GATE 2025: Exam Dates, Notification, Registration, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus
GATE 2025 - IIT Roorkee has announced the GATE exam date 2025. The exam will be conducted on February 1st, 2nd, 15th, and 16th, 2025.
GATE Exam 2025
GATE 2025: IIT Roorkee is an organizing body which will conduct the GATE exam for the admission year 2025. The institute has launched the GATE 2025 official website - gate2025.iitr.ac.in. IIT Roorkee will soon release the GATE official notification. The institute has announced the GATE exam dates 2025. The exam will be conducted on February 1st, 2nd, 15th, and 16th, 2025. GATE 2025 will have a total of 30 test papers comprising full papers and sectional. Candidates have the option to appear for one or two test papers from the allowed two-paper combinations. The GATE score obtained by the candidates will remain valid for a period of THREE years from the date of announcement of results.
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| GATE Exam Pattern 2025 | GATE Syllabus 2025 |
GATE registration started on August 28, 2024. Eligible candidates can fill out the GATE application form till October 11, 2024 (with late fees). Students must note that all dates are liable to change as per the discretion of the conducting body,
After the release of the GATE result, the counselling process starts for IITs, IIITs, NITs, and GFTIs. GATE COAP Counselling 2025 is conducted for admission to IITs, while GATE CCMT Counselling 2025 is conducted for IIITs, NITs, and GFTIs. The GATE Counselling date is yet to be announced officially.
Check Expected GATE Cutoff 2024 for IITs, PSU, NITs
GATE Exam 2025
The GATE exam 2025 is conducted separately for 30 papers. A candidate is allowed to appear either in ONE or UP TO TWO test papers. Aspirants preparing for the engineering exam must be eligible for the exam. According to GATE eligibility criteria, the candidate must have a bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/ Arts.
With more than 9 lakh applicants, the engineering exam for admission to the M.Tech programme is extremely demanding. Therefore, individuals doing GATE preparation must be familiar with the exam pattern and syllabus. For each of the 30 papers, there is a different GATE exam pattern and syllabus. For the year 2025, there has been no change in the syllabus and pattern for the GATE 2025 exam.
Download: GATE Syllabus 2025 for Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
GATE 2024 Exam: Dates
The GATE exam dates are out. Interested candidates can check the table below to know the important dates of the exam:
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Particulars |
Dates |
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GATE 2024 Application Form Starts |
August 28, 2024 |
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GATE 2024 Application Form Ends |
October 3, 2024 |
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GATE 2024 Application Form Ends (with additional fee) |
October 11, 2024 |
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GATE 2024 Admit Card Release |
January 2025 |
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GATE 2024 Exam Dates |
February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025 |
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GATE 2024 Response Sheet |
February 2025 |
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GATE 2024 Provisional Answer Key |
February 2025 |
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GATE 2024 Answer Key Challenge |
February 2025 |
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GATE 2024 Result |
February 2025 |
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GATE 2024 Scorecard |
March 2025 |
GATE Application Form 2025
Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria are only eligible to apply for the GATE 2025 examination. The steps below to fill out the GATE application form are:
- Visit the GATE website (gate2025.iitr.ac.in)
- The first step is to register on the official website by entering your mobile number, password, and active email address.
- Candidates who successfully register themselves will be sent a GOAP enrollment ID to the email address they provided.
- Use the enrolment ID to log in to the GATE portal called GOAPS.
- You'll see the GATE application form on your screen.
- Fill out your personal and academic information in the application form.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee for GATE 2025.
- Submit the application and print off the receipt after doing so.
GATE Application Fee 2025
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Category |
Application Fee |
Application Fee (Late)
|
|
Female candidates & SC/ST/PwD |
INR 900 |
INR 1400 |
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All other candidates |
INR 1800 | INR 2300 |
GATE Admit Card 2025
The GATE admit card will be released by IIT Roorkee likely in January 2025. Interested candidates can check the steps below to download their admit card:
- Visit the official website of GATE
- Click on the ‘GATE Admit Card Link’
- Enter Enrolment ID and password.
- Candidate’s admit card will be displayed on your screen
- Download and take a printout of the admit card
- Verify details mentioned on the admit card.
