GATE 2025 application form correction
GATE Exam 2025: GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is an online national level examination for Master of Engineering (ME), Master of 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 all across India.
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GATE Exam 2025 Notification
GATE 2025 – IIT Roorkee has extended the GATE 2025 application form correction facility to November 20, 2024. The GATE 2025 application form correction link is available on the official website, gate2025.iitr.ac.in. Candidates can use the GATE 2025 application form correction to make changes to their category, paper, examination city, and other personal details, as well as to add a new test paper. The authority has also activated the GATE 2025 mock test link online. The Aspirants who have applied for the exam before the deadline will be able to download the GATE admit card from January 2, 2025. The authority will conduct the GATE exam on February 1, 2, 15 and 16, 2025.
GATE 2025 Latest News & Updates
- November 10 – IIT Roorkee has extended the last date for GATE form correction to November 20, 2024.
- November 2- GATE 2025 application form correction extended to November 10, 2024.
- October 31 – GATE 2025 application form correction started.
- October 27 – GATE mock test link activated for 30 papers.
- October 12 – The registration process for GATE 2025 with a late fee ended on October 11, 2024.
- October 7 – The deadline for GATE 2025 applications with a late fee has been officially extended to October 11, 2024.
- October 4 – The extended GATE registration without late fee concluded.
- September 26 – GATE 2025 registration without a late fee extended.
- September 12 – GATE 2025 information brochure revised.
- September 9- GATE FAQs 2025 released.
- August 28- GATE 2025 application form was released.
- August 24- GATE 2025 registration date revised to August 28, 2024.
- August 14- IIT Roorkee GATE 2025 information brochure released.
- July 31- The dates to apply for the GATE exam 2025 are announced.
- July 30– Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2025 date and details are available at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.
GATE Application Form Overview
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Particulars |
GATE 2025 Registration Details |
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GATE Full Form |
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering |
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Exam Conducting Body |
IIT Roorkee |
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GATE application form mode |
Online |
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GATE 2025 Official website |
gate2025.iitr.ac.in |
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GATE 2025 registration date and time (without late fee) (Extended)
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GATE 2025 registration last date(with late fee)
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GATE 2025 Registration Fees |
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Late Fee for GATE 2025 (October 3 to October 11)
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| GATE Attempt Limit | There is no restriction in the GATE attempt limit |
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GATE Exam Dates 2025
Candidates can refer to the mentioned below table to keep track of GATE 2025 important dates. Going through the important dates of GATE 2025, candidates will not miss any essential events like the commencement of registration process, availability of admit card, exam date, and more.
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Date |
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GATE exam 2025 registration date (Revised) |
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GATE 2025 last date of registration |
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Closing date of extended online registration/ application process (With Late Fee) |
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| GATE mock test | October 27, 2024 |
| GATE 2025 application form correction start date | October 31, 2024 |
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GATE application form correction 2025 last date (Extended) |
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GATE Admit cards release date |
January 2, 2025 |
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GATE 2025 Examination Dates Forenoon: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Afternoon: 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
February 1, 2, 15 & 16, 2025 |
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Candidate’s response available in the Application portal |
February 2025 |
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Release of GATE exam answer key |
February 2025 |
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Submission of challenges by candidates on Answer Keys |
February 2025 |
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IIT Roorkee GATE 2025 result date |
March 19, 2025 |
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Availability of Score Card for free download by candidates |
March 28 to May 31, 2025 |
| Score Cards available for download by paying a fee of Rs. 500 per test paper | June 1 to December 31, 2025 |
GATE 2025 Exam Schedule
Here you can check latest GATE 2025 Exam Schedule.
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
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20 Nov ’24 |
Last Date for GATE 2025 Application Correction |
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02 Jan ’25 |
GATE 2025 Admit Card |
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01 Feb ’25 – 02 Feb ’25 |
GATE 2025 Exam |
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15 Feb ’25 – 16 Feb ’25 |
GATE 2025 Exam |
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19 Mar ’25 |
GATE 2025 results |
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28 Mar ’25 – 31 May ’25 |
GATE 2025 Scorecard |
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01 Jun ’25 – 31 Dec ’25 |
GATE 2025 Scorecard by paying a fee of INR 500 per test paper |
GATE Exam Eligibility Criteria 2025
You should know the latest GATE Notification 2025 for eligibility criteria before apply.
