What is GATE EXAM?
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an examination which is conducted for Master of Engineering (ME), Masters in Technology (MTech) and direct PhD admissions to Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) and other institutes/universities across India. It also opens the gateway to booming public sector organisations (PSUs) and in the field of research. Some of the PSUs and research organizations which use GATE score for providing jobs include ONGC, NTPC, GAIL, HPCL, PGCIL, BHEL, BSNL, NHPC, BARC, DRDO, etc.
GATE is an All-India examination administered and conducted in eight zones across the country by the GATE Committee comprising of faculty members from IISc, Bangalore and other seven IIT’s on behalf of the National Coordinating Board, Department of Education, Ministry of Human Resources Development.
GATE EXAM : What’s New
- 1 New Paper – Data Science & Artificial Intelligence. The total number of subjects has increased to 30.
- In another newly introduced change, students applying for GATE EXAM 2025 can also opt for two different papers from the prescribed set of combinations.
- Eligibility criteria to appear for GATE-2025 is relaxed from the minimum 10+2+4 (ongoing) to minimum 10+2+3 (ongoing), enabling even those in the third year of their undergraduate studies to appear for the examination, thus providing an additional opportunity to candidates to improve their performance to secure better career options.
- All test papers of GATE EXAM 2025 will be entirely objective type. Pattern of questions may include (i) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), (ii) Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and/or (iii) Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.
Combination of Two Papers Allowed
(Subject to availability of infrastructure and schedule)
| Code of The First (Primary) Paper | Codes of Papers Allowed as The Second Paper |
|---|---|
| AE | NM, XE |
| AG | ES, GE, XE, XL |
| AR | CE |
| BM | BT, EC, IN, XL |
| BT | BM, XL |
| CE | AE, AR, ES, GE, NM |
| CH | PE , XE |
| CS | EC, GE, MA, ST |
| CY | XL |
| EC | IN, PH, EE, CS, GE |
| EE | EC, IN |
| ES | AG, CE, GE |
| EY | XL |
| GE | CE, GG, ES, MN |
| GG | GE, MN, PE, PH |
| IN | EC, EE, PH |
| MA | CS, GE, PH, ST |
| ME | AE, CH, NM, PI, XE |
| MN | GE, GG, XE |
| MT | PH, XE |
| NM | AE, CE, XE |
| PE | CH, GG, XE |
| PH | EC, GE, GG, IN, MA, MT, ST, XE |
| PI | ME, MT, XE |
| ST | MA, PH |
| TF | XE |
| XE | AE, AG, CH, ME, MN, MT, PE, PI, TF, NM |
| XH | ST |
| XL | BM, BT, CY, EY |
GATE Exam Organizing Institutes
The exam is jointly conducted by IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, IIT Roorkee and Indian Institute for Science, Bangalore (IISC Bangalore), on rotational basis. The following table shows the organizing institutes in various years:
| Year | Organizing Institute |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2014 | IIT Kharagpur |
| 2013 | IIT Bombay |
| 2012 | IIT Delhi |
| 2011 | IIT Madras |
| 2010 | IIT Guwahati |
| 2009 | IIT Roorkee |
| 2008 | IISc Bangalore |
| 2007 | IIT Kanpur |
| 2006 | IIT Kharagpur |
| 2005 | IIT Bombay |
| 2004 | IIT Delhi |
| 2003 | IIT Madras |
| 2002 | IISc Banglore |
| 2001 | IIT Kanpur |
| 2000 | IIT Kharagpur |
| 1999 | IIT Bombay |
| 1998 | IIT Delhi |
| 1997 | IIT Madras |
| 1996 | IISc Banglore |
| 1995 | IIT Kanpur |
GATE Paper Codes
Now while filling GATE form, candidates can apply for two subject papers from the prescribed set of combinations out of the 29 papers listed in the table given below. Candidates are expected to appear in a paper appropriate to the discipline of their qualifying degree. However, candidates are free to choose any paper according to their admission plan, keeping in mind the eligibility criteria of the institutions in which they wish to seek admission.
