GATE Application Form 2025: Registration Dates (Out), Check Direct Link, Application Process, Fees

GATE Registration 2025

GATE application form 2025 will be released on August 24, 2024, in online mode at gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The last date to apply for the GATE 2025 exam without late fees is September 26, 2024. However, the deadline to fill out the GATE 2025 application form by paying late fees is October 7, 2024. The GATE registration 2025 link will be activated at gate2025.iitr.ac.in and the same will be updated on this page. Before applying for the exam candidates must check out the GATE eligibility criteria 2025. The GATE application process includes registration, form filling, document uploading, fee payment, etc. The GATE application fees 2025 for unreserved candidates is INR 1800//- and for SC, ST, and other categories is INR 900/-. IIT Roorkee is the conducting body of GATE 2025. The GATE exam 2025 will be held on February 1, 2, 15 and 16, 2025. 

The list of documents required for GATE 2025 includes a caste certificate, income certificate, adhar card/PAN card/voter ID card, candidate's photograph, candidate's signature, etc. After submitting the application form of GATE 2025, candidates must check the application status to make sure it's approved. If the GATE application status is 'Under Scrutiny/Under Process', aspirants do not need to worry. The authorities review all GATE application forms 2025, and those applicants whose applications require corrections in photograph/signature/supporting documents receive an immediate email/SMS.

Note: A GATE score is also mandatory to secure jobs in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) apart from M.Tech admissions 2025 in IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. 

GATE 2025 Registration Date

IIT Roorkee has released the GATE 2025 application form release date. Candidates can check out the GATE registration dates 2025 below. 

GATE 2025 Registration - Highlights

Candidates can check out the important highlights of the GATE 2025 registration form below. 

GATE 2025 Registration Process

In order to apply for GATE 2025, candidates have to follow certain steps if they want to complete the entire process in a systematic and correct manner. The registration process for GATE 2025 involves the following stages: Registration, GOAPS Password, GOAPS Enrolment ID,  Application Form Filling and Uploading Images and Supporting Documents, Online Fee Payment, etc.

Step-by-Step Guide to GATE 2025 Registration Process

The steps to register and fill out the GATE registration form 2025 have been explained below - 

Step1: GATE 2025 Registration through GOAPS

• Visit the official website of GATE

• Register as a “New User” and proceed as mentioned in the guide

• After successful registration, they will get access to GOAPS with the credentials they entered such as name, valid email ID and mobile number.

• International candidates must note that any contact with the candidate will be done only through the provided e-mail ID.

Note: The email ID and mobile number submitted must be valid in nature because all communication related to the examination will be sent through this medium.

• After providing all details like a valid email address, mobile number and a GOAPS password of their choice.

GOAPS Password:

• While creating the password, the applicants must note that they should create a password, which cannot be guessed easily.

• It is advisable for applicants not to use their name, date of birth or easily guessable string of alphabets or numbers.

• Try creating a password that has numbers, alphabets and special characters.

• Confirm the registration.

GOAPS Enrolment ID:

• After the successful registration, the candidates receive an email that contains the GOAPS Enrolment ID.

• The Enrolment ID is necessary to log in to fill out the online application form for GATE 2025.

GATE 2025 Login Window

The GATE Login Window, popularly known as GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) is an online platform through which candidates can create their own GATE Login ID and Password for various stages of the examination, such as GATE registration, application fee payment, document upload, hall ticket download, GATE scorecard download etc. Candidates can refer to the image below to know what the GATE 2025 login window looks like -

Step 2: Filling Out GATE Registration Form 2025

• Next, applicants had to fill out the GATE registration form 2025 with Personal information including Name, Date of Birth and other requisite information,

• Click on the 'Start the GATE 2025 Application Process' tab.

• Personal Details: Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Nationality, Category, A person with Disability Status and Dyslexia Status, Country of Permanent Residence, State/Union Territory, Select ID Proof and Enter ID Proof Number, Name of Parent/Guardian (stick to the specifications), Country of Residence of Parent/Guardian, Mobile Number of Parent/Guardian etc.

  •  Address details for communication purposes (PIN code mandatory)

• Eligibility Details: Name of the college where the candidate had completed a UG degree. The candidates must also specify the address of the college along with the PIN code.

  • Before filling out the application form, the candidates must have clarity on the GATE paper and examination centre.