GATE Exam 2025 Educational Qualifications
- Any Bachelor’s degree holders in Engineering/Technology and those who are in the final year.
- Any Bachelor’s degree holders in Architecture and those who are in the last year.
- All Bachelor’s degree holders of Four-year program in Science (B.S.) and those who are in the final year of such programs.
- All MSc/Ms/MCA degree holders in or equivalent and last year students.
- Holders of Four-year Integrated Master’s degree (Post B.Sc.) in Engineering/Technology and who are in the higher year.
- All candidates of Five-year Integrated Master’s degree or Dual Degree in Engineering/Technology and who are appearing final years.
- Holders of Five-year integrated M.Sc. or Five-year integrated B.Sc./M.Sc. Degree and those who are in the last year of such programs.
- Candidates with qualifications obtained through examinations conducted by professional societies recognized by UPSC/AICTE/ MHRD as equivalent to B.E./B.Tech. Candidates who have completed Section A of AMIE or equivalent of such professional courses are also eligible.
Age Limits
There is NO AGE LIMIT to appear in GATE Exam
Nationality
Indian Citizens and Non-Indian Citizens can apply.
GATE Eligibility Criteria for International Students
GATE 2025 candidates from Nepal, Bangladesh, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates are also eligible to apply.
GATE 2025 Paper-wise Eligibility Criteria
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Degree/Program |
Qualifying Degree/Examination |
Description of Eligible Candidates |
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B.E. / B.Tech. / B. Pharm. |
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc. / Diploma in Engineering / Technology) |
Currently in the 3 rd year or higher or already completed |
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B. Arch. |
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (5- year course) / Naval Architecture (4- year course) / Planning (4- year course) |
Currently in the 3 rd year or higher or already completed |
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B.Sc. (Research) / B.S. |
Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma/4 years after 10+2) |
Currently in the 3 rd year or higher or already completed |
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Pharm. D. (after 10+2) |
6 years degree program, consisting of internship or residency training, during third year onwards |
Currently in the 3 rd/ 4 th/ 5 th/ 6 th year or already completed |
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M.B.B.S./B.D.S. |
Degree holders of M.B.B.S./B.D.S. and those who are in the 5th/6th/7th semester or higher semester of such programme |
5 th/ 6 th/ 7 thor higher semester or already completed |
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M. Sc. / M.A. / MCA or equivalent |
Master’s degree in any branch of Arts/Science/Mathematics/Statistics/ Computer Applications or equivalent |
Currently in the first year or higher or already Completed |
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Int. M.E./ M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.) |
Post-B.Sc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/ Technology (4-year program) |
Currently in the 1 st/ 2 nd/ 3 rd/ 4 th year or already completed |
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Int. M.E./ M.Tech./M.Pharm or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2) |
Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering/Technology (5-year program) |
Currently in the 3 rd / 4 th/ 5 th year or already completed |
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B.Sc. / B.A. / B.Com. |
Bachelor degree in any branch of Science / Arts / Commerce (3-year program) |
Currently in the 3 rd year or already completed |
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Int. M.Sc. / Int. B.S. / M.S. |
Integrated M.Sc. or 5-year integrated B.S.-M.S. program |
Currently in the 3 rd year or higher or already completed |
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Professional Society Examinations (equivalent to B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch.) |
B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognized by MoE/UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by the Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India, and so on) |
Completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses |
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B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry) |
4-years B.Sc program |
Currently in the 3 rd/ 4 th year or already completed |
GATE 2025 Application Form
You can take the following steps to accomplish the registration. They are-
GATE Enrolment Process
- Registration – You can register through GOAPs, i.e. https://gate.iitd.ac.in. Fill all details like name, email id, and mobile number for registration and generate enrolment id.
- You have to change the password for the future login.
- Filling of GATE Application Form – After registration, a completed application form will appear. Fill the application form correctly and choose the preferred exam centres.
