GATE 2025 will be conducted on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. Candidates who have registered for the GATE exam and are appearing for it tomorrow and other upcoming days can check the GATE 2025 exam day guidelines and instructions here. After downloading the GATE admit card 2025, students must verify the details mentioned on it and read the exam day guidelines carefully. GATE dress code must be mandatorily followed by every candidate if they do not want their candidature to be cancelled. According to GATE exam day instructions and guidelines prescribed by IIT Roorkee, students must carry their hall tickets to the examination centre. The admit card of GATE 2025 must be carried by students in the form of a print copy.
GATE 2025 Exam Day Guidelines
- Do not forget to carry the hard copy of the GATE admit card 2025 to the examination hall
- Report to the GATE exam centre at least 90 minutes before the scheduled examination time.
- Students will not be allowed to log in 30 minutes after the exam starts
- Do not carry any prohibited articles such as electronic items, gadgets, and any other suspicious items.
- Aspirants can carry transparent water bottle, mask, and pen/pencil
- Students will be provided 20 minutes to read the exam instructions on their computer screen
GATE 2025 – Instructions during the time of paper
- Utilise 20 minute window to read the instructions carefully
- Don’t carry rough notes, blank paper, or any other item of similar nature to the examination hall
- Aspirants will be given scribble pads for rough work. The scribble pad needs to be submitted at the end of the examination. Do not forget to write your name and registration number on the scribble pad.
- Candidates can click on “View All Questions” to see all questions simultaneously. This will allow them to decide which section they must attempt first
- Pick the scoring section first as per your preparation level and strengths and weaknesses. Most students find comfort in attempting the Engineering Maths section first.
- Do not forget to save each answer after attempting it.
- Note down the question number that requires a revisit from you once you are done with completing the paper. This will allow you to re-check your questions
GATE Dress Code 2025
GATE 2025 dress code prescribed by the conducting body is as follows
Items | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
Clothing with Metal | Not allowed | Not allowed |
Excessive Pockets | Avoid clothing with many pockets | Not specified |
Head Coverings | Hats, mufflers, or any fabric covering are prohibited | Not specified |
Comfortable Clothing | Loose, comfortable clothing advised | Casual, comfortable clothing advised |
Jewellry/Accessories | Not permitted (e.g., belts, watches, rings) | Not permitted (e.g., stoles, jewellry, belts) |
Footwear | Sandals/flip-flops; shoes not allowed | Sandals/flip-flops; shoes not allowed |
Prohibited Items | Goggles, bracelets, etc. | Goggles, rings, bracelets, watches, etc. |