Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025 exam begins tomorrow, February 1 - 16, 2025. Held by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, the students who clear the GATE 2025 exam will be eligible to study postgraduate courses across disciplines like engineering, architecture, science, and humanities across multiple universities in India.
GATE 2025 Exam: Key Highlights
| Overview | Details |
| Exam name | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) |
| Conducting body | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Academic session | 2025-26 |
| Total marks | 100 |
| Course catalogue | Engineering Architecture Science Humanities |
| Total subjects offered | 30 |
| Language of exam | English |
| GATE Exam start date | February 1, 2025 |
| GATE Exam end date | February 16, 2025 |
| Time duration | 3 hours |
| Exam shifts | Morning: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Evening: 2:30 - 5:30 PM |
| Exam mode | Online, computer-based test (CBT) |
| Official website | gate2025.iitr.ac.in |
| Admission portal | goaps.iitr.ac.in |
GATE Exam 2025 Important Instructions
Students appearing for the GATE 2025 exam can refer to the following table to get more details about the exam:
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam name | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) |
| GATE Exam start date | February 1, 2025 |
| GATE Exam end date | February 16, 2025 |
| Exam shifts | Morning: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Evening: 2:30 - 5:30 PM |
| Official website | gate2025.iitr.ac.in |
| Admission portal | goaps.iitr.ac.in |
| Login credentials | GATE Enrollment ID Password |
GATE 2025 Exam Important Guidelines
Candidates appearing for GATE 2025 Exam can keep the following DOs in mind:
- Students appearing for GATE 2025 exam must carry a printed copy of the GATE admit card with a government ID for proof, like Aadhar card, PAN card, Passport, Driving License, Voter ID, etc.
- Candidates are allowed to carry a pen, pencil, and a clear water bottle.
- Students are also advised to reach the exam centre 30 mins well before the time to clear all formalities before the exam.
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Candidates must also keep these DON'Ts in mind before appearing for the exam:
- Students must not carry any electronic device with them, a virtual calculator will be provided to them on their computer screen.
- Candidates must not be carrying any paper or metal product on them. This will be confiscated during frisking and if held in custody during the exam, the student can be barred from the examinations.
GATE 2025 Exam Pattern
GATE 2025 exam will be a computer-based test where students would have to visit their allotted exam centres according to their location preference. Candidates can follow this table to know more about the exam pattern:
| Particulars | Details |
| Sections | General Aptitude Candidate’s selected subjects |
| Question format | Candidate’s selected subjects: - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) - Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) - Numerical Answer Type Questions (NATs) |
| Marking Scheme for AR, CY, DA, GG, EY, MA, ST, PH, XH, and XL | General Aptitude: 15 points Subject Questions: 85 points |
| Marking scheme except AR, CY, DA, GG, EY, MA, ST, PH, XH, and XL | General Aptitude: 15 points Engineering Math: 13 points Subject questions: 72 points |
| Marking scheme | MCQ: - For 1 mark question, ⅓ negative marking - For 2 marks question, ⅔ negative marking MSQ & NAT: No negative marking |
GATE 2025 Exam Schedule
| GATE Exam Date | GATE Exam Time | GAT Exam Papers |
| Saturday, 1st February 2025 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm | CS1, AG, MA |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm | CS2, NM, MT, TF, IN | |
| Sunday, 2nd February 2025 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm | ME, PE, AR |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm | EE | |
| Saturday, 15th February 2025 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm | CY, AE, DA, ES, PI |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm | EC, GE, XH, BM, EY | |
| Sunday, 16th February 2025 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm | CE1, GG, CH, PH, BT |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm | CE2, ST, XE, XL, MN |
Steps to Download GATE 2025 Exam Admit Card
Candidates appearing for the annual GATE 2025 Exam organised by IIT Roorkee can follow the below-mentioned steps to download their admit card from the official website of GATE:
Step 1: Visit the official website of GATE 2025 exam at gate2025.iitr.ac.in
Step 2: On the homepage, look for GATE admit card link and click on it
Step 3: Log in to your account using your GATE 2025 enrollment ID and password
Step 4: Your admit card will be present on the screen in a pdf format
Step 5: Download your admit card to attain permit to the exam centres on the day of exam
Details Mentioned in GATE Admit Card 2025
Students can check the following details mentioned on the GATE 2025 admit card to ensure all the particulars are correct and there is no discrepancy on the day of exam and beyond. The following details must be mentioned:
- Student’s Name
- Registration Number
- GATE paper code
- GATE Exam 2025 date
- Exam centre details: Name, Address, Code
- Examination Timings and Slot
- Student’s Photograph and Signature
- Examination Day important instructions and code of conduct
Students can follow the official website of GATE at gate2025.iitr.ac.in to keep up with the latest updates. Candidates can also check out websites to know more.
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