GATE 2025: The GATE 2025 was conducted successfully by the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee on 1, 2, 15 and 16 February 2025 for 30 various branches. Following the conclusion of the examination, the authorities have released the GATE Answer Key 2025 on 27 Feb. Moreover, the GATE Result 2025 along with cut off has been made public on 19 March.
Second and third years candidates can start their preparation with Physics Wallah because we are providing dedicated batches for GATE 2026 and GATE 2027 so that candidates can start their preparation early.
GATE Result 2025 Out
On March 19, IIT Roorkee has released the GATE Result 2025 at GOAPS Portal, goaps.iitr.ac.in. Candidates who took the GATE 2025 examination on 1, 2, 15 & 16 February 2025 can access their results now. In order to view the GATE 2025 Result, candidates need to provide their enrollment ID and password.
As the result is live, the authorities will also announce the GATE Cut Off 2025 soon. Those who meet the cut off will be able to download their GATE scorecard 2025 on 28 March onwards. Candidates must follow the direct link shared here to download the GATE Result 2025 successfully.
GATE Result 2025 Link
GATE 2025 Latest News
IIT Roorkee successfully conducted the GATE 2025 exam on 1, 2, 15 & 16 February 2025. Here is the latest news related to the GATE 2025 exam:
- GATE COAP Counselling - GATE Coap 2025 Counselling Official portal launched.
- GATE Result 2025 - The conducting body has announce the GATE Result 2025 on 19th March 2025.
- GATE Scorecard 2025 - The scorecards has been made available from 28th March to 31st March 2025.
- Defects Rectification - IIT Roorkee has activated the link to rectify the defects in the GATE Application Form 2025. Candidates can make corrections up to 15th March 2025 by logging in on the GOAPS Portal. Candidates must make rectification before the deadline to avoid the result withheld.
- GATE Answer Key 2025 - The GATE 2025 conducting authority, IIT Roorkee released the GATE 2025 Answer Key on its official website.
- GATE Response Sheet 2025 - The GATE 2025 Response sheet has been released on its official website.
- GATE Exam Analysis 2025 - You can find the branch-wise GATE 2025 Exam Analysis by Physics Wallah here.
- GATE 2025 Exam Date - The GATE 2025 exam was scheduled to be held on 1, 2, 15 & 16 February 2025. The exam was conducted by IIT Roorkee for 30 various branches.
GATE 2025 Important Dates
The entire dates and deadlines for GATE 2025 have been officially announced by IIT Roorkee including registration dates, application deadlines (for regular period and late fees), admit card release date, exam date, etc. Below are the key dates related to GATE 2025 are tabulated for your reference:
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GATE 2025 Important Dates
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Particulars
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GATE 2025 Dates
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Opening of GATE 2025 Online Application Processing System (GOAPS)
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28th August 2024
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Last Date to Register for GATE 2025 (Without Late Fee)
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3rd October 2024
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Last Date to Register for GATE 2025 (With Late Fee)
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11th October 2024
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GATE 2025 Application Modification Timeline
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30th October to 20th November 2024
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GATE 2025 Admit Card Release Date
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7th January 2025
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GATE 2025 Exam Date
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1st, 2nd, 15th & 16th February 2025
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GATE 2025 Response Sheet
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27th February 2025
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GATE 2025 Answer Key Release Date
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27th February 2025
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GATE 2025 Answer Key Challenge Window
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27th Feb to 1st March 2025
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GATE 2025 Result Announcement
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19th March 2025
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GATE 2025 Scorecard Availability
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28th to 31st March 2025
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GATE 2025 Exam Date
The GATE 2025 entrance test conducted on 1, 2, 15 and 16 February 2025. The exam was held in multiple shifts across the country. Check out the paper-wise GATE Exam Date 2025 from the table outlined below:
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GATE 2025 Exam Schedule
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Date & Day
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Exam Timing
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Test Papers
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1st February 2025 (Saturday)
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9:30 AM to 12:30 PM (Forenoon Session – FN)
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CS1, AG, MA
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2:30 PM to 5:30 PM (Afternoon Session – AN)
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CS2, NM, MT, TF, IN
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2nd February 2025 (Sunday)
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9:30 AM to 12:30 PM (Forenoon Session – FN)
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ME, PE, AR
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2:30 PM to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN)
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EE
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15th February 2025 (Saturday)
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9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN)
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CY, AE, DA, ES, PI
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2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN)
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EC, GE, XH, BM, EY
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16th February 2025 (Sunday)
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9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN)
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CE1, GG, CH, PH, BT
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2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN)
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CE2, ST, XE, XL, MN
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GATE 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the as GATE Eligibility Criteria 2025 outlined here:
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Educational Qualifications: Candidates must be currently in their 3rd year or have completed an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Technology, Science and humanities such as B.E., B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Sc (Research), and relevant master's degrees like M.Sc or MCA.
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Age Limit: There are no specific age limit requirements for GATE 2025. The exam allows candidates of any age group to apply as long as they meet the educational qualifications.
