In 2025, the GATE exam will be conducted by IIT Roorkee. The official released GATE 2025 eligibility criteria for BTech, BSc, MSc, MTech, and other courses. The information brochure for the same will be released by August 2024, on the official website, gate2025.iitr.ac.in. GATE exam is conducted on a national level, and both Indian and foreign nationals are eligible to appear for it. “Is there Any Age Limit Set for GATE 2025 Exam?” The official set no age bars (minimum or maximum) to appear in the GATE examination.
For BTech/ B.E./ B.Pharm, candidates must clear class 10+2 and complete a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Students with a Diploma in Engineering can also apply. Those who are in their final year with results awaited are also eligible to apply for the test. GATE 2025 application form is expected to be released in the last week of August 31, 2024.
Who Can Appear for GATE Exam in 2025?
Students have a question in their minds “What are the eligibility criteria to appear in GATE 2025”. The eligibility criteria as per different perspectives like nationality, academic qualifications are:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Both Indian and foreign nationals are eligible to appear for the exam |
| Academic Qualification | Passed 10+2 or Bachelor’s degree |
| Courses Offered | BSc/ BTech/ 5-year Integrated B.S.-M.S. / Integrated MSc/ MBBS |
| Duration for Completion of the Qualifying Courses | Currently in 3rd/ 4th/ 5th/ 6th/ 7th year or completed already |
What is the Eligibility for GATE 2025 Course wise?
The eligibility for GATE 2025 exam for BTech/ BSc/ B.A./ B.Com/ MTech/ MSc/ Pharm-D/ MBBS is also published by the official. Also, the eligibility criteria are set by different institutions for MTech courses separately, which candidates need to be aware of while applying for the same:
| Specialization/ Degree | Qualifying Examination | Who is Eligible? | When It Must be Completed? |
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| B.E./ B.Tech./ B. Pharm. | Completed Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc. / Diploma in Engineering / Technology) | Students must be in the 3rd year or higher or already completed | 2025 |
| B.Arch | Completed Bachelor’s degree of Architecture (5-year course) / Naval Architecture (4-year course) / Planning (4-year course) | Students must be in the 3rd year or higher or already completed | 2026 (for 5-year program), 2025 (for 4-year program) |
| B.Sc (Research) / B.S. | Completed Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma / 4 years after 10+2) | Students must be in the 3rd year or higher or already completed | 2025 |
| Pharm. D.(after 10+2) | Completed 6 years degree program, consisting of internship or residency training, during third year onwards | Students must be in the 3rd/ 4th/ 5th/ 6th year or already completed | 2027 |
| M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. / B.V.Sc. | Must be a 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 | Students must be in the 5th/ 6th/ 7th or higher semester or already completed | 2025 |
| M. Sc. / M.A. / MCA or equivalent | Must have a Master’s degree in any branch of Arts / Science / Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Applications or equivalent | Students must be in the first year or higher or already Completed | 2025 |
| Integrated M.E. / M.Tech.(Post-B.Sc.) | Must completed an Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering / Technology (5-year program) | Students must be in the 3rd/ 4th/ 5th year or already completed | Any Year |
| Integrated M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Pharm or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2) | Must completed an Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering / Technology (5-year program) | Students must be the 3rd/ 4th/ 5th year or already completed | 2026 |
| B.Sc/ B.A. /B.Com. | Must hold a Bachelor's degree in any branch of Science / Arts / Commerce (3 year program) | Students must be in the 3rd year or higher or already completed | 2025 |
| Integrated M.Sc./ Integrated B.S./ M.S. | Must have completed an Integrated M.Sc. or 5-year integrated B.S.- M.S. program | Students must be in the 3rd year or higher or already completed | 2026 |
| Professional Society Examinations* (equivalent to B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch.) | Completed 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) | Students must have completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses | Enrolled Upto 31st May |
| B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry) | 4- Year Program | Must be in the 3rd/ 4th year or already completed | 2025 |
What are MTech Eligibility Criteria in Other Universities with GATE Scores?
For all IITs and NITs, candidates need to complete the registration process at the COAP portal, iitk.ac.in/coap2024. It will be a centralized counselling process for admission into MTech courses through GATE 2025 scores. However, candidates seeking to pursue MTech in institutes like BITS Pilani, must obtain a minimum of 60% in the BTech curriculum.
Can Foreigners Take GATE 2025 Exam?
