GATE 2025: Application Form to be Closed on October 11 With Late Fee, Check Syllabus and Preparion Tips

GATE 2025: IIT Roorkee is going to conduct the GATE exam 2025 on February 1, 2, 15, and 16 but the paper-wise exam dates are yet to be confirmed. The last date to apply for GATE 2025 with a late fee has been extended to October 11, 2024. The application submission for non late fee fee was closed on October 3, 2024. Candidates who have completed graduation or are in the final year of their Bachelor’s degree are eligible to fill out the GATE 2025 application form. The GATE score of 2025 will be valid for 3 years for taking admission to M.Tech courses or applying for PSU recruitment. Various PSUs will start releasing application forms for which eligible candidates are recruited using a valid GATE score. The mode of the GATE 2025 exam is online, and the total number of test papers is 30.
The GATE exam in full form is the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. It is a national-level entrance exam conducted annually by one of the seven IITs for admission to Postgraduate or Master’s degree programs in Engineering, Architecture, Science, Technology, and Humanities. IIT Roorkee has added 10 new cities to the GATE exam centres 2025 list. The authorities might release a new two-paper combination on its official website.

GATE 2025 Exam Dates

Like every year, the GATE exam 2025 will be conducted in the first and second weekend of February. The paper-wise exam schedule will be out soon. The entrance examination will be held in two shifts across multiple cities in India and abroad. GATE 2025 Shift 1 exam will take place from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM while Shift 2 will be held from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

Events	Dates
Launch of GATE 2025 Official Website	June 29, 2024
Release of GATE 2025 Notification	June 29, 2024
Commencement of GATE 2025 Registration through GOAPS	August 28, 2024
Last Date for GATE 2025 Registration Form Submission without late fee	October 3, 2024 (Extended)
Extended Date for Submission of Online Application Form with late fees	October 11, 2024 (Extended)
GATE 2025 Application Form Scrutiny	September to October 2024
GATE 2025 Registration Form Correction	Till November 6, 2024
GATE Mock Test Links Activates	November 2024
GATE 2025 Admit Card Release Date	January 2, 2025
GATE 2025 Exam Date	February 1, 2, 15 & 16, 2025
GATE 2025 Response Sheet Release Date	February 2025
GATE 2025 Answer Key Release Date	February 2025
Challenging the GATE 2025 provisional answer key	February 2025
GATE 2025 Final Answer Key	March 2025
GATE 2025 Result Date	March 19, 2025
Availability of GATE 2025 Scorecard	March 28 to May 31, 2025
GATE scorecard download by paying late fees of INR 500 per person	June 1 to December 31, 2025

GATE 2025 Application Form

GATE registrations 2025 with late fees have been extended to October 11, 2024. The registration process for GATE is conducted through online mode, i.e., GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System) portal. Candidates can get an overview of the GATE 2025 application process below.

Step 1: Online Registration through GOAPS

• Candidates must first register through the GOAPS 2025 portal by entering their full name, valid email ID, mobile number, country of residence etc.

• They must choose a unique password for future login. A system-generate OTP (One-Time Password) will be sent to the registered mobile number and email address for verification.

• Candidates must use the same to complete the registration process and get their unique GATE enrollment ID.

Step 2: Login and Application Form Fill Out

• Registered candidates can log in with their ID and password to access the GATE application form 2025. They must fill in personal details, such as father’s name, mother’s name, nationality, date of birth, permanent address, photo ID number and type etc. along with educational qualifications, marks and grades obtained from 10+2 till Graduation.

• Next, applicants must select the desired GATE 2025 paper they wish to opt for and choose up to three GATE exam centres 2025 from the list provided. The test centres must be selected in order of preference. The first two exam centres must be selected from the same zone while the third one can be from any regional zones.

Step 3: Uploading of Documents

The next step of the GATE 2025 application process involves uploading scanned images of the candidate’s recent passport photograph and signature along with relevant certificates. Applicants must ensure that the documents are uploaded in the size and format prescribed by the GATE authority.

