Organization: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee)
Exam Name: GATE 2025 (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering)
Official Website: gate2025.iitr.ac.in
Total Papers: 30
Newly Introduced Paper: Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA)
Important Dates:
- Notification Released: 15 August 2024
- Application Start Date: 28 August 2024
- Last Date to Apply (Without Late Fee): 3 October 2024 (extended from 26 September 2024)
- Last Date to Apply (With Late Fee): 11 October 2024 (extended from 7 October 2024)
- Correction Window: 31 October to 20 November 2024 (Mentioned as November 2024 in brief summary)
- Admit Card Release: 7 January 2025 (postponed from 2 January 2025)
- Exam Dates: 1, 2, 15, and 16 February 2025 (2 shifts per day)
- Candidate Response Sheet: 27 February 2025
- Answer Key Released: 27 February 2025
- Objection Window: 27 February to 1 March 2025
- Result Declaration: 19 March 2025
- Scorecard (Free Download): 28 March to 31 May 2025
- Scorecard (With ₹500 Fee): 1 June to 31 December 2025
Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates must be in the 3rd year or final year of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Science, Architecture, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities
- No age limit
- Unlimited attempts allowed
- Candidates can choose up to 2 papers from allowed combinations
Application Fee:
| Category | Fee (Regular) | Fee (Late) |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹1800 | ₹2300 |
| Female / SC / ST / PwD | ₹900 | ₹1400 |
Exam Pattern:
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Duration: 3 Hours (180 Minutes)
- Total Marks: 100
- Total Questions: 65
- General Aptitude: 10 Questions (15% weightage)
- Subject Questions: 55 Questions (Engineering Mathematics: 13–15%, Core Subject: 70–72%)
- Question Types:
- MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)
- MSQ (Multiple Select Questions)
- NAT (Numerical Answer Type)
- Negative Marking:
- MCQ: 1/3 for 1-mark questions, 2/3 for 2-mark questions
- No negative marking for MSQ and NAT
- Language: English only
Syllabus Overview:
- Includes General Aptitude for all papers
- Engineering Mathematics (for applicable streams)
- Core Subjects for each of the 30 papers
- New paper introduced: Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA)
- Detailed syllabus available at gate2025.iitr.ac.in
Score Validity:
- GATE 2025 Scorecard will remain valid for 3 years for admissions and PSU recruitments
Usage of GATE Score:
- Admission to M.Tech / M.E. / Ph.D. programs at IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other institutes
- PSU Recruitment in top companies like ONGC, IOCL, NTPC, BHEL, etc.
Useful Links:
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Visit GATE 2025 Official Website
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Download Scorecard (Paid – ₹500 till 31 Dec 2025)
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COAP Counselling Portal
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CCMT Counselling Portal
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