GATE 2025: The Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IITR) will be conducting the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025 on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. The official website for GATE 2025, gate2025.iitr.ac.in, was launched on June 29, 2024. The online application process will commence soon.
About GATE 2025
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a prestigious national-level exam that evaluates candidates’ comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, and Humanities. GATE scores are utilized for admission to Master’s and Doctoral programs and recruitment by Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).
GATE 2025 Overview
| Organization | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025 |
| Exam Dates | February 1, 2, 15, 16, 2025 |
| Category | GATE 2025 Exam date & Notification |
| Official Website | gate2025.iitr.ac.in |
GATE 2025 Important Dates
- Exam Dates: February 1, 2, 15, 16, 2025
- Website Launch Date: June 29, 2024
- Application Start Date: To be announced
- Application End Date: To be announced
GATE 2025 Application Fees
- SC, ST, PWD, Female Candidates: Rs. 900/-
- General, EWS, OBC Candidates: Rs. 1800/-
The application fee can be paid online.
GATE 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for GATE 2025, candidates should ensure they meet the eligibility criteria. Candidates currently in the 3rd year or higher of any undergraduate degree program or those who have completed a government-approved degree program in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities are eligible for GATE 2025.
Detailed Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates pursuing or possessing a degree higher than those mentioned below are allowed to appear for GATE 2025.
- Candidates with B.Sc., B.A., or B.Com. degrees (3-year program) seeking admission to Masters programs in IITs and IISc are also eligible.
| Degree / Program | Qualifying Degree / Examination |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| B. Arch. | Bachelor’s degree of Architecture (5-year course) / Naval Architecture (4-year course) / Planning (4-year course) |
| B.Sc. (Research) / B.S. | Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma / 4 years after 10+2) |
| Pharm. D.(after 10+2) | 6 years degree program, consisting of internship or residency training, during third year onwards |
| M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. / B.V.Sc. | Degree holders of M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. / B.V.Sc and those who are in the 5th/ 6th/ 7th semester or higher semester of such programme. |
| M. Sc. / M.A. / MCA or equivalent | Master’s degree in any branch of Arts / Science / Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Applications or equivalent |
| Int. M.E. / M.Tech.(Post-B.Sc.) | Post-B.Sc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering / Technology (4-year program) |
| 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) |
| B.Sc. / B.A. / B.Com. | Bachelor degree in any branch of Science / Arts / Commerce (3 year program) |
| Int. M.Sc. / Int. B.S. / M.S. | Integrated M.Sc. or 5-year integrated B.S.- M.S. program |
| 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 Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India and so on) |
| B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry) | 4-years program |
Students enrolled with the professional bodies and institutions as per MHRD OM (No. 11-15/2011-AR (TS.II)) with permanent recognition up to 31st May 2013, stand recognized. See circular No. 13/56/PC/ODL-Mode/AICTE/2020, Dated 23rd November 2020 for more details.
Professional Societies/Institutions
The following professional societies/institutions conduct examinations in various engineering fields. Candidates with certifications from these societies must ensure their exams are approved by MoE, AICTE, UGC, or UPSC as equivalent to B.E., B.Tech., B.Arch., B.Planning, etc.
- The Institution of Engineers (India) (IE)
- The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
- The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)
- The Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI)
- The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, including Polymer and Environmental Group (IIChE)
- The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM)
- The Indian Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIIE)
International Candidates
Candidates who have obtained or are pursuing their qualifying degree from countries other than India must be in the 3rd year or higher of their Bachelor’s degree (minimum three years duration) in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities.
GATE 2025: Test Papers & Syllabus
GATE 2025 will be conducted for 30 test papers. Below is the list of papers with their corresponding codes. Click on the Paper/Code to download the syllabus.
A candidate is allowed to appear either in ONE or UP TO TWO test papers. For more details, please refer to the Two-Paper Combination page.
Test Papers and Codes
| GATE Test Paper | Code | GATE 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 | 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 | 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 |
Test Paper Structure
- Language: All test papers will be in English.
- Total Marks: Each paper is for a total of 100 marks.
- General Aptitude (GA): Common for all papers, 15 marks.
- Respective Test Paper Syllabus: 85 marks.
XE, XH, and XL Paper Sections
Important Information
- Candidates must familiarize themselves with the paper code as it is required both during application and examination.
- Single Application: Each candidate should fill ONLY ONE application. If they wish to appear in a second paper (from the two-paper combination), they can add the respective paper to their original application. In case of multiple applications, only one will be accepted and the remaining applications will be rejected without any refund for the paid fee.
Note
- Ensure you are familiar with the paper codes and requirements to avoid any issues during the application and examination process.
GATE 2025: Required Documents for Application
Data Required for Filling the Online Application Form
- Personal Information:
- Name (must match the valid photo ID presented during the exam)
- Date of Birth
- Personal Mobile Number
- Parents’ Names
- Parents’ Mobile Numbers
Note: The name in the application form must be identical to the name on the valid photo ID. The GATE 2025 scorecard will be issued according to the name entered in the application form. Do not use prefixes or titles such as Mr, Shri, Dr, Mrs, Smt, Prof, Capt, Maj, Lt, Col, Er, Ar, etc.
- Address for Communication:
- Complete address including the PIN code
- Eligibility Degree Details:
- Details of the qualifying degree
- GATE Paper(s) and Codes:
- The paper(s) and their respective codes in which the candidate wishes to appear
- Exam City Choices:
- Three choices of GATE examination cities from the same zone
- Payment Details:
- Net-banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI details for fee payment
Documents Required for Filling the Online Application Form
- Photograph:
- High-quality image of the candidate’s photograph as specified in the Information Brochure
- Signature:
- High-quality image of the candidate’s signature as specified in the Information Brochure
- Category Certificate (if applicable):
- Scanned copy of SC/ST certificate in PDF format
- PwD Certificate (if applicable):
- Scanned copy of the PwD certificate in PDF format
- Dyslexia Certificate (if applicable):
- Scanned copy of the Certificate of Dyslexia in PDF format
- Valid Photo Identity Document:
- Scanned copy of one of the following in PDF format:
- Aadhar-UID (preferable)
- Passport
- PAN Card
- Voter ID
- Driving License
Note: The photo ID must include the candidate’s name, date of birth, and a unique photo ID number. This photo ID must be presented in original at the examination hall for verification.
- Scanned copy of one of the following in PDF format:
GATE 2025: Photograph and Signature Requirements
Photograph Requirements
For the GATE 2025 application, candidates must upload a high-quality, color passport-size photograph adhering to the following specifications:
- Dimensions: 3.5 cm (width) x 4.5 cm (height)
- Face Coverage: The face should cover 60-70% of the photograph
- Background: White, without any objects or persons
- Face View: Frontal face view, looking directly at the camera, showing the forehead, eyes, nose, and chin
- Accessories: No caps, hats, sunglasses, or colored glasses; normal spectacles for vision correction are allowed without glare
- Format: JPEG/JPG
- Aspect Ratio: Minimum 0.66, maximum 0.89
- Resolution: Maximum 530 x 690 pixels, minimum 200 x 260 pixels
- File Size: Minimum 5 kB, maximum 1 MB
- Clarity: The face must be clearly visible without any cloth or shadow
- Head Coverings: Allowed only for religious reasons, but the facial features from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead and both edges of the face must be clearly visible
Signature Specifications
Candidates must upload a high-quality image of their signature according to the following specifications:
- Color: Black or dark blue ink
- Format: JPEG/JPG
- Aspect Ratio: Height
ratio of 1
, where R is between 2.75 and 3.75
- Coverage: The signature should cover 70-80% of the image area after cropping
- Resolution: Maximum 580 x 180 pixels, minimum 250 x 80 pixels
- File Size: Minimum 3 kB, maximum 1 MB
- Authenticity: The signature must be signed only by the applicant. It must match the signature provided during the examination.
Important Notes
- Photographs and Signatures: Both must adhere strictly to the specified criteria. Samples of acceptable and unacceptable photographs and signatures are provided.
- Rejection and Fees: Non-compliant photographs or signatures may lead to rejection of the application without a refund.
- Matching: The signature at the time of the examination must match the uploaded signature to avoid disqualification.
