GATE 2025 exam dates: Check detailed subject-wise schedule, key changes to exam pattern and more

GATE Exam Timetable 2025: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has announced the exam schedule for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025. The examination is set to occur on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, with two sessions conducted each day. The detailed timetable is available on the official website at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.
GATE 2025 will be administered during the weekends, with sessions scheduled for the morning and afternoon. The morning session is from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, while the afternoon session runs from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

GATE Exam Timetable 2025: Check complete schedule here

This year, GATE will feature 30 test papers, with candidates allowed to choose up to two papers. The exam will consist of three types of questions- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions. In MCQs, only one option is correct, while MSQs may have one or more correct answers. For NAT questions, candidates must input their answers using a virtual keypad.

IIT Roorkee announces key changes in GATE exam 2025

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, the organizing body for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025, has announced several key updates to the exam format and structure. These changes aim to improve accessibility and provide candidates with more flexibility in aligning the test with their academic and professional goals.

What has changed in GATE 2025 exam?

One of the most notable updates is the addition of two new subjects: Geomatics Engineering (GE) and Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NM). With these inclusions, the total number of test papers has increased to 30, expanding the scope for students from diverse fields to participate.
Candidates now have the option to select up to two test papers from the prescribed combinations, offering greater flexibility in tailoring their test choices to their skills and career aspirations. This change allows students to explore interdisciplinary opportunities and broaden their prospects.
Another significant modification is the relaxation of eligibility criteria. Previously, candidates were required to have a minimum qualification of 10+2+4 (ongoing). This has now been relaxed to 10+2+3 (ongoing), enabling students in their third year of undergraduate studies to appear for the exam. This adjustment provides an early opportunity for candidates to gauge their preparedness and improve their chances of achieving better results.

Changes in GATE 2025 exam format

The format for GATE 2025 remains entirely objective type, with questions presented in three patterns: