GATE 2025: Key Dates, Registration, Syllabus, Fees, and Preparation Strategies

Gate 2025: The IIT, Roorkee (IITR) will conduct GATE 2025 on February 1 – 15, 2025. Applications open on August 28, 2024, and close on September 26, 2024, with an extended deadline until October 7, 2024. You can apply online at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.

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GATE 2025 Exam Timeline

• Application Opens: August 28, 2024
• Application Closes: September 26, 2024
• Extended Registration: Until October 7, 2024
• Exam Dates: February 1-15, 2025
• Results Announcement: March 19, 2025
• Gate Notification

How to Apply for GATE 2025: Step-by-Step Guide

1. Go to the GATE 2025 official website: gate2025.iitr.ac.in.
2. Click on Applications (Aug 28)
   • Click on the Apply online (not active).
   • Enter your details.
   • Create a password and complete the registration.
3. Fill Out the Application Form
   • Log in using your credentials.
   • Fill in personal details, academic qualifications, and exam preferences.
4. Upload Required Documents: Upload a recent photograph, signature, and other necessary documents in the specified format.
5. Pay the Application Fee: Choose your payment method (credit/debit card, net banking, etc.). And Pay the application fee.
6. Submit the Application
   • Review all the details carefully.
   • Submit the application form.
   • Download and print it for future reference.

GATE 2025: Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for GATE 2025, you must be:

• In the 3rd year or higher of any undergraduate degree, or
• A graduate of any government-approved degree in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities.

GATE 2025: Exam fee

• Female/SC/ST/PwD Candidates:
  • Regular Period: ₹900
  • Extended Period: ₹1400
• All Other Candidates:
  • Regular Period: ₹1800
  • Extended Period: ₹2300

GATE 2025 Exam – Key Examination Details

• Application Corrections Deadline: November 6, 2024
  Candidates can make corrections to their application details or add test papers, but they will need to pay extra fees for these changes.
• Exam Dates: February 1 – 15, 2025
  The GATE 2025 Exam will take place during this period. Candidates should prepare accordingly.
• Results Announcement: March 19, 2025
  Results will be published on this date, so students should keep this in mind for their future plans.

Gate 2025 Syllabus

The GATE 2025 syllabus varies by paper-to-paper, covering specific subjects & topics relevant to each field. For example, the Computer Science syllabus includes topics like Algorithms, Data Structures, and Operating Systems, while Mechanical Engineering covers Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Manufacturing Processes. A candidate is allowed to appear either in 1 or up to 2 test papers.

• Common Exam: General Aptitude section (15 marks)
• For more details visit – https://gate2025.iitr.ac.in/exam-papers-and-syllabus.html

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GATE 2025 Exam pattern

The GATE 2025 exam includes a General Aptitude section (15 marks) and a subject-specific section (85 marks) for each paper, covering various engineering, science, and humanities disciplines.

1. General Aptitude (GA): Common for all papers, worth 15 marks. It covers:
   • Verbal Aptitude: Basic English grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension.
   • Quantitative Aptitude: Data interpretation, numerical computation, elementary statistics.
   • Analytical Aptitude: Logical reasoning, analogy.
   • Spatial Aptitude: Spatial visualization and reasoning.
2. Subject-Specific Section: Worth 85 marks, covering core topics relevant to each paper.

• This structure ensures a comprehensive assessment of both general and specialized knowledge.
• For more details visit – https://gate2025.iitr.ac.in/exam-papers-and-syllabus.html

Strategy for GATE 2025 Exam Preparation

Excel in GATE 2025 – Brief

• Effective Preparation is Key
  With six to seven months before the exam, a strategic study plan is crucial. Focus on key subjects for better revision and memory. Set realistic goals, like aiming for 70+ marks, to achieve top ranks and career opportunities.
• Use PYQ papers to understand the exam format and key topics.
• Download PYQ’s (2007-2024) – Direct Link
• Regular practice and self-assessment build confidence.

Prioritize High-Scoring Subjects

• Focus on High-Scoring Subjects First
  Identify and prioritize subjects that have higher scoring potential. This approach ensures students spend more time on topics that can significantly boost their scores.
• Medium and Low-Scoring Subjects
  After completing high-priority subjects, address medium-scoring subjects. Low-scoring subjects should be covered last, focusing on critical topics if time is tight.
  • Use standard textbooks to fill knowledge gaps.
  • Practice with solved examples and avoid lengthy theoretical solutions.
  • Make a structured study plan for the next 6 months to maximize preparation.
  • Aim for high marks to improve rankings and focus on essential topics in low-scoring subjects when time is limited.

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