- Uploading Images – Now upload photograph, signature and category certificate (if applicable).
- Fee Payment – Pay application fees online through net banking/debit card/credit card.
- Application Form Submission – Now submit your application form.
- Download and printout the application form for future use.
Photograph And Signature Requirements For GATE 2025
The requirements of Photograph and Signature that are to be uploaded while filling up the online GATE application form are tabulated below:
| Particulars |
Photograph |
Signature |
| Description | Passport size (3.5 cm width x 4.5 cm height) colour photograph taken after 1st August 2018 with a white background | Signature in black or dark blue ink on white paper (2 cm height x 7 cm width) |
| Format | JPEG | JPEG |
| Maximum Size | 480 x 640 pixels (0.3 Megapixel) | 160 x 560 pixels |
| Minimum Size | 240 x 320 pixels | 80 x 280 pixels |
Other Documents To Be Uploaded During GATE Registration
You will also have to upload scanned copies of the following documents while filling up the online application form:
- Eligibility Certificate – Degree Certificate or Provisional Certificate or Certificate from the Head of the Department/Institute
- Category Certificate in PDF (if applicable)
- PwD Certificate in PDF (if applicable)
- Dyslexia Certificate in PDF (if applicable)
GATE 2025 application form fees: For exam centres in India
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Candidate Category |
GATE exam fee for the Regular Period August 28 to October 3, 2024 |
GATE exam registration fee during the Extended Period October 4 to |
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Female candidates (per paper) |
₹ 900 |
1400 |
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SC / ST / PwD* category candidates (per paper) |
₹ 900 |
₹ 1400 |
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All other candidates including foreign nationals (per paper) |
₹ 1800 |
₹ 2300 |
GATE Application Form 2025 Correction
You can even change or correct the information after submission of GATE Application. But you have to pay a fee for that. You can change certain information’s only.
They are,
- Candidate’s name
- Date of Birth
- Name of Parent
- Country
- Parent’s Mobile Number
- Correspondence Address
- Qualifying Degree Details
- Category/gender/PwD status/Dyslexia
GATE Application Form 2025 Status
You can check your form status any time. It also guides if the submitted application needs any correction or not. Hence, keep visiting the official site to check the status of your application.
The status will be displayed from one of the categories as below:
- Received
- Under Scrutiny
- Accepted
- Defect Status
- Status after Rectification
Essential Information According To GATE Notification 2025
Here you can check the other essential imformation related GATE Exam Notification 2025.
If you are seriously preparing GATE exam, then you should be aware of the latest significant facts GATE notification 2025 in details.
- There are 24 Papers in GATE Exam. You can appear only in any ONE PAPER.
- GATE Exam is entirely online.
- The application process is also online. You have to fill online application from their site and upload required.
- GATE 2022 would be the first of the GATE exam with seats reserved for EWS (Economical Weaker Section) aspirants.
- As per the Central Government Amendments, 10% of seats in addition to the existing reservation would be reserved for EWS aspirants.
- No need to send application physically.
- You are not allowed to use any electronics in the examination hall.
- You can use the virtual gate calculator on the computer screen for calculation purpose.
- GATE Score Card is valid for Three Years from the date of result announcement.
GATE Exam 2025 Syllabus
The syllabus of GATE 2025 will be released by IIT Bombay. The syllabus will consists of the subjects and topics that candidates will have to study to prepare for the exam. Since the syllabus of each paper is different, the candidates will have to check according to the discipline that they select.
You should be aware of GATE 2025 syllabus to understand the exam better.
GATE 2025 Papers & Paper Codes
GATE examination conducted in 25 subjects (also referred to as “papers”) by an ONLINE Computer Based Test (CBT). A candidate can choose any one of the following listed subjects.