GATE 2025: Exam Cities
There have been some announcement of tentative list of examination cities. Any changes will be updated on the website. You can find the cities name in respect of the related district zones as follow-
Zone 1: IISc Bengaluru
GATE Office:
IISc,
Bengaluru – 560 012
Tentative List of Examination Cities/Towns:
- Andhra Pradesh: Ananthapuramu, Kurnool
- Kerala: Angamaly, Kannur, Kasaragod, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Pathanamthitta, Payyanur, Thrissur, Vatakara, Wayanad
- Karnataka: Bagalkot, Ballari (Bellary), Belagavi (Belgaum), Bengaluru North, Bengaluru South, Bidar, Chikkballapur, Chikkamagaluru, Davanagere, Hassan, Hubballi (Hubli)/Dharwad, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Kolar, Mandya, Mangaluru, Manipal-Udupi, Mysuru (Mysore), Shivamogga (Shimoga), Tumakuru
- Telangana: Hyderabad, Medak, Nalgonda
- Andaman and Nicobar: Port Blair
Zone 2: IIT Bombay
GATE Office:
IIT Bombay, Powai,
Mumbai – 400 076
Tentative List of Examination Cities/Towns:
- Gujarat: Ahmedabad, Anand, Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Gandhinagar, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Vapi
- Maharashtra: Ahmednagar, Akola, Amravati, Aurangabad, Baramati, Chandrapur, Dhule, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Navi-Mumbai-Thane, Panvel-Raigad, Pune, Ratnagiri, Sangamner-Loni-Shirdi, Sangli, Satara, Solapur, Vasai-Palghar, Wardha, Yavatmal
- Goa: Goa
Zone 3: IIT Delhi
GATE Office:
IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas,
New Delhi – 110 016
Tentative List of Examination Cities/Towns:
- Haryana: Faridabad, Gurugram, Hisar
- Jammu and Kashmir: Jammu-Samba, Srinagar
- Ladakh: Leh
- Madhya Pradesh: Indore, Ujjain
- New Delhi: New Delhi
- Rajasthan: Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur
- Uttar Pradesh: Greater NOIDA, Mathura
Zone 4: IIT Guwahati
GATE Office:
IIT Guwahati,
Guwahati – 781 039
Tentative List of Examination Cities/Towns:
- Arunachal Pradesh: Itanagar
- Assam: Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur
- Bihar: Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea
- Jharkhand: Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad
- Manipur: Imphal
- Meghalaya: Shillong
- Mizoram: Aizawl
- Nagaland: Dimapur, Kohima
- Sikkim: Gangtok
- Tripura: Agartala
- West Bengal: Asansol, Durgapur, Burdwan, Kalyani, Siliguri
Zone 5: IIT Kanpur
GATE Office:
IIT Kanpur,
Kanpur – 208 016
Tentative List of Examination Cities/Towns:
- Madhya Pradesh: Bhopal, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna
- Uttar Pradesh: Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Varanasi
Zone 6: IIT Kharagpur
GATE Office:
IIT Kharagpur,
Kharagpur – 721 302
Tentative List of Examination Cities/Towns:
- Andhra Pradesh: Eluru, Kakinada-Surampalem, Rajamahendravaram (Rajahmundry), Srikakulam, Tadepalligudem, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram
- Chhattisgarh: Bhilai, Bilaspur, Raipur
- Jharkhand: Hazaribag, Jamshedpur, Ranchi
- Odisha: Balasore, Bhubaneswar, Brahmapur, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Kakatpur (Puri), Rourkela, Sambalpur
- West Bengal: Bankura, Berhampur-Murshidabad, Hooghly, Howrah, Kharagpur-Midnapur, Kolaghat, Kolkata, Suri (Birbhum)
Zone 7: IIT Madras
GATE Office:
IIT Madras,
Chennai – 600 036
Tentative List of Examination Cities/Towns:
- Andhra Pradesh: Chirala, Chittoor, Guntur, Kadapa, Nellore, Ongole, Tirupati
- Kerala: Alappuzha, Aluva-Ernakulam, Attingal, Chengannur, Kanjirapally, Kollam, Kothamangalam, Kottayam, Muvattupuzha, Thiruvananthapuram
- Pondicherry: Puducherry
- Tamil Nadu: Chennai South, Chennai West, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Dindigul, Kanyakumari-Nagercoil, Madurai, Namakkal, Ramanathapuram, Salem, Thanjavur, Theni, Thoothukudi, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Virudhunagar
- Telangana: Adilabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Kodad, Kothagudem, Nizamabad, Suryapet, Warangal
Zone 8: IIT Roorkee
GATE Office:
IIT Roorkee,
Roorkee – 247 667
Tentative List of Examination Cities/Towns:
- Haryana: Ambala, Kurukshetra
- Himachal Pradesh: Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Mandi, Shimla-Solan
- Punjab: Amritsar, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali-Chandigarh, Patiala, Pathankot
- Uttar Pradesh: Ghaziabad, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, NOIDA, Saharanpur
- Uttarakhand: Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee
Important Information
- Choice of Examination City: Candidates can choose THREE cities from the list above. All three choices must be from the same GATE 2025 zone.
- GATE 2025 Authority: GATE 2025 reserves the right to add new cities, remove existing ones, or allot a city that may not be from the candidate’s selected choices.
GATE 2025: Opportunities
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a prestigious national-level examination that evaluates candidates’ comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate-level subjects in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, and Humanities. A valid GATE score opens up multiple avenues for higher education and employment opportunities.
