1. I am currently studying in 3rd year B.A./B.Com./B.Sc. Am I eligible to appear for GATE 2025?
YES, any undergraduate student currently in 3rd year or higher years of any government approved program in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/Arts/ Humanities is eligible to appear for GATE 2025.
2. I am currently studying in 3rd year B.E., but through parallel entry in the 2nd year after finishing Diploma, am I eligible to appear for GATE 2025?
YES, any undergraduate student currently in 3rd year or higher years of any government approved program in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/Arts/ Humanities is eligible to appear for GATE 2025.
3. Is there any age limit to appear for GATE 2025?
NO. There is NO age limit to appear for GATE 2025.
4. Are there any restrictions on the number of times one can appear for GATE?
NO. One can appear for the GATE examination any number of times.
5. Can I appear in any of the GATE 2025 papers?
Although, the candidate is free to choose any of the papers (up to two from the given combinations), candidate should select paper appropriate to the discipline of qualifying degree.
6. How do I apply ONLINE?
Visit https://gate2025.iitr.ac.in/
7. Can I use one e-mail address to fill multiple application forms?
NO. One e-mail address can be used to submit only ONE application form.
8. Do I need to fill two forms to appear in two papers?
NO. The two papers option may be selected based on the given set of combinations in a SINGLE form only.
9. Why should I choose THREE examination cities?
The candidates will most likely be allotted a centre in the examination city of their first choice. Only in cases, where there are too many candidates opting for a certain city as their first choice, the other two choices become relevant. The candidates are required to fill their choices of cities to appear in the examination, but should remember that because of operational constraints, the GATE committee reserves the right to add a new city or remove an existing one, and allot a city that may not be any of the choices of a candidate.
10. What do I do, if the power/internet connection failed during the submission of application process?
Please login to your account at GATE 2025 website again and continue the application process.
11. Does the OBC (non-creamy layer) or EWS candidate need to upload the category certificate?
NO.
12. Does the SC/ST/PwD candidate need to upload the category certificate?
YES, category certificate is required to avail the concession in application fee.
13. How do I make the fee payment for GATE 2025 examination?
The payment option will appear after filling the online application form in GATE 2025 website. The candidate can opt for any of the payment options listed over there. The additional charges such as service charges, processing fees or bank charges, have to be borne by the candidate.
14. How much fee should I pay to appear in Two papers of GATE 2025 examination?
For Application Fee structure, please check: https://gate2025.iitr.ac.in/application-fees/
15. What is the fee for candidates with foreign nationality/NRIs?
The fee for foreign nationals is the full Application Fee. See https://gate2025.iitr.ac.in/application-fees/ for more information.
16. What is the fee for candidates with Indian nationality appearing at International centres?
GATE 2025 will be conducted only in centres within India. It will not be conducted in centres outside India. Foreign nationals and Indian citizens residing abroad may appear for GATE 2025 by paying the full application fee, but they must choose examination cities within India. They must make their own arrangements for travel and accommodation to appear for the exam at an assigned centre within India. See https://gate2025.iitr.ac.in/application-fees/ for more information.
17. What do I do, if power/Internet connection failed during an online payment?
When you can get back online, login back to GATE 2025 website and check the status of the payment. If the payment was received by GATE, you can continue the process of printing the application form. If the payment was not received by GATE 2025, you may initiate a fresh payment.In case, any fee amount that has been debited (deducted) from your bank account, but not received any acknowledgement for fee payment from GATE 2025, then the money will be credited back to your account. However, this may take a week or more.
18. Money has been debited from my account more than once. How do I get the money back?
All multiple payments received on behalf of GATE 2025 from your account with respect to one application, will automatically be returned (credited) to the same bank account. However, this may take a week or more.
19. Do I have to send the print-out of the application form?
NO. The print-out of the application form is not required to be sent to the Organising Institute or any other GATE zonal offices.
20. When and how will I know the status of my application?
You can check the status of your application by logging into GATE 2025 website time to time.
21. After completing the ONLINE application process and generating a PDF file, will I be able to change my application data?
NO. After completing all the steps up to PDF application form generation in the ONLINE application process, you can only download the application form and CANNOT modify the data. Hence, you need to be very careful while entering the data.
22. I have missed to take a print-out of my ONLINE application at the end of my application process. How will I get access to it?
