GATE 2025: Important Dates, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Paper Code & Admit Card

  •  Content Creator : Ashmeet
  • 16-07-2024

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an examination that primarily tests the comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in engineering and science. It is used for admissions to postgraduate education programs such as Master of Engineering, Master of Technology, and Doctor of Philosophy in Indian higher education institutes, with financial assistance provided by MHRD and other government agencies. The exam is conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore and seven Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) on behalf of the National Coordination Board – GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India.

GATE Full Form

Graduate Aptitude Test Engineering

Conducting Authority

Indian Institutes of Technology, Roorkee

Total No. of Exams

30

Apply Date for Exam

30 August 2024 (Tentative)

Last Date of Application

30 September 2024 (Tentative)

Exam Date

1st-2nd week of  February 2025 (Tentative)

Exam Mode

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Language of Exam

English

No of Questions Asked

65

Structure of Marks Distribution

General Aptitude Marks= 15 

Subject Questions’ Marks = 85 

Total Marks = 100 

Negative Marking

In MCQ, MSQ and NAT

GATE 2025 Notification

The official notification for GATE 2025 exam date will be released by IIT Roorkee tentatively in August 2024. During this period, the official website for GATE 2025 is also expected to become active. IIT Roorkee will provide an information brochure containing all crucial details about the GATE 2025 exam. Interested candidates can begin filling out their application forms once the registration link is open.

GATE 2025 Eligibility Criteria

The updated eligibility criteria for GATE 2025 will be released soon along with the information brochure. Based on the GATE 2024 criteria, candidates who are currently in the 3rd year or higher of any undergraduate degree program or who have completed a government-approved degree program in Engineering, Technology, Science, Architecture, or Humanities are eligible to appear for GATE. However, candidates with B.Sc., B.A., or B.Com. degrees (3-year programs) who wish to seek admission to Master's programs at IITs and IISc should refer to IIT JAM.

GATE 2025 Application Form

Candidates wishing to apply for GATE 2025 must register on the GOAPS 2025 portal to fill out the application form. During registration, candidates will need to provide basic details such as their name, mobile number, and email ID, which will be verified through an OTP. It is crucial to enter the correct mobile number and email ID, as these details are essential for communication and should not be changed to avoid complications later in the exam process. GATE exam 2025 registration date and application form link will be activated soon, and candidates are advised to complete their forms promptly to avoid any issues due to high traffic on the site during the final days of registration.

GATE 2025 Exam Pattern

Paper Code

Exam Pattern

General Aptitude (GA)

Engineering Mathematics

Subject Questions

Total Marks

AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH, XL

General Aptitude: 15 marks

-

-

-

100 marks

Others

General Aptitude: 15 marks

13 marks

-

72 marks

100 marks

XE (includes XE-A)

General Aptitude: 15 marks

15 marks

13 marks

72 marks

100 marks

GATE Paper Codes

Test Paper

Code

Test 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

CT

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

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

How to Download GATE 2025 Admit Card

The details regarding the GATE 2025 Exam Date for admit card is yet to be officially announced. Candidates are advised to regularly check the GATE 2025 official website [GOAPS2025]: gate2025.iitr.ac.in for the latest updates. Once released, candidates can download their admit cards from the portal. It is essential for candidates to ensure that the passport-size photo uploaded during the application process matches their current appearance on the day of the examination. They should also carry two identical passport-size photos along with their admit card and a valid government-issued ID for verification purposes. The admit card will contain crucial information such as the candidate's name, enrollment number, and photograph.

To download the GATE 2025 admit card, candidates need to log in to the official website using their Enrollment ID and Password, navigate to the download admit card section, and obtain a PDF copy for printing. However, the GATE 2025 admit card is expected to be available around February 2025.

Summing Up

In conclusion, GATE 2025 represents a significant opportunity for aspiring engineers and scientists to pursue higher education and career advancements. With its rigorous examination pattern, comprehensive syllabus, and stringent eligibility criteria, GATE continues to be a benchmark for academic excellence in India. As candidates await the official notification and prepare diligently for the upcoming exam, staying updated on important dates, understanding the exam pattern, and ensuring eligibility criteria are met will be crucial steps towards success.