GATE Exam Day Guidelines, Last Minute Tips for Examination

GATE Exam Day Guideline:- IIT Roorkee is conducting the GATE 2025 examination on the 1st, 2nd, 15th & 16th February 2025. In order to gain a smooth exam experience, candidates need to follow the GATE Exam Day Guidelines. 

All candidates must arrive at the exam center on time, with a valid ID card, admit card, and a recent photograph. Following these guidelines will help candidates to attend the examination without any inconvenience.

GATE 2025 Exam Day Guidelines

GATE Exam 2025 One-Day Prior Checklist

• The most essential document to carry is the admission card; if applicants have not yet downloaded the admit card, now is the perfect time to do so.
• Visit the exam center the day before the exam if feasible to prevent confusion on the exam day.
• It is beneficial to have all of the documents organized and packed the day before the exam.
• Any electronic devices or anything prohibited in the examination room should not be brought into the exam.
• The day before, try to eat a nutritious diet and avoid junk food and overeating. Listen to meditation music to relax your thoughts.

GATE 2025 Pre-Examination Guidelines

• According to GATE exam rules, all applicants will be permitted to log in 20 minutes before the start of the actual GATE exam 2024 to read the relevant instructions. However, they will not be permitted to begin responding until the given period has passed.
• Use the time you have to learn to understand the GATE guidelines.
• The exam center will supply scribble pads for rough work. However, the scribble pad must be returned after the exam is completed and leave the exam hall.
• Before they may use the scribble pad, all candidates must write their name and registration number on it.

GATE Exam Day Guidelines 2025

• On the exam day, bring a copy of the GATE Admit Card 2025 and a recent valid photo ID.
• Report to the exam center 90 minutes before the exam's scheduled start time. Candidates will not be able to login for 30 minutes after the exam begins.
• Candidates have 20 minutes before the exam to log on and read the instructions.
• Bring a pen, pencil, transparent water bottle, mask, and pocket-sized hand sanitizer with you.
• No applicant will be able to take the exam unless they have a GATE 2024 admit card, which is required for the GATE 2024 exam.
• Take only the GATE Admit Card printing on an A4 sheet.
• Electronic devices are not permitted in the Examination Hall.
• Any applicant found with any forbidden object during the examination faces disciplinary action.
• Candidates must take their seats 45 minutes before the exam begins to study the instructions properly.
• Candidates will not be permitted to enter the examination hall after 9:30 a.m., and no one will be permitted to leave the hall prior to the examination.
• It is usually advisable to read the question paper quickly so that you can judge how to break it. Use the "View All Questions Button" for rapid reading. This will help you to pick and plan the order in which you will undertake the sections.
• Then, begin the exam by selecting the portion you want to take. Most toppers recommend beginning with the topic section because the GA and Engineering Math sections are easy and score.
• Most students find 1-mark questions easier to answer than 2-mark ones that demand analysis and deduction. If this is the case for you, begin with the 1 mark first.
• Answer the questions you know the answers to so you can raise your score as you go. This will boost your confidence before moving on to the more difficult ones.
• A crucial thing is to remember to save each answer before moving on to the next one; otherwise, they will be lost and you will not have time to recreate them.
• Another idea is to scribble down the question numbers that you know but need some time to think about on the scribbling pad. This will allow you to respond to them more quickly when you are ready.
• Answer all of the questions you know the answers to or are quite certain about. Don't waste time on questions about which you are unsure or don't know the answers.
• After you've answered the questions you know the answers to, move to the ones you saved for later and begin answering them.
• Keep in mind that numerical problems demand a certain level of precision, so calculate carefully. When you're in a rush, it's easy to make silly mistakes.
• Don't spend too much time on any problem. Time is of the utmost importance, so proceed with caution.
• Because there is negative grading, refrain from responding to questions you don't know the answers to in order to prevent losing valuable marks on a fluke.
• Plan and answer so that you have some time at the end of the exam to double-check your answers.
• For numerical computations, candidates will be provided a virtual or on-screen calculator. As a result, they are not permitted to bring their calculators.
• Management will offer rough sheets for calculations.
• Candidates should save a copy of their admit card for future reference.

• Stay Focused: Candidates must be calm and attentive during their preparation. Avoid unneeded tension, which can contribute to anxiety.
• Quick Review of Notes:  Candidates are asked to go over the notes they took while covering each topic. It will aid in rapid revision.  
• Practice Sample Papers:  During the final few days, applicants should focus on practicing questions from sample papers. It will serve as an excellent revision.
• Attempt Mock Tests:  Mock tests are used to evaluate your preparation. Candidates should concentrate on their weak points and work on them.
• Rest & Relaxation:  It is critical to get adequate sleep in the days preceding up to the exam. This will assist applicants in remaining attentive and focused on exam day.