GATE 2025 Exam Dates Out: Check Out the Full Schedule Now

GATE, Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, is essentially one of the most prestigious and sought-after examinations conducted in India. As it opens up gateways to promising career opportunities for candidates, millions of pupils seek to appear for the examinations. The test comprises 29 disciplines or subjects. Applicants are free to attempt any, based on their preferred niche, field of interest and expertise.

Candidates who succeed in cracking the GATE exam will not only get a jumpstart on the path of career growth but also secure a future that is bright and opportunity-abundant, in the field of academics and research. With the GATE 2025 exam dates being announced, students have even more motivation to level up their preparation measures. 

This blog shall highlight the key points for any aspiring student looking to attempt the GATE exam. Catch up with the latest schedule and be ready to ace that exam!

What is GATE 2025?

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering or GATE is an All-India examination authorised, conducted and managed across eight different regions in India. This examination is essentially conducted by the GATE Committee. The committee comprising members of faculty from IISc and 7 IITs on behalf of:

• Ministry of Human Resources Development
• National Coordinating Board
• Department of Education

The reputed GATE examination aims to test the student's knowledge across various subjects, including Engineering and Science topics. This test is jointly conducted by IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Roorkee and the Indian Institute for Science, Bangalore (IISC Bangalore). It is conducted on a rotational basis each year, by one of the IITs or IISC Bangalore. 

A GATE scorecard is referred to by multiple PSUs (Public Sector Undertakings) in order to recruit applicants for top job roles under GAIL, Indian Oil, Hindustan Petroleum, and more. 

Refer to the table below for the specifics of GATE 2025:

GATE Exam Calendar 2025

Here is the updated GATE exam calendar for 2025:

GATE 2025 Eligibility Criteria (Educational Qualification)

Here is a list of degrees that a candidate can possess in order to opt for the GATE 2025 exam: 

• B. Pharma 
• B.Sc(Research)/ B.S 
• B.E/ B.Tech 
• B. Arch 
• B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry) 
• MSc/MA/MCA or equivalent 
• M.B.B.S./B.D.S./B.V.Sc. 
• Integrated ME/MTech or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2) 
• Integrated ME/MTech 
• Integrated MSc/Integrated BS-MS 
• Professional Society Examination (equivalent to BE/BTech/BArch)
• Pharm. D. 

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About GATE 2025 Exam Registration

IIT Roorkee is responsible for conducting GATE 2025. The institution has revised the application form dates for the GATE 2025 examinations. According to the revised schedule, GATE 2025 registrations were to start 28 August, 2024 onwards. The final date for GATE registration had been extended to October 3, 2024 (with no late fee applicability). 

Prior to the revision, applicants were required to submit their application forms by the 26^th of September, 2024 (regular fees apply). Post-revision, candidates shall be able to submit their GATE 2025 application form (with late fees) up till October 11, 2024.

Aspiring candidates can provide the required information on the GATE 2025 application form by visiting the official website. In order to enrol for the GATE exam successfully, one has to pay a requisite fee of RS. 900 (applicable for female/PWD candidates SC/ST) and Rs. 1800 (other candidates) during the usual timeframe. However, a late fee of Rs. 500 was applicable for candidates who had applied after October 3, 2024.  

GATE 2025 Exam Result Declaration 

GATE 2025 result date is now available to view on the official website. GATE 2025 results will be published on 19^th March, 2025. Applicants who do qualify the GATE 2025 exams will be able to download the scorecard for GATE 2025 between 28^th March, 2025 – 31^st March, 2025. After that, one can download their scorecard by paying a fee of Rs. 500 per test paper (valid June 1, 2025 onwards, up to December 31, 2025). 

GATE 2025 Exam – Two-Combination Paper 

GATE 2025 exam has a two paper combination system. These candidates who wish to appear in both the disciplines can pick their primary paper by default. For their second preference of paper, they may refer to the allowed combination decided upon by the authority in charge. 

Note that students who want to appear for GATE 2025 must go with the default combinations themselves. Other combinations are not preferable by the board. However, the facility to add/modify test papers is extended from November 10 onwards, up to November 20, 2024, and Nov 22 (valid for PwD candidates).

The Bottom Line

The GATE exam 2025 is a major examination which shall serve as mediums of admission to postgraduate courses, like M.E, M.Tech and PhD courses in India's top-tier tech institutes, NITs, IIITs, IITs, and more GFTIs. With the GATE 2025 exam dates being revealed to be Feb 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025, spread across two sessions (morning and afternoon) – students are to level up their preparation game. 

We hope that you’re now caught up with the latest details regarding GATE 2025. All the best for your exam!

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