Step 3: Uploading Scanned Documents on GATE Registration Form 2025

In this step, candidates have to upload their scanned recent photograph, signature and other documents (if required) according to the specifications mentioned by the exam conducting authorities. 

• High-quality scanned image (JPEG format) of photograph and signature.

• Thumb impression as per the specified requirements.

• Scanned images (JPEG format) of degree certificates/ mark sheets

• Scanned copy of the category certificate (if applicable) in PDF format.

Specifications of Scanned Documents for GATE Registration Form 2025

After uploading the documents, read the declaration and click on the 'checkbox' to proceed to the fee payment.

Step 4: Preview of GATE Registration Form 2025

• Before proceeding to online fee payment, the server will display the preview of the GATE application form 2025.

• No changes will be allowed once candidates click on the ‘Confirm and Final Submit’ button.

• All candidates are advised to thoroughly check their submitted information for any mistakes.

• Click on “Confirm and Submit”.

Step 5: GATE Registration Form 2025 Fee Payment

• The payment of fees has to be done through online modes such as net banking/debit card/credit card. 

• After the payment is done, the candidates will be redirected to the GOAPS website. 

• The details for the application fee are given below.

Step 6: Submission of GATE Registration Form 2025

• After payment, the GATE 2025 application form will be successfully submitted through GOAPS.

• Download it and take a printout of the filled application form and keep it for your own reference.

Note: The application fee for GATE 2025 varies for Indian nationals and International candidates. GATE 2025 Exam Dates to remain unchanged! 

GATE Registration 2025- Retrieving Forgotten Enrollment ID or Password

In case, candidate have forgotten their GATE registration ID or enrollment ID, they can access it by following the steps given below. 

Step 1: Visit the GOAPS page

Step 2: Then, go to the ‘Forgot GATE 2025 Enrolment ID or Registration ID’ and click on the link. 

Step 3: If your email address is still valid but you cannot remember your enrollment or registration IDs, click "Request for an OTP" to receive a 'One Time Password'.

Step 4: To change the password if you already have an OTP, click "Already have an OTP?"

Step 5: Then reset your password, and you will be able to get your GATE 2025 registration ID.  

GATE Registration 2025- List of Key Documents

Here is the list of documents that candidates need to fill out the GATE 2025 application form - 

• A scanned copy of the photograph and signature of the candidate.

• Valid Photo ID such as Aadhaar Card/Passport/Driving License/PAN Card/Voter ID/College ID/Employee Identification Card/Notarized Affidavit with Photo, Signature, Date of Birth and Residential Address.

• Foreign applicants require a valid ID proof, such as a Passport/ Govt. Issued ID/College ID/Employee ID.

• Degree Certificate/Provisional Certificate/Course Completion Certificate.

• Copy of Mark Sheet of the 5th /6th /7th semester.

• Final year students must submit a Provisional Certificate Letter as per the format issued by the Home of Institute/Dean/Registrar/Head of Dept.

• Candidates in the final year of AMIE have to submit their mark sheet for Section A of AMIE in case of professional equivalent qualifications.

• Caste Certificate (if applicable) as per the given format.

• Disability or PwD Certificate (if applicable).

• Candidates pursuing a higher degree or master's have to submit the qualifying degree certificate.

• Candidates with backlogs have to upload a copy of the mark sheet of the final year issued by the institute where they are studying.

• Net banking/credit card/debit card details for payment of the fee.

Non-compliance with the above-mentioned list delayed or jeopardized the application process.

How to Check GATE 2025 Application Status?

The authorities scrutinize the submit GATE registration form 2025 for data accuracy. If any discrepancy is found, the candidates are notified via email or SMS. The scrutiny process continues even after the application portal is closed. Candidates can check their status after logging into their GOAPS accounts. It is important to rectify the discrepancies within the allotted time otherwise the application form will get rejected. 

What is the Use of Identity Proof for the GATE 2025 Application Process?

A valid identity proof is mandatory for candidates to carry along with their GATE admit card 2025. While filling up the GATE registration form 2025, the candidates have to provide a valid identity document that will confirm their identity. The candidates may provide any of the following documents as valid identity proof:

• PAN Card

• Passport

• Aadhar Card

• Voter Card

• Driving License

• College identity card

The candidates were expected to carry their original identity card which has been issued by a competent authority. The foreign students had to carry either a government-issued ID card, valid Passport, Employee Identity card or College Identity card as identity proof along with the admit card for GATE 2025.

