GATE Application Form 2025: Last Date Extended, Link, Fees, Steps to Apply, Instructions

IIT Roorkee has released the GATE eligibility criteria on the official website. The criteria comprise the age limit, nationality, relaxation, and educational qualifications. Here are the general GATE 2025 eligibility criteria for candidates who want to apply for the GATE 2025 exam application form. 

Candidates must submit the required documents to complete the GATE 2025 registration form. The documents must be readable, clear, and in a specified format. It should be appropriately scanned so that the documents can be uploaded correctly. Uploading unreadable documents may lead to delays in processing the application and may lead to rejection of candidature. Candidates must check the below-mentioned list of required documents: 

• A high-quality image of a candidate's photograph of the specified requirements. 
• A good-quality image of the candidate's signature conforming to the specified requirements. 
• The candidate must upload details of the Educational Degree Certificate, provisional Certificate, or Certificate from the Head of the Department/ Institute.
• The candidate must upload a scanned copy of the Category (SC/ST) certificate in PDF format (if applicable). Authorised officers must issue the certificate (as mentioned in the official GATE 2025 notification). 
• Candidates must specify one of the following valid Photo Identity Documents (IDs). For example- Voter ID, PAN Card, Aadhar Card, Passport, etc. 
• Candidate must upload PwD Certificate and specify Scribe Requirements (In case of PwD candidates)
• The candidate must upload the Certificate of Dyslexic Condition & specify the scribe requirements (In case of dyslexic candidate)

PHOTOGRAPH REQUIREMENTS: 

• A recent colour photograph with a white background and the candidate's face should covering a minimum of 60-70% of the photograph's area. 
• The width and height of the photograph must be 3.5 cm width × 4.5 cm height with a minimum size of 5 KB to a maximum 1 MB.
• Photographs must be uploaded in JPG/JPEG Format with a resolution between 200 x 260 pixels and 530 x 690 pixels. 
• The candidate’s face must not be covered with objects such as cloth, caps, hats, sunglasses, coloured glasses, etc. except for religious reasons. 

SIGNATURE REQUIREMENTS 

• The candidate's signature must be in black or dark blue ink, covering a minimum of 70-80% of the image's area. 
• The size of the signature must be between 1cm width × 2.75 cm height and 1cm width × 3.75 cm height, with a minimum size of 3 KB and a maximum size of 1 MB. 
• The signature must be uploaded in JPG/JPEG Format with a pixel resolution range of at least 250 × 80 pixels to a maximum of 580 × 180 pixels. 
• The candidate must ensure that the uploaded signature matches the signature at the time of examination, else he/she will be disqualified. 

EDUCATIONAL DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS

• The Original/ Passing Degree format is specified in Appendix A of the Information Brochure.
• The certificate must be in PDF Format & file size should be between 10KB and 300KB
• Aadhaar-UID, Aadhaar Virtual ID, Government ID, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID or Driving License.  
• On the examination day, the candidate must bring the original ID proof with the GATE 2025 Admit Card.  
• The photo ID must clearly show the name, photo, ID number, and date of birth.  
• Candidates must ensure that they provide a recent & government-authorised PwD category certificate. 
• Benefits would be given to those with benchmark disabilities, i.e., not less than 40% impairment, irrespective of the type of disability. 

DYSLEXIA CERTIFICATE FOR GATE Registrations 2025

Such a certificate can be obtained from any Dyslexia Association. Some of them are listed below: 

• Dyslexia Trust of Kolkata, Divya Jalan, Aruna Bhaskar 3, Dover Park, Kolkata – 700019.  
• Madras Dyslexia Association, 94 Park View, G.N. Chetty Road, T. Nagar, Chennai –600017 
• Maharashtra Dyslexia Association, 003, Amit Park Bldg, L J Road, Deonar, Mumbai 400088. The Dyslexia Association of India, MZ-47, The Center Stage Mall, Plot No 01, Block L, Sector 18, NOIDA, 201303. 