XE and XL papers collectively represent the several papers of engineering and science. you have to choose any one of these below-listed subjects as one of your GATE paper.
| *XE Paper Sections | Code | **XL Paper Sections | Code |
| Engineering Mathematics (Compulsory) | A | Chemistry (Compulsory) | P |
| Any two optional sections | Any two optional sections | ||
| Fluid Mechanics | B | Biochemistry | Q |
| Materials Science | C | Botany | R |
| Solid Mechanics | D | Microbiology | S |
| Thermodynamics | E | Zoology | T |
| Polymer Science and Engineering | F | Food Technology | U |
| Food Technology | G | ||
| Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences | H | ||
Note: CE and ME papers: Examination may be conducted in multiple sessions. However, a candidate is allowed to appear in only ONE specified session.
GATE Exam Pattern 2025
Before commencing the preparation for the GATE exam, aspirants are advised to check the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering exam pattern 2025. The authority has released the exam pattern of GATE 2025 on the official website gate2025.iitr.ac.in. With the help of the GATE paper pattern, candidates can know the details about the types of questions, total number of questions, duration, GATE exam total marks and much more. The exam will be conducted in an online computer-based mode for 3 hours. There will be three types of questions in the exam: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) and the Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions. The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2025 exam pattern is updated below:
GATE Exam Pattern 2025
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Particulars |
Details |
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GATE 2025 exam mode |
Computer-Based Test (CBT) [will be conducted at select centres in select cities] |
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GATE 2025 exam duration |
3 Hours* |
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Number of Subjects (Papers) |
30 test papers |
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Sections |
General Aptitude (GA) + Candidate’s Selected Subject(s) |
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Type of Questions |
(a) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) (b) Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and/or (c) Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions |
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Questions for testing these abilities |
(a) Recall (b) Comprehension (c) Application (d) Analysis & Synthesis |
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Number of Questions |
10 (GA) + 55 (subject) = 65 Questions |
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Distribution of Marks in all Papers EXCEPT papers 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 (**XE includes Engineering Mathematics section XE-A of 15 Marks) |
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Distribution of Marks in papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL |
General Aptitude: 15 Marks + Subject Questions: 85 Marks Total: 100 Marks |
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Marking Scheme |
Questions carry 1 mark and 2 marks |
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Negative Marking |
For a wrong answer chosen in an MCQ, there will be a negative marking. For 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. Likewise, For 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. No negative markings for MSQ or NAT questions. |
GATE 2025: Number of questions
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Paper Code |
General Aptitude (GA) Marks |
Subject Marks |
Total Marks |
Total Time (Minutes) |
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AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, CY, EC, EE, ES, EY, IN, MA, ME, MN, MT, NM, PE, PH, PI, ST, TF |
15 |
85 |
100 |
180 |
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AR [Part A + Part B1 or B2 (B1: Architecture or B2: Planning)] B1 or B2 can be selected during Exam. |
15 |
60 + 25 |
100 |
180 |
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GE [Part A + Part B1 or B2 (B1 – Surveying and Mapping or B2 -Image Processing and Analysis)] B1 or B2 can be selected during the Exam. |
15 |
55 + 30 |
100 |
180 |
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GG [Part A + Part B] (Section 1: Geology or Section 2: Geophysics) |
15 |
25 + 60 |
100 |
180 |
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XE (Section A + Any TWO Sections) Sections can be selected during Exam |
15 |
15 + (2 x 35) |
100 |
180 |
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XH (Section B1 + Any ONE Section) |
15 |
25 + 60 |
100 |
180 |
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XL (Section P + Any TWO Sections) Sections can be selected during Exam |
15 |
25 + (2 x 30) |
100 |
180 |
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CY, DA, EY, MA, PH, ST |
15 |
85 |
100 |
180 |
GATE 2025 Premium Study Material
Mark distribution for paper codes with AE, AG, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, IN, ME, MN, MT, PE, PI, TF, and XE are
- Around 15 marks of Engineering Mathematics,
- 15 marks of General Aptitudes
- 70 marks of the subject of the paper.
While mark distribution for paper code with AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, and XL are
- 15 marks of General Aptitudes
- 85 marks of the subject of the paper.
GATE 2025 Paper Combination Allowed
Candidates wishing to take the GATE Exam 2025 can look up the Paper Code and Paper Name for each paper in the table below. The table also shows their second option for a subject for their chosen programme.
