Content Curator | Updated On - Jul 2, 2024
GATE 2025 will be administered by IIT Roorkee for candidates seeking admission to postgraduate engineering programs. The new official website, gate2025.iitr.ac.in, features the updated syllabus and exam pattern provided by the institute. The exam is likely to be conducted from February 1 – 9, 2025, with registrations commencing from August 2024. The exam features both multiple-choice and numerical answer-type questions, lasting for 3 hours. It is conducted for 30 subjects including CSE, EE, EC, ME and Data Science (DA).
What is the GATE Exam?
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an entrance examination conducted in India that primarily tests the comprehensive understanding of undergraduate subjects in engineering and sciences for admission into postgraduate programs. Started in 1983, the exam test the candidate’s aptitude and the score reflects the relative performance level of a candidate. It is a national-level entrance test conducted for M.Tech admissions at IIT, NIT, IIIT and GFTI.
GATE scores are also used by several Indian public sector undertakings for recruiting graduate engineers in entry-level positions which makes it one of the most competitive examinations in India. To excel in GATE 2025, candidates should start preparing early, creating a study plan to cover the entire syllabus. Candidates who are preparing for the 2025 session can download the Previous year question papers for all 30 papers in the section below.
Know if you’re Eligible for GATE 2025
IIT Roorkee will release the eligibility criteria along with the official GATE brochure in the first week of August on iitr.ac.in/gate/. According to the basic eligibility criteria, candidates currently in the third or higher year of their degree program are eligible to fill out the Application Form along with candidates who have already completed any government-approved degree program in Engineering / Technology / Architecture / Science / Commerce / Arts. Know more:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Candidates with the Nationality of Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and the United Arab Emirates can apply |
| Courses | Candidates can opt for MTech and Ph.D. programs offered by IISc and IITs. |
| Academic Qualification | For admission, candidates must qualify a Bachelor’s Degree in the stream of Engineering or a Master’s Degree in a similar field. |
| Age Criteria | Any age |
| Duration of the Program | Candidates need to complete their courses with a duration of 3 years. |
Note that the eligibility criteria for different undergraduate degrees are different for GATE so make sure you go through the complete eligibility for GATE.
Dates to Remember
| Event | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Form | August 31, 2024 |
| Application Form Last Date (without late fee) | October 13, 2024 |
| Last Day to Fill Application Form (with additional fee) | October 20, 2024 |
| Application Form Correction | November 7 to 11, 2024 |
| Admit Card Date | January 4, 2025 |
| Exam Date | February 1, 2, 8 and 9, 2025 |
| Availability of Response Sheet | February 16, 2025 |
| Release of Provisional Answer Key | February 21, 2025 |
| Raise Objection against Provisional Answer Key | February 22 to 25, 2025 |
| Release of Final Answer Key | March 15, 2025 |
| Result Date | March 16, 2025 |
Revised Registration Fee
| Category | Normal Application Fee | Late Application Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Women | INR 900 | INR 1400 |
| SC/ ST/ PwD | INR 900 | INR 1400 |
| All Other Candidates (including international students) | INR 1400 | INR 2300 |
GATE 2025 Conducted by
GATE is conducted by one of the 7 IITs on a rotational basis. GATE 2025 is going to be conducted by IIT Roorkee. Last year the exam was conducted by IISC Bangalore. In the table below, you can find the list of conducting bodies for the last 5 years:
| Year | Conducting Institute |
|---|---|
| 2025 | IIT Roorkee |
| 2024 | IISC Bengaluru |
| 2023 | IIT Kanpur |
| 2022 | IIT Kharagpur |
| 2021 | IIT Bombay |
| 2020 | IIT Delhi |
How to Prepare for GATE 2025?
The best time to start GATE preparation is the mid of the year. Since the exam is conducted in February, you have a total of 7 months at your disposal. If you use it wisely, you’ll definitely ace the exam. We have curated a 7-month roadmap for you:
Foundation Phase (First 5 Months)
- Concepts: Focus on understanding concepts as the exam is 98% numericals.
- Resources: NPTEL Lectures, YouTube channels (Try finding the entire playlists covering the entire syllabus in less time).
- Syllabus: Cover the entire syllabus, if you’re preparing for CSE Branch, in the section below- there’s a list of all the books with the important chapters.
- Practice PYQs: Solve previous year questions for the last 15-20 years.
- Time Management: Develop a time management strategy as 8 months is all you have to prepare.
Final Phase (Last 2 months)
- Revision: Revise the concepts and focus on practising problems.
- Test Series: Enroll for a good test series and make sure you analyze your performance.
- Important: Almost all toppers finish their syllabus by the month of November.
Tips for Effective Study
- Mindset
- Develop a burning desire to succeed in GATE. Go into mock mode.
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle with good sleep, exercise, and food.
- Believe in yourself and be persistent.
