How to apply for GATE 2025 exam?

How to fill GATE 2025 Registration Form?

The registration for GATE 2025 is about to start. This time, the exam is being conducted by IIT Roorkee. The official website for conducting the exam has been launched. The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a prestigious aptitude test. It opens up avenues of advanced education, research opportunities, and exciting careers for students. If you are interested in applying for the GATE exam in 2025, then you have come to the right place, as we are here to guide you on how to apply for GATE 2025. In this article, you will find a comprehensive guide on how to successfully apply for GATE 2025.

1 – Step: Understand the basics of the GATE exam.

Before participating in the application process (registration) for GATE 2025, it is advisable to be familiar with the GATE exam. You must know and understand the eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus and important exam dates (GATE 2025 Important Dates). This will help you make an informed decision while submitting your application.

 

2- Step: Online Exam Registration

Visit the official website of GATE 2025 https://gate2025.iitr.ac.in. Read the details given here and find the link for GATE 2025 registration. Then start the registration process with a valid email ID and mobile number. You will then receive a registration confirmation ID and password on your registered email ID and cell phone.

 

3 – Step: Fill out the details of the exam registration

  1. Start the registration process with your GATE 2025 registration ID and password.
  2. Fill in the personal details, educational qualifications, and communication information correctly in the registration form.
  3. Select your preferred GATE 2025syllabus (subjects) and testing center as per availability.
  4. You will have the option of two papers to appear in GATE 2025. If you want to appear for two exams, first check the official website to see which combination of the two exams is suitable for you.

 

4 – Step: Upload documents for registration

  1. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and supporting documents in the prescribed dimensions and formats.
  2. Make sure that the uploaded documents are clear and legible. If this is not the case, then the registration can be canceled.

5 – Step: Pay the registration fee

  1. Make the online payment of the registration fee using a debit or credit card, net banking, or any other available payment method.
  2. For detailed fee information, please visit the official website of GATE 2025, where you can check the fee.
  3. Fees may vary based on range and early bird registration.

 

6 – Step: Review and submit the registration

  1. Review all the information you entered and the documents you uploaded.
  2. If you are satisfied, submit your GATE 2025 application.
  3. Once the application is submitted, additional charges may apply for the approval of changes.

7 – Step: Download the Admit Card

  1. You will receive an email notification when your GATE 2025 application is accepted.
  2. Login to the official website of GATE 2025 and download your admit card by entering your enrollment ID and password.
  3. Finally, make sure that all the information on the GATE Admit Card is correct and follow any instructions given.

 

8 – Step : GATE Exam Preparation

  1. Use the time between GATE 2025 application submission and the exam to prepare well.
  2. Start by going through the syllabus of the exam you have applied for in GATE 2025.
  3. Solve previous year’s question papers, and if necessary, attend good coaching. Here, you can prepare for the exam in a good environment. Also, get good guidance from an engineering coaching institute that will give you knowledge on how to prepare for the exam.

GATE 2025 Eligibility Criteria

If you are going to apply for the exam (GATE 2025 Registration), then first of all, make sure that you can fulfill the eligibility criteria of GATE 2025.
Candidates who are studying in the third or higher year of any undergraduate degree programme in 2024 or who are studying in any government approved degree programme in engineering, technology, science, architecture or humanities can apply for the GATE 2025 exam.
Some of the professional societies and institutes that conduct exams in various fields of engineering are listed below.
  1. The Institution of Engineers (India) (IE)
  2. The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
  3. Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)
  4. The Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI)
  5. The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, including Polymer and Environmental Group (IIChE)
  6. The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM)
  7. The Indian Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIIE)
Candidates appearing for the GATE exam must have certification from any such professional societies; they must ensure that those examinations are approved by MoE, AICTE, UGC/UPSC like B.E., B.Tech., B.Arch., B.Planning, etc.
Candidates who have obtained or are pursuing their qualifying degree from countries other than India must be currently in their 3rd or higher year of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Science/Architecture/Humanities (with a minimum period of not less than three years).
All candidates who fulfill the above-mentioned criteria are eligible to appear for the GATE 2025 exam.

Some details related to the eligibility criteria are given below:

Note: If a candidate has more than or any higher degree than the one mentioned in the table here, he/she is eligible to appear for GATE 2025. Candidates with B.Sc., B.A. or B.Com. degree (3-year program) seeking admission to Masters programs in IITs and IISc can refer to the JAM 2025 exam.

GATE 2025 Eligibility:

Program/ Degree Examination/ Qualifying Degree Eligible Candidates
B.E. / B.Tech. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed
B. Pharm. (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc. / Diploma in Engineering / Technology)
B. Arch. Bachelor’s degree of Architecture (5-year course) / Naval Architecture (4-year course) / Planning (4-year course) Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed
B.Sc. (Research) / B.S. Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma / 4 years after 10+2) Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed
Pharm. D. (after 10+2) 6 years degree program, consisting of internship or residency training, during third year onwards Currently in the 3rd/ 4th/ 5th/ 6th year or already completed
M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. / B.V.Sc. Degree holders of M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. / B.V.Sc and those who are in the 5th/ 6th/ 7th semester or higher semester of such programme. 5th/ 6th/ 7th or higher semester or already completed
M. Sc. / M.A. / MCA or equivalent Master’s degree in any branch of Arts / Science / Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Applications or equivalent Currently in the first year or higher or already Completed
Int. M.E. / M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.) Post-B.Sc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering / Technology (4-year program) Currently in the 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd/ 4th year or already completed
Int. M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Pharm or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2) Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering / Technology (5-year program) Currently in the 3rd/ 4th/ 5th year or already completed
B.Sc. / B.A. / B.Com. Bachelor degree in any branch of Science / Arts / Commerce (3 year program) Currently in the 3rd year or already completed
Int. M.Sc. / Int. B.S. / M.S. Integrated M.Sc. or 5-year integrated B.S.-M.S. program Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed
Professional Society Examinations* (equivalent to B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch.) B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognized by MoE / UPSC / AICTE (e.g. AMIE by Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India and so on) Completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses
B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry) 4-years program Currently in the 3rd/ 4th year or already completed

 

*Students enrolled in professional bodies and institutions recognized as per MHRD OM (No. 11-15/2011-AR(TS.II)) with permanent recognition till May 31, 2013. For more information, see Circular No. 13/56/13/56/PC/ODL-Mode/AICTE/2020, dated November 23, 2020.

