The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025 is set to take place on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. The (GATE) exam will be conducted in a Computer Based Test (CBT) format, covering 30 different test papers. Each day of the examination will include both forenoon and afternoon sessions, and candidates will need to be aware of their specific dates and timings to ensure proper preparation.
Important Dates
Here’s a quick overview of the key dates for GATE 2025. This includes when you can download your admit card, the exam dates, and when the results and score cards will be available.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Admit Card Download Starts | January 2, 2025 |
| GATE 2025 Exam Dates | February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025 |
| Results Announcement | March 19, 2025 |
| Free Score Card Download Period | March 28, 2025 – May 31, 2025 |
| Paid Score Card Download Period | June 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025 |
| GATE 2025 Notification | Click Here |
GATE 2025 Examination Format and Structure
GATE 2025 will be conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT) in English. The GATE 2025 exam will include Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), which have four options with one correct answer and feature negative marking for incorrect responses.
There will also be Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) in GATE 2025, where more than one answer may be correct and no negative marking is applied. Additionally, GATE 2025 will feature Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions that require numerical answers and will not have negative marking.
Marking Scheme
- 1-Mark MCQs: Deduction of 1/3 mark for incorrect answers.
- 2-Mark MCQs: Deduction of 2/3 mark for incorrect answers.
- MSQ and NAT: No negative marking.
Exam Sessions
The GATE 2025 exam each day will have two sessions:
- Forenoon Session: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Afternoon Session: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
GATE 2025 Admit Cards and Results
Admit Cards for GATE 2025 will be available for download starting January 2, 2025, on the official GATE 2025 website https://gate2025.iitr.ac.in/. The results are scheduled to be announced on March 19, 2025. Score Cards can be downloaded for free from March 28, 2025, to May 31, 2025. After this period, a fee of ₹500 per test paper will apply for downloading Score Cards from June 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.
GATE 2025 is scheduled for February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025, with two sessions each day. Candidates should be aware of their specific exam dates and prepare accordingly. For the latest updates and detailed information, visit the GATE 2025 official website.
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