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GATE 2025 Exam:Dates,Admit Card, Eligibility, and Syllabus

Updated on : 02 January, 2025

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Overview of GATE 2025 Exam

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national-level examination designed to assess the understanding of various undergraduate subjects in engineering and science. It serves as a gateway for admission to postgraduate programs in prestigious institutions across India and recruitment by several Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). The GATE 2025 Exam is being organized by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee and is scheduled to take place on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025.

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Exam Summary

GATE is conducted annually to evaluate candidates’ comprehensive understanding of subjects related to engineering, technology, and science. It is recognized for both academic and professional opportunities:

Admissions to master's programs.
Recruitment in PSUs.

Key Highlights:

Conducting Body: IIT Roorkee
Exam Dates: February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025
Mode of Examination: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Number of Papers: 30 different subjects
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 3 hours

Conducting Body

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The GATE 2025 Exam will be conducted by IIT Roorkee, a premier institute in India known for its rigorous academic standards and research contributions. IIT Roorkee will handle tasks such as:

Setting the question papers.
Conducting the examination.
Declaring the results.

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Notification

The official notification for GATE 2025 was released on August 24, 2024. It contains important information, including:

Exam dates.
Application process.
Eligibility criteria.
Syllabus.

Candidates are encouraged to thoroughly review the notification before applying.

View/Download Gate 2025 Notification

Application Process

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To apply for GATE 2025, candidates must complete the application process through the official GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) portal. The steps include:

Registration: Create an account on the GOAPS portal.

Gate 2025 Registration Link

Form Filling: Provide personal details, educational qualifications, and select the desired exam paper.
Document Upload: Upload required documents, including photographs and signatures, as per the specified guidelines.
Fee Payment: Pay the application fee online.

Important Dates:

Application Start Date: August 24, 2024
Last Date to Apply: September 26, 2024
Application Correction Period: October 31 - November 22, 2024

Application Fee

The application fee varies based on the candidate’s category:

Category	Fee (Regular Period)	Fee (Extended Period)
Female Candidates (per test paper)	₹900	₹1400
SC/ST/PwD Candidates (per test paper)	₹900	₹1400
All Other Candidates	₹1800	₹2300

Payment can be made through online modes such as credit/debit cards or net banking.

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Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following criteria to apply for GATE 2025:

Nationality

Candidates must be citizens of India.
International candidates are also eligible if they meet the required criteria.

Educational Qualification

Candidates should have completed or be in the final year of a bachelor's degree in engineering/technology or a master's degree in a relevant science subject.
Degrees must be from recognized universities or institutions.

Age Limit

There is no age limit for GATE.

Number of Attempts

Candidates can appear for GATE as many times as they wish; there are no restrictions on the number of attempts.

Exam Pattern

The GATE exam consists of the following question types:

Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs): Questions with four options, one of which is correct.
Multiple-Select Questions (MSQs): Questions with multiple correct answers.
Numerical Answer Type (NAT): Questions requiring numerical answers.

Key Highlights of Exam Pattern:

Total Questions: 65 questions
General Aptitude Section: Mandatory section worth 15 marks
Subject-Specific Questions: Worth a total of 85 marks
Duration: Each candidate has a total of 3 hours to complete the exam.

Detailed GATE 2025 Exam Pattern from the below table:

Particulars	Details
Examination Mode	Computer Based Test (Online)
Duration	3 Hours
Number of Discipline in GATE 2025	30 Discipline
Section	• General Aptitude (GA) + • Candidate Selected Subject
Type of Questions	• Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) • Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) • Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions
Design of Questions	The questions are designed to test the listed abilities: • Application • Analysis and synthesis • Comprehension • Recall
Number of Questions	10 (GA) + 55 (subject) = 65 Questions
Distribution of Questions in all Papers except AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL	General Aptitude: 15 Marks + Engineering Mathematics**: 13 Marks + Subject Questions: 72 Marks = Total: 100 Marks
Distribution of Questions in AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL	General Aptitude: 15 Marks + Subject Questions: 85 Marks = Total: 100 Marks
Total Marks	100 Marks
Marking Scheme	All of the questions will be worth 1 or 2 marks
Negative Marking	For 1 mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. For 2 mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. No negative marking for Incorrect answer(s) to MSQ or NAT questions.