Documents	Dimensions	Format
Photograph	Dimension: 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm Maximum Resolution: 480 x 640 pixels Minimum Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels	JPEG/JPG
Signature	Maximum Resolution: 160 x 560 pixels Minimum Resolution: 80 x 280 pixels	JPEG/JPG

Step 4: GATE Application Fee Payment

After uploading the necessary documents, candidates must proceed to pay the GATE application fee 2025 via online mode. The fee amount varies according to the candidate’s category and can be paid using Net banking/ Debit card/ Credit card facilities. Applicants can check the probable GATE 2025 registration fee below.

Category	Fee to be Submitted Within Regular Period	Fee to be Submitted During Extended Period
Female/SC/ ST/ PwD category candidates (per paper)	INR 900	INR 1400
All other candidates including foreign nationals (per paper)	INR 1800	INR 2300

Step 5: Final Review of GATE Application Form 2025

After the payment of the application fee, candidates must review the GATE registration form 2025 one last time and verify all the details. They must submit the GATE 2025 application form and save a copy of the same for future reference.

Also check | GATE 2025 Syllabus: CE, ME, CSE, ECE, EE, Download Subject-Wise Syllabus PDF

GATE 2025 Official Notification

IIT Roorkee launched the official website for GATE 2025 - gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The conducting authority has released the GATE official notification 2025. Candidates can find all important details related to GATE 2025 important dates, exam syllabus, pattern etc. specified on the official portal. The candidates can download the PDF of the GATE official notification by clicking here .

GATE 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who want to appear for the GATE 2025 exam must satisfy the following GATE eligibility criteria laid down in the information brochure by the conducting authority.

• Candidates who have passed or are currently in the 3rd year of their Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Architecture/ Science/ Technology/ Humanities from a recognized university. Those with a Master’s degree in a relevant subject in the field of Science are also eligible to apply for GATE 2025.

• Candidates with Indian citizenship or those from foreign countries including Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and The United Arab Emirates are eligible to sit for the GATE exam 2025.

• There is no specified age limit for candidates applying for GATE 2025

• There is no restriction on GATE maximum attempts

Quick Links:

GATE Admit Card 2025	GATE Exam Centres 2025

GATE 2025 Syllabus

GATE syllabus 2025 has been released on the official website of IIT Roorkee - gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The GATE 2025 syllabus pdf has been published for a total of 30 papers. The syllabus of the GATE exam 2025 comprises three sections – General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and Core Engineering as per the paper chosen by candidates. Aspirants can find an overview of the section-wise GATE syllabus 2025 in the table below.

Section	Sub-Section	Topics
General Aptitude	Quantitative Aptitude	Data interpretation, bar graphs, pie charts etc. 2D and 3D plots, tables and maps Geometry, Mensuration, Probability, Elementary Statistics Numerical Computation and Estimation, Percentage, Ratios, Permutation and Combination, Series, Logarithms etc.
	Verbal Aptitude	Reading and Comprehension Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrases Grammar, Articles and Objectives, Tenses, Verb-Noun Agreement, Prepositions and Conjunctions, Speech etc.
	Spatial Aptitude	2D and 3D Patterns, Paper Cutting and Folding Shape Transformation, Mirror Image, Rotation etc.
	Analytical Aptitude	Logical Reasoning, Analogies, Deduction and Induction, Numerical Relations etc.
Engineering Mathematics	Discrete Mathematics	Sets, Functions, Relations, Counting, Permutations and Combinations, Boolean Algebra, Graphs etc.
	Probability and Statistics	Standard Deviation, Mean, Median and Mode, Random Variables, Correlation and Regression, Probability Distributions, Normal and Binomial Distributions, Poisson etc.
	Complex Analysis and Numerical Methods	Analytic Functions, Laurent Series, Cauchy-Riemann Equations, Cauchy’s Integral Formula and Theorem, Residues, Contour Integration etc Solutions of Nonlinear Equations, Single and Multi-step Methods for Differential Equations, Convergence Criteria etc
	Linear Algebra	Determinants, Vector Spaces, Basis, Matrix Algebra, Linear Dependence and Independence, Solutions of Linear Equations, Eigenvalues, Eigenvectors, Rank etc
	Differential Equation and Calculus	Limits, Continuity and Differentiability, Functions of a Single Variable, Maxima and Minima, Mean Value Theorems, Indeterminate Forms, Definite and Indefinite Integrals, Taylor Series, Evaluation of Definite Integrals by Substitution and by Parts, Partial and Total Derivatives, Directional Derivative, Divergence and Curl, Gradient, Vector Identities, Line, Surface and Volume Integrals, Gauss’ Application, Stokes and Green’s Theorems etc First-order linear and Non-linear Equations, Higher-Order Linear Differential Equations with Constant Coefficients, Initial and Boundary Value Problems, Cauchy’s and Euler’s Equations, Laplace Transforms, Laplace's Equations, Solutions of Heat, Wave etc

