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GATE Exam Dress Code 2025, Documents Required, Banned Items, Exam Timings, Exam Day Instructions

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Content Curator | Updated On - Jul 4, 2024

GATE 2025 Dress Code: IISc Banglore is scheduled to conduct GATE 2025 on February 1, 2, 8 and 9, 2025. The article below covers details on GATE dress code, documents required, things to carry, banned items, exam timings and exam day instructions. 

Although IISc Banglore has not specified any GATE 2025 dress code. Candidates are advised to wear comfortable and modest clothing, avoiding elaborate patterns and multiple layers on their exam day. 

To gain entry to the examination hall, you must carry your GATE 2025 Admit Card and an original government photo-ID proof. The photo ID must be the same as the one specified in the registration form. Make sure not to carry any mobile phones, calculators, or smartwatches. 

GATE is a three-hour exam conducted in two shifts. GATE exam timings are 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM for forenoon session and 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM for afternoon session. You are supposed to report at your exam centers atleast one hour before exam timings. Check GATE Exam Date and Schedule

Dress Code for Male Candidates

GATE 2025 Dress Code for Males

  • Male candidates are instructed not to wear any clothing with metallic buttons or other metal accents.
  • Candidates must refrain from donning such attire with an excessive number of pockets.
  • Candidates are not permitted to cover their heads with a hat, muffler, or any other type of fabric.
  • To avoid any discomfort during the exam, candidates must dress in loose, comfortable clothing.
  • Candidates are not permitted to wear any jewellery or accessories, including belts, watches, and rings. Items of this nature will be strictly forbidden inside the testing facility.
  • Sandals or flip-flops are recommended for candidates. Avoid wearing shoes or other foot-covering clothing.
  • Candidates are not permitted to wear jewelry such as bracelets, rings, or goggles.
Dress Code for Female Candidates

GATE 2025 Dress Code for Females

  • Candidates must refrain from donning any type of stole, dupatta, or scarf.
  • Candidates are not permitted to wear any jewelry or other accessories. There will be a strict restriction on these items inside the exam room.
  • Candidates must refrain from donning any metal-containing clothing or accessories.
  • To prevent any discomfort on the exam day, candidates are advised to dress comfortably and casually.
  • Sandals or flip-flops are recommended for candidates. Avoid wearing shoes or other foot-covering clothing.
  • Goggles, rings, bracelets, watches, belts, and similar accessories are not permitted on candidates.
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Things to Carry

Documents Required for GATE Exam 2025

While taking GATE Exam, candidates must make sure they have all of the necessary documentation with them.

  • GATE Exam Admit card is the most crucial document to have with you.
  • Candidates must have a valid ID card with them at all times, such as a driving license, PAN card, Aadhaar card, college ID, employee ID, etc.
  • Candidates are also recommended to adhere to the covid protocol. Use hand sanitizer and a mask.
  • Candidates may bring a transparent water bottle, a pen, and a pencil.

GATE 2025 Banned Items

  • Phones, calculators, log tables, pagers, tablets, and laptops are examples of electronic devices.
  • Paper, books, and journals are not permitted.
  • Pencil, pencil box, and set of geometry.
  • Backpacks or bags.
  • Anything else besides a GATE Exam 2025 admit card, an ID, and a photo.
  • Foods and beverage
  • Any kind of metal object.
  • Microphone, camera, recorder, headphones, etc
Exam Day Instructions

GATE Exam Day Instructions

To prevent confusion on exam day, GATE Exam 2025 conducting body has issued a few instructions. Below, we've listed them:

  • Candidates must carry their GATE Admit card with them when they take the exam.
  • They must bring an original picture ID, such as an Aadhaar-UID, passport, PAN card, voter ID, or driver's license, to the exam center in addition to their admit card.
  • They have 90 minutes to get to the GATE exam location before the test starts. Additionally, they won't be able to check in once the exam has begun, which is 30 minutes.
  • Twenty minutes before the start of the test, they are permitted to log on and read the instructions.
  • Candidates are needed to bring their own pocket-sized hand sanitizer, pencil, transparent water bottle, mask, and pen.
  • They must read the question paper in order to choose and organize the order in which they should tackle the sections.

GATE Exam Pre-Exam Specifications

  • Candidates will be allowed to log in 20 minutes before the actual GATE Exam starts.
  • They must go through the necessary instructions during the allotted time. However, they will not be allowed to start answering till the specified time.
  • Candidates must use the time to understand the provided instructions.
  • Also, scribble pads for rough work will be provided at the exam center. Candidates have to return the scribble pad after completing the exam.
  • All candidates must write their name and registration number on the scribble pad before they start using it.
Exam Schedule

GATE Exam Schedule

GATE 2025 Exam Dates are February 1, 2, 8 and 9, 2025. Candidates can check branch-wise GATE 2025 exam date and schedule here along with exam timings.

GATE 2025 Exam Timings

  • The Forenoon Session of GATE exam is scheduled from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
  • The Afternoon Session of GATE exam is scheduled from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

GATE 2025 Exam Date Branch-wise

Exam Slot Paper Dates
Slot 1 DA, AR, CY, ES, PI TBA
Slot 2 ME, GE, PH TBA
Slot 1 CE1, BM, CH, EY, GG, XH TBA
Slot 2 CE2, IN, MA, MN, PE TBA
Slot 1 CS1, AE, AG, BT, MT, NM, TF TBA
Slot 2 CS2, ST, XE, XL TBA
Slot 1 EC TBA
Slot 2 EE TBA
Frequently Asked Questions

GATE Exam Dress Code FAQs

Ques. Is there a dress code for GATE exam?

Ans. Yes, there is a dress code for GATE exam. Participants are expected to wear decent and formal clothes for the exam. No casual or party wear is allowed. Shoes and socks should be worn for hygiene and comfort.

Ques. What types of clothing should be avoided for GATE Exam?

Ans. Revealing or tight-fitting clothing, slippers, flip flops/ chappals, full sleeved clothes, hooded sweaters and sweatshirts, long dangling jewelry or chains and big-sized badges should all be avoided on GATE exam date.

Ques. Is there a formal dress code that should be followed for GATE?

Ans. Yes, a formal dress code should be followed for GATE Exam. It is important to ensure that all clothing worn to the exam is professional and presentable, with appropriate attire for a professional setting. Wearing overly casual clothes is discouraged.

Ques. What is the reporting time for GATE Exam?

Ans. The candidate is advised to report one hour before the scheduled GATE Exam Timings.

Ques. What documents are allowed inside the GATE Exam hall?

Ans. Candidate are required to carry their GATE Exam Admit Card and Valid photo ID , anything else is not allowed.

*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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