GATE 2025 Scores Key Highlights
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025 is a national-level examination which was arranged by the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee and was conducted in a CBT (computer-based test) mode. This examination assesses a student’s understanding of various undergraduate subjects in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, and Humanities.
For the candidates who have appeared for the GATE 2025 examination, the GATE 2025 results have been released on March 19, 2025. The GATE 2025 scorecard can be downloaded from March 28, 2025, to May 31, 2025. After the mentioned dates, a fee of Rs. 500/- will be charged to access the GATE 2025 scorecard. Candidates can go through the GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System) portal to access their results or on the official website.
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is administered by IISc (Indian Institute of Science), Bangalore, and seven IITs ( namely Guwahati, Delhi, Bombay, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras, and Roorkee). This examination is conducted on behalf of the National Coordination Board- GATE, under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India.
The GATE scores help a student secure admission to various master’s programs and direct Doctoral programs in fields like engineering, humanities, technology, architecture, science, commerce and arts. They are also used for admission to Doctoral programs in related fields at institutions supported by the Ministry of Education (MoE) and other government agencies. These scores also help the student secure financial assistance towards the mentioned programs.
Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting GATE 2025 Scores for Admission
Each year, several universities admit students based on their GATE scores in different fields of study. This year, the GATE 2025 examination was arranged by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee. This examination was conducted on (1,2, 15, and 16 February). This examination was conducted for 30 test papers, and the candidates were allowed to sit for one or two test papers.
Candidates who take the exam should know which colleges they can apply to if they qualify. A high GATE score can help students get into top institutes in India, such as IITs, NITs, and IISc. Given below is a list of the top engineering colleges which accept the GATE scores for admission to their various courses:-
Indian Institute of Technology:-
Here is a list of some of the IITs accepting admission through GATE 2025 scores for the academic year 2025-26:-
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National Institute of Technology
Here is a list of some of the NITs accepting admission through GATE 2025 scores for the academic year 2025-26:-
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Some other Institutes of India that accept admissions through the GATE 2025 scores to the various courses offered for admission are as follows:-
- BITS Pilani
- Vellore Institute of Technology
- SRM Institute of Technology
- IIIT Hyderabad
- IIIT Delhi
Previous Year's NIRF Rankings of Colleges Accepting GATE Scores
GATE scores play an important role in helping students get admission into various master's and direct doctoral programs in fields such as engineering, humanities, technology, architecture, science, commerce, and arts. A strong GATE score increases the chances of securing a seat in some of India's top institutes, including IITs, NITs, and IISc. Candidates who have taken the GATE 2025 exam should carefully research and consider the NIRF rankings of the colleges they plan to apply to.
Knowing these rankings will help them make a well-informed decision about their higher education options. Given below are the previous year's NIRF rankings of some of these institutes:-
| College Name | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| 6 | 5 | 6 | |
| National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Vellore Institute of Technology | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| 13 | 28 | 24 | |
| Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| BITS Pilani | 20 | 25 | 29 |
| NIT Rourkela | 19 | 16 | 15 |
| 25 | 23 | 31 | |
| NIT Delhi | 45 | 51 | - |
| 47 | 55 | 62 |
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