The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025 exam date has been announced today, July 12, 2024, on the official website of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee. According to the schedule, the examination will take place in February 2025, specifically on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, with both morning and afternoon sessions scheduled for each of these dates. Candidates intending to take the exam are advised to stay updated by checking here or visiting the official website for further updates and information regarding GATE 2025.

The application portal for GATE 2025 is anticipated to open in late August 2024.

GATE is a collaborative effort of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and seven IITs—namely, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, and IIT Roorkee—under the guidance of the National Coordination Board (NCB) - GATE, which operates within the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India.

Candidates who qualify in GATE can seek admission to Master’s programs and direct Doctoral programs in relevant fields, often accompanied by potential financial support.

Exam Pattern:
GATE 2025 will be administered as a computer-based test (CBT) and will offer 30 test papers, all available in English. Candidates have the option to choose one or two test papers from the permitted combinations. The GATE score is valid for three years from the date when results are announced.

Other Detail:
The GATE score is accepted by institutions backed by the Ministry of Education (MoE) and various government agencies. Moreover, several colleges and institutions utilize GATE scores for admission into postgraduate programs, even if MoE scholarships are not involved. Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) frequently employ GATE scores for recruitment purposes, and other esteemed organizations are likely to adopt similar practices.