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.
IISc Bangalore concluded the GATE 2024 application form correction on November 24, 2023. Candidates can modify their GATE application form 2024 online at goaps.iisc.ac.in. The exam is held for admission to ME/MTech and PhD courses offered at engineering colleges in India. Apart from college admissions, GATE scores are also used for Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) recruitment.
The GATE application form correction window was opened on November 20. The authority concluded the GATE 2024 registration process without a late fee on October 12. The last date for GATE application form submission with a late fee till October 20, 2023.
Qualifying degree |
Degree details |
Description of eligible candidates |
Year of qualification (not later than) |
BE/BTech/BPharma |
Bachelor’s degree (4 years after 10+2) in engineering and technology | In the final year or completed | 2024 |
BArch |
Bachelor’s degree (4=5 years after 10+2) in architecture | In the final year or completed | 2024 |
BSc (Research)/ BS |
Bachelor’s degree (Post Diploma/ 4 years after 10+2) in Science | In the final year or completed | 2024 |
MSc/MA/MCA |
Master’s degree (2 years after Graduation and 10+2) in any branch of science, mathematics/statistics/computer applications | In the final year or completed | 2024 |
Integrated MS/MTech |
Post-BSc Integrated Master’s degree programme (5 years after graduation and 10+2) in engineering/technology | In the second/third/fourth year or completed | 2026 |
Integrated MSc/BS/MS |
Post-BSc Integrated Master’s degree programme (5 years after graduation and 10+2) in engineering/technology | In the second/third/fourth year or completed | 2026 |
Integrated MSc/BS/MS |
5 years integrated MSC/MS/BS programme | In the final year or completed | 2024 |
BE/BTech/BArch |
BE/BTech/BArch equivalent exams of Professional societies recoganised by MHRD/UPSC/AICTE | In the final year or completed | 2024 |
NOTE: Candidates must upload the required eligibility document while filling GATE application form.
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.
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.
The conducting body of GATE
GATE is a national-level postgraduate engineering entrance examination conducted for admission to
GATE application form 2025 will be available in the first week of September 2024. As the official notification
GATE 2025 Registration Link - To be Activated Soon
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).
A scanned copy of photograph and signature of the candidate.
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.
For foreign applicants required a Passport/ Govt. Issued ID/College ID/Employee ID will be the valid ID proofs.
Degree Certificate/Provisional Certificate/Course Completion Certificate.
Final year students must submit
Candidates in the final year of AMIE have to submit their mark sheet for Section A of AMIE in case of professional equivalent qualifications.
Caste Certificate (if applicable) as per given format.
Disability or PwD Certificate (if applicable).
Candidates pursuing a higher degree or masters have to submit the qualifying degree certificate.
Candidates with backlogs have to upload a copy of the mark sheet of the final year issued by the institute where they are studying.
Net banking/credit card/debit card details for payment of the fee.
The GATE 2024 admit card has been released by IISc Bangalore in online mode on the November 24, 2023. which is also the conducting body of the exam. It must be noted that the GATE admit card 2024 has been issued only to those who successfully filled GATE Application Form 2024. In order to download the GATE 2024 admit card online, candidates will have to log in with their registration details, which includes Enrollment ID and Password.