Marking Scheme:

Candidates can find the marking scheme for GATE 2025 outlined below:

Paper Code	General Aptitude (GA) Marks	Subject Marks	Total Marks	Total Time (Minutes)
AE, AR, AG, BT, CE, CH, CS, CY, EC, EE, ES, EY, IN, MA, ME, MN, MT, PE, PH, PI, TF, ST, and BM	15	85	100	180
GG [Part A + Part B (Section 1 Geology OR Section 2 Geophysics)]	15	25 + 60	100	180
XE (Section A + Any TWO Sections)	15	15 + (2 x 35)	100	180
XH (Section B1 + Any ONE Section)	15	25 + (1 x 60)	100	180
XL (Section P + Any TWO Sections)	15	25 + (2 x 30)	100	180

Syllabus

Starting this year, GATE includes 30 disciplines/subjects. Candidates can appear for only one paper in their chosen discipline. To qualify, it is essential to thoroughly understand the syllabus for your subject.

General Aptitude Topics

Verbal Ability
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Reading Comprehension
Numerical Ability
- Data Interpretation
- Numerical Computation
Analytical Ability
- Logical Reasoning
- Analogies

Subject-Specific Syllabus

Each engineering discipline has its own syllabus that covers core topics relevant to that field. Below is an example for Computer Science Engineering:

Computer Science Engineering:

Data Structures
Algorithms
Operating Systems

Check Syllabus for detailed topic coverage.

Mock Test Links

To help candidates prepare for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025, several mock tests are available online. These mock tests simulate the actual exam environment, allowing you to practice solving questions within the time constraints and get a feel for the Computer Based Test (CBT) format.

GATE 2025 Official Mock Test Link

Previous Year GATE Papers

To prepare for the GATE 2025 examination, reviewing previous years' question papers from 2007 to 2024 can provide valuable insight into the exam pattern, difficulty level, and the types of questions asked.

These past papers help candidates familiarize themselves with the structure of the exam and identify important topics within each subject.

Solving previous years' papers can also aid in time management, as it allows candidates to practice answering within the stipulated time frame.

Website: Previous Year GATE Papers(2019-2024)
Google Drive: Previous Year GATE Papers (2007-2024)

Subject Wise Exam Schedule

Day & Date	Time (IST)	Test Papers
Saturday, 1st February 2025	9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon - FN)	CS1, AG, MA
Saturday, 1st February 2025	2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon - AN)	CS2, NM, MT, TF, IN
Sunday, 2nd February 2025	9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon - FN)	ME, PE, AR
Sunday, 2nd February 2025	2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon - AN)	EE
Saturday, 15th February 2025	9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon - FN)	CY, AE, DA, ES, PI
Saturday, 15th February 2025	2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon - AN)	EC, GE, XH, BM, EY
Sunday, 16th February 2025	9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon - FN)	CE1, GG, CH, PH, BT
Sunday, 16th February 2025	2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon - AN)	CE2, ST, XE, XL, MN

Paper Codes

GATE offers papers across various disciplines, each identified by a unique code. Here’s a brief overview:

Paper Codes for GATE 2025

GATE Paper	Code	GATE Paper	Code
Aerospace Engineering	AE	Instrumentation Engineering	IN
Agricultural Engineering	AG	Mathematics	MA
Architecture and Planning	AR	Mechanical Engineering	ME
Bio-medical Engineering	BM	Mining Engineering	MN
Biotechnology	BT	Metallurgical Engineering	MT
Civil Engineering	CE	Petroleum Engineering	PE
Chemical Engineering	CH	Physics	PH
Computer Science and Information Technology	CS	Production and Industrial Engineering	PI
Chemistry	CY	Statistics	ST
Electronics and Communication Engineering	EC	Textile Engineering and Fibre Science	TF
Electrical Engineering	EE	Engineering Sciences	XE
Environmental Science & Engineering	ES	Humanities & Social Sciences	XH
Ecology and Evolution	EY	Life Sciences	XL
Geology and Geophysics	GG	Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering	NA
Geomatics Engineering	GE

Paper Codes for XE, XH, and XL Papers

GATE Paper	Code	GATE Paper	Code
Aerospace Engineering	AE	Geology & Geophysics	GG
Agricultural Engineering	AG	Instrumentation Engineering	IN
Architecture and Planning	AR	Mathematics	MA
Biomedical Engineering	BM	Mechanical Engineering	ME
Biotechnology	BT	Mining Engineering	MN
Civil Engineering	CE	Metallurgical Engineering	MT
Chemical Engineering	CH	Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering	NM
Computer Science & Information Technology	CS	Petroleum Engineering	PE
Chemistry	CY	Physics	PH
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (NEW)	DA	Production & Industrial Engineering	PI
Electronics & Communication Engineering	EC	Statistics	ST
Electrical Engineering	EE	Textile Engineering & Fibre Science	TF
Environmental Science & Engineering	ES	Engineering Sciences	XE
Ecology and Evolution	EY	Humanities & Social Sciences	XH
Geomatics Engineering	GE	Life Sciences	XL

Candidates can choose one or two papers from this list based on their undergraduate discipline and interests .

