GATE 2025 Registration Period Extended: Updated Dates and Schedule

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025, conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee, will open its online application process on August 28, 2024. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the registration process, deadlines, and exam details.

Application Timeline

• Start Date for Registration: August 28, 2024
• Last Date for Registration (Without Late Fee): September 26, 2024
• Last Date for Registration (With Late Fee): October 7, 2024
• GATE 2025 Exam Dates: February 1-2, 2025, and February 15-16, 2025
• Result Announcement: March 19, 2025

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must be in the third year or higher of their undergraduate program, or have completed any degree program approved by the government in engineering, science, commerce, arts, technology, architecture, or humanities.

How to Register for GATE 2025

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to gate2025.iitr.ac.in.

2. Select Registration Link: Find and click the registration link for GATE 2025 on the homepage.

3. Log In: Enter your details to log in.

4. Fill in Details: Complete the required information on the registration form.

5. Upload Documents & Pay Fee: Upload necessary documents and pay the registration fee.

6. Review & Print: Review your form and print it for future reference.

Application Fee

• General Category: Rs. 1800 (increases to Rs. 2300 after September 26, 2024)
• Female, SC, ST, and PWD Candidates: Rs. 900 (increases to Rs. 1400 after September 26, 2024)

Examination Pattern

• Format: Computer-based test
• Duration: 3 hours
• Test Papers: 30 papers in English, all objective type
• Options: Candidates can choose to appear for one or two test papers. The combinations must be selected from the list available on the official website.

Purpose of GATE

GATE is a national-level exam used for:

• Admission to master’s and doctoral programs in engineering, technology, science, architecture, and humanities.
• Employment opportunities with certain public sector organizations.

Administering Bodies

GATE 2025 will be conducted on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India, by IISc Bengaluru and seven IITs:

• IIT Bombay
• IIT Delhi
• IIT Guwahati
• IIT Kanpur
• IIT Kharagpur
• IIT Madras
• IIT Roorkee