The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, the organizing institute for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025, has opened the registration window for admission to postgraduate engineering programs. The application portal, gate2025.iitr.ac.in, is now live, allowing aspiring candidates to submit their applications. The deadline for completing the application without a late fee is September 26, 2024. However, candidates can still apply with a late fee until October 7, 2024.
The GATE 2025 exam is scheduled to be conducted on February 1st, 2nd, 15th, and 16th, 2025, in two shifts – forenoon and afternoon – on each of these days. The forenoon shift commences at 9:30 am and ends at 12:30 pm, while the afternoon shift begins at 2:30 pm and concludes at 5:30 pm. It is crucial for candidates to remember that they can only submit one application form. If they wish to appear in the second paper (from a two-paper combination), they can add the respective paper to their original application. In case of multiple applications, only one will be accepted, and the remaining applications will be rejected without any refund of the paid fee.
Eligibility Criteria
According to the official notification, candidates currently pursuing their third year or higher in any undergraduate degree program, or those who have completed a government-approved degree program in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/ Arts/ Humanities, are eligible to appear for GATE 2025.
Application Fee
The application fee for GATE 2025 varies based on the candidate’s category and the date of application:
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Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates (per test paper):
₹ 900 (August 24 to September 26) and ₹ 1400 (with late fee: September 27 to October 7, 2024)*
All other candidates, including foreign nationals (per test paper):
₹ 1800 (August 24 to September 26) and ₹ 2,300 (with late fee: September 27 to October 7, 2024 to 7th Oct 2024)Exam Pattern
GATE 2025 will consist of 30 exam papers, conducted in English. Candidates have the option to choose one or two test papers from permissible combinations. The exam duration is 3 hours, and the GATE scores are valid for three years from the date of the result announcement.
The exam pattern comprises two sections:
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General Aptitude (GA):
This section is common to all papers and carries 15 marks. It assesses the candidate’s reasoning and analytical abilities.2.
Candidate’s Selected Subjects:
This section consists of questions related to the candidate’s chosen subjects, carrying 72 marks for most papers. However, for specific papers like Architecture (AR), Chemistry (CY), Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA), Ecology and Evolution (EY), Geology and Geophysics (GG), Mathematics (MA), Physics (PH), Statistics (ST), Humanities and Social Sciences (XH), and Life Sciences (XL), the subject section carries 85 marks.The question types in the subject section include:
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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ):
These questions present multiple options, with only one correct answer.*
Multiple Select Questions (MSQ):
These questions may have more than one correct answer, and candidates need to select all the correct options.*
Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions:
These questions require candidates to enter numerical answers, which are evaluated based on a specified range.Marking Scheme
The marking scheme for GATE 2025 is as follows:
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Questions:
Questions carry either 1 mark or 2 marks.*
Negative Marking:
There is negative marking for wrong answers in MCQ questions. For a 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted, while for a 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted. There is no negative marking for wrong answers in MSQ or NAT questions.*
Partial Marking:
There is no partial marking in MSQ questions.Syllabus
For a detailed breakdown of the syllabus for GATE 2025, candidates can visit the official website. The GATE exam is a prestigious nationwide test that evaluates candidates’ understanding of various undergraduate-level disciplines. Successful candidates can pursue Master’s and Doctoral programs with potential financial assistance. Additionally, GATE scores are recognized by various educational institutions and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) for recruitment processes.