Details Mentioned on GATE Admit Card 2025
Candidates must verify the following details mentioned on their admit card:
- Name of the Candidate
- Registration Number
- GATE Exam Date
- GATE Exam Centre
- Exam Timings
- Candidates’ Photograph
- Candidates’ Signature
- GATE Exam Paper
- Paper Code
- Exam Day Instructions
GATE 2025 Exam Dates: Subject-wise
| Exam date | Subjects |
| February 2025 | Forenoon – Architecture and Planning, CY – Chemistry, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Environmental Science and Engineering Production and Industrial Engineering |
| Afternoon – Geomatics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics | |
| February 2025 | Forenoon – Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Ecology and Evolution, Geology and Geophysics, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Afternoon – Civil Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Mathematics, Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering | |
| February 2025 | Forenoon – Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Biotechnology, Computer Science and Information Technology, Metallurgical Engineering, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Textile Engineering and Fibre Science |
| Afternoon – Computer Science and Information Technology, Statistics, Engineering Sciences, Life Sciences | |
| February 2025 | Forenoon – Electronics and Communication Engineering |
| Afternoon – Electrical Engineering |
GATE Eligibility Criteria 2025
Before submitting their GATE application, candidates must ensure that they meet all eligibility requirements. The following table summarises the GATE eligibility criteria for 2025:
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Particulars |
Details |
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Nationality |
Candidates may register for GATE 2024 whether they live in India or abroad |
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Age Limit |
There is no upper age limit for taking the exam. |
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Number of Attempts |
Unlimited |
GATE Exam Pattern 2025
Interested candidates preparing for the GATE exam must be aware of the exam pattern. Aspirants can check the GATE exam pattern tabulated below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Examination | The test papers will be in English. Computer Based Test (CBT) [will be conducted at select centers in select cities]. |
| Duration | 3 Hours* |
| Number of Subjects (Papers) | 30 |
| Sections | General Aptitude (GA) + Candidate's Selected Subjects |
| Type of Questions | Candidate’s Selected Subject(s) (a) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) (b) Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and/or (c) Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions |
| Questions for testing these abilities | (a) Recall (b) Comprehension (c) Application (d) Analysis & Synthesis |
| Distribution of Marks in all Papers EXCEPT papers AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL | General Aptitude: 15 marks Engineering Mathematics**: 13 marks Subject Questions: 72 marks Total: 100 marks (**XE includes Engineering Mathematics section XE-A of 15 marks) |
| Distribution of Marks in papers AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL | General Aptitude: 15 marks Subject Questions: 85 marks Total: 100 marks |
| Marking Scheme | Questions carry 1 mark or 2 marks |
| Negative Marking | For a wrong answer chosen in an MCQ, there will be negative marking. For a 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. For a 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. There is no negative marking for wrong answer(s) to MSQ or NAT questions. There is no partial marking in MSQ. |
GATE Marking Scheme 2025
|
Paper Code |
General Aptitude (GA) Marks |
Subject Marks |
Total Marks |
Total Time (Minutes) |
|
|
AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, CY, EC, EE, ES, EY, IN, MA, ME, MN, MT, NM, PE, PH, PI, ST, TF; Subject marks in these papers include questions on Engineering Mathematics (13 marks), which are paper-specific.) |
15 |
85 |
100 |
180 |
|
| CY, DA, EY, MA, PH, ST | 15 | -- | 85 | 100 | 180 |
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AR [Part A + Part B1 or B2 (B1: Architecture or B2: Planning)] B1 or B2 can be selected during Exam. |
15 |
60 + 25 |
100 |
180 |
|
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GE [Part A + Part B1 or B2 (B1 - Surveying and Mapping or B2 -Image Processing and Analysis)] B1 or B2 can be selected during the Exam. |
15 |
55 + 30 |
100 |
180 |
|
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GG [Part A + Part B] (Section 1: Geology or Section 2: Geophysics) |
15 |
25 + 60 |
100 |
180 |
|
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XE (Section A + Any TWO Sections) Sections can be selected during Exam |
15 |
15 + (2 x 35) |
100 |
180 |
|
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XH (Section B1 + Any ONE Section) |
15 |
25 + 60 |
100 |
180 |
|
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XL (Section P + Any TWO Sections) Sections can be selected during Exam. |
15 |
25 + (2 x 30) |
100 |
180 |
GATE Combination of Two Papers
|
Code of the First (Primary) Paper |
Codes of Papers Allowed as The Second Paper |
Code of the First (Primary) Paper |
Codes of Papers Allowed as The Second Paper |
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AE |
CE, ME, XE |
GG |
GE |
|
AG |
CE |
IN |
BM, EC, EE, ME |
|
AR |
CE, GE |
MA |
CS, PH, ST |
|
BM |
BT, IN |
ME |
AE, IN, NM, PI, XE |
|
BT |
BM, XL |
MT |
XE |
|
CE |
AE, AG, AR, ES, GE, NM, XE |
NM |
CE, ME |
|
CH |
ES, PE, XE |
PE |
CH |
|
CS |
EC, GE, MA, PH, ST |
PH |
CS, EC, EE, MA, XE |
|
CY |
XE, XL |
PI |
ME, XE |
|
EC |
CS, EE, IN, PH |
ST |
CS, MA, XH |
|
EE |
EC, IN, PH |
XE |
AE, CE, CH, CY, ME, MT, PH, PI |
|
ES |
CE, CH, GE |
XH |
ST |
|
EY |
XL |
XL |
BT, CY, EY |
|
GE |
AR, CE, CS, ES, GG |
Note: Candidates must have a preferred choice of paper, which is their initial selection, if they want to take TWO subject examinations. From the possible combinations shown in the table above, candidates are required to make the second choice. Combinations that are not on the list ARE NOT permitted to take.