- Active Recall: Don’t just passively reread your notes. Actively recall information by trying to solve problems without looking at the material list.
- Revision Techniques: Revise previously done concepts on the next day or in regular intervals to improve memory retention. Learn how temporary memory and permanent memory work.
- Short Notes: Take notes of key concepts, formulas, and variable names with units and important derivativations. Learn about Cornell's Note-taking system and use it for studying.
Additional Apps and Resources:
- Freedom: it blocks distracting websites while studying
- Notion: helps plan your daily schedule
- Forest: gamifies focus by growing a virtual tree (don’t let it die!!)
| GATE Previous Year Questions | Download PDF |
| 2024 PYQs | Download PDF |
| 2023 PYQs | Download PDF |
| 2022 PYQs | Download PDF |
Books to Refer with Important Chapters (CS Branch)
| Subject | Name and Author | Relevant Chapters |
|---|---|---|
| Algorithm and DS | Introduction to Algorithms, by CLRS (3E) | ch 1-4, 6-9,10, 11.1-11.4, 12.1-21.3, 15, 16.1-16.3, 17, 21-25.2 |
| Algorithm Design, Jon Kleinberg and Éva Tardos | ch 1-6 | |
| Discrete Mathematics | Discrete mathematics and its applications by Kenneth H. Rosen (Indian 7E) | ch 1,2, 4-8, 11.1-11.3 |
| Discrete mathematics with applications by Susanna S. Epp (4E) | ch 1, 2.1-2.3, 3, 4(optional), 5.1, 5.5-5.7, 6-10, 11-12(optional) | |
| Computer Networks | Data Communications and Networking by Behrouz A. Forouzan (5E) | 1.1-1.3, 2, 3.6, 8-10, 11.1-2, 12, 13.1-13.2, 17.1, 18-19.2, 20-21.2, 23-24.3, 25.1-25.2, 26 |
| Theory of Computation | An Introduction to Formal Languages and Automata by Peter Linz (6E) | ch 1.2, 1.3, 2-12, Appendix-A |
| Digital Logic | Digital Logic and Computer Design by M. Morris Mano | 1.1-1.8, 2.1-2.7, 3-7 |
| Computer Organization | Computer Organisation by Carl Hamacher | ch 1.6, 2.1-2.5, 2.9, 2.10, 4.1-4.2,4.4-4.6, 5.1,5.2, 5.4-5.8, 5.9.1, 6.1-6.4, 6.7.1, 7, 8.1-8.5, 8.8, |
| Computer Organization and Design: the Hardware/Software Interface by David A Patterson and John L. Hennessy (5E) | 1, 2, 4.1-4.9, 4.14, 5.1-5.10 | |
| C | The C Programming Language by Brian Kernighan and Dennis Ritchie (2E) | ch 1-8 |
| Operating System | Operating Systems by Avi Silberschatz, Greg Gagne, and Peter Baer Galvin (International 9E) | ch 2.1-2.5, 3, 4.1-4.3, 4.6, 5.1-5.3, 6.1-6.10, 7, 8.1-8.6, 91.-9.6, 9.9, 10, 11.1-11.5, 12.1-12.6 |
| Databases | Fundamentals of Database Systems by Ramez Elmasri and Shamkant B. Navathe (7E) | ch 1.3-1.6, 2.1-2.3, 3, 5-8, 9.1, 14.1-14.5, 14.6-14.7(just overview), 15.1-15.4, 16.1-16.7, 17.1-17.6, 20.1-20.5, 21.1-21.4, 21.7 |
GATE 2025 Syllabus
The official syllabus for each branch will be released on iitr.ac.in/gate/ tentatively by August. You can download the PDF previous year’s syllabus for top branches:
| Paper by Branches | Engineering Mathematics Important Topics | Syllabus PDF |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) | Linear Algebra, Calculus, Probability, and Statistics, Discrete Mathematics | Download CSE Syllabus PDF |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Complex Variables, Probability and Statistics, Numerical Methods | Download Mechanical Syllabus PDF |
| Aerospace Engineering (AE) | Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations | Download AE Syllabus PDF |
| Agricultural Engineering (AG) | Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Vector Calculus, Probability, and Statistics, Numerical Methods | Download AG Syllabus PDF |
| Biomedical Engineering (BM) | Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Analysis of complex variables, Probability, and Statistics, Numerical Methods | Download BM Syllabus PDF |
| Biotechnology (BT) | Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Probability, and Statistics, Numerical Methods | Download BT Syllabus PDF |
| Civil Engineering (CE) | Linear Algebra, Calculus, Ordinary Differential Equations (ODE), Partial Differential Equations (PDE), Probability and Statistics, Numerical Methods | Download Civil Syllabus PDF |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) | Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics, Complex Variables | Download EE Syllabus PDF |
| Electronics and Communication (EC) | Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics, Vector Analysis, Complex Analysis | Download EC Syllabus PDF |
How many students registered for GATE 2024?
