GATE Online Form 2025 - 30 Posts, Last Date: 26th September 2024
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee has released the official notification for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025. GATE 2025 will be conducted for 30 subjects and will be held on 1st, 2nd, 15th, and 16th February 2025. The examination will be a Computer Based Test (CBT).
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a nationwide examination administered by the GATE Committee, consisting of faculty from IISc Bangalore and seven IITs, on behalf of the National Coordinating Board, Department of Education, Ministry of Human Resources Development.

Qualifying in GATE is a mandatory requirement for admission and/or financial assistance in Master’s programs and direct Doctoral programs in Engineering/Technology/Architecture and Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Arts and Science in institutions supported by the MoE and other Government agencies. Some Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) also use GATE scores to shortlist candidates for employment, including organizations like BHEL, GAIL, HAL, IOCL, NTPC, NPCIL, ONGC, and PGCIL.
Direct recruitment to Group A level posts in Central government, such as Senior Field Officer (Tele), Senior Research Officer (Crypto), and Senior Research Officer (S&T) in the Cabinet Secretariat, is now being conducted based on GATE scores.
GATE 2025 Exam Details
- Name of Exam: Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025
- Organizing Institute: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee
- Type of Test: Fully Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Validity of GATE 2025: Valid for three (3) years from the date of announcement of results
- Total number of subject papers: 30
- Type of questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) & Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions
- Duration of Exam: 3 Hours
- Examination Date/s: 1st, 2nd, 15th, and 16th February 2025
- Official website: https://gate2025.iitr.ac.in
Eligibility Criteria for GATE Examination
- Educational Qualification: Candidates currently studying in the 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate degree program or who have completed any government-approved degree program in Engineering/Technology/Science/Architecture/Humanities are eligible to appear for GATE 2025. For detailed educational qualifications, please check here.
- Age Limit: There is NO age limit to appear for the GATE 2025 examination.
Application Fee for GATE 2025
Category/Paper | Regular Period | Extended Period |
---|---|---|
Female/SC/ST/PwD | ₹ 900 | ₹ 1400 |
Others | ₹ 1800 | ₹ 2300 |
Examination Centres under IIT Guwahati
There are a total of 22 examination centres for GATE 2025 under the IIT Guwahati zone.
State-wise List of Centres
- Arunachal Pradesh: Itanagar
- Assam: Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur
- Bihar: Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea
- Jharkhand: Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad
- Manipur: Imphal
- Meghalaya: Shillong
- Mizoram: Aizawl
- Nagaland: Dimapur, Kohima
- Sikkim: Gangtok
- Tripura: Agartala
- West Bengal: Asansol, Durgapur, Burdwan, Kalyani, Siliguri
How to Apply for GATE Exam?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) by visiting the official GATE Portal. Candidates may follow the steps below to apply for GATE 2025:
- Scroll down to the Important Web-Links section.
- Click on the "Online Application Form" link.
- Fill in all personal and educational details and upload necessary documents.
- Pay the required application fee according to your category.
- Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
Important Dates for GATE Online Form 2025
- Starting date of submission of online application: 28th August 2024
- Last date of submission of online application: 26th September 2024
- Availability of GATE Admit cards for download: To be updated
- Date of GATE 2025 Examinations: 1st, 2nd, 15th, and 16th February 2025
- Announcement of Results for GATE 2025: To be updated
Important Web-links for GATE Online Form
- Online Application Form
- GATE Exam Schedule
- GATE Syllabus
- GATE Question Papers
- GATE Notification
- Official Website
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the last date to apply for GATE 2025?
The last date to apply for GATE 2025 is 26th September 2024.
2. Can I apply for GATE 2025 if I am in the 3rd year of my undergraduate program?
Yes, candidates currently studying in the 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate degree program are eligible to apply for GATE 2025.
3. Is there any age limit for appearing in GATE 2025?
No, there is no age limit to appear for GATE 2025.
4. How long is the GATE 2025 score valid?
The GATE 2025 score is valid for three years from the date of announcement of results.
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