| PAPER | CODE |
|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | AE |
| Agricultural Engineering | AG |
| Architecture and Planning | AR |
| Biotechnology | BT |
| Bio - medical Engineering | BM |
| Civil Engineering | CE |
| Chemical Engineering | CH |
| Computer Science & Information Technology | CS |
| Chemistry | CY |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | EC |
| Electrical Engineering | EE |
| Engineering Sciences | XE |
| Petroleum Engineering | PE |
| Geomatics Engineering | GE |
| Geology and Geophysics | GG |
| Instrumentation Engineering | IN |
| Life Sciences | XL |
| Mathematics | MA |
| Mechanical Engineering | ME |
| Mining Engineering | MN |
| Metallurgical Engineering | MT |
| Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering | NM |
| Physics | PH |
| Production and Industrial Engineering | PI |
| Textile Engineering & Fibre Science | TF |
| Ecology and Evolution | EY |
| Statistics | ST |
| Envirnomental Science and Engineering | ES |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | XH |
| Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (NEW) | DA |
With a successful attempt in GATE an aspirant can choose the most suitable option from wide range of roads to travel to his final career destination :
- Students can pursue M.Tech/M.S/ M.E/Ph.D from IISc Bangalore, IITs, NITs, IIITs and other reputed institutes.
- Students can pursue Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering (PGDIE), Post Graduate Diploma in Manufacturing Management(PGDMM), Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management(PGDPM) from NITIE Mumbai.
- Several reputed Maharatna and Navratna PSUs and research organizations recruit on basis of GATE Score. i.e. IOCL, NTPC, BHEL, PGCIL, BARC, CSIR etc.
- Teaching: Professor, Asst. Professor at IITs, NITs and other reputed educational institutes.
- Junior Research Fellow: ISRO, DRDO, BARC, CSIR, IITs etc.
- Senior Research Fellow: ISRO, DRDO, BARC, CSIR, IITs etc.
- Junior/Senior Research Associates.
- Scientists “C” grade jobs.
- Lucrative opportunities in research & development after post-graduation.
- Multinational firms shortlist candidates on the basis of GATE score.
- Some international universities offers M.S or Ph.D programs on the basis of GATE Score.
GATE 2025 Eligibility
Anyone who has successfully completed 10+2+2 or 10+3+1 and currently studying in 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate degree program OR has already graduated in any government approved degree program in Engineering / Technology / Architecture / Science / Commerce / Arts is eligible to apply for GATE.
| Qualifying Degree | Qualifying Degree/Examination | Description of eligible candidates |
|---|---|---|
| BE/BTech/BPharm | Bachelor’s degree holders in Engineering/Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc./Diploma in Engineering /Technology) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed |
| B.Arch | Bachelor’s degree holders of Architecture (5 years course) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed |
| B.Sc (Research)/BS | Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma/4 years after 10+2) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed |
| MSc/MA/MCA or equivalent | Master’s degree in any branch of Science/Arts/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent | Currently in the first year or higher or already completed |
| Int ME/ 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 ME/ M.Tech 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 |
| Int M.Sc/ Int BS-MS | Integrated M.Sc. or 5 years integrated B.S.-M.S. program | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed |
| Professional Society Examinations (equivalent to BE/BTech/BArch) | B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognised 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 |
GATE 2025 Exam Pattern
QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Mode | The test papers will be in English. Computer Based Test (CBT) [will be conducted at select centers in select cities]. |
| Duration | 3 Hours* |
| Number of Subjects (Papers) | 30 |
| Sections | General Aptitude (GA) + Candidate's Selected Subjects |
| Type of Questions | Candidate’s Selected Subject(s) (a) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) (b) Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and/or (c) Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions |
| Questions for testing these abilities | (a) Recall (b) Comprehension (c) Application (d) Analysis & Synthesis |
| Distribution of Marks in all Papers EXCEPT papers AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL | General Aptitude: 15 marks Engineering Mathematics**: 13 marks Subject Questions: 72 marks Total: 100 marks (**XE includes Engineering Mathematics section XE-A of 15 marks) |