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Code of the First(Primary) Paper |
Codes of Papers Allowed as Second Paper |
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AE |
NM, XE |
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AG |
ES, GE, XE, XL |
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AR |
CE |
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BM |
BT, EC, IN, XL |
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BT |
BM, XL |
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CE |
AE, AR, ES, GE, NM |
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CH |
PE, XE |
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CS |
EC, GE, MA, ST |
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CY |
XL |
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EC |
IN, PH, EE, CS, GE |
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EE |
EC, IN |
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ES |
AG, CE, GE |
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EY |
XL |
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GE |
CE, GG, ES, MN |
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GG |
GE, MN, PE, PH |
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IN |
EC, EE, PH |
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MA |
CS, GE, PH, ST |
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ME |
AE, CH, NM, PI, XE |
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MN |
GE, GG, XE |
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MT |
PH, XE |
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NM |
AE, CE, XE |
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PE |
CH, GG, XE |
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PH |
EC, GE, GG, IN, MA, MT, ST, XE |
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PI |
ME, MT, XE |
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ST |
MA, PH |
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TF |
XE |
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XE |
AE, AG, CH, ME, MN, MT, PE, PI, TF, NM |
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XH |
ST |
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XL |
BM, BT, CY, EY |
GATE Exam Centres 2025
IIT Roorkee has released the updated list of GATE exam centres 2025 on the official website gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The GATE exam centres include the names of the cities where the GATE 2025 exam will be held. Candidates can check the complete list of exam centres for GATE 2025 online. The GATE exam centres are divided into 8 IIT zones. There are 238 exam centres of GATE 2025. Candidates have to select three GATE exam centres as per their preference while filling out the application form. However, the exam authorities will allot the GATE test centres on first-cum-first-serve basis. Candidates are advised to keep checking for updated exam centres as the authority can add more at a later date.
GATE Zonal Centres List 2025
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Zonal Centres |
Total number of exam cities |
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IIT Roorkee |
26 |
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IISc Bangalore |
37 |
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IIT Bombay |
37 |
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IIT Delhi |
22 |
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IIT Guwahati |
24 |
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IIT Kanpur |
14 |
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IIT Kharagpur |
30 |
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IIT Madras |
48 |
International GATE Exam Centers 2025
GATE 2025 will not be conducted at any of the International GATE Exam Centers 2025. Instead, international students will be able to appear for GATE 2025 at cities in India.
Earlier, GATE exam was also conducted in various international countries such as Ethiopia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, UAE, Nepal, and Singapore. The application fee also varied for candidates opting for international GATE exam centers. The section below covers the details about International GATE Exam Centers that were earlier used to conduct GATE exam for international applicants.
- Only a valid Passport/Government issued ID/College ID/Employee ID will be accepted as the recognized identification.
- For foreign nationals, reservation categories (SC/ST/PWD/Women) are not applicable for concession in application fees.
- The session timings of GATE International Test Centers as per their local time will be notified in advance.
- GATE Registration for international applicants will remain the same as that of Indian candidates.
- Candidates will be contacted only through their emails. For important information, they will be contacted through their mobile numbers.
| International GATE Exam Centers | Application Fee (in US$) |
|---|---|
| Addis Ababa, Colombo, Dhaka, Kathmandu | US$ 50 |
| Dubai and Singapore | US$ 100 |
Note: Indian nationals applying for international test centers will have to pay the fees according to the test city.
How to Choose GATE Exam Centers 2025?
Candidates must select GATE Exam Centers 2025 from the given list while filling GATE 2025 Application Form. Not more than three examination centers can be selected by candidates during the application process. Some of the most important points regarding GATE Exam Centers 2025 and the process to select those centers are mentioned below n details-
- The first and second exam centers must be from the same GATE zone.
- The third choice of GATE Exam Center can be from any zone.
- After filling in all the details, candidates have the option to select the GATE exam center.
- They will have to select the exam center from the given list of cities.
- Candidates can select any one of the centers, keeping in mind their nearest cities as per their convenience.
- Allotment of the examination centers will be done on a first-apply-first-allotment basis.