GATE Syllabus 2025
IIT Kanpur has released the GATE syllabus on its official website. Aspiring candidates can check the paper-wise GATE syllabus in the table below:
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Paper/Subject Code |
Topics |
Paper/Subject Code |
Topics |
|
AE |
Engineering Mathematics, Flight Mechanics, Space Dynamics, Aerodynamics, Structures, Propulsion |
IN |
Engineering Mathematics, Electricity and Magnetism, Electrical Circuits and Machines, Signals and Systems, Control Systems, Analog Electronics, Digital Electronics, Measurements, Sensors and Industrial Instrumentation, Communication and Optical Instrumentation |
|
AG |
Engineering Mathematics, Farm Machinery, Farm Power, Soil & Water Conservation Engineering, Irrigation & Drainage Engineering, Agriculture Process Engineering, and Dairy & Food Engineering |
MA |
Calculus, Linear Algebra, Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Ordinary Differential Equations, Algebra, Functional Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Partial Differential Equations, Topology, Linear Programming |
|
AR |
Architecture, Planning and Design, Construction and Management, Environmental Planning and Design, Urban Design, Landscape and Conservation, Planning process, Housing, Services and Infrastructure, History and Contemporary Architecture, Building Construction and Structural systems, Building Services and Sustainability, Regional and Settlement Planning, Planning Techniques and Management, Infrastructure Planning |
ME |
Engineering Mathematics, Applied Mechanics and Design, Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, Materials, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering |
|
BM |
Engineering Mathematics, Electrical Circuits, Signals and Systems, Analog and Digital Electronics, Measurements and Control Systems, Sensors and Bioinstrumentation, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Imaging Systems, Biomechanics, Biomaterials |
MN |
Engineering Mathematics, Mining Geology, Mine Development and Surveying, Geomechanics and Ground Control, Mining Methods and Machinery, Surface Environment, Mine Ventilation and Underground Hazards, Mineral Economics, Mine Planning, Systems Engineering |
|
BT |
Engineering Mathematics, General Biology, Genetics, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Fundamentals of Biological Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering and Process Biotechnology, Plant, Animal and Microbial Biotechnology, Recombinant DNA technology and Other Tools in Biotechnology |
MT |
Engineering Mathematics, Metallurgical Thermodynamics, Transport Phenomena and Rate Processes, Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy, Physical Metallurgy, Mechanical Metallurgy, Manufacturing Processes |
|
CE |
Engineering Mathematics, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Geomatics Engineering |
NM |
Engineering Mathematics, Applied Mechanics and Structures, Fluid Mechanics and Marine Hydrodynamics, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Thermodynamics and Marine Engineering |
|
CH |
Engineering Mathematics, Process Calculations and Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Mechanical Operations, Heat Transfer, Mass Transfer, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Instrumentation and Process Control, Plant Design and Economics, Chemical Technology |
PE |
Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Complex Variables, Probability and Statistics, Numerical Methods, Petroleum Exploration, Oil and Gas Well Drilling Technology, Reservoir Engineering, Petroleum Production Operations, Offshore Drilling and Production Practices, Petroleum Formation Evaluation, Oil and Gas Well Testing, Health Safety and Environment in Petroleum Industry, Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques, Latest trends in Petroleum Engineering |
|
CS |
Engineering Mathematics, Digital Logic, Computer Organization and Architecture, Programming and Data Structures, Algorithms, Theory of Computation, Compiler Design, Operating System, Databases, Computer Networks |
PH |
Mathematical Physics, Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetic Theory, Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Solid State Physics, Electronics, Nuclear and Particle Physics |
|
CY |
Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry |
PI |
Engineering Mathematics, General Engineering, Manufacturing Processes I, Manufacturing Processes II, Quality and Reliability, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research and Operations Management |
|
EC |
Engineering Mathematics, Networks, Signals and Systems, Electronic Devices, Analog Circuits, Digital Circuits, Control Systems, Communications, Electromagnetics |
ST |
Calculus, Matrix Theory, Probability, Standard Discrete and Continuous Univariate Distributions, Stochastic Processes, Estimation, Testing of Hypotheses, Non-parametric Statistics, Multivariate Analysis, Regression Analysis |
|
EE |
Engineering Mathematics, Electric circuits, Electromagnetic Fields, Signals and Systems, Electrical Machines, Power Systems, Control Systems, Electrical and Electronic Measurements, Analog and Digital Electronics, Power Electronics |
XE |
Linear Algebra, Calculus, Vector Calculus, Complex Variables, Ordinary Differential Equations, Partial Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics, Numerical Methods |
|
ES |
Mathematics Foundation, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Microbiology, Water Resources and Environmental Hydraulics, Water & Wastewater Treatment and Management, Air and Noise Pollution, Solid and Hazardous Waste Management, Global and Regional Environmental Issues, Environmental Management and Sustainable Development |
XH |
Reading Comprehension, Expression, Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning |
|
EY |
Ecology, Evolution, Mathematics and Quantitative Ecology, Behavioural Ecology, Applied Ecology & Evolution |
XL |
Atomic Structure and Periodicity, Structure and Bonding, s, p and d Block Elements, Chemical Equilibria, Electrochemistry, Reaction Kinetics, Thermodynamics, Structure-Reactivity Correlations and Organic Reaction Mechanisms, Chemistry of Biomolecules |
|
GE |
Engineering Mathematics and Basic Geomatics, Surveying and Mapping, Image Processing and Analysis |
TF |
Engineering Mathematics, Textile Fibres, Yarn Manufacture, Yarn Structure and Properties, Fabric Manufacture, Structure and Properties, Textile Testing, Chemical Processing |
GATE Preparation 2025
If applicants wish to ace the examination, they must be aware of the essential GATE preparation tips. Using the preparation guidance provided by experts can help candidates organise their preparation more effectively. Assessing one's skills and shortcomings will be made easier for applicants by solving GATE question papers. They will also be better able to comprehend the GATE exam syllabus and structure.
Below are the GATE preparation tips that candidates should follow while preparing for the exam:
- Know the syllabus and exam pattern inside and out
- Minimum Study Material
- Prepare Self Notes
- Frequently revise the study material
- Practice GATE Previous Year Question Papers
GATE Result 2025
The GATE result will be announced by IISc Bangalore after the successful conclusion of the exam. Candidates will be able to check their result using their enrolment ID/Email address & password. GATE results 2025 are valid three years after they were announced. For three years, any institute would accept the GATE score as proof of eligibility for admission to postgraduate study or employment. Candidates will have the following details on their GATE result 2025:
- Candidate’s Name
- Candidate’s Photograph
- Candidate’s Signature
- GATE Registration Number
- Gender of the Candidate
- Examination Paper & Paper Code
- GATE Marks (Out of 100)
- GATE Scores (Out of 1000)
- Validity of GATE scores
GATE Marks Vs GATE Scores
It is important to note that GATE Marks & GATE scores are different. GATE Marks are the marks obtained by candidates out of 100 in the exam. The GATE scores are normalised scores of candidates out of 1000.
GATE Score Normalisation
The following formula is used to calculate the normalised GATE Score:
GATE Cutoff 2025
The GATE cutoff is of two types: Qualifying Cutoff & Admission Cutoff. The GATE Qualifying cutoff is the minimum marks that candidates need to qualify the examination. The GATE admission cutoff is released separately by participating colleges for final admission to the college. It is important to note that just meeting the qualifying cutoff score does not guarantee admission.
