GATE 2025: Date, Syllabus, Pattern, Question Papers, Preparation Tips

GATE 2025: IIT Roorkee is the conducting body for GATE 2025. The GATE 2025 official notification will be released on the website of IIT Roorkee, iitr.ac.in, tentatively in August 2025. Registration for GATE 2025 is expected to commence soon after. Candidates who have completed graduation or are in the final year of the Bachelor’s degree are eligible to fill out the GATE 2025 application form. The GATE 2025 exam dates will be announced by the authority in the official brochure. Going by the previous year trends, candidates can expect the GATE 2025 exam to be conducted in the first and second week of February 2025. The tentative GATE exam dates 2025 are February 1, 2, 8 & 9, 2025.

IIT Roorkee will conduct the GATE exam 2025 in online mode as a Computer Based Test for 30 papers. Aspirants can find all the details related to GATE 2025 syllabus, exam pattern and eligibility criteria and more in this article.

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GATE 2025 Exam Dates

GATE exam is typically conducted on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) in the month of February. As per the previous trends, the GATE 2025 exam dates are tentatively February 1, 2, 8 & 9, 2025. The entrance examination will be conducted 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.

GATE 2025 Important Dates

Till the official brochure is released, candidates can go through the tentative GATE important dates 2025 and events in the table below.

GATE 2025 Events	GATE 2025 Tentative Dates
Release of GATE 2025 Notification	August 2025
Commencement of GATE 2025 Registration through GOAPS	August 2025
Last Date for GATE 2025 Registration Form Submission without late fee	October 2025
Extended Date for Submission of Online Application Form with late fees	October 2025
GATE 2025 Application Form Scrutiny	September to October 2025
GATE 2025 Registration Form Correction	November 2025
GATE Mock Test Links Activates	November 2025
GATE 2025 Admit Card Release Date	January 2025
GATE 2025 Date of Examination	February 1, 2, 8 & 9, 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 2025
Availability of GATE 2025 Scorecard	March 2025

About GATE 2025

GATE full form is 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. Through GATE exam, candidates can get MTech admission at the prestigious NITs, IITS, IIITs and GFTIs. GATE scores are also considered for the PSU recruitment at organizations, such as NTPC, ONGC, PGCL, IOCL etc.

GATE 2025 Official Notification

IIT Roorkee will release the GATE official notification 2025 likely in August 2024. The GATE 2025 notification pdf will be available on the official website iitr.ac.in. Candidates can find all important details related to GATE 2025 important dates, exam syllabus, pattern etc. specified in the brochure.

GATE 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who want to appear for the GATE 2025 exam must satisfy the following GATE eligibility criteria 2025 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 GATE exam 2025.

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

• There is no restriction on GATE maximum attempts

GATE 2025 Application Form

GATE application form 2025 will be made available likely in August 2025, soon after the release of the official GATE 2025 notification. The GATE 2025 registration process will be conducted in online mode through the 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 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 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.

GATE 2025 Syllabus

GATE syllabus 2025 will be released on the official website of IIT Roorkee. The GATE 2025 syllabus pdf will be published for a total of 30 papers. The syllabus of 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.

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

GATE 2025 Exam Pattern

IIT Roorkee will release the GATE exam pattern 2025 on its website along with the official notification. The GATE 2025 exam paper will be similar to the previous years. The authority may or may not introduce some minor changes to the existing exam format. According to the last year’s paper pattern, GATE exam 2025 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 2025 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 the previous year’s GATE question paper PDFs 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 2025 preparation tips and tricks 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 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 the best books for GATE 2025, students are encouraged to refer to various educational videos shared by prominent coaching institutes, GATE model question papers 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 the others. While the General Aptitude and Subject Papers may seem doable to many, others may have a hard time practicing 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 practicing 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.

Will There Be Any Changes in GATE 2025?

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 in the GATE 2025 official notification once it is released. Candidates should know that last year, the previous conducting body, IISc Bangalore introduced a new GATE exam paper on Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence.

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