GATE 2025 Registration Begins Today: Check Eligibility, Important Dates, and Application Process Inside

GATE 2025 Registration Update: The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) has officially opened the application window for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025 today, August 28, 2024. Prospective candidates seeking to enroll in postgraduate engineering programs across various institutions can now register online through the official portal at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.

The registration process was initially set to commence on August 24, 2024, but was postponed to ensure smooth operations. Despite this delay, all other scheduled dates remain unchanged. The GATE 2025 examination will be conducted on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025, with two shifts each day. The morning shift will run from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, and the afternoon shift from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. The results are expected to be announced on March 19, 2025.

Key deadlines include:

• Last Date for Regular Fee Applications: September 26, 2024

• Last Date for Late Fee Applications: October 7, 2024

Exam Structure and Eligibility

GATE 2025 will feature 30 objective-type papers, all conducted in English. Candidates may select either one or two papers from the permissible combinations. Each exam will last three hours, and the scores will remain valid for three years from the announcement of the results.

To be eligible for GATE 2025, students must be in the third year or a higher year of their undergraduate engineering, technology, or architecture programs. Additionally, individuals who have completed a government-recognized degree in fields such as engineering, technology, science, commerce, arts, or humanities are also eligible to apply.

Application Fees

The application fee structure for GATE 2025 is as follows:

• For Female, SC, ST, and PwD Candidates: Rs 900 (regular period), Rs 1,400 (extended period)

• For All Other Candidates: Rs 1,800 (regular period), Rs 2,300 (extended period)

GATE 2025 Registration: How to Apply

Candidates can apply for GATE 2025 by following these steps:

1. Visit the official website at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.

2. Create a new account by providing basic details.

3. Fill in your personal, educational, and contact information.

4. Choose the papers you wish to appear for.

5. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents.

6. Pay the application fee using net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.

7. Carefully review all entered details before submitting the application.

Candidates are advised to visit the official GATE 2025 website for further details on required documents and other specific instructions.