GATE 2025
Overview
The GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) exam, a prominent national-level test in India, serves as a gateway for admission into postgraduate programs and employment in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).
With a duration of three hours, the exam typically comprises multiple-choice and numerical answer type questions covering a broad spectrum of engineering and science subjects, including Civil Engineering, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering, among others. Candidates, usually in their final year of Bachelor's or Master's programs, prepare rigorously by studying the extensive syllabus, solving past papers, and undertaking mock tests to perform well in this competitive examination.
The GATE 2025 examination schedule will be released soon.
Registration Eligibilty
GATE Eligibility 2025
GATE 2025 Exam Date has been released by the IIT Roorkee. The eligibility criteria of GATE 2025 include details on age limit, nationality, relaxation, and education qualification. Candidates who have completed 10+2+2 or 10+3+1 & are in the 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate course or who have completed any government-approved course in the relevant disciplines can apply for GATE 2025. The eligible candidates need to complete the GATE 2025 registration online. The GATE 2025 registration will be conducted from August 24 to September 26, 2024..
The GATE Official Website 2025 is https://gate2025.iitr.ac.in. Along with the release of official website, the institute also uploaded the syllabus and exam pattern for all the papers. Candidates must stay updated with this article to get comprehensive details of Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2025.
GATE Eligibility Criteria 2025
The below table provides detail information about GATE eligibility criteria including qualifying degree, qualifying year and candidate’s status in the enrolled programme.
Qualifying degree |
Degree details |
Description of eligible candidates |
Year of qualification (not later than) |
BE/BTech/BPharma |
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc. / Diploma in Engineering / Technology) | In the final year or completed | 2025 |
BArch |
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (5- year course) / Naval Architecture (4- year course) / Planning (4- year course) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed | 2026 (for 5-year program), 2025 (for 4-year program) |
BSc (Research)/ BS |
Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma/4 years after 10+2) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed | 2025 |
MSc/MA/MCA or equivalent |
Master’s degree in any branch of Arts/Science/Mathematics/Statistics/ Computer Applications or equivalent. | Currently in the first year or higher or already Completed | 2025 |
Integrated MSc/BS/MS |
Integrated M.Sc. or 5-year integrated B.S.-M.S. program | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed | 2026 |
Pharm. D. (after 10+2) |
6 years degree program, consisting of internship or residency training, during third year onwards | Currently in the 3rd/4th/5th/6th year or already completed | 2027 |
BE/BTech/BArch |
B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognized by MoE/UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by the Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India, and so on) | Completed Section A or the equivalent of such professional courses | Enrolled Upto 31st May 2013. |
NOTE: Candidates must upload the required eligibility document while filling GATE application form.
Professional Institutions
There are a total of seven professional societies/ institutions, which conduct exams in various fields of engineering. Candidates qualifying exams conducted by such societies
are eligible for MTech admission through GATE:
The Institution of Engineers (India) (IE)
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)
The Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI)
The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, including Polymer and Environmental Group (IIChemE)
The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM)
The Indian Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)
GATE Eligibility 2025 for International Candidates
Candidates who have obtained or are pursuing their qualifying degree from countries other than India have to meet the following eligibility criteria to appear for GATE 2025:
Must have completed or are in the final year of their bachelor’s degree in engineering and technology or;
Must have completed or are in the final year of their Post Graduate degree in any relevant science subjects
It may be noted that if any candidate has obtained a degree higher than the mentioned degree in the above eligibility table, he/she should select the minimum required degree
while filling GATE application form.
GATE Eligibility 2025 – Supporting Documents
Candidates have to submit the degree certificate/provisional certificate/ course completion certificate/ professional certificate/ membership certificate issued by the institute
or society they are enrolled in for the degree programme.
In case a candidate is in the final year of programme, he/she has to upload a certificate from the head of the department/institute or a copy of the marksheet for section A of
AMIE. This certificate should be signed by the HOD with the current date.
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The conducting body of GATE
GATE is a national-level postgraduate engineering entrance examination conducted for admission to
How To Prepare
GATE 2025 Application Form
GATE application form 2025 will be available in the first week of August 2024 . As the official notification
GATE 2025 Registration Link - gate2025.iitr.ac.in.
The registration for GATE 2025 can be done by clicking on the direct link above. While filling the GATE 2025 application form, valid information about the personal, academic and contact details has to be submitted by the candidates. The required application fee also has to be paid through online mode. Premier and top technical institutes in India accept GATE score for admission to postgraduate and PhD engineering
Note: GATE score is mandatory to secure jobs in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).
Documents Required for Filling GATE Application 2025
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A scanned copy of photograph and signature of the candidate.
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Valid Photo ID such as Aadhaar Card/Passport/Driving License/PAN Card/Voter ID/College ID/Employee Identification Card/Notarized Affidavit with Photo, Signature, Date of Birth and Residential Address.
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For foreign applicants required a Passport/ Govt. Issued ID/College ID/Employee ID will be the valid ID proofs.
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Degree Certificate/Provisional Certificate/Course Completion Certificate.
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Final year students must submit
Provisional Certificate Letter as per format issued by the Home of Institute/Dean/Registrar/Head of Dept. -
Candidates in the final year of AMIE have to submit their mark sheet for Section A of AMIE in case of professional equivalent qualifications.
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Caste Certificate (if applicable) as per given format.
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Disability or PwD Certificate (if applicable).
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Candidates pursuing a higher degree or masters have to submit the qualifying degree certificate.
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Candidates with backlogs have to upload a copy of the mark sheet of the final year issued by the institute where they are studying.
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Net banking/credit card/debit card details for payment of the fee.
Admit Card
Candidates must download the GATE 2025 admit card before the exam date and keep it safe. The candidates must carry their GATE admit card to the test center. Candidates' identification proof will also be required to appear for the exam.