It is that time of year again when students prepare to take their careers to the next level. Conducted once a year, this blog highlights upon GATE 2025 exam date, eligibility criteria, fee structure, syllabus and weightage and admit card details.
What Is the GATE Exam?
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering or GATE is among the most reputed and anticipated examinations conducted in India. This test focuses on undergraduate subjects of engineering and sciences to gain entry into technical postgraduate programs. On behalf of the National Coordination Board – GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), this all-India test is conducted by the Indian Institute of Science and 7 Indian Institutes of Technologies.
GATE 2025 Exam Eligibility Criteria
IIT Roorkee has released the eligibility criteria for the GATE 2025 exams.
- Nationality: Candidates with Indian nationality are eligible. Those from countries other than India are also eligible.
- Qualification: (a) A candidate is required to pass graduation in engineering/technology or a Master’s degree in any relevant science subject.
(b) Candidates in their pre-final or final year of qualifying degree are eligible.
(c) Candidates who have obtained/are still pursuing their qualifying degree from countries other than India must be currently in the 3rd or higher years or completed their Bachelor’s degree (duration at least 3 years) in Engineering/Technology/Science/Arts/Commerce.
- Age Limit: There is no age limit for GATE 2025.
- Attempt Limit: There are no attempt limits for GATE 2025.
GATE 2025 Exam Fees
| CANDIDATES |
REGULAR PERIOD |
EXTENDED PERIOD |
| Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates (per test paper) |
Rs 900 |
Rs 1400 |
| All other candidates, including foreign nationals (per test paper) |
Rs 1800 |
Rs 2300 |
Overview: GATE 2025 Exam Date & Other Details
| CATEGORY |
DETAILS |
| Exam Name |
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) |
| GATE Exam Date |
1, 2,15,16 February 2025 |
| Examination Mode |
Online Computer-Based Test/CBT |
| Duration |
3 hours |
| Total Marks |
100 |
| Total Questions |
65 |
| Score Validity |
3 Years |
| Marking Scheme |
1 or 2 marks per question + Negative marking for MCQs (1/3 or 2/3 marks deduction for wrong answers) |
| Questions Type |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQs), Numerical Answer Type (NAT) |
| Language |
English |
| Application Process |
Visit GATE 2025 official portal |
| Result Date |
March 2025 (tentative) |
GATE 2025 Admit Card
On January 7, 2025, the admit cards for the 2025 GATE exam were released by IIT Roorkee. All the candidates can access their hall tickets by following the below-mentioned steps.
- Go to the official GATE 2025 website
- Click Application Login or GOAPS 2025 Application Portal
- Fill in the Enrollment ID/Email Address and Password
- Click the Download Admit Card link after logging in
- You can print or save it as a PDF file
GATE 2025 Syllabus
| DISCIPLINE |
SUBJECTS |
| General Aptitude |
Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, English Grammar, Vocabulary |
| Engineering Mathematics |
Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics, Numerical Methods, Complex Variables |
| Civil Engineering (CE) |
Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Water Resources |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) |
Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Strength of Materials, Manufacturing Processes, Dynamics, Vibrations |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) |
Electrical Machines, Power Systems, Control Systems, Power Electronics, Signals and Systems, Electromagnetic Fields |
| Chemical Engineering (CH) |
Process Calculations, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Mass Transfer, Chemical Reaction Engineering |
| Computer Science and IT (CS) |
Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Networks, Operating Systems, Databases, Software Engineering, Theory of Computation |
| Electronics and Communication (EC) |
Analog Circuits, Digital Circuits, Communication Systems, Electromagnetic Theory, Signal Processing |
| Instrumentation Engineering (IN) |
Transducers, Signal Conditioning, Process Control, Industrial Instrumentation, Sensors, Analog and Digital Circuits |
| Biotechnology (BT) |
Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Process Engineering, Plant and Animal Biotechnology |
| Mathematics (MA) |
Real Analysis, Linear Algebra, Algebra, Ordinary Differential Equations, Partial Differential Equations, Probability |
| Humanities and Social Sciences (XH) |
English, Linguistics, Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology, Public Administration |
| Environmental Science and Engineering (ES) |
Environmental Chemistry, Water and Wastewater Treatment, Air Pollution Control, Environmental Impact Assessment |
| Aerospace Engineering (AE) |
Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Structures, Flight Mechanics, Space Dynamics |
GATE 2025: Weightage Across Subjects
It is essential to know about the weightage distribution across the subjects. Get an insight into the high-scoring areas by checking below.
- For General Aptitude, a student has to score 15% of the total marks.
- Engineering Mathematics requires 13%-15% of the total score.
- The core engineering subjects have a weightage distribution of 70%-72%.
Conclusion
We hope this blog has helped you with important information regarding the GATE 2025 exam date, downloading the admit card, weightage across subjects and a detailed breakdown of the syllabus. K.R. Mangalam University wishes candidates all the very best!
FAQs
What is the official GATE 2025 exam date?
The 2025 GATE examination will be held on 1, 2, 15 and 16 February 2025.
What is the GATE 2025 exam fee?
It is mandatory to submit the application fee which is non-refundable and non-transferable. Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates (per test paper) have to pay Rs 900 during a regular period and Rs 1400 during an extended period. All other candidates, including foreign nationals (per test paper), have to pay Rs 1800 during a regular period and Rs 2300 during an extended period.
What is the last date of registration for GATE 2025?
The last date of registration for the GATE 2025 Application form is 3rd October 2025. The extended date with late fees is 7th October 2025.
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