GATE 2025 Exam Pattern

The GATE 2025 exam paper is similar to the previous years. The authority has not introduced any major changes to the existing exam format. According to the GATE exam pattern 2025, the paper will have 65 questions worth a total of 100 marks. Of these questions, 10 questions will be based on General Aptitude carrying 15 marks.

Furthermore, the GATE 2025 exam will be conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT) in online mode for 3 hours. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions will majorly be asked from the syllabus of GATE 2025.

Paper Code	General Aptitude Marks	Compulsory Marks	Subject Specific Marks	Total Marks	Exam Duration
AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, ES, IN, ME, MN, MT, NM, PE, PI, TF	15	-	85	100	3 hours
CY, DA, EY, MA, PH, ST	15	-	85	100	3 hours
AR Part A + Part B1 or B2 [B1: Architecture or B2: Planning]	15	60	25	100	3 hours
GE - Part A + Part B [B1: Surveying and Mapping or B2: Image Processing and Analysis]	15	55	30	100	3 hours
GG - Part A + B [B1: Geology or B2: Geophysics]	15	25	60	100	3 hours
XE	15	15	2 x 35	100	3 hours
XH	15	25	60	100	3 hours
XL	15	25	2 x 30	100	3 hours

GATE Question Paper

GATE question paper 2025 will be set by IIT Roorkee. The question paper of GATE 2025 will be entirely based on objective-type questions. The GATE question pattern will include the following type of questions:

• Multiple Choice Questions

• Multiple Select Questions

• Numerical Answer Type

GATE Previous Year Question Papers

Candidates willing to sit for the GATE 2025 exam can find below the GATE previous years' question papers for practice -

Paper Code	GATE Question Paper PDFs
Aerospace Engineering (AE)	GATE Aerospace Engineering (AE) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Agricultural Engineering (AG)	GATE Agricultural Engineering (AG) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Architecture and Planning (AR)	GATE Architecture and Planning Question Paper 2024 PDF
Biomedical Engineering (BM)	GATE Biomedical Engineering (BM) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Biotechnology (BT)	GATE Biotechnology (BT) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Civil Engineering (CE-1)	GATE Civil Engineering (CE-1) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Civil Engineering (CE-2)	GATE Civil Engineering (CE-2) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Chemical Engineering (CH)	GATE Chemical Engineering (CH) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Computer Science and Information Technology (CS-1)	GATE Computer Science and Information Technology (CS-1) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Computer Science and Information Technology (CS-2)	GATE Computer Science and Information Technology (CS-2) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Chemistry (CY)	GATE Chemistry (CY) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA)	GATE Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)	GATE Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Electrical Engineering (EE)	GATE Electrical Engineering (EE) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Environmental Science & Engineering (ES)	GATE Environmental Science & Engineering (ES) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Ecology and Evolution (EY)	GATE Ecology and Evolution (EY) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Geomatics Engineering (GE)	GATE Geomatics Engineering (GE) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Geology and Geophysics - Geology (GG-1)	GATE Geology and Geophysics - Geology (GG-1) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Geology and Geophysics - Geophysics (GG-2)	GATE Geology and Geophysics - Geophysics (GG-2) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Instrumentation Engineering (IN)	GATE Instrumentation Engineering (IN) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Mathematics (MA)	GATE Mathematics (MA) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Mechanical Engineering (ME)	GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Mining Engineering (MN)	GATE Mining Engineering (MN) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Metallurgical Engineering (MT)	GATE Metallurgical Engineering (MT) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NM)	GATE Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NM) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Petroleum Engineering (PE)	GATE Petroleum Engineering (PE) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Physics (PH)	GATE Physics (PH) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Production and Industrial Engineering (PI)	GATE Production and Industrial Engineering (PI) Question Paper 2024 PDF
GATE Statistics (ST)	GATE Statistics (ST) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF)	GATE Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Engineering Sciences (XE)	GATE Engineering Sciences (XE) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Humanities & Social Sciences - Economics (XH-C1)	GATE Humanities & Social Sciences - Economics (XH-C1) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Humanities & Social Sciences - English (XH-C2)	GATE Humanities & Social Sciences - English (XH-C2) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Humanities & Social Sciences - Linguistics (XH-C3)	GATE Humanities & Social Sciences - Linguistics (XH-C3) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Humanities & Social Sciences - Philosophy (XH-C4)	GATE Humanities & Social Sciences - Philosophy (XH-C4) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Humanities & Social Sciences - Psychology (XH-C5)	GATE Humanities & Social Sciences - Psychology (XH-C5) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Humanities & Social Sciences - Sociology (XH-C6)	GATE Humanities & Social Sciences - Sociology (XH-C6) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Life Sciences (XL)	GATE Life Sciences (XL) Question Paper 2024 PDF

