IIT Roorkee, the organizing institute of one of the most prestigious entrance examinations in India— the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) has announced the official registration and application dates. Earlier the registrations were scheduled to begin on the 24th of August 2024 but due to some unavoidable circumstances, it got delayed.
As per the recent updates and notifications, the GATE 2025 Registration has been started from the 28th of August 2024. This means aspiring students can register themselves for GATE till the 26th of September 2024. The examinations are scheduled to be held in the initial weeks of February 2025.
In the following article, we’ll be delving more into the details of GATE 2025. Keep reading to familiarize yourself with the important dates, eligibility criteria, registration process, and application information for the upcoming examination.
Table of Contents
- 1 Major Highlights: GATE Exam 2025
- 2 Know About The GATE Examination 2025
- 3 Important Dates and Exam-related Events
- 4 What Will Be The Eligibility Criteria?
- 5 Educational Qualification
- 6 Documents Required For Registration
- 7 How To Register and Apply For GATE 2025?
- 8 What Application Fees Would Be Paid?
- 9 FAQs
Major Highlights: GATE Exam 2025
You can take a quick look at the major highlights of the GATE 2025 Examination for a brief understanding:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | GATE 2025 |
| GATE Full Form | Graduate Aptitude Test In Engineering |
| GATE 2025 Conducting Body | IIT Roorkee |
| GATE 2025 Branches | 30 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Level of Exam | National-Level |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Purpose Of The Examination | Postgraduate/Doctoral admission and PSU recruitment |
| GATE Score Validity | 3 years |
| Eligibility Criteria | Completed B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. or currently studying in 3rd or final year of the graduation program |
| Online Registration dates | August 28 to September 26, 2024 |
| Exam Date | February 1, 2, 15 & 16, 2025 |
| GATE Official Website | www.gate2025.iitr.ac.in |
Know About The GATE Examination 2025
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee, together with seven other Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) located in Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras, and Roorkee, jointly administer the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), a nationwide examination. After the scorecard is released, the GATE 2025 results are good for three years.
Several government institutes that deal with engineering, technology, and architecture use test scores to choose candidates for master’s and doctoral degrees. After two more subject papers on artificial intelligence and data science were added, the total number of papers or the subjects in syllabus became 30.
Here are the major events and their dates as per the notification released by the official authorities:
| Particulars | GATE 2025 Dates |
|---|---|
| Activation of GATE 2025 Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) | August 28, 2024 |
| Last Date to Register for GATE 2025 (Without Late Fee) | September 26, 2024 |
| Last Date to Register for GATE 2025 (With Late Fee) | October 7, 2024 |
| GATE 2025 Application Modification Timeline | October 2024 |
| GATE 2025 Admit Card Release Date | January 2025 (Tentative) |
| GATE 2025 Exam Date | February 1, 2, 15 & 16, 2025 |
| Availability of GATE 2025 Response Sheet | February 2025 (Tentative) |
| GATE 2025 Answer Key Release Date | February 2025 (Tentative) |
| GATE 2025 Answer Key Challenge Window | February 2025 (Tentative) |
| GATE 2025 Result Announcement | March 19, 2025 |
| GATE 2025 Scorecard Availability | March 2025 (Tentative) |
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What Will Be The Eligibility Criteria?
It’s quite vital to understand the eligibility criteria before registering and filling up the application form. Here we’ve given the major highlights of the requirements including the age limit, academic qualifications, and nationality.
Age Limit
There is no specific age limit for the GATE examination. This simply means that you can sit for the examination regardless of your age.
Nationality
You are undoubtedly eligible to fill out the application form if you’re an Indian resident. Moreover, students from international countries may also apply for this exam.
Educational Qualification
| Degree/Program | Qualifying Degree/Examination | Candidate’s Eligibility | Expected Year of Completion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 3rd year or higher or already completed | 2025 |
| B. Arch. | Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (5-year course) / Naval Architecture (4-year course) / Planning (4-year course) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed | 2026 (for a 5-year program), 2025 (for a 4-year program) |
| B.Sc. (Research) / B.S. | Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma/4 years after 10+2) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed | 2025 |
| Pharm. D. (after 10+2) | 6 years degree program, consisting of internship or residency training, during the third year onwards | Currently in the 3rd/4th/5th/6th year or already completed | 2027 |
| M.B.B.S./B.D.S. | Degree holders of M.B.B.S./B.D.S. and those in the 5th/6th/7th semester or higher semester of such program. | 5th, 6th, 7th or higher semester or already completed | 2025 |
| 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 | 2025 |
| Int. M.E./ M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.) | Post-B.Sc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/ Technology (4-year program) | Currently in any year | any year |
| 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 3rd /4th/5th year or already completed | 2026 |
| B.Sc. / B.A. / B.Com. | Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science / Arts / Commerce (3-year program) | Currently in the 3rd year or already completed | 2025 |
| Int. M.Sc. / Int. B.S. / M.S. | Integrated M.Sc. or 5-year integrated B.S.-M.S. program | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed | 2026 |
| 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 | Enrolled Up to 31st May 2013 |
| B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry) | 4-years program | Currently in the 3rd/4th year or already completed | 2025 |
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Documents Required For Registration
You must have the following documents to successfully register and apply for the GATE 2025:
- A valid photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID, etc.)
- Recent passport-sized photograph
- Scanned signature
- Category certificate (if applicable for SC/ST/PwD candidates)
- Eligibility degree details
- Valid email ID and mobile number
How To Register and Apply For GATE 2025?
Let’s learn the steps for the registration and application process for the upcoming examination. The following are the straightforward steps:
- Foremost, you need to visit the official website at www.iitr.ac.in. Here you’ve to access the link stating GATE 2025 Online Application Processing System (GOAPS).
- Search for the buttons saying “Login” followed by “Register”. Now, you have to enter the details like name, mobile number, valid email address, and password.
- Simply click on the “Submit” option which will subsequently generate an OTP. As soon as you enter the OTP, you’ll get the option to generate credentials for GATE Login 2025.
- Once registered, you’ll get a unique ID and you have to remember its password for the further application process.
- Fill out all the required details including personal and academic information. You also need to choose the paper for which you’ll be appearing.
- Lastly, you have to choose two exam centers from the same zone and one from any regional zone followed by uploading the required documents and fee payment.
- After this, you’ll get the option for acceptance and form declaration. Once you confirm that, your application will be submitted.
What Application Fees Would Be Paid?
The application fee needs to be paid along with the submission of the application form before the deadline. In case, you fail to submit the form before the deadline, you can submit the same with Rs. 500 additional fee. The application fee structure is as follows:
| Category | Normal Application Fee | Late Application Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Women Applicants | INR 900 | INR 1,400 |
| SC/ ST/ PwD Applicants | INR 900 | INR 1,400 |
| All Other Applicants Including International Students | INR 1,800 | INR 2,300 |
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FAQs
Ques 1. How much late fee do I need to pay after the form submission deadline?
Ans. You will need to pay INR 500 as the late fee if you submit the application form post-deadline.
Ques 2. What is the GATE 2025 registration timeline?
Ans. Interested candidates may register for GATE from the 28th of August to the 26th of September 2024.
Ques 3. For how many years is the GATE scorecard valid?
Ans. The GATE scorecard will remain valid for three years from the release date.