GATE Exam 2025: IIT Roorkee has released the GATE 2025 Result on the official website - goaps.iitr.ac.in. The direct link to check the result has been mentioned below on this page. The candidates who took the GATE exam 2025 on February 1, 2, 15 & 16 can check their results by logging into the official website. They will have to enter their enrollment ID and password to check the result. The exam authority has also released the GATE 2025 Toppers list and GATE final answer key along with the GATE 2025 result.
Swarnava Biswas secures AIR 1 in GATE Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE). Check below the list of GATE 2025 toppers.
GATE 2025 Toppers List
Please check below the list of toppers branch-wise along with their GATE AIR 2025.
Branch Name | Student Name | GATE AIR |
Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) | Swarnava Biswas | 1 |
Instrumentation Engineering | Kailash Goyal | 1 |
Electrical Engineering (EE) | Kailash Goyal | 2 |
Mechanical Engineering (ME) | Sanket Tupkar | 3 |
Civil Engineering (CE) | Harshil | 4 |
It conducted the GATE 2025 Exam on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. After the exam was successfully concluded on February 16, many renowned coaching institutes have released the unofficial GATE answer key 2025 on several platforms. These unofficial answer keys have been released for all the GATE papers. Candidates who appeared in the exam can go through these answer keys, calculate their expected GATE score, and estimate their chances of admission to their preferred GATE accepting colleges.
What is GATE Exam?
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering or GATE is a national level entrance exam for admission to Master of Technology (MTech) and direct PhD in Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) and other institutes/universities across India. Many public sector undertakings (PSUs) and state electricity boards (SEBs) also accept GATE for recruitment of trainee engineers and scientists for group C-level posts.
The exam is conducted by IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, IIT Roorkee and Indian Institute for Science, Bangalore (IISC Bangalore) on rotational basis on behalf of National Coordination Board (NCB - GATE), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource & Development (MHRD), Government of India.
GATE 2025 Dates
GATE 2025 conducting authority, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee has released the date for GATE 2025. The Dates for GATE Exam 2025 are as follows:
Events | Dates |
First date of online registration | August 28, 2024 |
Last date of online registration (without a late fee) | September 26, 2024 |
Last date of online registration (with a late fee) | October 7, 2024 |
Examination dates | February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025 |
GATE Exam 2025 Highlights
It is essential for candidates to meet the GATE eligibility requirements in order to be eligible for the entrance test.
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) 2024 |
Conducting Body | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee |
Exam Level | National |
Languages | English |
Age Limit | There is no minimum and maximum age limit |
Educational Qualification | Pursuing 3rd year or completed undergraduate degree program |
Mode of Application | Online |
Application Fee (General) | 1800 Rs. (UR) and 900 Rs. (SC, ST, others) |
Mode of Exam | Online |
Type of Question | Multiple choice questions (MCQ) Multiple select questions (MSQ) Numerical Answer type (NAT) |
Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
How to Register for GATE 2025
Candidates can fill out the GATE 2025 application form on the official website. Follow these steps to apply for GATE 2025:
Step 1: Visit the official website, gate2025.iitr.ac.in.
Step 2: Click on the link ‘GATE 2025 registration’ on the homepage.
Step 3: A new page will open.
Step 4: Register and fill the application.
Step 5: Fill the details and pay the registration fee.
Step 6: Submit and take printout.
GATE 2025 Application Fee
The application fee is non-refundable, candidates are advised to make payment carefully after verifying all the details. Candidates can check the GATE 2025 Application fee below:
Category | Normal Application Fee | Late Application Fee |
Women Applicants | INR 900 | INR 1,400 |
SC/ ST/ PWD Applicants | INR 900 | INR 1,400 |
All Other Applicants, Including International Students | INR 1,800 | INR 2,300 |
GATE Eligibility Criteria 2025
The GATE Eligibility 2025 contains information regarding the GATE examination age limit, qualifications and nationality. Candidates must meet the GATE 2025 eligibility criteria to qualify for the examination.
GATE Eligibility Criteria 2025: Nationality
Candidates of Indian nationality are eligible.
Other candidates besides Indians from Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Singapore, UAW, and Ethiopia are also eligible to apply.
GATE Eligibility Criteria 2025: Age Limit
There is no minimum and maximum age limit
GATE Eligibility Criteria 2025: Academic Qualification
The candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Science, Commerce, Arts, or Architecture or a master’s degree in any relevant science field.
Candidates in the final or pre-final year of their qualifying degree can also appear for GATE 2025.
Candidates in the final or pre-final year of their qualifying degree can also appear for GATE 2025.
GATE 2025 Exam Pattern
The GATE 2025 exam will have a duration of 3 hours (180 minutes). Aspirants will have to answer 65 questions worth 100 marks, divided among sections like general aptitude, engineering mathematics, and the core subject chosen by applicants.
Events | Description |
Exam Name | GATE 2025 |
Duration | 3 hours |
Exam mode | Single-paper Computer-Based Test(CBT) |
Type of questions | Multiple choice questions (MCQ) Multiple select questions (MSQ) Numerical Answer type (NAT) |
No. of questions | 65 |
Total Marks | 100 |
Number of Sections | Two/ Three (depending on the paper) |
Marking Scheme | Each correct answer in the exam will be awarded either 1 or 2 marks. |
GATE Negative Marking | For 1 mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer; For 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer; No negative marking for MSQs and NATs |
GATE 2025 Admit Card
The candidates must carry their GATE admit card to the test centre. Candidates' identification proof will also be required to appear for the exam. Hence, the candidates need to carry their GATE hall ticket 2025 to the exam centre along with an original and valid ID proof.
How to Download the GATE Admit Card 2025?