- After selecting the exam centers, complete all the required details, and make payment.
- Candidates who register successfully will be able to download their GATE 2025 admit card which includes details on the allotted exam center along with the date and time of the exam.
Note that due to operational constraints, the GATE committee reserves the right to add a new city or remove an existing one. It can allot a city that may not be included in the choices of the candidates. Whichever center is allotted to the candidate, will be mentioned in the GATE Admit card along with the center details.
How to Change GATE Exam Center 2025?
In the GATE 2025 Application Form, candidates can change their exam city by sending a request to the exam conducting authorities. Only through the official website of GOAPS, the request will be sent. Registered candidates who want to change the name of the exam city, must pay an amount as the additional fee to complete the entire process.
All the candidates are required to clearly state the reason to the authority why they want to change the exam center.
- Only through the online mode, the additional fee payment will be accepted.
- All the candidates need to pay the fee for an amount of INR 400 against each change in GATE 2025 application form.
GATE 2025 Preparation Tips
The purpose of the GATE exam is to check the knowledge and perception of undergraduate students in various core topics of engineering and science. This exam is popular because it is the gateway to the postgraduate program and outstanding jobs.
If you are a aspirant and want to enjoy all the benefits of the GATE exam, then here are some GATE 2025 Preparation Tips that can help you in your journey.
- Know Your Syllabus: Before proceeding with the exam preparations, you need to check the GATE syllabus of your respective disciplines. Learning the syllabus in detail will help you make a solid preparation plan.
- Know About The Exam Pattern: Knowing the exam pattern is a crucial part that can help you later in the examination and preparation.
- Make a Solid Study Plan: After analyzing the exam pattern and the syllabus of your core subject, you can proceed with designing the study plan. This study plan will help you organize the schedule and topics for you, and it will become easier for you to complete the study material.
- Start The Preparation Early: It is recommended to begin the study for this exam as early as possible because it will provide you enough time to understand the topics and revise regularly.
- Solve Multiple Question Papers & Mock Tests: After solving multiple question papers & Mock Test Series, you will be able to boost your time management skills For GATE.
GATE Books 2025
Check the best books for GATE exam preparation here. The aspiring candidates are looking for GATE 2025 that have the important topics covered effectively to study them without any constraint. The GATE exam is one of the competitive exams that have a vast syllabus and hundreds of topics in each branch.
Here you can check list of few books for GATE 2025
GATE ME Books |
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Topics |
GATE Book Name |
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Heat Transfer |
Fundamentals of Engineering Heat and Mass Transfer by R.C. Sachdeva |
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Machine Design |
Design of Machine Elements by V Bhandari |
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Engineering Mathematics |
Higher Engineering Mathematics by B. S. Grewal |
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Industrial Engineering |
Industrial Engineering and Management by O. P. Khanna |
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Thermal Science |
Engineering Thermodynamics by P.K. Nag |
GATE CE Books |
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Engineering Mathematics |
Higher Engineering Mathematics (Edition 43) by B.S. Grewal |
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Strength of Materials |
Strength of Materials (Edition 2) by U.C Jindal |
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Design Of Steel Structures |
Design Of Steel Structures (Edition 3) by S.K Duggal |
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Highway Engineering |
Highway Engineering by S.K.Khanna, C.E.G.Justo |
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Structural Analysis |
Basic Structural Analysis (Edition 3) by C.S.Reddy |
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Engineering Hydrology |
Engineering Hydrology (Edition 4) by K Subramanya |
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Irrigation Engineering |
Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulic Structures (Edition 1) by S K Garg |
GATE EE Books |
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Power Electronics |
Power Electronics (Edition 5) by P.S.Bimbhra |
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Control Systems |
Control Systems Engineering (Edition 5) by I.J.Nagrath, M. Gopal |
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Electrical Machines |
Electrical Machinery (Edition 7) by P. S. Bimbhra |
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Electromagnetic Fields |
Engineering Electromagnetics (Edition 8) by William H Hayt, John A Buck |
GATE CSE Books |
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Computer Networks |
Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach (Edition 6) by James F. Kurose, Keith W. Ross |
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Databases |
Database System Concepts (Edition 6) by Silberschatz, Sudarshan, Korth |
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Algorithms |
Introduction to Algorithms (Edition 3) by Thomas H. Cormen, Charles E. Leiserson, Ronald L. Rivest, Clifford Stein |
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Digital Logic |
Digital Logic & Computer Design (Edition 1) by M. Morris Mano |
GATE ECE Books |
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Analog Circuits |
Microelectronic Circuits: Theory and Applications (Edition 6) by Adel S. Sedra, Kenneth C. Smith |
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Signals & Systems |
Signals & Systems (Edition 2) by Alan V. Oppenheim, Alan S.Willsky, S.Hamid Nawab |
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Electromagnetics |
Principles of Electromagnetics (Edition 4) by Mathew N.O. Sadiku |
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Control Systems |
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GATE Previous Year Question Papers
Solving the previous years’ GATE question papers is very helpful in understanding the difficulty level of the exam, type of questions asked in the exam, weightage of chapters, and much more.