Admission Opportunities
A valid GATE score can be used for seeking admission to:
- Master’s programs and direct Doctoral programs in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, and Humanities.
- Doctoral programs in relevant branches in institutions supported by the Ministry of Education (MoE) and other Government agencies.
Financial Assistance
Qualifying GATE scores can also be used to seek financial assistance for:
- Master’s programs and direct Doctoral programs in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, and Humanities.
- Doctoral programs in relevant branches in institutions supported by the MoE and other Government agencies.
Financial Assistance Details:
- M.Tech Students: Rs. 12,400 per month for up to 22 months.
- Ph.D. Programs: Rs. 37,000 per month for the first two years, and Rs. 42,000 per month from the third to the fifth year (as per the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure Circular No. 33(14)PFC-II/2018 dated June 21, 2023).
Recruitment Opportunities
Many Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) use GATE scores in their recruitment process. Here is a list of some PSUs that consider GATE scores:
- Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
- Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
- Coal India Limited (CIL)
- Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS)
- Chenab Valley Power Projects Limited (CVPPL)
- Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC)
- Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL)
- Engineers India Limited (EIL)
- Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL)
- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
- Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL)
- National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
- National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
- NLC India Limited (NLCIL)
- National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC)
- Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)
- National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
- Odisha Power Generation Corporation Limited (OPGC)
- Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
- Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID)
- Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO)
- Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL)
- Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
Disclaimer
GATE scores may be shared with institutions supported by the MoE, PSUs, and other eminent institutions for the purpose of admission and recruitment.
How to Apply for GATE 2025
- Click on the GATE 2025 Application Form/ Apply Online Link
- Complete the Application Form
- Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature
- Submit the GATE 2025 Application Form and take a printout for future reference
Important Links
| GATE 2025 Official Website | gate2025 |
| GATE Old PYQs | Download PDF |
FAQs IIT Roorkee GATE 2025
What is GATE 2025?
GATE 2025, or the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2025, is a national-level exam conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IITR) to evaluate the understanding of various undergraduate subjects in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, and Humanities.
When will GATE 2025 be conducted?
GATE 2025 will be conducted on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025.
When will the GATE 2025 application process start?
The exact start date for the GATE 2025 application process has not been announced yet. Please check the official website regularly for updates.
What is the official website for GATE 2025?
The official website for GATE 2025 is gate2025.iitr.ac.in.
Who is eligible to apply for GATE 2025?
Candidates currently in the 3rd year or higher of any undergraduate degree program or those who have completed a government-approved degree program in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities are eligible to apply for GATE 2025.
What is the application fee for GATE 2025?
The application fee for GATE 2025 is Rs. 900 for SC, ST, PWD, and female candidates, and Rs. 1800 for General, EWS, and OBC candidates.
How can I pay the application fee for GATE 2025?
The application fee for GATE 2025 can be paid online using net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.
What are the important dates for GATE 2025?
- Exam Dates: February 1, 2, 15, 16, 2025
- Website Launch Date: June 29, 2024
- Application Start Date: To be announced
- Application End Date: To be announced
What documents are required for the GATE 2025 application?
You will need to provide a high-quality photograph, signature, eligibility degree details, category certificate (if applicable), PwD certificate (if applicable), dyslexia certificate (if applicable), and a valid photo identity document.
Can international candidates apply for GATE 2025?
Yes, candidates who have obtained or are pursuing their qualifying degree from countries other than India and are in the 3rd year or higher of their Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields can apply for GATE 2025.
What are the test papers and codes for GATE 2025?
GATE 2025 will be conducted for 30 test papers. Each paper has a specific code. For example, Aerospace Engineering is AE, Civil Engineering is CE, and Computer Science & Information Technology is CS.
How do I choose my GATE 2025 exam city?
Candidates can choose three cities from the list provided on the GATE 2025 website. All three choices must be from the same GATE 2025 zone.
What are the financial assistance opportunities through GATE 2025?
Qualifying GATE scores can be used to seek financial assistance for Master’s and Doctoral programs in relevant branches, with M.Tech students receiving Rs. 12,400 per month for up to 22 months, and Ph.D. students receiving Rs. 37,000 per month for the first two years and Rs. 42,000 per month from the third to the fifth year.
Which Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) consider GATE scores for recruitment?
Several PSUs use GATE scores in their recruitment process, including BHEL, IOCL, NTPC, ONGC, GAIL, and SAIL, among others.
How do I apply for GATE 2025?
To apply for GATE 2025, visit the official website gate2025.iitr.ac.in, click on the application link, fill out the form, upload the required documents, photograph, and signature, and submit the application form. Make sure to take a printout for future reference.
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