GATE 2025 Begins Tomorrow: Exam Schedule & Key Details
The GATE 2025 exam will commence on the date of February 1, 2025, in two shifts every day, with timings from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025 kicks off tomorrow, February 1, 2025. IIT Roorkee oversees the exam schedule for February 1, 2, 15, and 16 2025 at test centers across India and other countries. GATE plays a key role in giving students a shot at M.Tech/Ph.D. programs at IITs, NITs, and IISc. It also opens doors to top PSUs for job seekers.
GATE 2025 Exam Schedule
GATE 2025 operates during four consecutive days with two sessions scheduled every day.
- Time of the Morning Shift is from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Time of the Afternoon Shift is from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
The admit cards of candidates contain their authentic test session information including the specific exam date time and designated center.
Exam Pattern GATE 2025
Exam Pattern GATE 2025 is scheduled to be a computerized examination that will run for three hours. The exam contains a combination of multiple-choice and multiple-select and numerical answer type questions.
Exam Feature | Details |
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Exam Name | GATE 2025 |
Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
Total Questions | 65 questions |
Total Marks | 100 marks |
Question Types | - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Sections | Two main sections: |
General Aptitude Section | - 10 questions |
Marking Scheme | - Questions carry 1 or 2 marks |
Negative Marking | - For MCQs: |
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Candidates must visit the official GATE website to download their Admit Card before validating the specified exam center information.
- All candidates must present their photo ID through Aadhaar, Passport, PAN, Voter ID, Driving License in addition to their admit card.
- All candidates need to arrive at their exam center at least sixty minutes before the start of the examination time.
- Students must use the virtual scientific calculator accessible on screen because physical versions of these devices are prohibited.
- All electronic devices along with written material are forbidden from entering the examination venue.
- The solution key will be released after a few days from the day of the exam.
- A candidate can challenge the provisional answer key before the release of the final one.
Conclusion
GATE 2025 functions as a fundamental exam for engineering and science graduates who aim at securing higher education alongside jobs in public sector enterprises. Few days before the test candidates must review essential concepts and conduct practice tests among other things to remain composed. All future test takers receive our sincerest best wishes. For the latest updates, please visit the official GATE 2025 website.