The steps to download the GATE Admit Card 2025 have been mentioned below.
Step 1: Visit the GATE 2025 official website, gate2025.iitr.ac.in.
Step 2: Click on the ‘Check admit Card’ option present on the screen.
Step 3: Login into the website using the login credentials (ID and Password) provided when filling the form to access the GATE Hall Ticket.
Step 4: You can access the GATE Admit Card.
Step 5: The candidates should go through all the details mentioned on the GATE Admit Card. Special attention should be paid to the photograph and signature.
Step 6: Candidates should take the printout (Preferably coloured) of the GATE Admit Card on an A4 sheet.
Items to Carry with GATE 2025 Admit Card on Exam Day
Items to Carry/Items Allowed | Prohibited Items |
GATE 2025 Hall Ticket ( Admit Card) Photo ID proof like Voter ID, Aadhar, PAN Card, Passport, Driving License Transparent water bottle Pen/Pencil for rough work | Mobile Phone Any kind of electronic item like a digital watch Study material/books |
GATE 2025 Answer Key
GATE 2025 answer keys will be released within 2 – 3 weeks of the GATE 2025 exam. You can download the answer key from official website gate2025.iitr.ac.in. With the response sheet and answer key you can calculate your score before the result is declared.
If you are not satisfied with the answer key you can challenge it by paying 500 rupees per question. Answer key challenge window will be open for 2-3 days only so be aware of the time.
How to Download GATE Answer Key 2025
Follow the below steps to download:
Step 1: Open gate2025.iitr.ac.in
Step 2: Click on Candidate Login
Step 3: Enter your enrollment ID or email ID and password
Step 4: Answer key download link will be displayed
Step 5: Download and save PDF
GATE 2025 Cutoff
GATE 2025 cut-offs will be released along with the GATE 2025 results. GATE cutoffs are the minimum marks required to get admission to M. Tech, M. E, M.Plan or other post-graduation courses in India's most reputed institutions such as IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. Candidates can check the GATE 2024 cut-off for a better understanding:
GATE 2024 Cutoff:
Paper | GEN | OBC-NCL/EWS | SC/ST/PwD |
Aerospace Engineering | 33.3 | 29.9 | 22.1 |
Agricultural Engineering | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
Architecture and Planning | 41.5 | 37.3 | 27.6 |
Biomedical Engineering | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
Biotechnology | 38.9 | 35 | 25.9 |
Civil Engineering | 28.3 | 25.4 | 18.8 |
Chemical Engineering | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
Computer Science and Information Technology | 27.6 | 24.8 | 18.4 |
Chemistry | 25.2 | 22.6 | 16.7 |
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | 37.1 | 33.3 | 24.7 |
Electronics and Communication Engineering | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
Electrical Engineering | 25.7 | 23.1 | 17.1 |
Environmental Science and Engineering | 37.9 | 34.1 | 25.2 |
Ecology and Evolution | 35.8 | 32.2 | 23.8 |
Geomatics Engineering | 41.1 | 36.9 | 27.4 |
Geology and Geophysics (Geology) | 42 | 37.8 | 28 |
Geology and Geophysics (Geophysics) | 49 | 44.1 | 32.6 |
Instrumentation Engineering | 32.7 | 29.4 | 21.8 |
Mathematics | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
Mechanical Engineering | 28.6 | 25.7 | 19 |
Mining Engineering | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
Metallurgical Engineering | 41 | 36.9 | 27.3 |
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | 25.1 | 22.5 | 16.7 |
Petroleum Engineering | 42.6 | 38.3 | 28.4 |
Physics | 32 | 28.8 | 21.3 |
Production and Industrial Engineering | 30.5 | 27.4 | 20.3 |
Statistics | 26.6 | 23.9 | 17.7 |
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science | 28.1 | 25.2 | 18.7 |
Engineering Sciences | 36.2 | 32.5 | 24.1 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics) | 37 | 33.3 | 24.6 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (English) | 48 | 43.2 | 32 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Linguistics) | 49.7 | 44.7 | 33.1 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Philosophy) | 39.3 | 35.3 | 26.1 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Psychology) | 52.7 | 47.4 | 35.1 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Sociology) | 36 | 32.4 | 24 |
Life Sciences | 29.3 | 26.3 | 19.5 |
GATE 2025 Counselling
GATE Qualified candidates have two options for counselling. GATE-qualified candidates can opt for COAP for IIT MTech and CCMT for NITs, IIITs and GFTIs MTech. Eligible candidates should participate in GATE 2025 counselling as per schedule. GATE-qualified candidates can also get financial assistance of 12400 per month through GATE counselling.
Counseling Process For GATE COAP 2025
Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) is the common platform for all the participating institutes to fill all the M.Tech. seats and for the participating PSU’s to upload their Job offers to the GATE Qualified candidates.
COAP 2025 will have 5 main and 5 additional rounds. COAP 2025 Main round counseling will be conducted from May 2025 to June 2025 in 5 different rounds. In the main 5 rounds, Candidates will have three options any one option; Accept & Freeze, Retain & Wait and Reject & Wait to select out of three available choices.
Please note that the 5 additional rounds will be final, so candidates will have only Accept and Freeze and Reject options in rounds 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10.
Counseling Process For GATE CCMT 2025
Centralized Counselling for M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan. [CCMT] is the common platform for GATE-qualified candidates to take admission to NITs, IIITs & other GFTIs. CCMT 2025 Counselling will have three regular rounds, two special rounds (SR) & a national spot round (NSR).
CCMT will be conducted from June 2025 to July 2025 in 6 rounds. Candidates will have four options for the allotted seats namely Float, Slide, Freeze & Surrender (Participate in the next round).