Any dyslexic or PwD candidate can avail of the facility of scribe for the GATE 2025 exam. Candidates can check the scribe specifications below.

SCRIBE SPECIFICATIONS: 

• The scribe must not be a candidate for the GATE 2025 examination. 
• The educational qualification of the scribe must be less than the minimum eligibility criteria of GATE. 
• A panel of (Y+1) scribes for Y candidates will be available at the exam center so that every candidate can choose an alternative scribe for the services. 
• Candidates with scribes will be given an extra 1 hour of compensatory time if their writing capabilities are limited. 

The conducting authority, IIT Roorkee, will only accept the GATE 2025 application form if the payment is completed. The GATE application form fee submission mode is online via net banking/credit card/debit card/UPI. International master card and visa cards are also acceptable for the GATE application fee payment. The GATE registration fee for general is INR 1800 (without a late fee) and INR 2300 (with a late fee). However, additional online transaction charges may be available and will reflected on the payment portal. Candidates must note that the GATE registration fee 2025 is non-refundable, except when a certain combination is removed by the GATE conducting body. 

The application fee for GATE 2025 is different for general and reserved/female category candidates. Here are the fee details of the application form for different category sections, along with the GATE 2025 late fee charges -

Candidates must note that the application fee mentioned above does not include any service charges, processing fees, or other charges that the bank may levy. The GATE registration fee for two test papers will be twice that for a single paper. 

Note: In addition, PwD candidates with a benchmark disability of more than 40% are eligible for fee concession.

GATE 2025 Application Fee Payment Instructions

GATE application form 2025 accepts payment methods such as net banking, credit cards, debit cards, and UPI. Candidates can also make make payments through international visa and master card. The fee amount is visible on the payment portal, where candidates must confirm and pay. Once the payment is successful, candidates will be redirected to the application form portal, where they can download the PDF copy of the GATE exam form. 

Before paying the application fee for GATE 2025, candidates must check their internet connectivity. In case of poor internet connection or glitch issues, candidates must check their transaction status from their bank account and log in again after some time to check the GATE application form payment status. Candidates can contact on this phone number- 8037097019 or can send an e-mail to iitrgate@ccavenuehelpdesk.zendesk.com for any GATE application payment failure issues.

If the payment is received, the candidate can download the application form. If not, a fresh payment must be initiated. However, if the amount is deducted from the bank account but the payment acknowledgement still needs to be received, the money will be credited back to the source account within 15 days. Candidates are advised to make the payment beforehand to avoid the last-minute rush. 

Direct Link to Apply: Click Here

GATE aspirants must visit the GOAPs portal on the official website- gate2025.iitr.ac.in to apply. The registration link for GATE 2025 has been activated. The last day to complete the registration without late fees was October 3, 2024 (without paying a late fee). The last date to submit the GATE application form with late fees has been extended to October 11, 2024 (with a late fee of INR 500). Earlier, the last date to submit the form was September 26, 2024. The interface offers several facilities for students, such as filling out the GATE 2025 exam application form, uploading documents, paying the application fee, checking the GATE application form status, downloading the admit card, rank or score card, etc. However, following the guidelines and instructions prescribed by the GATE conducting authorities is essential to experience a seamless application form submission.

Here is a step-by-step GATE 2025 application form guideline that the candidates must follow -

Step I - Registration

This is the first stage of the application form process. During the GATE 2025 registration at goaps.iitr.ac.in, candidates must provide their full name, date of birth, valid e-mail ID, and mobile number and then create a password. All communication regarding the GATE exam will be sent to the contact details offered by the candidate. 

Once the registration is completed, candidates will receive a GATE enrollment ID, the reference ID for all future communications regarding the exam. During enrollment, candidates must create a unique GATE 2025 password, which is 8 to 15 characters long and must be used as login credentials. 

