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UPASANA PRADHAN
Assistant Manager- Editorial
New Delhi, Updated on Feb 15, 2025 20:07 IST

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025 for Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) was conducted in the second shift on February 15, 2025. The GATE 2025 EC paper was characterised with mixed reviews as moderate to complex. However, many aspirants also expressed that the paper was easy to moderate. Read below to know more about GATE 2025 EC paper analysis, students reactions and more. 

GATE 2025 Feb 15 ECE paper analysis and students reactions

As per students' reactions towards the IIT Roorkee GATE 2025 EC paper, candidates reported that while certain sections were manageable, others posed significant challenges, requiring a deep understanding of core concepts and advanced problem-solving skills.

  • Some found the paper to be lengthy and tough.
  • Yet many students expressed that the paper was easy and concept-based
  • 4 to 5 questions were time-consuming
  • Network and Analog had easy questions
  • The mathematics section was easy.
  • Overall, the paper was easy to moderate.

Based on initial analyses and student feedback, the expected cutoff for GATE 2025 EC is anticipated to be around 25-30 marks. This estimate is subject to change based on the final evaluation and normalisation of scores.

While the General Aptitude section was relatively easier, the core subjects presented an easy to moderate level, reflecting the rigorous standards of the examination. Candidates are advised to await the official results for accurate information regarding their performance and subsequent opportunities. The official GATE 2025 answer key is expected to be released in the last week of Feb. The GATE 2025 results will be announced on March 19, 2025

Q: Β  Can I join IISc without JEE Main?
A:

The answer to this question depends on the course you are applying at IISC.

For Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programme, aspirants are offered admission based on JEE Main score. Hoewever, for BSc programme admission,  JEE is not compulsory. Candidates with a valid score in IISER Aptitude Test can also get admission. For other courses such as MTech, MSc and PhD, JEE Main is not required for admission at Indian Institute of Science (IISC).

Q: Β  How much rank should I score to get IIT Madras?
A:

Hello aspirant!

IIT Madras BTech cutoff 2024 got released across multiple specialisations. Based on the last-round seat allotment, to get into IIT Madras, students must score between 159 and, 10682 for the General AII India category. In addition to that, for getting into BTech in CSE, you must have a rank upto 159. Also, B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering is one of the most competitive BTech specialisations at IIT Madras. So, considering the last-round cutoff, if you are seeking admission to Indian Institute of Technology Madras, you must secure a maximum rank upto 10682.

A detailed course-wise IIT Madras JEE Advanced cutoff 2024 is given below for the General category students under the AII India Quota. 

Course 2024
B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering 2815
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering 3972
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering 5688
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering 159
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering 838
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering 4748
B.Tech. in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering 7404
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering 2310
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering 2984
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Engineering Design (Automotive Engineering) 3656
B.Tech. in Engineering Physics 1858
B.S. + M.S. in Physics 2742
B.Tech. in Biological Engineering 5755
B.S. in Biological Science 10682
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics 419
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