You can login using Enrolment ID and password and take a print-out for your own reference.The print-out must not be sent to GATE Organising Institute or Zonal Office.
23. If I have not uploaded photograph as per the specifications mentioned, will my application be rejected?
Your application will be marked DEFECTIVE. You will be intimated by email, SMS or phone call from your respective Zone to RECTIFY your DEFECT (by uploading a new photograph). You will be given chances for rectification up to the deadline, beyond which your application will either be considered as PROVISIONAL or REJECTED.
24. If I have not uploaded signature as per the specifications mentioned, will my application be rejected?
Your application will be marked DEFECTIVE. You will be intimated by email, SMS or phone call from your respective Zone to RECTIFY your DEFECT (by uploading a new signature image). You will be given chances for rectification up to a deadline, beyond which your application will either be considered as PROVISIONAL or REJECTED.
25. Which Identity Document (ID) will be accepted in the application form?
For Indian candidates, the following valid photo identification documents/cards will be accepted: Aadhaar-UID (preferable), Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID and Driving License. For foreign nationals, documents like valid Passport, any other valid photo ID issued by their government, Driving License is acceptable.
26. Is there a relaxation in qualifying mark and fee for the EWS (Economically weaker section) candidates?
The application fee for EWS candidates will be same as that of General candidates, however, the qualifying mark is 90% as that of the General candidates.
27. What will happen if I am not able to produce EWS certificate at the time of admission/counselling etc.?
GATE has nothing to do with subsequent admission or recruitment process.
28. Do I have to upload my EWS certificate during the application process?
NO
29. I want to take TWO papers from the two papers combination. However, while filling online form I have added only one paper and made the payment. Can I add the second paper to the same enrolment ID?
Immediately after making the payment you will not be able to add the second paper. However, you can add the second paper in a given time duration at later stage by paying additional fee per change in your application. See important dates related to GATE 2025.
30. I want to take TWO papers from the two papers combination. However, while filling online form I have added only one paper and made the payment. Can I create a new enrolment ID for TWO papers?
You can create a new enrolment ID wherein you can opt for a permitted TWO papers combination. However, note that your previously created ID with single paper will be rejected at later stage and NO fees will be refunded for the rejected application. The candidates are strongly advised to follow FAQ No. 29.
31. I have requested for examination city change with the new city/cities by paying additional fee. Will I get the new city added?
It is not ensured that you will get newly added city only. You will get one of the cities out of three choices given depending upon the availability of the seats in that city.
32. My photograph and Photo ID are exchanged in the application while registering online. Will my application be REJECTED?
Your application will be marked DEFECTIVE. You will be intimated by email, SMS or phone call from your respective Zone to RECTIFY your DEFECT (by uploading the correct images). You will be given chances for rectification up to a deadline, beyond which your application will either be considered as PROVISIONAL or REJECTED.
33. What part of the photo ID should be uploaded?
The part of the photo ID with your photo and your details like name, date of birth (DOB) and ID number should be uploaded. If the details are spread over two pages (that is, backside of the Photo ID) then both (front and backside) pages must be uploaded.
34. I want to withdraw my application. Will my application fee be refunded?
NO.
35. I have more than 12-15 years older Aadhar card as my photo ID. Can I use it to complete the application registration?
The photo ID is supposed to have the recent photo so that the identity of the candidate can be matched against the photo ID card during the examination. If your facial features are difficult to match with your photo ID, then your candidature may be marked as DOUBTFUL IDENTITY during the examination. Hence, the candidate must upload the photo ID which bears the recent photo.
36. I have uploaded Aadhar Card as my photo ID but entered the PAN Card number in place of ID Number (or vice-a-versa). Will my application be REJECTED?
Your application will be marked DEFECTIVE. You will be intimated by e-mail, SMS or phone call from your respective Zone to RECTIFY your DEFECT by either uploading the correct image of the photo ID or making the correction in ID Number field. You will be given chances for rectification up to a deadline, beyond which your application will either be considered as PROVISIONAL or REJECTED.
37. I have chosen a wrong paper. Can I make correction to the application form to the paper?
Immediately after completion of the application form you will not be able to make any changes to it. However, you can change the paper in a given time duration at later stage by paying additional fee per change in your application. See important dates for GATE 2025.
