GATE 2025 Exam Notification Released: Key Dates, Syllabus, Eligibility, Pattern, Registration Details & More

Updated on Jan 25, 2025 17:44

GATE exam is held across eight zones in India. IISc and seven IITs jointly organize this examination. If you want more details about the GATE 2025 exam, read the full article below!

Kolkata: GATE 2025 examination dates were released by IIT Roorkee on their official website gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The admit card link was made available on January 7, 2025. The exam is scheduled for February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025, which will be conducted in two sessions. IIT Roorkee released a new two-paper combination list for GATE 2025, expanding exam options. The results will be announced on March 19, 2025.

Direct Link: GATE 2025 Admit Card (Out)

What are the Important Dates and Times of the GATE Examination?

Check out the table below to know the branch-wise schedule of the GATE 2025 examination:

Test papers	Day & Date	Time
CS1, AG, MA	Saturday, February 1, 2025	9:30 am to 12:30 pm (FN)
CS2, NM, MT, TF, IN	Saturday, February 1, 2025	2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (AN)
ME, PE, AR	Sunday, February 2, 2025	9:30 am to 12:30 pm (FN)
EE	Sunday, February 2, 2025	2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (AN)
CY, AE, DA, ES, PI	Saturday, February 15, 2025	9:30 am to 12:30 pm (FN)
EC, GE, XH, BM, EY	Saturday, February 15, 2025	2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (AN)
CE1, GG, CH, PH, BT	Sunday, February 16, 2025	9:30 am to 12:30 pm (FN)
CE2, ST, XE, XL, MN	Sunday, February 16, 2025	2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (AN)

What are the Papers Included in the GATE 2025 Examination?

GATE 2025 examination offers the following disciplines: Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Production and Industrial Engineering, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, and Environmental Science and Engineering.

What's after the GATE 2025 Examination?

The GATE 2025 exam offers numerous benefits for aspiring engineers and researchers.

Postgraduate Studies: GATE qualifies you for Tech / M.E. / M.S. programs in IITs, NITs, and other top institutions, with potential study abroad opportunities and scholarships.
Research: GATE scores help pursue direct PhD programs and research opportunities in CSIR, DRDO, ISRO, etc.
Public Sector Jobs: PSUs like ONGC, IOCL, NTPC recruit GATE qualifiers for high-paying technical/managerial positions with starting salaries of Rs.8-20 LPA.
Government Jobs: GATE scores can be considered for technical roles in Indian Railways, defense, and research organizations.
Academia: GATE qualification opens doors for lectureships and assistant professor roles in universities and colleges, along with lab/workshop instructor opportunities.

What are the IITs Accepting GATE 2025?

India has 23 IITs, leading engineering institutions. Established at different times, IIT Kharagpur is the oldest. All IITs accept GATE scores for postgraduate admissions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ans: The GATE exam is an annual event, primarily for admissions to master's and doctoral programs at top institutions like IITs and NITs.

Ans: GATE Notification 2025 contains all of the major test facts, including registration, exam, admit card, and result dates, among others.

Ans: IIT Roorkee introduced a new two-paper combination list for GATE 2025 registrations. The option to add or modify test papers was available from November 10-20, 2024, and November 22nd for PwD candidates. GATE 2025 is only conducted within India. International credit and debit cards are accepted for application fees.