All the candidates are advised to solve at least one question paper daily as it will also help you to work upon maintaining a good speed while answering the questions.
GATE Mock Test Series 2025
To ace your GATE preparation, you can practice official online GATE Mock Test Series. Authorities will only approve the GATE 2025 test mock in online mode. The GATE 2025 test mock will be a simulation of the actual quiz.
GATE 2025 Admit Card
You have to download the GATE admit card from the GATE website according to GATE Notification 2025. GATE authorities will not be sent to the candidate by post/email.
- The Admit Card will be available ONLY on GOAPS website according to GATE Notification 2025.
- You have to download his/her Admit Card from this website.
- You should carry a print-out of the downloaded Admit Card to the exam for verification along with the original and valid photo Identity Document.
Click Here to check details about GATE 2025 Admit Card
GATE 2025 Answer Key
IIT Roorkee will release the GATE 2025 answer key on the official website. Candidates can use the answer key of GATE 2025 to verify their answers and predict the probable score. Furthermore, candidates can also challenge the GATE 2025 answer key in case of any error in the key with the supporting documents. Below are the steps to download the GATE answer key 2025.
- Visit the GATE 2025 official website
- Click on the GATE answer key 2025 link
- Enter the enrolment ID/email ID and password
- Download the GATE answer key pdf
How to Download GATE Answer Key 2025?
In order to download GATE answer key 2025, candidates will have to follow below-given steps:
- Visit the website
- Click on the ‘answer key’ link
- The GATE question papers and answer keys will be displayed on the screen.
- Download the answer key and corresponding questions paper. It will be downloaded in PDF format only.
GATE 2025 Result
GATE 2025 results will be announced on the official website by the appropriate authorities at IIT Kharagpur. To view the GATE result 2025, candidates must login with their enrolment ID/email and password. You can download the result by following steps as below:
- Visit the official website.
- Go to the results page and click on GATE 2025 Result.
- GOAPS portal for GATE would appear.
- Fill in the login details on the portal.
- Click on the submit tab.
- From the GOAPS dashboard, you have to click on the results section.
- Your GATE Result will be displayed on the screen.
Every year before the declaration of result, GATE authority releases the answer key. You can cross-check with the questions you have attended.
GATE Rank Vs Institute
Candidates can check below what rank in GATE is required to get admission to the top engineering colleges. However, the details may vary from the actual information. Below mentioned GATE rank vs institutes is based on the previous year information
GATE rank vs institute
| Institutes | Rank |
| IIT Bombay | Less than or equal to 150 |
| IIT Hyderabad | Less than or equal to 1500 |
| IIT Kharagpur | Less than or equal to 650 |
| IISc Bangalore | Less than or equal to 150 |
GATE Cut Off 2025
GATE 2025 cutoff will consist of the qualifying marks that you have to secure to have higher chances of admission. You should note that the cutoff of each GATE 2025 paper will be different.
GATE 2025 cut-off mark will depend on various parameters. These parameters include:
- The number of candidates appearing in the exam.