38. There is a spelling mistake in my name and my application has been marked as DEFECTIVE. Can I make corrections in my name spelling?
Immediately after completion of the application form you will not be able to make any changes to it. However, you can make corrections in a given time duration at later stage by furnishing supporting documents.
39. I want to use my new name taken after the marriage. I have photo ID with older name. Will my application be REJECTED?
You can upload the photo ID with old name along with an affidavit. Otherwise, your application will either be considered as PROVISIONAL or REJECTED. Also, you SHOULD carry affidavit along with the photo ID in the examination hall.
1. For how many GATE papers can I apply?
A candidate can apply for ONE or TWO papers (from the given set of combinations as per Two Paper Combinations) of the 30 papers listed in the GATE INFORMATION BROCHURE or GATE website. The choice of the appropriate paper is the responsibility of the candidate.
Some guidelines in this respect are suggested below:
2. If a paper is being held in more than one session, can I appear in any of the sessions of that particular paper?
NO. Each candidate will be assigned to ONLY ONE of the multiple sessions of a particular paper.
3. After submission of application, am I permitted to change my GATE Examination Paper?
YES. ONLY after the last date for application submission, a request for the change of GATE Examination Paper will be entertained against additional payment when the correction window will open. Any request after the due date will NOT be considered. For the correction window information please visit the GATE 2025 website regularly.
4. After submission of application, am I permitted to change my GATE Examination City?
YES. ONLY after the last date for application submission, a request for the change of examination city will be entertained against additional payment when the correction window will open. Any request after the due date will NOT be considered. For the correction window information please visit the GATE 2025 website regularly.
5. After submission of application, am I permitted to change my Category?
YES. ONLY after the last date for application submission, category change request will be entertained against additional payment when the correction window will open. Any request after the due date will NOT be considered. For the correction window information please visit the GATE 2025 website regularly.
1. Can I download the marks displayed on the GOAPS portal? Or Can I print a hard copy of the same?
The marks provided on the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) portal are for your information only. An electronic or paper copy of this document is not valid.
2. Can I get the hard copy of my Score Card?
NO. You have to download the Score Card for GATE 2025 by logging into GOAPS portal between March 28, 2025 to May 31, 2025. Please note that there is no fee applicable during this period.
3. How can I download my Score Card after May 31, 2025?
From June 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, the GATE 2025 Score Card can be downloaded from GOAPS portal by paying a fee of ₹ 500/-. From January 1, 2026 onwards, the GATE 2025 Score Card will NOT be available.
4. Who are eligible to get Score Card?
The GATE 2025 Score Card will be available ONLY for the candidates who have secured marks more than or equal to the qualifying marks mentioned for SC/ST/PwD category of that test paper. Other candidates will NOT get any scorecard for GATE 2025.
5. What is the validity of GATE 2025 Score Card?
GATE 2025 Score Card will be valid for THREE YEARS. The Score Card validity is mentioned in the GATE 2025 Score Card also.
6. The portal shows that I have been awarded negative marks in GATE examination. Is it an error?
Net total marks for some candidates may be negative.
7. The portal shows that my GATE score is negative, even though my marks are positive. Is it an error?
An equation is used for translating marks obtained, into GATE score (please see Information Brochure), which uses various result related parameters. It is possible that some candidates may be awarded negative GATE score, even if their marks are positive.
8. I have received marks less than the qualifying marks mentioned for SC/ST/PwD category of that test paper. Can I still download the performance report?
YES, candidates who have obtained marks less than the qualifying marks mentioned for SC/ST/PwD category of that test paper, will be able to download the performance report, at a later date. The date will be announced on the GATE 2025 website.
9. I need to correct my details in the Score Card.
It is not possible to carry out any change in the data of issued score cards. This data is already shared with all the admitting institutes/COAP/PSU. Any discrepancy in candidate details has to be pursued with the admitting institutes/COAP/PSU (E.g., by submitting them a valid government-issued document along with a notarised affidavit). The defect rectification window was open from March 08, 2025, to March 15, 2025, to correct the details before the scorecards were released.
10. General instructions to check or verify the Answer Keys.
Candidates are instructed to note the following points for the verification of Answer Key:
11. For the normalization of marks, please follow the instructions provided in the score card for multi-session papers.
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