| Paper Code | Registered | Appeared | Qualified |
| CS | 152652 | 123967 | 21949 |
| CE | 108136 | 85869 | 16604 |
| ME | 83114 | 65546 | 11922 |
| EC | 78157 | 63092 | 13260 |
| EE | 73728 | 59599 | 12596 |
| DA | 52493 | 39210 | 8377 |
| XL | 44904 | 36275 | 7787 |
| CY | 35382 | 26825 | 5428 |
| PH | 26475 | 20258 | 4431 |
| BT | 21210 | 17078 | 3894 |
| MA | 17617 | 13425 | 2397 |
| CH | 16930 | 13937 | 1933 |
| XE | 14941 | 11261 | 2379 |
| IN | 12451 | 9900 | 1978 |
| AR | 11450 | 9080 | 2049 |
| EY | 8847 | 6445 | 1514 |
| MN | 8515 | 7046 | 1344 |
| GG1 | 7154 | 5574 | 1377 |
| AE | 6931 | 5255 | 1010 |
| XH-C2 | 5488 | 3900 | 880 |
| Total | 826239 | 653292 | 129268 |
Qualifying Marks Category-wise (GATE 2024)
| Paper Code | Qualifying Marks GEN | Qualifying Marks OBC/EWS | Qualifying Marks ST/SC/pwD | Qualifying Score GEN | Qualifying Score OBC/EWS | Qualifying Score ST/SC/pwD |
| CS | 27.6 | 24.8 | 18.4 | 350 | 319 | 189 |
| CE | 28.3 | 25.4 | 18.8 | 350 | 317 | 116 |
| ME | 28.6 | 25.7 | 19 | 350 | 314 | 14 |
| EC | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 350 | 313 | 226 |
| EE | 25.7 | 23.1 | 17.1 | 350 | 316 | 174 |
| DA | 37.1 | 33.3 | 24.7 | 350 | 298 | 243 |
| XL | 29.3 | 26.3 | 19.5 | 350 | 302 | 237 |
| CY | 25.2 | 22.6 | 16.7 | 350 | 311 | 133 |
| PH | 32 | 28.8 | 21.3 | 350 | 302 | 221 |
| BT | 38.9 | 35 | 25.9 | 292 | 213 | 132 |
| MA | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 350 | 301 | -91 |
| CH | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 350 | 313 | 232 |
| XE | 36.2 | 32.5 | 24.1 | 350 | 299 | 204 |
| IN | 32.7 | 29.4 | 21.8 | 350 | 308 | -112 |
| AR | 41.5 | 37.3 | 27.6 | 350 | 275 | 179 |
| EY | 37.9 | 34.1 | 25.2 | 350 | 311 | 119 |
| MN | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 350 | 304 | 212 |
| GG1 | 41.1 | 36.9 | 27.4 | 350 | 278 | 50 |
| AE | 33.3 | 29.9 | 22.1 | 350 | 311 | 103 |
| XH-C2 | 48 | 43.2 | 32 | 350 | 260 | 195 |
| PI | 30.5 | 27.4 | 20.3 | 350 | 308 | 235 |
| XH-C5 | 52.7 | 47.4 | 35.1 | 350 | 217 | 123 |
| MT | 41 | 36.9 | 27.3 | 350 | 287 | 185 |
| XH-C1 | 37 | 33.3 | 24.6 | 350 | 284 | 185 |
| GE | 35.8 | 32.2 | 23.8 | 350 | 297 | 150 |
| AG | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 350 | 316 | 223 |
| ST | 26.6 | 23.9 | 17.7 | 350 | 306 | 156 |
| BM | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 | 350 | 286 | 152 |
| PE | 42.6 | 38.3 | 28.4 | 350 | 282 | 124 |
| TF | 28.1 | 25.2 | 18.7 | 350 | 307 | 139 |
| XH-C6 | 36 | 32.4 | 24 | 350 | 249 | 225 |
| GG2 | 49 | 44.1 | 32.6 | 350 | 229 | -170 |
| NM | 25.1 | 22.5 | 16.7 | 350 | 280 | 195 |
| XH-C4 | 39.3 | 35.3 | 26.1 | 350 | 210 | 210 |
| XH-C3 | 49.7 | 44.7 | 33.1 | 350 | 193 | 250 |
Category-wise Cutoff (Expected 2025)
| Test Paper | Cut-off (GEN) | Cut-off (OBC-NCL/EWS) | Cut-off (SC/ST/PwD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Information Technology | 27.6 | 24.8 | 18.4 |
| 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 |
| Civil Engineering | 28.3 | 25.4 | 18.8 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 28.6 | 25.7 | 19 |
| 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 |
| Chemical Engineering | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
| Chemistry | 25.2 | 22.6 | 16.7 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
PSU Recruitment through GATE
Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) are the companies that are owned by the union government of India or one of the state governments or both. These companies recruit candidates every year based on GATE scores. Shortlisted candidates with a valid score are called for selection rounds like Personal Interview (PI)/ Group Discussion (GD).