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Nationality: The GATE exam is open to candidates from India and several other countries, including Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
GATE 2025 Syllabus
The GATE Syllabus covers a wide range of subjects from Core Specialization in addition to General Aptitude and Engineering Mathematics. The GATE Syllabus 2025 has been officially published by the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee for all the 30 subjects on its official website @gate2025.iitr.ac.in.
A thorough understanding of the GATE syllabus greatly contributes to preparing an effective exam strategy, as it sheds light on important topics or concepts from which the majority of questions in the final exam arise. Aspirants must devise their strategic study plan curating the syllabus to maximize the chance of success.
GATE 2025 Exam Pattern
The GATE exam is conducted via Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The GATE Exam Pattern consists of 65 questions worth a total of 100 marks. The exam includes three types of questions such as MCQs, MSQs, NATs. The exam spans a duration of 3 hours. Negative marking of 1/3 for 1-mark questions and 2/3 for 2-mark questions are applicable.
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GATE 2025 Exam Pattern
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Particulars
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Details
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Exam Mode
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Computer-Based Test (CBT)
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Duration
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3 hours
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Total Questions
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65 questions
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Total Marks
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100 marks
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Types of Questions
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- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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- Multiple Select Questions (MSQs)
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- Numerical Answer Type (NAT)
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General Aptitude Section
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10 questions (15 marks total)
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Core Discipline Questions
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55 questions (85 marks total)
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Marking Scheme
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- MCQs: 1 or 2 marks each, with negative marking for incorrect answers (1/3 for 1-mark, 2/3 for 2-mark)
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- MSQs: No negative marking
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- NAT: No negative marking
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GATE 2025 Cut Off
The GATE Cut Off serves as the crucial benchmark that determines the minimum qualifying marks required for candidates to pass the examination and is influenced by several factors such as difficulty level of the exam, total number of test takers, previous year trends, etc.
Following the release of results, the authorities published the GATE Cut Off for all the branches following reservation norms. Candidates who meet the cut off marks are considered for postgraduate admission and PSU recruitments. Refer to the last year cut off to gain insights into the minimum score required to pass the exam:
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GATE 2025 Paper Code
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Qualifying GATE Cut Off Marks
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General
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OBC-NCL/EWS
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SC/ST/PWD
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DA: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
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37.1
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33.3
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24.7
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MA: Mathematics
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25
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22.5
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16.6
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MN: Mining Engineering
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22
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22.5
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16.6
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ST: Statistics
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26
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23.5
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17.6
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PH: Physics
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32
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28.8
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21.3
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CS: Computer Science & Information Technology
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27.6
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24.8
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18.4
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EC: Electronics & Communication Engineering
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25
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22.5
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16.5
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CE: Civil Engineering
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28.3
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25.4
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18.8
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IN: Instrumentation Engineering
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34.8
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32.3
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24.2
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EE: Electrical engineering
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26
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23.5
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17.6
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ME: Mechanical Engineering
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28.6
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25.7
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19
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XE: Engineering Sciences
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36.2
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32.5
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24.1
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XL: Life Science
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29.3
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26.3
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19.5
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CH: Chemical Engineering
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25.2
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22.6
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16.7
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GATE 2025 Counselling
The GATE 2025 counselling process is being administered and managed by COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal) for admissions to IITs and CCMT (Centralized Counselling for M.Tech) for admissions to NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded institutions. The counselling process starts after the release of results to offer admission to various reputed colleges across the country:
Below are the key details related to COAP and CCMT counselling:
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COAP Process:
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Candidates seeking admission to IITs must register on the COAP portal.
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COAP allows candidates to view admission offers from participating IITs based on their GATE scores. They can accept, retain, or reject these offers.
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CCMT Process:
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Candidates looking for admission into NITs and IIITs must register on the CCMT portal.
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The CCMT process includes multiple rounds of seat allotment based on candidates' preferences, GATE scores, and available seats. The registration fee for CCMT is INR 3,000 (or INR 2,500 for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
GATE Two-Paper Combinations 2025
The GATE examination allows candidates to select two papers, enhancing their opportunities for postgraduate admissions and jobs in PSUs. Candidates can select the combination of two papers based on their eligibility criteria by paying the separate fee. The below table summarizes the GATE two paper combination 2025:
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GATE 2025 Two-Paper Combinations
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Code of the First Paper
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Code of the Second Paper
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Code of the First Paper
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Code of the Second Paper
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AE
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GE
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GG
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AR, MN, XE
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AG
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XE
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IN
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DA
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AR
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GG, XE
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MA
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EY
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BM
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DA, EE, XE
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ME
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CS
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BT
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ES, EY, CS, DA
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MN
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GE, GG
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CE
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DA, TF, EE
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MT
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PI, DA
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CH
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CY, XL, DA
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NM
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XE
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CS
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XE, BT, EE, ME
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PE
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XE
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CY
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CH, XH
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PH
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XL
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DA
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BM, CE, IN, CH, MT, BT, XH, GE
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PI
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MT
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EC
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XL
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TF
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XE, CE
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EE
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BM, XL, CS, CE
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XE
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AG, AR, BM, CS, GE, GG, NM, PE, TF
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ES
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BT, EY
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XH
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DA, CY
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EY
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BT, MA, ES
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XL
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CH, EE, PH, EC
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GE
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MN, XE, AE, DA
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GATE 2025 Admit Card
The GATE 2025 Admit Card link was activated on 7th January 2025 on GOAPS Portal, goaps.iitr.ac.in. Candidates who have registered for GATE 2025 within the stipulated timeline can access their admit cards on the official website. The admit card serves as the crucial document to attend the examination which includes the personal information of candidates as well as exam details.