Documents required for GATE 2025 registration

If you have the eligibility to take the GATE 2025 exam and are going to apply, then first of all, you should carefully check the documents required for the application.
1. While applying, you will need your personal information, like name, date of birth, personal mobile number, parent’s name, parent’s mobile number, etc.
The name of the candidate in the GATE 2025 Application Form should exactly match the valid photo ID that the candidate has to produce in original while appearing for the GATE-2025 exam at the center.
A GATE 2025 score card will be issued as per the name entered in the application form. That’s why you fill out your name properly in the form while applying.
Shri/Shri/Dr/Smt/Smt/Prof/Capt/Major/Lt/Col/Er/AR, etc. in the application form (Mr / Shri / Dr / Mrs / Smt / Prof / Capt / Maj / Lt / Col / Er / Ar, etc.) should not be used.
2. Fill in your address with your PIN code in GATE 2025 registration.
3. Enter the eligibility degree details correctly.
4. Fill in the GATE papers and their codes in which the candidate wishes to appear. Don’t bet early at all.
5. Select the three options (from the same region) of GATE exam cities correctly.
6. Enter the Net-Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI/Wallet details correctly for the GATE 2025 Registration Fee payment.

To participate in GATE 2025 registration, you must have the following required documents:

  1. To apply, the candidate must have a high-quality photograph matching the requirements specified in the information brochure.
  2. The signature of the candidate should be of high quality as per the requirements specified in the information brochure.
  3. If you belong to SC or ST) then you must have a PDF or scanned copy of your caste certificate.
  4. If you belong to PwD, then you must have a scanned PDF copy of its certificate.
  5. Scanned copy of the dyslexia certificate (if applicable) in PDF format.
  6. Scanned copy of a valid photo identity document: Aadhar-UID (preferred)/Passport/PAN Card/Voter ID Card/Driving License
  7. The photo ID must contain the name, date of birth, and unique photo ID number of the candidate. The original copy of this photo ID has to be taken to the examination hall for verification.
Note: Make sure that all the documents uploaded are readable and clear. If any of your uploaded documents are unreadable, then your GATE 2025 registration may be cancelled. Therefore, during the application, upload all the documents in such a way that they are completely understandable to read.

Application Fee for GATE 2025 Registration

Here we are informing all the candidates that they must check the application fee before GATE 2025 registration.
Category Regular Period
(24th Aug to 26th Sept 2024)
During the Extended Period
(27th Sept to 7th Oct 2024)
Female candidates/SC/ST/PwD (per test paper) 900 1400
All other candidates including foreign nationals (per test paper) 1800 2300
*PwD means persons with benchmark disabilities.
Note: The above GATE 2025 application fee is for a single test paper. Candidates opting for two papers will have to pay double the fee mentioned above.
Candidates are advised to ensure that the E-COM transaction facility is available for their credit or debit card before proceeding with the fee payment for the GATE 2025 application.
The fee for change or modification in the application for the GATE 2025 exam will be applicable from November First to Second Week of 2024, and is as follows:
Description of Changes / Modifications Fee Charges (per paper)
Change in Name 500
Change in Date of Birth 500
Change in choice of examination cities 500
Change of existing paper 500
Add a second paper (from given combinations with respect to the primary paper) ₹ 500 plus application fee for the additional paper
Change of gender to female 500
Change of gender from female to any other gender ₹ 500 + ₹ 900 = ₹ 1400 (For All other candidates)
Change of category to SC/ST 500
Change of category from SC/ST to any other ₹ 500 (For female candidates or PwD candidates)
₹ 500 + ₹ 900 = ₹ 1400 (For All other candidates)
Change from Non-PwD/Dyslexic to PwD/Dyslexic
Change from PwD/Dyslexic to Non-PwD/Dyslexic ₹ 500 (For female candidates or PwD candidates)
₹ 500 + ₹ 900 = ₹ 1400 (For All other candidates)
Any other change in category (not mentioned above) 500
Details of Parents/Guardian/Correspondence Address 500
College Name and Location, Roll No., Registration No. 500

 

One thing to keep in mind while doing GATE 2025 exam registration is that there will be no refund of any fees, except for multiple transactions. Therefore, while applying, pay attention to all the smallest things. To avoid any kind of mistake, read this article carefully.
Below, you will find some more information about the GATE 2025 Exam. Read it carefully, and prepare for the exam with dedication and hard work.
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Conclusion:

Applying for the GATE exam in 2024 (GATE 2025 registration) is an important first step towards achieving your academic and career goals. Follow the step-by-step guide mentioned above to ensure a seamless application process. Stay updated with the official announcements of GATE 2025, as IISC Bangalore will post information about any changes in dates or procedures on the official website of GATE. Prepare for the GATE 2025 exam with passion, stay focused and start your journey to success with the GATE exam.