The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has officially announced the schedule for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025. This prestigious national-level exam is a gateway for engineering and science graduates aiming to pursue higher studies and secure jobs in Public Sector Units (PSUs) and state electricity boards (SEBs).
Exam Dates and Sessions
The GATE 2025 exams will be held over two weekends in February 2025. Here are the key dates and session timings:
- February 1, 2025:
- Forenoon Session (9:30 AM - 12:30 PM): CS1, AG, MA
- Afternoon Session (2:30 PM - 5:30 PM): CS2, NM, MT, TF, IN
- February 2, 2025:
- Forenoon Session (9:30 AM - 12:30 PM): ME, PE, AR
- Afternoon Session (2:30 PM - 5:30 PM): EE
- February 15, 2025:
- Forenoon Session (9:30 AM - 12:30 PM): CY, AE, DA, ES, PI
- Afternoon Session (2:30 PM - 5:30 PM): EC, GE, XH, BM, EY
- February 16, 2025:
- Forenoon Session (9:30 AM - 12:30 PM): CE1, GG, CH, PH, BT
- Afternoon Session (2:30 PM - 5:30 PM): CE2, ST, XE, XL, MN
Important Updates
- Admit Cards: Candidates can download their admit cards from January 2, 2025.
- Results: The results are expected to be announced by March 19, 2025.
- Application Corrections: The correction window for the application has been extended to November 20, 2024.
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Mock Tests: Candidates can take mock tests available on the official website to prepare for the exam.
Exam Pattern
The GATE 2025 exam will include three types of questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.
Benefits of Clearing GATE
Clearing the GATE exam opens doors to various opportunities, including admission to Master's programs in prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and National Institutes of Technology (NITs), as well as recruitment in PSUs and state electricity boards.