GATE 2025 Registration rescheduled for 28 August: The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR) has rescheduled the registration date for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025 to, August 28, 2024. As the Organising Institute (OI) for the GATE 2025 examination, IITR will oversee the entire process, from registration to results. Here’s everything you need to know about GATE 2025.
Note: The date for the GATE 2025 registration has been extended. Now the registration for GATE 2025 will start from 28 August. This post was published before the date extension notice.
Candidates applying for the GATE 2025 exam can access the application portal at https://gate2025.iitr.ac.in/.
Download GATE 2025 Brochure PDF
About the GATE 2025 Exam
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025 is scheduled for February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. The GATE 2025 exam will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. The exam Duration will be 3 hours (extra time for PwD candidates). The GATE 2025 exam will be held in more than 200 cities/towns in India.
GATE Registration 2025
On August 14, 2024, IIT Roorkee released a brochure regarding the GATE 2025 exam. According to the official brochure released by the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee which is the organizing institute of GATE 2025, the registration for GATE 2025 will start on 28 August 2024. The examination will be conducted on four different dates in February 2025. The exam dates for the GATE 2025 exam are February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025.
Please note that the candidates, who are appearing for two test papers, need to fill out only one application form.
Registration Link for GATE 2025
GATE 2025 Important Dates
The last date to register for the GATE 2025 examination is September 26, 2024. Candidates can register for GATE 2025 with a late fee by October 7, 2024. The GATE 2025 examination result will be announced on 19 March 2025.
| Event | Date |
| GATE 2025 Examination Date | February 1, 2, 15 and 16, 2025 |
| Start of GATE 2025 Online Registration | 28 August 2024 (Rescheduled) |
| Last Date for GATE 2025 Application | 26 September 2024 |
| Last Date for application with late fee | 7 October 2024 |
| GATE 2025 Result Announcement Date | 19 March, 2025 |
GATE 2025 Registration Fee
The GATE 2025 registration fee for general category candidates is ₹1800. Female candidates and those belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and PwD categories need to pay ₹900 for GATE 2025 registration.
The details of application fees per test paper for GATE 2025 are given below:
| Period | Category | Application Fee (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Period | Female/SC/ST/PwD | 900 |
| Other Candidates | 1800 | |
| Extended Period (Applications Submitted During the Extended Period | Female/SC/ST/PwD | 1400 |
| Other Candidates | 2300 |
Eligibility Criteria for the GATE 2025 Exam
- Candidates in the 3rd or higher years 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.
- There is no age limit to appear for GATE 2025.
- Candidates currently in the 5th/6th/7th semester or higher, or those who have completed degrees such as M.B.B.S., B.D.S., B.V.Sc., or B.Sc. in Agriculture, Horticulture, or Forestry, are also eligible.
GATE 2025 Examination Format
GATE 2025 will be conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT) in two sessions (forenoon and afternoon) on scheduled dates of February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. All test papers of the GATE 2025 exam will be of 3 hours duration, which will consist of 65 questions for a total of 100 marks. There will be a total of 30 test (subject) papers. All test papers will be in English language, which will be objective-type questions. The GATE 2025 exam questions will be categorized into:
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ): Only one correct answer out of four options.
- Multiple Select Questions (MSQ): One or more correct answers out of four options.
- Numerical Answer Type (NAT): Candidates must enter the answer using a virtual keypad.
GATE 2025 Admit Card
The admit cards for GATE 2025 will be available to download from 2nd January 2025.
Important Links for GATE 2025
| Title | Links |
| GATE 2025 Information Brochure | Click Here |
| GATE 2025 IIT Roorkee Official Portal | Click Here |
| GATE 2025 Registration Link | Click Here |
FAQs on GATE 2025 Registration and Exam
Q1: When does the GATE 2025 registration begin?
A1: The GATE 2025 registration begins today, August 28, 2024.
Q2: What is the last date to register for GATE 2025?
A2: The last date to register for GATE 2025 is September 26, 2024. However, candidates can register with a late fee until October 7, 2024.
Q3: How much is the registration fee for GATE 2025?
A3: The registration fee is ₹1800 for general category candidates. For female candidates and those belonging to SC/ST/PwD categories, the fee is ₹900. During the extended period, the fee is ₹2300 for general candidates and ₹1400 for female and SC/ST/PwD candidates.
Q4: Who is eligible to apply for GATE 2025?
A4: Candidates in the 3rd year or higher of any undergraduate degree program, or those who have completed a government-approved degree program in fields like Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities, are eligible. There is no age limit for GATE 2025.
Q5: Can I apply for two test papers in GATE 2025?
A5: Yes, candidates can apply for one or two test papers. However, they need to fill out only one application form.
Q6: When and where will the GATE 2025 exam be conducted?
A6: The GATE 2025 exam will be conducted on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025, in over 200 cities/towns across India.
Q7: What is the exam format for GATE 2025?
A7: GATE 2025 will be a Computer Based Test (CBT) conducted in two sessions (forenoon and afternoon) on the scheduled dates. The exam will consist of 65 questions across 30 test papers, all in English.
Q8: What types of questions will be asked in GATE 2025?
A8: The exam will include Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.
Q9: When will the GATE 2025 admit cards be available?
A9: The admit cards for GATE 2025 will be available for download starting January 2, 2025.
Q10: Where can I find the official registration link for GATE 2025?
A10: The official registration link for GATE 2025 can be accessed on the GATE 2025 IIT Roorkee portal at https://gate2025.iitr.ac.in/.
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