A snapshot of the GOAPS login window: 

Step II - Filling the GATE application form

After completing the GATE registration process, candidates have to proceed to fill out the application form. Candidates are advised to fill out the details carefully. The mode of the application form is online and must be strictly filled by the candidate. During the GATE application process, candidates have to provide the following information -

• Personal information - (Candidate’s name, Date of birth, Mobile number, Parent’s name, Parent’s mobile number, etc). The information on the application form must match that on a valid photo ID. Candidates are advised to enter all the information correctly to avoid rejecting the application form.  Candidates must not use any prefix or title such as Mr./ Shri/ Dr./ Mrs./ Smt./ Prof./ Capt./ Maj./ Lt./ Col. etc. before names. 
• Communication details - Address including Pincode
• Educational Qualifications - School and graduation degree details, college name and address with pin code, etc. 
• GATE exam details - Choose options for GATE test papers and GATE examination cities
• A recent photograph and signature as per the specifications
• Scanned copy of documents - Valid ID proof, category certificate, PwD certificate, and Dyslexic certificate in PDF format
• Scribe requirement details

Step III - Uploading of Documents

After filling out the details, candidates must upload a scanned copy of the required documents, including photographs, signatures, educational certificates, category certificates, etc. After completing all the steps, preview the application form. Candidates must check every detail after filling out the form and must rectify the mistake if found before final submission. Candidates must upload each document as per the prescribed specifications mentioned below -

• Good quality image of the candidate’s photograph conforming to the specifications 
• Good quality image of the candidate’s signature conforming to the specifications    
• A scanned copy of a valid photo Identity Document (ID)  
• PDF copy of Category (SC/ST) certificate (if applicable)  
• A PDF copy of the PwD Certificate (if applicable)  
• PDF copy of Dyslexic Certificate (if applicable)  

Step IV - Payment of Application Fees

Candidates must pay the application to complete the application form. Candidates can check the details of the category-wise GATE 2025 application fee. After completing the application form, click “Submit & Proceed to the payment”. Once the candidate clicks on the “submit & proceed to payment" after filling out the GATE Application form, the GOAPS 2025 Portal redirects the candidate to a new Payment gateway webpage. Candidates can pay via netbanking/credit card/debit card/UPI. The candidate will be redirected to the GATE 2025 Portal upon successful transaction. 

Step V - Application Form Submission

Once the payment is successful, a unique “Fee Payment Number” will be generated, which the candidate MUST save.  Before submitting the GATE 2025 exam form, candidates must read and accept the declaration statement provided at the end of the application process stage. Confirm the declaration statement and submit the application form. Candidates must note that they can’t edit the provided details after submitting the form. After submission, candidates can download the GATE 2025 registration form in PDF format and save it for future purposes. 

Selection for the GATE two-paper combination can be done when filling out the GATE 2025 application form. Candidates can opt for two subjects in the GATE 2025 exam. Candidates must choose both subjects from the allowed subject combination in the GATE 2025 exam. The priority subject is the primary paper; the second is termed as the secondary paper. GATE organising authority can add or remove a paper/paper from the given combination during the correction window. Candidates can check the subject combinations for the GATE 2025 exam in Table-

A fully filled and submitted IIT Roorkee GATE 2025 application form consists of the following details mentioned - 

Applicant's Details - 

• Zone/Scrutiny code
• Enrollment ID number
• Barcode of the enrollment ID
• Full name of the applicant
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Category
• Nationality
• Contact number of parent's or guardian
• Name of the parent's or guardian

Communication Details - 

• Address and contact details of the applicant, followed by e-mail ID
• Pincode

Qualification Details -

• Graduation degree - B.Tech/B.Arch/or any degree
• Discipline of the graduation degree
• Graduation status
• Year of Graduation
• Address detail of the university or college or institute

GATE Exam Details -

• GATE Paper Code
• Name of the Subject Test Paper
• Exam City Options - City 1| City 1| City 3 |

