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Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering Exam (GATE)is conducted every year by the conducting authority which opens the doorway for the qualifying candidates to higher degree courses in the technical sector such as M.tech or PhD at some prominent institutions in India. It also opens the direct recruitment to some important PSU’s of the country provided a Candidate secures a better rank and performs well in the interview or GD conducted by the respective PSU. GATE 2025 Can be an exciting opportunity for eligible candidates to explore their field and in some cases, secure their future by becoming a Public Sector Employee. IIT Roorkee will conduct GATE 2025 in the month of february.
GATE Exam 2025- Highlights
IIT Roorkee will conduct the GATE Exam 2025 in February, which is tentative. The detailed notification, registration dates, and application link will be announced by the IIT Roorkee after some months which a candidate can follow to apply for the GATE Exam. Important Highlights related to the GATE Exam 2025 are given in this article.
GATE Exam 2025 | |
GATE Full Form | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering |
GATE Conducting Authority | IIT Roorkee |
GATE Total No. of Papers | 30 |
GATE Notification Status |
To be announced |
GATE 2025 Registration | To be announced |
GATE 2025 Exam Date | February 2025 |
Mode of Exam | Online |
Number of Questions Asked | 65 |
GATE Marks Distribution | 15 Marks (General Aptitude) + 85 Marks (Subject Questions)= 100 Marks (Total) |
GATE Exam Language | English |
GATE Marking Scheme | One Mark and Two Marks |
Negative Marking | Yes (for MCQ & MSQ) |
GATE Exam Eligibility Criteria 2025
Many Candidates who want to crack GATE and secure their future, rise above in the technical sector, and explore themselves as engineer are curious to know about the eligibility criteria for GATE 2025. Anyone who has completed 10+2+2 or 10+3+1 and is currently studying in 3rd or higher year of their graduation is eligible to apply for GATE. Of course, the candidates who have graduated in those 30 streams eligible for GATE are also eligible for GATE Exam and they can attempt the GATE Exam Multiple times if they are not satisfied with their GATE Score. The qualifying degrees eligible in the GATE Exam are given in the table below-
Qualifying Degree | Qualifying Degree/Examination | Description of Eligible Candidates |
BE/BTech/BPharm | Bachelor’s degree holders 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 |
B.Arch | Bachelor’s degree holders of Architecture (5 years course) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed |
B.Sc (Research)/BS | Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma/4 years after 10+2) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed |
MSc/MA/MCA or equivalent | Master’s degree in any branch of Science/Arts/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent | Currently in the first year or higher or already completed |
Int ME/ M.Tech (Post-B.Sc) | Post-B.Sc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/Tech program | Currently in third year or higher or already completed |
Int ME/ M.Tech 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 |
Int M.Sc/ Int BS-MS | Integrated M.Sc. or 5 years integrated B.S.-M.S. program | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed |
Professional Society Examinations (equivalent to BE/BTech/BArch) | B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognised by MoE/UPSC/AICTE (e.g., AMIE by Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India and so on) | Completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses |
GATE 2025 Application Procedure
The GATE 2025 Application will start after the release of GATE Notification 2025. Candidates can start applying as soon as the GATE releases the notification on their official website. The step wise guide to apply for the GATE 2025 application has been given below-
- Intersted applicants will have to register through their official Email Id and phone number at the GATE website.
- Using the registration ID and password, student can login to the GATE portal and fil the important details mentioned in the notification.
- Upload the photograph and signature as required.
- Pay the application fee to successfully register for GATE 2025.
GATE Exam Organizing Institute
The GATE Exam is conducted by institutes like IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Madras, IIT Roorkee, IISC Bangalore and Indian Institute of Science on a rotational basis. The list shows the year and exam conducted by different institutes.
Year | Organizing Institute |
2024 | IISC Bengaluru |
2023 | IIT Kanpur |
2022 | IIT Kharagpur |
2021 | IIT Bombay |
2020 | IIT Delhi |
2019 | IIT Madras |
2018 | IIT Guwahati |
2017 | IIT Roorkee |
2016 | IISc Bangalore |
GATE Paper Codes
The Paper Codes of the GATE Exam for the 29 Papers are given here. The candidates can check the examination paper codes and understand the paper codes.
Paper | Code |
Aerospace Engineering | AE |
Agricultural Engineering | AG |
Architecture and Planning | AR |
Biotechnology | BT |
Bio-medical Engineering | BM |
Civil Engineering | CE |
Chemical Engineering | CH |
Computer Science & Information Technology | CS |
Chemistry | CY |
Electronics and Communication Engineering | EC |
Electrical Engineering | EE |
Engineering Sciences | XE |
Petroleum Engineering | PE |
Geomatics Engineering | GE |
Geology and Geophysics | GG |
Instrumentation Engineering | IN |
Life Sciences | XL |
Mathematics | MA |
Mechanical Engineering | ME |
Mining Engineering | MN |
Metallurgical Engineering | MT |
Mining Engineering | MN |
Metallurgical Engineering | MT |
Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering | NM |
Physics | PH |
Production and Industrial Engineering | PI |
Textile Engineering & Fibre Science | TF |
Ecology and Evolution | EY |
Statistics | ST |
Environmental Science and Engineering | ES |
Humanities and Social Sciences | XH |
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (NEW) | DA |
Options after Clearing GATE
Clearing the GATE exam with a good rank offers a series of opportunities to advance in their careers. Numerous institutions accept GATE Scores for higher education in India and various PSU which a candidate can join based on the good rank obtained by them in the GATE Exam. Here we have listed the areas which a candidate can join after clearing GATE.
- The most feasible avenue after clearing GATE is to do an M.tech /MS/ ME/PhD from some reputable IITs, IISC, and NIT in the country. If you have missed getting an IIT while you were preparing for the JEE exam, you can complete your dream of studying in IIT through the GATE Exam.
- Students can also pursue a Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering (PGDIE), Post Graduate Diploma in Manufacturing Management (PGDMM), and Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management (PGDPM) from NITIE Mumbai. This is another marvelous opportunity after clearing the GATE Exam. Students studying such courses in these institutions attract handsome packages and the job opportunities here are grand.
- Students clearing GATE can join Reputed Maharatna and Navratna PSU’s and research organizations which secures the future of candidates and increases their chance of career growth.
- Students who have a knack for teaching can join as Assistant Professor at various IITs and NITs of the country, utilizing the knowledge learned and applying it, exploring it, and sharing it among various knowledge-seeking students.
- They can also join Scientist C Grade jobs at various research institutions in India and contribute towards technological and space exploration of the country.
- The GATE exam also offers an opportunity to join multinational firms fulfilling the dream of working in a foreign company and earning more than the average engineering income of the country.