GATE 2025 Preparation Tips

GATE being one of the toughest and most competitive engineering entrance examinations in India, demands a comprehensive preparation strategy and thorough revisions. With the right GATE preparation tips 2025 and utmost dedication, candidates can crack GATE 2025 in the very first attempt. Here are some useful preparation tips to help students gear up for GATE 2025:

1. Start Your Preparations Early

Aspirants wondering how to prepare for GATE 2025 without coaching should know that starting early is key to success. Therefore, one must start preparing for GATE 2025 at least 7-8 months ahead of the examination. Starting GATE 2025 preparations early will allow them more time to work out a comprehensive strategy, go through the complete syllabus and then review the high-weightage, important topics at their own pace.

2. Work Out a Study Plan

Having a study schedule is crucial to any exam preparation and GATE 2025 is no exception. Candidates should devise a study timetable based on their aptitude and preference to include various topics from the GATE 2025 syllabus. While planning the timetable, they should divide the chapters/ topics in such a manner that they do not get monotonous. Special attention and more time should be allotted to difficult and high-scoring topics demanding conceptual understanding. With a balanced timetable in place, students can stay focused and meet their daily and weekly goals more effectively.

3. Choose Online Study Materials Wisely

With the availability of online study materials and tutorial videos, candidates are encouraged to choose the study resources wisely. Apart from studying from the GATE Best Books 2025 , students are encouraged to refer to various educational videos shared by the best coaching institutes for GATE 2025 . Additionally, they should also make it a habit of practising GATE sample papers 2025 and previous year question papers etc.

4. Assess Your Strengths and Weaknesses

While preparing for GATE 2025, students may find certain subjects or topics easier than others. While the General Aptitude and Subject Papers may seem doable to many, others may have a hard time practising Engineering Mathematics. Thus, it is crucial to understand one’s strengths and shortcomings and work their way through – understand the fundamental concepts and spend more time revising and practising questions from the difficult chapters to gain confidence.

5. Revise Daily

The saying ‘Practice makes a man perfect’ cannot be emphasized more. One of the most important aspects of GATE 2025 preparation is daily revision and practice. Once the entire syllabus is covered, students should focus on revising the previous chapters to recall the formulas, definitions, theorems and concepts. GATE mock test 2025 is a great way to test one’s knowledge and exam readiness. Candidates must therefore attempt at least 2-3 mock tests a week to assess their GATE preparation 2025 during the last 3-4 months before the exam.

Are there any changes in GATE 2025?

IIT Roorkee has added 10 new cities to the GATE exam centres 2025. Cities like Baddi, Una, Palampur, Puttur, Bhilwara, Dausa, Hanumangarh, Nandyala, Erode, Krishnagiri, and Pollachi have been added to the GATE 2025 exam centre list. There is a chance that authorities add a new two-paper combination on its website. IIT Roorkee, which is responsible for conducting GATE 2025 has not announced or introduced any new changes in the GATE 2025 exam pattern, syllabus, eligibility or admission criteria. In the event of any such occurrence, students will be notified of the same through the GATE 2025 official website. Candidates should know that last year, the previous conducting body, IISc Bangalore introduced a new GATE exam paper on Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence.

We hope this article proves helpful to students looking for GATE 2025 exam details. For more updates, stay tuned to CollegeDekho!