| Distribution of Marks in papers AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL | General Aptitude: 15 marks Subject Questions: 85 marks Total: 100 marks |
| Marking Scheme | Questions carry 1 mark or 2 marks |
| Negative Marking | For a wrong answer chosen in an MCQ, there will be negative marking. For a 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. For a 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. There is no negative marking for wrong answer(s) to MSQ or NAT questions. There is no partial marking in MSQ. |
| Paper Code | General Aptitude (GA) Marks | Compulsory Section | Subject Marks | Total Marks | Total Time* (Minutes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, ES, IN, ME, MN, MT, NM, PE, PI, TF; Subject marks in these papers include questions on Engineering Mathematics (13 marks), which are paper-specific. | 15 | -- | 85 | 100 | 180 |
| CY, DA, EY, MA, PH, ST | 15 | -- | 85 | 100 | 180 |
| AR [Part A is Common and Compulsory for all; Part B1 or Part B2 can be selected during Exam. B1: Architecture or B2: Planning] | 15 | 60 | 25 | 100 | 180 |
| GE [Part A is Common and Compulsory for all; Part B1 or B2 can be selected during the Exam. B1 - Surveying and Mapping or B2 -Image Processing and Analysis.] |
15 | 55 | 30 | 100 | 180 |
| GG [Part A is Common and Compulsory for all; Part B can either be Geology (B1) or Geophysics (B2) -- which must be chosen at the time of Application.] | 15 | 25 | 60 | 100 | 180 |
| XE [Section A (Engineering Mathematics) is Common and Compulsory for all; Applicants must select any TWO additional Sections during the Exam] | 15 | 15 | 2 x 35 | 100 | 180 |
| XH [Section B1 (Reasoning and Comprehension) is Common and Compulsory for all; Applicants must select any ONE additional Section at the time of Application] | 15 | 25 | 60 | 100 | 180 |
| XL [Section P (Chemistry) is Common and Compulsory for all; Applicants must select any TWO additional Sections during the Exam] | 15 | 25 | 2 x 30 | 100 | 180 |
*PwD candidates with benchmark disability greater than 40% are eligible for compensatory time of one hour. PwD candidates with less than 40% disability and having difficulty in writing are eligible for compensatory time subject to production of a certificate as stated in Appendix-I of the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Subject Specialization Priority
Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
- VLSI Design Tool Technology
- Integrated Electronics & Circuits
- Micro Electronics
- Microwave Engineering
- Communication Engg
- Telecommunication Technology & Management
- Optoelectronics & Optical Communication
- Nanotechnology
- Digital Signal Processing
- Control & Automation
Electrical Engineering
- Power Electronics
- Machines & Drives
- Power Systems
- Control & Automation
- Digital Signal Processing
- Instrumentation Technology
Mechanical Engineering
- Design of Mechanical Equipment or Machine Design
- Thermal Engineering
- Manufacturing Science & Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Material Science & management
Civil Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Construction Engineering &Management
- Transportation Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Earthquake Engineering
- Water Resources Engineering
- Rock Engineering & Underground Structure
- Computer Science and Engineering & Information Technology
Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Information Security
- Software Engineering
- Distributed Computing
- Image Processing
- Computer Systems and Hardware
- Database and Information Systems
- Programming languages
- Computer Networks and Distributed Systems
- Artificial Intelligence
- Advanced Computing
Engineering Students are advised to enroll now for more information
Engineering Colleges can contact us for :
- Technical Fest/Seminar/Fairs
- Guest Lecturers/Conference
- Subject-wise/Class-wise online classes as per GATE Syllabus specially designed by expert faculties
- Subject-wise concept papers , notes and e-books as per their school brand name and logo
- Live Online Classes for Engineering Students Presently in Class 1st year , 2nd year , 3rd year and final year
- Online Test Series ( Subject-wise/Topic-wise/Class-wise ) to test student knowledge and check where they stand.
- To make open door assignments ( Class-wise)
- To arrange career counselling for students.
- To hire expert faculties for all subjects in offline/online mode.
- To organize national level test series
- To organize Virtual/Physical Educational Trips ( based on Engineering Subjects/Topics/Project/Industrial Training cum placement )
- To design and develop academic program as per your Engineering College needs
- To provide an opportunity to engineering students to start earning by part-time jobs allocated by industry partners as per their engineering branch and interest.
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