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Cut-Off Marks

The cut-off marks for GATE 2025 will be announced after the exam is conducted in online mode.

Types of Cut-Offs

GATE Qualifying Cut Off: This represents the minimum marks required for candidates to qualify for the exam. It includes subject-specific cut-offs as well. The conducting body will release the qualifying cut-off.
GATE Admission Cut Off: This cut-off is determined by individual institutes and varies based on factors like the number of available seats, the volume of applicants, and the categories of the applicants, among others.

Previous Year Cut-Offs:

Candidates should refer to previous years' cut-off trends to gauge what might be expected this year .

GATE 2024 Cut Off

Papers	Unreserved(UR)	OBC-(NCL)-EWS	SC/ST/PWD
DA: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence	37.1	33.3	24.7
MA: Mathematics	25	22.5	16.6
ST: Statistics	26	23.5	17.6
PH: Physics	32	28.8	21.3
CS: Computer Science & Information Technology	27.6	24.8	18.4
EC: Electronics & Communication Engineering	25	22.5	16.5
CE: Civil Engineering	28.3	25.4	18.8
IN: Instrumentation Engineering	34.8	32.3	24.2
EE: Electrical Engineering	26	23.5	17.6
ME: Mechanical Engineering	28.6	25.7	19
XE: Engineering Sciences	38.9	35.1	26.2
CH: Chemical Engineering	25.2	22.6	16.7

GATE 2023 Cut Off

Paper Code	Unreserved(UR)	OBC-(NCL)-EWS	SC/ST/PWD
Statistics	25	22.5	16.6
Physics	31.1	27.9	20.7
ECE	29.9	26.9	19.9
CE	26.6	23.9	17.7
CS	32.5	29.2	21.6
Mechanical Engineering (ME)	28.4	25.5	18.9
Electrical Engineering (EE)	25	22.5	16.6
IN	34.8	31.3	23.2
CH	32.1	–	–
XE	37.9	34.1	25.2

GATE 2022 Cut Off

Paper Code	Unreserved(UR)	OBC-(NCL)-EWS	SC/ST/PWD
Computer Science and Information Technology: CS	25	22.5	16.6
Mechanical Engineering: ME	28.1	25.2	18.7
Electronics and Communication Engineering: ECE	25	22.5	16.6
Electrical Engineering: EE	30.7	27.6	20.4
Civil Engineering: CE	30.4	27.3	20.2
Instrumentation Engineering: IN	42.4	38.1	28.2
Chemical Engineering: CH	25.3	22.7	16.8
Mathematics: MA	27.3	24.5	18.2
Architecture Planning: AR	37.3	33.5	24.8
Biomedical Engineering: BM	25	22.5	16.6
Aerospace Engineering: AE	29.8	26.8	19.8
Agriculture Engineering: AG	26.3	23.6	17.5
Biotechnology: BT	35.5	31.9	23.6
Chemistry: CY	27.5	24.7	18.3
Environmental Science & Engineering: ES	25.9	23.3	17.2
Ecology Evolution: EY	33.4	30	22.2
Geomatics Engineering: GE	40.4	36.3	26.9
Geology: GG	48.7	43.8	32.4
Mining Engineering: MN	25.5	22.9	17
Metallurgical Engineering: MT	46.2	41.5	30.8
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering: NM	27.8	25	18.5
Petroleum Engineering: PE	37.8	34	25.1
Physics: PH	26.5	23.8	17.6
Production and Industrial Engineering: PI	43.7	39.3	29.1
Statistics: ST	25	22.5	16.6
Textile Engineering and Fiber Science: TF	38.8	34.9	25.8
Engineering Science: XE	40.3	36.2	26.8
Humanities and Social Science(C1- Economics): XH	55.5	49.9	37
Humanities and Social Science(C2- English): XH	51.9	46.7	34.5
Humanities and Social Science(C3- Linguistics): XH	53.1	47.7	35.4
Humanities and Social Science(C4- Philosophy): XH	50.7	45.6	33.8
Humanities and Social Science(C5- Psychology): XH	62.1	55.8	41.1
Humanities and Social Science(C6- Sociology): XH	59.7	53.7	39.8
Life Sciences: XL	33.9	30.5	22.5

Admit Card

The admit card is a mandatory document for appearing in GATE 2025. It will be available for download from January 7, 2025.

Key Details:

Download from the official website.
Contains exam date, time, venue, and candidate details.
Must be printed and brought to the exam center along with a valid photo ID.