GATE Registration Form 2025 Correction

Candidates can make corrections in their application form of GATE 2025 likely in November 2024. Candidates who ended up making mistakes while filling out the application have the option to edit the application form within the specified deadline. On the other hand, the exam authority sent an E-Mail and SMS to candidates if there are any discrepancies in the application form. Candidates failing to make corrections before the deadline were placed under the 'Rejected Candidates' category. Some of the important points pertaining to the GATE 2025 application form correction are as follows -

• Candidates receiving an E-Mail or SMS from the exam authority to resolve the discrepancy must complete the same before the last date

• The candidates were allowed to change the caste category in the application form

• Candidates willing to change the exam paper (subject to eligibility criteria) or add an additional subject (only 2 papers allowed) can do the same within the specified dates

• Candidates choosing the additional paper will have to pay the required application form

• An additional fee is applicable to candidates who wish to change the exam city or centre

• The candidates can not edit details such as E-Mail ID, Mobile Number, Name, Father's Name, or Educational Qualification in the application form

GATE 2025 Registration Form Correction Fees

Candidates need to pay the correction fees to make changes to the GATE registration form 2025. The fees vary as per the changes the candidate is making. Go through the GATE 2025 application form correction fees for various options given below.

GATE 2025 Application Fee

The application fee for GATE 2025 varies category-wise. The following table lists the revised GATE 2025 registration form fees for different categories - 

GATE Registration Form 2025: Two-Paper Combination

Candidates who wanted to apply for two subjects in GATE 2025 had to select the two-subject combination as mentioned in the table below - 

Process to Change GATE 2025 Exam City/ Centre

Some of the important points pertaining to the process of changing the GATE exam city can be checked below -

• Candidates who wish to change the exam city in the GATE application form will have the option to do the same 

• The candidates need to log in to GOAPS portal with their E-Mail ID and password to change the exam city

• The candidates can choose any 3 exam centres

• This process can be done once the Application Procedure is complete and processed for further proceedings of GATE 

• A requisite amount is also to be paid along with the desired correction. 

• Therefore, candidates who wish to make changes must not wait further as the window once closed will not be opened again. No further changes will then be entertained with respect to exam centres.

GATE 2025 Display of Defective Applications

The exam authority of GATE will release the list of defective applications, and the candidates will be required to resolve the discrepancy in the application form on or before the last date. The candidates will also receive an SMS or E-Mail from the exam authority regarding the kind of discrepancy. The candidates need to sign in to the GOAPS portal and complete the rectification process. Usually, image discrepancy is the common mistake that candidates make in the application form. 

GATE Registration Form 2025 - Guidelines for PwD candidates

The Central Government has laid down the revised guidelines for conducting written examinations for persons with benchmark disabilities - 

• There should be a uniform and comprehensive policy across the country for persons with benchmark disabilities for written examination taking into account improvement in technology and new avenues opened to the persons with benchmark disabilities providing a level playing field

•  Persons with benchmark disabilities should be given, as far as possible, the option of choosing the mode for taking the examinations i.e. in braille or in the computer or in large print or even by recording the answers as the examining bodies can easily make use of technology to convert question paper in large prints. E-text, or Braille and can also convert Braille text in English or regional languages

• In case, persons with benchmark disabilities are allowed to take examinations on computer systems, they should be allowed to check the computer system one day in advance so that the problems, if any in the software/system could be rectified. Use of own computer/laptop should not be allowed for taking the examination. However, enabling accessories for computer-based examinations such as a keyboard, customized mouse etc. should be allowed

• The procedure of availing the facility of a scribe should be simplified and the necessary details should be recorded at the time of filling up the forms. Thereafter the examining body should ensure the availability of question papers in the format opted by the candidate as well as a suitable seating arrangement for giving the examination.

• The disability certificate issued by the competent medical authority at any place should be accepted across the country

•  The word "extra time or additional time" that is being currently used should be changed to "compensatory time" and the same should not be less than 20 minutes per hour of examination for persons who are allowed the use of scribe/reader/lab assistant. AlI candidates with benchmark disability not availing the facility of the scribe may be allowed additional time of a minimum of one hour for an examination of 3 hours duration. In case the duration of the examination is less than an hour, then the duration of additional time should be allowed on a pro-rata basis. Additional time should not be less than 5 minutes and should be in the multiple of 5

• The candidates should be allowed to use assistive devices like talking calculator (in cases where calculators are allowed for giving exams), tailor frame, Brame slate, abacus, geometry kit, braille measuring tape and augmentative communication devices like communication chart and electronic devices

• Proper seating arrangements (preferably on the ground floor) should be made prior to the commencement of the examination to avoid confusion or distraction during the day of the exam. The time of giving the question papers should be marked accurately and a timely supply of supplementary papers should be ensured.