- Number of seats up for taking
- The difficulty level of the paper
- Any other unique factor (Like error in specific questions)
Here you can check the previous year cut off marks.
GATE 2025 Qualifying Cutoff (Official)
The GATE 2025 cutoff scores will be released along with the results. The cutoff will depend on various factors such as number of candidates, exam difficulty, seats available, previous year trends, and category. Based on their scores and cutoff candidates will be called for counselling to get admission to M.Tech./Ph.D. programs in their desired institutes. The GATE cutoff is different for each paper and category. Candidates can check the previous year GATE cutoff on this page.
GATE Cutoff 2024 Category-Wise
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GATE Paper Code |
Qualifying GATE Cutoff 2024 |
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General |
OBC-NCL/EWS |
SC/ST/PWD |
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| Aerospace Engineering | 33.3 | 29.9 | 22.1 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 25 | 22.5 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
Career Scope After Qualifying GATE Exam 2025
With a better GATE score, you can choose the most suitable option from a wide range of roads to travel to his final career destination:
- M.Tech/M.S./ M.E. – You can do post-graduation from reputed institutions. You will also get 12,400/- per month in the form of UGC scholarship. After completion, of course, you can apply for Govt and private jobs, respectively.
- Jobs in PSU’s – You can get a reputed position in PSU’s, i.e. IOCL, NTPC, BHEL, PGCIL, BARC etc. based on GATE Score. Check: PSU Recruitment Through GATE
- Teaching: Professor, Asst. Professor at IITs, NITs, reputed educational institutes etc.
- Junior Research Fellow/ Senior Research Fellow: ISRO, DRDO, BARC, CSIR, IITs etc.
- Many well-known private firms also shortlist candidates for personal interview based on the GATE score.
GATE Exam 2025 Counselling Process
Candidates who qualify for the GATE exam will need to use the GATE COAP and CCMT portals for counselling. The GATE counselling 2025 will be conducted for candidates seeking admission to prestigious institutes. After the GATE 2025 results are announced, the participating institutes will release their admission notifications with details about the admission process.
Eligible candidates can then apply for admission to their preferred institute by following the process specified by the institute. The admission process will include various stages like application, shortlisting, test/interview, and document verification. The overall list will be based on the candidate’s GATE score, academic record, and performance in the test/interview. This will then conclude with admission to the candidate’s desired institutes.
GATE CCMT
CCMT full form is Centralised Counselling for admission to the M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan program. Admissions into the participating NITs and GFTIs are done through CCMT 2025. Candidates who seek admission through GATE CCMT have to complete the online registration. Admission to various CCMT 2025 participating institutes will be based on the GATE exam results. The authorities will conduct three regular rounds of GATE CCMT 2025, two special rounds and an additional spot round of counselling.
GATE COAP
GATE 2025 COAP is a portal where candidates can check the results and seat allotment for admission into PG engineering programs at various participating institutes. Through the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP), candidates can get admission into IITs and IISc Bangalore. IIT aspirants must register at COAP for admission to M.Tech courses apart from applying at the respective institutes. Once the seat allotment is done during COAP counselling 2025, candidates will have to confirm the seat allotment with options from “Accept and Freeze”, “Retain and Wait”, “Reject and Wait” and “Reject”.
Now you have complete information on GATE Notification 2022. You have to prepare for the exam seriously with the Best GATE Study Materials.
FAQs on GATE 2025 Exam Notification
Here you can check important FAQs on GATE 2025 Exam Notification.
What is the full form of GATE?
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is an acronym for GATE.
Which institute will be conducting the GATE 2025?
IIT Roorkee will conduct the GATE 2025 exam.
How long is the GATE 2025?
GATE exam 2025 duration is 3 hours.
When can I download my admit card?
The authority will release the GATE 2025 admit card on January 2, 2025.
What are the GATE exam centers 2025?
The GATE 2025 has eight zonal centres includes IISc Bangalore, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, and IIT Rookee.
What is GATE 2025 official website?
GATE 2025 official website is gate2025.iitr.ac.in.
Will GATE 2025 be tough?
As per the previous year’s trends, GATE 2025 is expected to be of moderate to a difficult level.