International students are also eligible to appear for GATE 2025 exam. Such candidates can be admitted into M.Tech and PhD courses offered at all IITs and IISCs, with the below-given criterias:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Which Countries are Eligible for GATE Exam? | Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Ethiopia, or the United Arab Emirates (UAE) |
| What is the Academic Eligibility Criteria? | Candidates must hold a BE/ B.Tech/ M.Tech degree |
| What Should be the Duration of Qualifying Degree? | The completed Bachelor’s degree must be a three-year |
| Is there Any Age Limit? | Like Indian students, no age limit is set for foreign candidates also |
What are the Criteria for GATE Two Paper Combinations?
The “Two Paper Combinations” has been introduced by the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru in 2024. Accordingly, candidates with their pre-chosen first papers can appear for other papers as well. The details for the two paper combinations are as follows:
| Code of the First Paper | Code of the Eligible Second Paper |
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| Aerospace Engineering (AE) |
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| Agricultural Engineering (AG) |
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| Architecture and Planning (AR) |
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| Biomedical Engineering (BM) |
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| Biotechnology (BT) |
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| Civil Engineering (CE) |
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| Chemical Engineering (CH) |
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| Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) |
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| Chemistry (CY) |
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| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) |
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| Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) |
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| Electrical Engineering (EE) |
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| Environmental Science and Engineering (ES) |
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| Ecology and Evolution (EY) |
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| Geomatics Engineering (GE) |
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| Geology and Geophysics (GG) |
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| Instrumentation Engineering (IN) |
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| Mathematics (MA) |
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| Mechanical Engineering (ME) |
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| Metallurgical Engineering (MT) |
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| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NM) |
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| Petroleum Engineering (PE) |
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| Physics (PH) |
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| Production and Industrial Engineering (PI) |
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| Statistics (ST) |
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| Engineering Sciences (XE) |
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| Humanities and Social Sciences (XH) |
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| Life Sciences (XL) |
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Are Candidates Eligible for NITIE Programmes If Appeared for GATE PI Paper?
Students who have appeared in Production and Industrial Engineering (PI) in GATE exam can apply for NITIE programs. The National Institute of Industrial Engineering requires students to have a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in B.E./B.Tech courses. For reserved categories, a relaxation of 5% of the qualifying marks (i.e., 55%) is required.
What are GATE 2025 Eligibility Criteria for Different PSUs?
If you are a job-seeker in PSUs with your GATE scores, it is possible by adhering to certain eligibility criterias, as follows:
| PSUs | Age Criteria | Academic Eligibilities |
|---|---|---|
| NTPC |
| Four-year bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology/AIME with 65% (for General) and 55% (for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| IOCL |
| General and OBC (NCL) must obtain a minimum of 65% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination. SC/ST and PwD candidates must have at least 55% aggregate marks |
| PGCIL |
| B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engineering) with a minimum 60% or equivalent CGPA from a recognized University/Institute |
| GAIL |
| Bachelor’s degree with minimum qualifying marks of 65% for the General category. Wherever the minimum mark is specified as 65% or 60%, a relaxed minimum percentage of marks for SC, ST, and PwBD category candidates is 60% or 55% respectively. |
Which PSU Companies Recruit with GATE Score Without a Group Discussion?
Certain PSUs offer to recruit students having GATE scores and PI (personal interviews). In such cases, no group discussion round is held. List of such PSUs are:
- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
- Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
- Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
- Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)
- Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
I Have Completed My Bachelor's Degree in Five Months, Can I Apply for PSUs with GATE Scores?
Yes, students having bachelor’s degrees are eligible to fill out the application form for the post. It does not matter whether they have completed it in four or five years. The PSUs will consider other criterias like the age, percentage of marks obtained, and other skill-based questions. In case they are asked about the duration of completion of the undergraduate degree, they must answer with confidence and explain the reason. However, the candidates are not disqualified based on their course completion duration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. Is GATE 2025 exam date released?
Ans. IIT Roorkee released GATE exam dates for the 2025 year at the official website, gate2025.iitr.ac.in. As per the official schedule, the exam will be conducted on July 1, 2, 15, and 16. In case any changes happen regarding the exam dates, it will be notified by the official at the said website, and hence students are required to check it regularly for the latest updates.
Ques. Can I give a GATE after 12th?
Ans. No, for appearing in GATE exam, candidates are required to have a Bachelor’s degree in their respective disciplines as per the domains they choose, along with clearing class 10+12.
Ques. Can I get IIT through the GATE?
Ans. To get into IIT with GATE scores, a Centralized Counselling Process called COAP is conducted by the institute itself. The counselling process through GATE scores is conducted in main 5 rounds.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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