• As far as possible, the examining body should also provide reading material in Braille or E-Text or on computers having suitable screen reading software for open book examination. Similarly, online examinations should be in accessible format i.e. websites, question papers and all other study material should be accessible as per the international standards laid down in this regard.

• Alternative objective questions in lieu of descriptive questions should be provided for Hearing-Impaired persons, in addition to the existing policy of giving alternative questions in lieu of questions requiring visual inputs, for persons with Visual Impairment.

• As far as possible the examination for persons with disabilities should be held at the ground floor. The examination centres should be accessible for persons with disabilities.

GATE Registration Form 2025 - Guidelines for Scribes

The guidelines set by the officials for Scribes have been mentioned in the section below. Applicants are instructed to go through the detailed guidelines before registering for GATE 2025.

• There is no need for fixing separate criteria for regular and competitive examinations. The facility of Scribe/Reader/Lab Assistant should be allowed to any person with a benchmark disability and limitation in writing, including that of speed if so desired by him/her.

• In the case of persons with benchmark disabilities in the category of blindness, locomotor disability (both arm affected-BA) and cerebral palsy, the facility of scribe/ reader/ lab assistant shall be given, if so desired by the person.

• In the case of other categories of persons with benchmark disabilities, the provision of a scribe/reader/lab assistant can be allowed provided they produce a certificate to the effect that the person concerned has physical Iimitation to write, and a scribe is essential to write the examination on his behalf, from the Chief Medical Officer/Civil Surgeon/ Medical Superintendent of a Government health care institution.

• The candidate should have the discretion of opting for his own scribe/reader/lab assistant or request the Examination Body for the same. The examining body may also identify the scribe/ reader/lab assistant to make panels at the District/Division/ State level as per the requirements of the examination. In such instances, the candidates should be allowed to meet the scribe two days before the examination so that they get a chance to check and verify whether the scribe is suitable or not.

• In case the examining body provides the scribe/reader/lab assistant, it shall be ensured that the qualification of the scribe should not be more than the minimum qualification criteria of the examination. However, the scribe/reader should at least have completed matriculation or above.

• In case the candidate is allowed to bring his own scribe, the qualification of the scribe should be one step below the qualification of the candidate taking the examination. The persons with benchmark disabilities opting for their own scribe/reader should submit details of their own scribe. There should also be flexibility in accommodating any change in scribe/reader/lab assistant in case of emergency.

• The candidates should also be allowed to take more than one scribe/reader for writing different papers, especially for languages. However, there can be only one scribe per subject.

List of Rejected Candidates for GATE 2025

For the reference of the candidates, the exam authority will release a list of candidates whose GATE registration form 2025 will be rejected. The list that will be released comprises two types of candidates – candidates not meeting eligibility requirements and others whose provided information was found to be incorrect. No application fee was refunded and no admit card for GATE 2025 was generated/released. Additionally, a list of enrollment IDs of the candidates whose applications are provisionally accepted was also released.

Note: According to the official brochure, "If a candidate takes more than one application for the same paper, he/she will be allowed to appear in any one session only. One of the duplicate/triplicate applications will be considered and the remaining applications will be rejected without any refund of application fee".

What after GATE Application Form 2025?

After the GATE 2025 registration process is completed, the authorities will release the admit card. GATE admit card 2025 is expected to be released in the first week of January 2025. Only those candidates who registered successfully will be allowed to access the GATE 2025 admit card. IIT Roorkee will release the GATE admit card 2025 in online mode at gate2025.iitr.ac.in. Candidates must download the admit card of GATE 2025 using their enrollment ID/ registered email ID, password, and security text. The admit card will include important information like the exam centre name, exam centre full address, exam timings, instructions to be followed on the exam day, and other details. 

GATE 2025 Exam Centres

IIT Roorkee has published a tentative list of the GATE exam centres 2025. GATE exam 2025 will be held in 8 zones. A candidate can select 3 cities from the list. All three options must come from the same GATE 2025 zone. There are no overseas centres for the GATE 2025 exam. Candidates who live abroad must travel to India to take the exam.

Check out the GATE exam centres 2025 below. 

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