GATE Application Fee Payment Details -

• Mode of payment
• Transaction Reference Number
• Transaction date
• Application fee amount
• Payment for

Other Information -

• Declaration statement
• e-signature of the applicant
• Digital fingerprint

If a candidate faces any issue regarding the GATE application form 2025, he/she can contact the Zonal GATE Office. The contact and e-mail details are provided below-

GATE Office

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

Roorkee 247667

helpdesk.gate@iitr.ac.in

Mobile number - 01332 -284531

Once the application form for the GATE exam is submitted, candidates can log in anytime and check their GATE application form status.

If you have applied for one paper and submitted the GATE 2025 application form, you can still add a Paper II during the application process. To do that, follow the steps below -

• Visit the official website of GATE- gate2025.iitr.ac.in
• Click on the application form link at the GOAPS portal
• Login using the credentials - enrollment ID, password, and captcha expression
• Once you are logged in, an application status page will be displayed on the screen. With that, there is an option to add another paper displayed on the screen. You can click the add paper option and select from the options for GATE Paper II. 
• Select the paper, pay using any payment mode, and submit the application form. This paper selection is considered your GATE Paper II or secondary paper. 

The GATE 2025 application status denotes the current status of your application form. It informs you whether your application is successfully submitted or not. Candidates can check their GATE application form status on the GOAPS portal. To check the status, candidates can follow the steps below -

• Visit the official website - gate2025.iitr.ac.in
• Click on the application link
• Log in using the credentials - Enrollment ID and password
• Once logged in, candidates can see their name and enrollment ID and the status of the registration form

Suppose any issue is related to the information provided in the GATE online form. In that case, the status will be displayed as "Application Under Scrutiny", which states that your application is under review. If any discrepancy is found, the GATE authorities will mail it to the registered e-mail ID and number provided by the candidate at the time of application filling. Here is an example of the e-mail the GATE conducting authorities sent stating the error in the GATE application form 2025. 

 

The GATE 2025 application form registration link is now available on the official website. The GATE 2025 application correction link will be activated on November 6, 2024. The correction window will open for all applicants after the registration process.

Candidates must note that the application status will be updated after scrutiny by the respective zonal GATE offices. Candidates can check the status of their application form anytime by logging into their GATE 2025 account. Candidates must promptly rectify defects in their application within the stipulated time. Candidates are advised to log into the Application Portal and check the status of the defects from time to time.

Candidates can change the already filled details by paying a fee per change. However, they cannot change more than one detail for a single fee payment. Candidates can check the detail-wise modification/correction fee* in the table below. 

How to modify the already filled details?

IIT Roorkee will open a correction window for candidates to make changes in already filled details. For each correction candidates must pay the correction fee, please refer to the above table. Candidates can check the steps to make corrections;

Step 1: Visit the official website at gate2025.iitr.ac.in or click on the link above

Step 2: Click on the link that reads, ‘GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS),’ appearing on the page

Step 3: Enter your credentials; Password & GOAPS Enrollment ID and log in

Step 4: Make corrections in the application form, as instructed.

Step 5: Click on the submit button after making the required changes.

Candidates are advised to download and take a printout of the newly submitted application form with changes made. 

Candidates must know they can change the papers in the GATE 2025 application form within a stipulated time frame. Candidates opting to appear in two test papers must have a primary and secondary choice of paper. Candidates can use the following steps to make changes in the GATE 2025 papers;

• Visit the official website of GOAP
• Log in using your GOAPS enrollment ID or email address and password
• Once you log in, you can modify the choices filled in for GATE 2025.
• Hit the ‘Submit’ button after choosing your preferred subject, you will be redirected to the payment page. Entering the captcha will lead you to the payment page. 
• Pay the requisite for GATE 2025 application correction and take the printout of the revised application form.

Check Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to GATE application form 2024.