allows candidates to opt for at least two papers for the GATE 2025 exam. Paper I is the primary paper, and paper II is the secondary paper. Candidates must choose the paper combination from the subject list curated by the conducting authorities. The official subject combinations for the GATE 2025 exam are listed in the table below.

First Paper Code (Primary paper)	Second Paper Code (secondary paper)	First Paper Code (primary paper)	Second Paper Code (secondary paper)
AE	CE, ME, XE	GE	AR, CE, CS, ES, GG
AG	CE	GG	GE
AR	CE, GE	IN	BM, EC, EE, ME
BM	BT, IN	MA	CS, DA, PH, ST
BT	BM, XL	ME	AE, DA, IN, NM, PI, XE
CE	AE, AG AR, ES, GE, NM, XE	MT	XE
CH	ES, PE, XE	NM	CE, ME
CS	DA, EC, GE, MA, PH, ST	PE	CH
CY	XE, XL	PH	CS, DA, EC, EE, MA, XE
DA	CS, EC, EE, MA, ME, PH, ST, XE	PI	ME, XE
EC	CS, DA, EE, IN, PH	ST	CS, DA, MA, XH
EE	DA, EC, IN, PH	XE	AE, CE, CH, CY, DA, ME, MT, PH, PI
ES	CE, CH, GE	XH	ST
EY	XL	XL	BT, CY, EY

IIT Roorkee has also announced a new two-paper combination list for the registered candidates. These are in addition to the two-paper combinations available in the regular and extended application windows. The facility to change or add new GATE papers was available from November 14 to November 20, 2024. Candidates can check the new GATE 2025 paper combinations below -

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 Syllabus

IIT Roorkee has released the GATE 2025 syllabus and information brochure. The GATE exam question paper has three major sections: General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and the Core subject the candidate has opted for. The General Aptitude syllabus is common for all 30 subject papers.

GATE Question paper will have 65 questions for 100 marks, including 15 marks for general aptitude questions. The paper codes AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, XH, and XL will have 15 marks for general aptitude & the remaining 85 marks are devoted to the specific subject. All other paper codes except AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, XH and XL will have 15 marks for general aptitude, 13 marks for engineering mathematics and the remaining 72 marks for the specific subject.

Candidates can check the brief GATE 2025 syllabus below:

TOPICS	SECTIONS
General aptitude	Verbal aptitude Quantitative aptitude Analytical Aptitude Spatial Aptitude
Engineering Mathematics	Linear Algebra Calculus and differential equation Complex analysis and Numerical methods Probability and Statistics Discrete Mathematics
Specific subjects	Check Detailed syllabus for GATE 2025

GATE Question Papers

GATE previous year's question papers are very useful tools for understanding the highs & lows of GATE exam. IIsc Bengaluru has released for all 30 subjects GATE question papers including CS, CE, DA, ME, EC, and EE. Candidates can check & download the GATE question paper 2024 from the table below. Candidates can check all previous year's question papers for the GATE exam by clicking the below-given link. The GATE 2025 question papers will be available after the completion of the exam.

Click Here to check GATE Question Papers

GATE 2024 Question Paper of major subjects:

GATE 2024 Paper	Answer Key Link
Computer Science and Engineering (CS & IT)	Download PDF
Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)	Download PDF
Mechanical Engineering (ME)	Download PDF
Electrical Engineering (EE)	Download PDF
Civil Engineering (CE)	Download PDF
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA)	Download PDF

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GATE 2025 Admit Card

IIT Roorkee has released the GATE 2025 admit card on the website. The link to download the GATE hall ticket is now available on the official website. Candidates can download the admit card at the GOAPS portal using their enrollment ID and password. The hall ticket was supposed to be released on January 2, 2025. The GATE 2025 exam dates (subject-wise) have been announced. Candidates registered for the exam can download the GATE admit card 2025 at the GOAPS portal. The GATE exam admit card contains details about the exam date and time, the address of the exam centre, the paper for which it appears, and the candidate's basic information like name, photo, and signature.

Candidates can download their admit card from GOAPS 2025 login. Candidates must make sure that their photo and signature are clearly visible in the printout of their GATE 2025 admit card. The Admit Card is valid only if the candidate's photograph and signature images are clear and legible.

The photograph on the Admit Card and the valid photo identity document should match the candidate's appearance on the examination day. To ensure this, print the Admit Card on an A4-sized paper using a laser printer, preferably in colour. The GATE 2025 Admit Card and Original ID proof are essential for entry into the examination hall.

How to Download GATE 2025 Hall Ticket

Students can download their GATE admit card 2025 by following the simple steps:

Visit the official website gate2025.iitr.ac.in
Log in through GOAPS Enrollment ID/Email ID and Password
Click on "Download Admit Card" to download GATE 2025 Admit card
Download and take multiple coloured printouts of the document
Check for discrepancies, and if found any, report it to the Exam conducting authority through the given contacts.

⇒ Download the GATE 2025 Admit Card

Items to Carry with GATE 2025 Admit Card on Exam Day

Candidates must bring a print-out of the downloaded Admit Card on A4-sized paper to the Examination for verification along with the original and valid photo Identity Document (NO photocopy / scanned copy / an expired document), which was specified during the filling up of the online application.

Items to Carry/Items Allowed

Prohibited Items

GATE 2025 Hall Ticket ( Admit Card)
Photo ID proof like Voter ID, Aadhar, PAN Card, Passport, Driving License
Transparent water bottle
Pen/Pencil for rough work

Mobile Phone
Any kind of electronic item like a digital watch
Study material/books

GATE 2025 Mock Test

IIT Roorkee has released the GATE 2025 mock test links for 30 subject papers on its official website. The links were activated on the website before the examination. Candidates can click on the respective subject link and attempt the test for free.

