GATE 2025 exam schedule released: Check dates, timetable, and key links

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has officially released the schedule for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025. Candidates preparing for postgraduate engineering admissions and jobs in PSUs can now check the complete exam timetable.

Key exam dates
The GATE 2025 exams will be held on February 1, 2, 8, and 9, 2025 across multiple sessions each day. Candidates can view the detailed subject-wise timetable on the official website gate2025.iitr.ac.in.

Extended application correction window
For candidates needing to correct any details in their application forms, the correction window deadline has been extended to November 20, 2024. Corrections can be made by logging in to the official GATE portal.

Admit card availability
Admit cards for GATE 2025 will be released on January 3, 2025. Candidates should download and print their admit cards in advance to ensure they are well-prepared for exam day.

Important links

• Official website: gate2025.iitr.ac.in
• Detailed exam time table:  https://gate2025.iitr.ac.in/examination-schedule.html
• Correction window details: Follow the guidelines provided in the link https://gate2025.iitr.ac.in/application-fees.html
• Question paper pattern: https://gate2025.iitr.ac.in/question-paper-pattern.html

Mode of examination
The GATE 2025 exam will be conducted in English and will follow the Computer Based Test (CBT) format. It will be held at select centers across various cities.

Duration
Each test paper will have a duration of 3 hours.

Number of subjects (Papers)
GATE 2025 will assess candidates across 30 subjects (papers).

Question paper pattern
The exam will feature a mix of question types, including Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple-Select Questions (MSQs), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions. Each paper will have a specific format based on the discipline chosen by the candidate. The MCQs will have four options, with one correct answer, while MSQs may have more than one correct answer. The NAT questions require candidates to enter numerical values as answers. The detailed pattern for each paper is available on the official GATE website.

Result declaration
The results will be announced in March 2025.

GATE 2025 exam schedule

Here is the detailed GATE 2025 timetable based on the exam dates announced by IIT Roorkee:

Exam dates

• February 1, 2025 (Saturday)
• February 2, 2025 (Sunday)
• February 8, 2025 (Saturday)
• February 9, 2025 (Sunday)

Each exam day will be split into two sessions:

• Forenoon session: 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
• Afternoon session: 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm

Detailed subject-wise timetable

February 1, 2025 (Saturday)

Forenoon session:
Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)
Civil Engineering (CE - session 1)

Afternoon session:

Civil Engineering (CE - session 2)
Mathematics (MA)
Biomedical Engineering (BM)

February 2, 2025 (Sunday)

Forenoon session:
Electrical Engineering (EE)
Geology and Geophysics (GG)
Engineering Sciences (XE)

Afternoon session:
Life Sciences (XL)
Mining Engineering (MN)

February 8, 2025 (Saturday)

Forenoon session:
Mechanical Engineering (ME - session 1)
Architecture and Planning (AR)

Afternoon session:
Mechanical Engineering (ME - session 2)
Environmental Science and Engineering (ES)
Humanities and Social Sciences (XH)

February 9, 2025 (Sunday)

Forenoon session:
Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)
Chemical Engineering (CH)

Afternoon session:
Instrumentation Engineering (IN)
Agricultural Engineering (AG)
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NM)

GATE 2025 is a key exam for students aspiring to pursue postgraduate courses in engineering and technology, as well as those seeking job opportunities in the public sector. With the schedule now out, candidates can plan their study timelines accordingly and stay ahead in their preparation.

Stay updated with the official GATE website for further announcements, detailed exam patterns, and guidelines.