Conducting Body and Dates
- Conducted By: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee
- Exam Dates: February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025
- Registration Period: August 24, 2024, to September 26, 2024
- Result Declaration: March 19, 2025
- Official Website: gate2025.iitr.ac.in
Eligibility Criteria
- Who Can Apply:
- Candidates in the third year or higher of an undergraduate degree program.
- Candidates who have completed a government-approved degree program in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities.
Exam Structure
- Duration: 3 hours
- Number of Test Papers: 30 (including full and sectoral papers)
- Sections:
- General Aptitude (GA): Common to all papers (15 points)
- Candidate’s Chosen Subjects: Various question formats including multiple choice (MCQ), multiple select questions (MSQ), and numerical answer type (NAT) (85 points)
- Total Marks: 100
Application Process
- Number of Applications:
- Each candidate must submit only one application.
- Candidates can apply for up to two test papers, but both should be included in the original application.
- Multiple applications will result in the acceptance of only one application, with no refund for the application fees of the others.
Marking Scheme
- Negative Marking for MCQs:
- One-mark MCQ: One-third mark deducted for each incorrect answer.
- Two-mark MCQ: Two-thirds mark deducted for each incorrect answer.
- No Negative Marking:
- MSQ or NAT questions have no negative grading, and no partial marks for MSQs.
Medium of Exam
- Language: English
Important Notes
- Common Section: The General Aptitude (GA) section is common across all test papers.
- Paper-Specific Syllabus: The remainder of the exam will cover the specific test paper syllabus relevant to the candidate’s chosen subjects.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official GATE 2025 website for updates and detailed notifications.