The following table shows the GATE qualifying cutoff for 2024:
|
GATE Paper Code |
Qualifying GATE Cutoff Marks |
||
|
General |
OBC-NCL/EWS |
SC/ST/PWD |
|
| DA: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | 37.1 | 33.3 | 24.7 |
| MA: Mathematics | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
| MN: Mining Engineering | 22 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
|
PH: Physics |
32 |
28.8 |
21.3 |
|
CS: Computer Science & Information Technology |
27.6 |
24.8 |
18.4 |
|
EC: Electronics & Communication Engineering |
25 |
22.5 |
16.5 |
|
CE: Civil Engineering |
28.3 |
25.4 |
18.8 |
|
EE: Electrical engineering |
26 |
23.5 |
17.6 |
|
ME: Mechanical Engineering |
28.6 |
25.7 |
19 |
|
XE: Engineering Sciences |
36.2 |
32.5 |
24.1 |
| XL: Life Science | 29.3 | 26.3 | 19.5 |
|
CH: Chemical Engineering |
25.2 |
22.6 |
16.7 |
GATE Counselling 2025
Two organisations—Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) and Centralised Counselling for MTech (CCMT)—conduct the GATE counselling for admission to M.Tech programmes. For admission to M.Tech programmes at IITs, GATE COAP counselling is held; for admission to M.Tech programmes in NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and CFTIs, GATE CCMT counselling is held.
GATE COAP 2025: Eligibility
- Candidates must have a valid GATE score of the previous three years to participate in the counselling round for 2025 (2023/2024/2025).
- It is required that candidates have minimum marks in graduation, which can vary depending on the institution they are applying to.
GATE CCMT 2025: Eligibility
- Candidates must have a valid GATE score of the previous three years to participate in the counselling round for 2025 (2023/2024/2025).
- A minimum 6.5 CGPA or 60% is required in graduation. SC/ST/PWD candidates must have a minimum CGPA of 6 or 55% in their graduation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is GATE Exam 2025?
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, or GATE exam, is a yearly national-level admission examination that is administered on behalf of NCB-GATE by the IISc Bangalore and seven IITs (at Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras, and Roorkee). Admission to M.Tech. and PhD programmes provided at IITs, NITs, and other participating institutions is the primary goal of the GATE examination. Companies in the public sector also consider GATE scores when hiring graduate engineers for entry-level roles.
What is GATE Eligibility Criteria?
Candidates aspiring or planning to appear for the GATE 2025 must have finished an undergraduate degree programme in engineering, technology, architecture, science, commerce, or the arts.
Do IIT students take the GATE exam?
An IIT student who has a strong CGPA may be excused from taking the GATE exam while enrolling for the IIT M.Tech programme. If a candidate has finished their B.Tech from one of the IITs with a minimum CGPA of 8.5, they do not need to take the GATE examination.
What is the format of the GATE exam?
The GATE test is administered online and is computer-based. The examination is conducted for 29 papers. There are 65 questions in a paper totalling 100 marks. In general, each GATE test paper is divided into two sections: General Aptitude (10 questions, 15 marks), and Core Subject (55 questions, 85 Marks). The questions are either one or two marks each and come in the forms of MCQs, MSQs, and NATs. There is no negative marking for MSQs & NATs.
What is the upper age limit for GATE 2025?
There is no upper age limit for the GATE 2025 exam. Candidates will be able to take the examination if they satisfy all other requirements for eligibility.
Has the GATE 2025 Syllabus undergone any changes?
The GATE 2025 Syllabus has not undergone any modifications this year. The syllabus was previously updated in 2021, and this year will follow suit.
When will GATE 2025 exam be conducted?
GATE 2025 exam will be conducted tentatively in the first week of February 2025. The exam will be organised by IIT Roorkee
When will GATE result 2025 be announced?
GATE 2025 result will be announced tentatively in March 2025. Along with the result, IIT Roorkee will also release the final answer key.
When will GATE answer key 2025 be released?
IIT Roorkee will release the GATE 2025 answer key in February 2025. Candidates will be able to raise objections against the answer key if they feel the answer given in the answer key is incorrect.
What is GATE Cut off 2025?
IIT Roorkee will release the GATE cut off 2025 on the official website. Students who have the minimum cut off marks in GATE exam will be eligible for the counselling round. After each round of counselling, participating colleges release the opening and closing ranks for admission to different courses.
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