GATE 2025 Exam: Subject-Wise Schedule, Exam Pattern Updates, and More. Direct Link Here

Updated on Dec 26, 2024 17:35

GATE 2025, by IIT Roorkee, is scheduled for February 1, 2, 15, and 16, featuring 30 papers and three question types: MCQs, Multiple Select, and Numerical Answer.

Kolkata: IIT Roorkee has released the branch-wise GATE 2025 schedule on gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The computer-based exam will take place on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. GATE 2025 will be held on weekends with two sessions daily. The morning session is from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, and the afternoon session is from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. The schedule includes details about registration, admit cards, the exam, response sheets, answer keys, results, and more.

Direct Link: GATE 2025 Exam Schedule, Pattern and More (Out)

GATE 2025 will offer 30 test papers from which candidates can select upto two. The exam includes three question types: MCQs (one correct option), MSQs (multiple correct answers), and NATs (answers entered using a virtual keypad).

IIT Roorkee, the organizer of GATE 2025, has introduced important updates to the exam format and structure. These changes aim to improve accessibility and offer candidates more flexibility to align the test with their goals.

What is the GATE Exam Timetable 2025?

Follow the table to check the GATE Exam Timetable 2025 given below:

GATE Exam Date and Day	Timings	GATE Exam Test Papers
February 1, 2025 (Saturday)	9:30 am to 12:30 pm (morning session) 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (afternoon session)	CS1 \| AG \| MA CS2 \| NM \| MT \| TF \| IN
February 2, 2025 (Sunday)	9:30 am to 12:30 pm (morning session) 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (afternoon session)	ME \| PE \| AR EE
February 15, 2025 (Saturday)	9:30 am to 12:30 pm (morning session) 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (afternoon session)	CY \| AE \| DA \| ES \| PI EC \| GE \| XH \| BM \| EY
February 16, 2025 (Sunday)	9:30 am to 12:30 pm (morning session) 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (afternoon session)	CE1 \| GG \| CH \| PH \| BT CE2 \| ST \| XE \| XL \| MN

When will the GATE 2025 Admit Card be released?

The GATE 2025 admit card will be available from January 2, 2025, as announced by IIT Roorkee. Candidates can download it from the official website (gate2025.iitr.ac.in) or GOAPS portal. The hall ticket includes the exam date and time. So it is mandatory to carry both the hall ticket and admit card to the exam center. Changes to the exam center, location, or time are not allowed after the admit card is issued.

What are the Key Changes in the GATE 2025 Exam Syllabus?

The GATE 2025 exam has introduced two new subjects, Geomatics Engineering (GE) and Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NM), increasing the total papers to 30. Candidates can now choose two test papers, offering more flexibility to match their interests and career goals. Eligibility criteria have also been relaxed, allowing third-year undergraduate students to apply, giving them an early chance to prepare and improve their results.

What are the Changes in GATE 2025 Exam Format?

The GATE 2025 exam will have an objective format with three patterns. They are as follows:

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ): Only one correct answer among four options.
Multiple Select Questions (MSQ): One or more correct answers among four options.
Numerical Answer Type (NAT): Candidates must input answers using a virtual keypad.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ans: Applicants wondering how to prepare for GATE without coaching should begin as early as possible. Starting early allows enough time to plan, review the syllabus, and improve steadily.

Ans: No exam is inherently tough. Success depends on good preparation and time management. Many candidates scored well in GATE 2024, proving that preparation makes all the difference.

Ans: GATE 2025 scores will be used for MTech admissions through COAP for IITs and CCMT for NITs. Candidates meeting the cutoff will qualify for admission.