Over 50+ PSUs accept GATE qualified engineers for executive positions. These Maharatna, Navratna, and Miniratna PSU include IOCL, DRDO, NTPC, BPCL, BARC, BHEL, GAIL, BEL, BSNL, etc.
| Name of PSUs | Sector | Status | Salary Structure | Salary CTC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) | Power | Navratna | INR 60,000 – 1,80,000 /- | INR 20,00,000 /- |
| National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) | Power | Maharatna | INR 60,000 – 1,80,000 /- | INR 18,00,000 /- |
| Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Limited | Petroleum & Natural Gas | Maharatna | INR 60,000 – 1,80,000 /- | INR 16,50,000 /- |
| Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) | Petroleum & Natural Gas | Maharatna | INR 60,000 – 1,80,000 /- | INR 16,00,000 /- |
| Gas Authority of India Ltd. (GAIL) | Petroleum & Natural Gas | Navratna | INR 60,000 – 1,80,000 /- | INR 16,00,000 /- |
| Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) | Petroleum & Natural Gas | Navratna | INR 60,000 – 1,80,000 /- | INR 16,00,000 /- |
| Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) | Petroleum & Natural Gas | Navratna | INR 60,000 – 1,80,000 /- | INR 16,00,000 /- |
| Oil India Limited (OIL) | Petroleum & Natural Gas | Navratna | INR 60,000 – 1,80,000 /- | INR 15,00,000 /- |
| Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) | Defense | Navratna | INR 60,000 – 1,80,000 /- | INR 13,00,000 /- |
| Steel Authority of India (SAIL) | Steel & Iron | Maharatna | INR 20,600 - 46500 /- | INR 10,00,000 /- |
GATE CCMT: List of Participating NITs
A total of 57 NITs participate in CCMT counselling. The number of institutes participating may increase or decrease for each round of CCMT counselling depending on the seats available. Some of the participating colleges in CCMT are:
| NIT Jalandhar | NIT Tiruchirappalli |
|---|---|
| MNIT Allahabad | NIT Warangal |
| NIT Calicut | IIIT Tiruchirappalli |
| NIT Delhi | IIIT Allahabad |
| NIT Durgapur | NIT Karnataka |
| NIT Kurukshetra | NIT Rourkela |
| NIT Silchar | NIT Jaipur |
GATE COAP: List of Participating IITs
The list below shows some of the participating IITs in GATE COAP:
| IISc Bangalore | IIT Jodhpur |
|---|---|
| IIT Bhubaneswar | IIT Kanpur |
| IIT BHU | IIT Kharagpur |
| IIT Bombay | IIT Madras |
| IIT Delhi | IIT Mandi |
| IIT Guwahati | IIT Patna |
| IIT Hyderabad | IIT Roorkee |
Conducting Body of GATE over the Years
| Year | Conducting Institute |
|---|---|
| 2025 | IIT Roorkee |
| 2024 | IISC Bengaluru |
| 2023 | IIT Kanpur |
| 2022 | IIT Kharagpur |
| 2021 | IIT Bombay |
| 2020 | IIT Delhi |
| 2019 | IIT Madras |
| 2018 | IIT Guwahati |
| 2017 | IIT Roorkee |
| 2016 | IISc Bangalore |
| 2015 | IIT Kanpur |
Difference between COAP and CCMT
The basic difference between COAP and CCMT is that COAP provides admission to IITs for the qualifying students whereas the CCMT provides admission to NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and CFTIs for the qualifying students. You can find more details in the table below:
| Particulars | GATE COAP | GATE CCMT |
|---|---|---|
| Full Form | Common Offer Acceptance Portal | Centralised Counselling for M. Tech |
| Accepting Institutes | IITs and IISC Bangalore | NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and CFTIs |
| Min. Marks Requirement | Depends on the Institution |
|
| Counseling Dates | May-June | June-July |
| Scorecard Validitdity | Accepts scorecards for the last three years | Accepts scorecards for the last three years |
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. Is GATE Conducted twice an year?
Ans. No, GATE is conducted once an year usually on the first or second weekend of February. It is conducted by IITs in India and its score is valid for three years.
Ques. Is GATE better than CAT for BTech students?
Ans. Both have its own perks and cons but most of all it depends on the interest of candidate’s interests. If they are interest in pursuing tech related field further in case of MTech, it makes sense. But if the candidate wants to explore the management side of things, CAT is the way to go. Both have just about the same placement figures, however, owing to the high fees of pursuing MBA, GATE offers a better ROI.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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