Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025 – The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is a post level entrance exam for taking admission in M.Tech, M.E and MS. Around 9 lakh students register for GATE exam. GATE exam is conducted by the Indian Institute of Science Banglore. Let us now know in some detail about the exam date, important dates, eligibility, and pattern of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025.
Important Dates
| Event | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Release | August 2024 |
| Online Application Start Date | August 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply | September 2024 |
| Last Date for Late Fee Submission | October 2024 |
| Admit Card Release | January 2025 |
| GATE 2025 Exam Dates | February 2025 (1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th) |
| Answer Key Release | February 2025 |
| Result Declaration | March 2025 |
| Scorecard Availability | March 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality – Indian citizens and foreign nationals are eligible.
- Educational Qualification – Candidates must have:
- Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc.) in Engineering/Technology (4 years)
- Master’s degree (M.Sc./M.A./MCA)
- Final-year students can also apply
- Age Limit – No age limit
Exam Pattern
- Mode of Exam – Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Duration – 3 hours
- Total Marks – 100
- Number of Questions – 65
- Types of Questions –
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Multiple Select Questions (MSQ)
- Numerical Answer Type (NAT)
Marking Scheme
- Correct Answer: +1 or +2 marks
- Negative Marking:
- 1-mark question – -0.33
- 2-mark question – -0.66
- No negative marking for MSQ and NAT
- Subjects Offered
GATE 2025 will be conducted for 30 subjects including:
- Aerospace Engineering (AE)
- Civil Engineering (CE)
- Computer Science (CS)
- Electrical Engineering (EE)
- Mechanical Engineering (ME)
- Chemical Engineering (CH)
- Environmental Science and Engineering (ES)
- Humanities and Social Sciences (XH)
- Mathematics (MA)
Application Process
- Visit the official website – gate2025.iisc.ac.in
- Register using email ID and phone number
- Fill the application form with personal and academic details
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, category certificate)
- Pay the application fee
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (Regular) | Fee (Late) |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC | ₹1,700 | ₹2,200 |
| SC/ST/PWD/Female | ₹850 | ₹1,350 |
Why GATE is Important?
✔️ Admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs for M.Tech/M.E./Ph.D.
✔️ PSU Recruitment – ONGC, IOCL, NTPC, DRDO, BHEL, etc.
✔️ Fellowship programs by CSIR, DAAD, and more
✔️ Higher studies and research opportunities abroad
Preparation Tips
- Understand the syllabus and exam pattern
- Focus on core subjects and problem-solving skills
- Solve previous year question papers and mock tests
- Time management and accuracy are crucial
Official Website: gate2025.iisc.ac.in (To be updated after official notification)
Conclusion: It is going to be a critical exam for students. The given details can help you a lot, clearing the GATE exam will benefit you a lot, apart from M.Tech, M.E. and MS, it also offers you multiple opportunities like in big companies like HAL BARC and IOCL, recruitment is done through GATE.
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