However, applicants appearing in the GATE 2025 exam can take the GATE 2024 mock test at gate2024.iitr.ac.in. Candidates are advised to practice the GATE 2024 mock test for their preparations. GATE Mock tests help candidates understand the exam's depth and pattern. Along with the mock test, candidates can also refer to the GATE 2025 syllabus and GATE 2025 exam pattern for their preparations. Candidates can refer to the links provided below for more details.

GATE Mock Test Links 2024
Aerospace Engineering	Mathematics
Agricultural Engineering	Mechanical Engineering
Architecture and Planning	Mining Engineering
Biomedical Engineering	Metallurgical Engineering
Biotechnology	Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Civil Engineering	Petroleum Engineering
Chemical Engineering	Physics
Computer Science & Information Technology	Production and Industrial Engineering
Chemistry	Statistics
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence	Textile Engineering and Fibre Science
Electronics & Communication Engineering	Engineering Sciences
Electrical Engineering	Humanities and Social Sciences -- Economics
Environmental Science & Engineering	Humanities and Social Sciences -- English
Ecology and Evolution	Humanities and Social Sciences -- Linguistics

GATE 2025 Response Sheet

The GATE exams are over, and the GATE 2025 response sheets have been released at gate2025.iitr.ac.in. Candidates can download the response sheet by logging in to the GOAPS 2025 portal with their enrollment ID and password. The response sheet has all the candidates' recorded responses during the exam. Candidates can use the response sheets, along with the GATE 2025 answer key, to calculate their expected scores on the exam. The last date to raise objections to the GATE 2025 response sheet was March 1, 2025.

How to download the GATE 2025 Response sheet

Candidate can download their response sheets using the following steps:

Open the GATE 2025 official website: gate2025.iitr.ac.in
Click on the Candidate Login link
Enter your GOAPS enrollment ID or email ID and password
GATE 2025 Answer key download link will be displayed after login
Download and save the PDF

Candidates can not challenge the GATE response sheet, which contains printed copies of answers made by the candidates during the exam. However, candidates can challenge the answer key of GATE 2025.

GATE 2025 Answer Key

GATE 2025 official answer keys were released on Feb 27, 2025. IIT Roorkee released the answer key in two formats - provisional and final answer key. The provisional GATE answer key in 2025 is meant to challenge or raise objections. The GATE 2025 final answer key is now available. In contrast, the GATE final answer key is created based on the reviews or responses submitted by the candidates. The GATE 2025 exam was held on Feb 1,2, 15, and 16, 2025. Candidates can download the official answer key through the official website gate2025.iitr.ac.in. Candidates are advised to quickly check and match their responses after releasing the answer key. With the help of the response sheet and answer key, students can calculate their probable score in the exam before the declaration of the result. Candidates can download the GATE 2025 CS, ME, and EE question paper and answer key PDF.

Candidates unsatisfied with the answer key can submit challenges to it by paying a fee of 500 rupees per question. The answer key challenge window opens for 2-3 days only, so candidates must know their time limits.

How to Download GATE Answer Key 2025

Candidates can download the answer key with the help of the following steps:

Open the GATE 2025 official website: gate2025.iitr.ac.in
Click on the Candidate Login link
Enter your enrollment ID or email ID and password
GATE Answer key download link will be displayed after login
Download and save the PDF

⇒ Download GATE 2025 Answer Key

GATE Rank v/s Institute

The qualifying cut-off for all the colleges may vary every year, but it has been observed that the rank required for admissions to top colleges remains nearly the same. Some of the examples for the ranks that institutes accept are mentioned below in the table:

Name of the Institute	Minimum GATE 2025 rank for admission
IISc Bangalore	Less than or equal to 100
IIT Bombay	Less than or equal to 100 In some of the courses, less than or equal to 600
IIT Kharagpur	Less than or equal to 600
IIT Hyderabad	Less than or equal to 1500

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GATE 2025 Helpline Number (Zone-Wise)

Candidates appearing for the GATE 2025 examination can contact the following GATE 2025 helpdesk for any queries related to the exam or other related details, such as the GATE hall ticket, scorecard, etc.

Zone	Contact Number	Email ID
Zone I - IISc Bengaluru	080 2293 2644	helpdesk.gate@iisc.in
Zone II - IIT Bombay	022-25767068, 022-25767022	gateoffice@iitb.ac.in
Zone III - IIT Delhi	011-26591749	gate@admin.iitd.ac.in
Zone IV - IIT Guwahati	0361-2582751, 0361-2582755	gate@iitg.ac.in
Zone V - IIT Kanpur	0512-2596962, 0512-2596963	gate@iitk.ac.in
Zone VI - IIT Kharagpur	03222-282091, 03222-282095	gateonline@adm.iitkgp.ac.in
Zone VII - IIT Madras	044-22578200	gate@iitm.ac.in
Zone VIII- IIT Roorkee	01332-284531	helpdesk.gate@iitr.ac.in

PSU Recruitment through GATE 2025

Many public sector undertakings, such as ONGC, SAIL, BHEL, GAIL, and Indian Oil, recruit Graduate Engineer Trainees (GET) based on GATE scores. Advertisements for PSU recruitment through GATE 2025 are generally published around the declaration of GATE 2025 exam results. EIL 2025 application form through GATE was available till April 7. Many PSUs will start their recruitment process through GATE.

Candidates interested in applying for GATE PSU Recruitment 2025 need to check the official pages of PSU. Once the GATE 2025 result is announced, candidates must register for PSU recruitment through GATE by filling out the online application form. After registration, candidates must appear in the written test and interview per schedule.