To access the GATE 2025 Admit Card from the official web portal, candidates must follow these steps:
Step 1: Go to the GATE 2025 Official Website, i.e., gate2025.iitr.ac.in.
Step 2: Click on the ‘GATE 2025 Admit Card’ Link.
Step 3: Enter the enrollment ID, registered email ID, password, and captcha to login.
Step 4: Once done, click “Submit,” and the GATE 2025 Admit Card will be displayed.
Step 5: Click on “Download” to save it for future reference.
GATE 2025 Application
The GATE application process is exclusively online-based conducted on GOAPS portal. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are allowed to submit their online applications within the specific timeframe.
For GATE 2025, the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee accepted the online applications from 28th August 2024 to 3rd October 2024 without late fee and the applications with late fee were accepted till Oct 11, 2024.
Candidates can fill out the GATE Application Form 2025 by clicking the direct link available here.
GATE 2025 Application Form Link
GATE 2025 Application Procedure
The GATE 2025 application process involves several key steps that candidates must follow to successfully register for the examination. Here’s the step-wise procedure for your ease:
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Register on GOAPS: Visit the official website of GATE 2025 at gate2025.iitr.ac.in and register using a valid email and mobile number to generate an Enrollment ID and password.
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Login to GOAPS: Insert your Enrollment ID and password to log in to the GOAPS portal.
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Fill Out the Application Form: Enter personal details, academic qualifications, select the GATE paper name, and choose examination cities
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Upload Required Documents: Upload the scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and any necessary certificates (i.e. category certificate).
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Pay Application Fee: Proceed to pay online application fee through available online methods (net banking, credit card, debit card).
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Preview and Submit: Review all information entered to the application form carefully, accept the declaration, and submit the application form.
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Print the Application Form: After successfully submitting the application form, candidates must take a printout and keep it safe for future reference.
GATE 2025 Application Fee
The application fees for GATE vary based on the candidate's category and whether they are applying during the regular or extended period. Here are the category-wise breakdown of application fees:
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GATE 2025 Application Fees
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Category
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Normal Application Fee
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Late Application Fee
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Women Applicants
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INR 900
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INR 1,400
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SC/ ST/ PWD Applicants
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INR 900
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INR 1,400
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All Other Applicants, Including International Students
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INR 1,400
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INR 2,300
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GATE Correction Window 2025
The GATE Correction Window facility allows candidates to modify the details entered in the online application form after the closing date. For GATE 2025, IIT Roorkee has activated the correction window on 30th October 2024 at its official web portal, gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The correction window allows candidates to modify their name, date of birth, category, paper name, second paper, exam city, etc.
In order to edit the GATE Application Form 2025, candidates need to login in on the portal using their email ID/Username and password. Moreover, candidates are required to pay the online charges of Rs. 500/- to make corrections in the application form. A direct link to access the GATE Correction Window 2025 is provided here.
GATE Correction Window 2025 Link
GATE 2025 Information Brochure
The information brochure for the GATE exam serves as the official document released by the conducting body which includes every single detail of the examination such as important dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, paper name and guidelines for the exam.
For the academic year 2025, the GATE exam will take place nationwide on 1, 2 15 & 16 February 2025. You can access the official GATE 2025 Information Brochure PDF from the direct link available below.
GATE 2025 Information Brochure PDF
GATE 2025 Official Website
The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee introduced the official GATE 2025 website. The GATE Official Website 2025 is https://gate2025.iitr.ac.in provides all essential information regarding the exam, including registration details, eligibility criteria, exam patterns, syllabus, and important dates. Candidates can also access their application forms, download admit cards, and check results through this portal.
GATE Previous Years Question Paper
Solving the previous year question papers is the essential part of the to refine the preparation for GATE exam. The GATE previous year question papers for GATE serves as the most vital resources that will help candidates familiarize themselves with the exam format, types of questions, and difficulty levels, which are crucial for effective preparation for the upcoming GATE exams.
GATE 2025 Mock Test Link
Attempting the mock tests help to boost the level of preparation for the GATE exam. IIT Roorkee has officially released the GATE 2025 Mock Test Link on the official website on October 26, 2024.
Candidates must attempt the free mock test to enhance their preparation. GATE Mock Test 2025 is provided here for all the branches. Candidates must click on the link below to access the GATE 2025 Free Mock Test.
GATE 2025 Mock Test Link