Exam Centres

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Candidates must select their preferred exam center while filling out the online application form. Exam centers will be allocated based on preference and availability. The examination will be conducted across various cities organized under eight zonal centers .

Zones	Name of the Cities
IISc Bangalore	Ananthapuramu, Kurnool, Bagalkot, Ballari (Bellary), Belagavi (Belgaum), Bengaluru North, Bengaluru South, Bidar, Chikkamagaluru, Davanagere, Hassan, Hubballi (Hubli), Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Kolar, Mangaluru, Manipal, Mysuru (Mysore), Shivamogga (Shimoga), Tumakuru, Kannur, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrissur, Hyderabad, Port Blair
IISc Bombay	Ahmedabad, Anand, Bhavnagar, Gandhinagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmednagar, Akola, Amravati, Aurangabad, Baramati, Dhule, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai, Navi, Mumbai-Thane, Nagpur, Nanded, Panvel-Raigad, Pune, Ratnagiri, Sangamner-Loni-Shirdi, Sangli, Satara, Solapur, Vasai-Palghar, Goa
IIT Delhi	Faridabad, Gurugram, Jammu-Samba, Srinagar, Leh, Indore, Ujjain, New Delhi, Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur, Greater NOIDA, Mathura
IIT Guwahati	Itanagar, Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea, Dhanbad, Shillong, Aizawl, Dimapur-Kohima, Agartala West, Asansol-Durgapu, Burdwa, Kalyan, Siliguri
IIT Kanpur	Bhopal, Gwalior, Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Jabalpur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Satna, Varanasi
IIT Kharagpur	Eluru, Kakinada, Rajamahendravaram (Rajahmundry), Srikakulam, Tadepalligudem, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Bhilai, Bilaspur, Raipur, Hazaribag, Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Balasore, Berhampur, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Baharampur-Murshidabad, Hooghly, Kharagpur, Kolkata
IIT Madras	Chirala, Chittoor, Gudur, Guntur, Nellore, Ongole, Tirupati, Alappuzha, Aluva-Ernakulam, Kollam, Kottayam, Thiruvananthapuram, Puducherry, Chennai South, Chennai West, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Dindigul, Kanyakumari-Nagercoil, Madurai, Namakkal, Salem, Thanjavur, Thoothukudi, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Virudhunagar, Karimnagar, Khammam, Kodad, Nizamabad, Suryapet, Warangal
IIT Roorkee	Ambala, Hamirpur, Amritsar, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Mohali-Chandigarh, Patiala, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, NOIDA, Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee

Result

The results of GATE 2025 will be announced on March 19, 2025. Candidates can check their results on the official website using their login credentials.

Result Details:

Marks obtained.
Qualifying status.

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates regarding result announcements .

Score Card

IISc Bangalore will release the GATE 2025 scorecards for candidates who qualify in the written examination after the GATE results are announced. The scorecards will be accessible online through the official GOAPS portal.

To download the GATE 2025 scorecard, candidates will need to log in using their enrollment ID and password.

The scorecard will include essential information such as:

Candidate’s name
Registration number
Qualifying marks
Marks obtained
All India Rank (AIR)

Validity:

The GATE scorecard is valid for three years from the date of announcement .

Preparation Strategies

To excel in GATE 2025, follow these preparation tips:

Understand the Syllabus and Exam Pattern: Familiarize yourself with the syllabus and exam format early to plan your studies effectively.
Create a Study Plan: Allocate time effectively across all subjects while ensuring time for revision.
Use Quality Study Material: Invest in reliable books and online resources that cover the syllabus comprehensively.
Practice Regularly: Solve previous years’ question papers and take mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
Focus on Weak Areas: Identify your weak areas through practice tests and focus more time on those topics.
Consider Coaching or Online Courses if Necessary: If you feel you need additional guidance, consider enrolling in coaching classes or online courses specifically designed for GATE preparation.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is GATE?

GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) assesses knowledge in various engineering and science subjects at an undergraduate level.

Q2: Who conducts GATE?

GATE is conducted jointly by IITs and IISc; in 2025 it will be organized by IIT Roorkee.

Q3: How many papers can I choose?

Candidates can select one paper from the list of available disciplines based on their educational background.

Q4: Is there negative marking?

Yes, negative marking applies to MCQs but not to NAT questions .

Q5: What is the validity of GATE scores?

GATE scores are valid for three years from the date of result announcement .

Conclusion

GATE 2025 offers a valuable opportunity for students aspiring to pursue higher studies or secure jobs in top organizations. By understanding all aspects of the exam—from eligibility to preparation strategies—candidates can significantly improve their chances of success. Consistent effort combined with effective study techniques is key to excelling in this highly competitive exam.

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