GATE Exam Centers list will be released by IISc Banglore (Conducting Body) along with the official notification. GATE 2025 will be conducted only in India. GATE Exam Centers are divided under 8 zonal IITs in India that include 219 cities in India. While filling GATE 2025 Application Form candidates must select three exam centers as per their choice preference.
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GATE Exam Centers
- For administrative purposes, test cities in India are divided into 8 zones. IISc Bangalore and 7 IITs are the 8 zonal GATE offices that administer the operations related to GATE 2025 in these exam cities.
- If you select a particular city as your first choice then the corresponding zone to which the center city belongs will appear.
The following table elucidates exam cities as per their zonal GATE offices-
| Zone | Zonal GATE Offices | Number of Exam Cities | List of Exam Cities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IISc Bangalore | 30 cities | Ananthapuramu (AP), Angamaly (KL), Bagalkot (KA), Ballari (Bellary KA), Belagavi (Belgaum KA), Bengaluru North (KA), Bengaluru South (KA), Bidar (KA), Chikkamagaluru (KA), Davanagere (KA), Hassan (KA), Hubballi (Hubli KA), Hyderabad (TS), Kalaburagi (Gulbarga KA), Kannur (KL), Kasaragod (KL), Kolar (KA), Kozhikode (KL), Kurnool (AP), Malappuram (KL), Mangaluru (KA), Manipal (KA), Mysuru (Mysore KA), Palakkad (KL), Payyanur (KL), Port Blair (AN), Shivamogga (Shimoga KA), Thrissur (KL), Tumakuru (KA), Vatakara (KL) |
| 2 | IIT Bombay | 30 cities | Ahmedabad (GJ), Ahmednagar (MH), Akola (MH), |
| 3 | IIT Delhi | 19 cities | Ajmer (RJ), Alwar (RJ), Bikaner (RJ), Faridabad (HR), Greater NOIDA (UP), Gurugram (HR), Hisar (HR), Indore (MP), Jaipur (RJ), Jammu-Samba (JK), Jodhpur (RJ), Kota (RJ), Mathura (UP), New Delhi (DL), Sikar (RJ), |
| 4 | IIT Guwahati | 21 cities | Agartala (TR), Aizawl (MZ), Asansol-Durgapur (WB), Bokaro Steel City (JH), Burdwan (WB), Dhanbad (JH), Dibrugarh (AS), Dimapur-Kohima (NL), Gangtok (SK), Guwahati (AS), Imphal (MN), Itanagar (AR), Jorhat (AS), Kalyani (WB), Muzaffarpur (BR), Patna (BR), Purnea (BR), Shillong (ML), Silchar (AS), Siliguri (WB), Tezpur (AS) |
| 5 | IIT Kanpur | 14 cities | Agra (UP), Aligarh (UP), Allahabad (UP), Bareilly (UP), Bhopal (MP), Gorakhpur (UP), Gwalior (MP), Jabalpur (MP), Jhansi (UP), Kanpur (UP), Lucknow (UP), Varanasi (UP), Sagar (MP), Satna (MP) |
| 6 | IIT Kharagpur | 26 cities | Baharampur-Murshidabad (WB), Balasore (OD), Berhampur (OD), Bhilai (CH), Bhubaneswar (OD), Bilaspur (CH), Cuttack (OD), Dhenkanal (OD), Eluru (AP), Hazaribag (JH), Hooghly (WB), Jamshedpur (JH), Kakinada (AP), Kharagpur (WB), Kolkata (WB), Machilipatnam (AP), Raipur (CH), Rajamahendravaram (Rajahmundry AP), Ranchi (JH), Rourkela (OD), Sambalpur (OD), Srikakulam (AP), Tadepalligudem (AP), Vijayawada (AP), Visakhapatnam (AP), Vizianagaram (AP) |
| 7 | IIT Madras | 40 cities | Alappuzha (KL), Aluva-Ernakulam (KL), Attingal (KL), Chengannur (KL), Chennai South (TN), Chennai West (TN), Chirala (AP), Chittoor (AP), Coimbatore (TN), Cuddalore (TN), Dindigul (TN), Gudur (AP), Guntur (AP), |
| 8 | IIT Roorkee | 22 cities | Ambala (HR), Amritsar (PB), Bathinda (PB), Dehradun (UK), Ghaziabad (UP), Haldwani (UK), Hamirpur-Una (HP), Jalandhar (PB), Kangra (HP), Karnal (HR), Kurukshetra (HR), Ludhiana (PB), Meerut (UP), Mohali-Chandigarh (PB), Moradabad (UP), Muzaffarnagar (UP), Noida (UP), |
| 9 | International | 8 cities |
International GATE Exam Centers (Cancelled)
International GATE Exam Centers have been withdrawn from GATE. However, international students can appear for GATE 2025 at one of the exam centers in India.
- Only a valid Passport/Government issued ID/College ID/Employee ID will be accepted as the recognized identification.
- For foreign nationals, reservation categories (SC/ST/PWD/Women) are not applicable for concession in application fees.
- GATE Registration for international applicants will remain the same as that of Indian candidates. Interested in Applying for GATE? Check Steps to Fill GATE Application Form Here
- Candidates will be contacted only through their emails. For important information, they will be contacted through their mobile numbers.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Regular Application Fee | INR 1400 |
| Late Application Fee | INR 2300 |
How to Choose GATE Exam Centers?
Candidates must select GATE Exam Centers from the given list while filling GATE Application Form. Not more than three examination centers can be selected by candidates during the application process. Some of the most important points regarding GATE Exam Centers and the process to select those centers are mentioned below n details-
- The first and second exam centers must be from the same GATE zone.
- The third choice of GATE Exam Center can be from any zone.
- After filling in all the details, candidates have the option to select the GATE exam center.
- They will have to select the exam center from the given list of cities.
- Candidates can select any one of the centers, keeping in mind their nearest cities as per their convenience.
- Allotment of the examination centers will be done on a first-apply-first-allotment basis.
- After selecting the exam centers, complete all the required details, and make payment.
- Candidates who register successfully will be able to download their GATE 2025 admit card which includes details on the allotted exam center along with the date and time of the exam.
Note that due to operational constraints, the GATE committee reserves the right to add a new city or remove an existing one. It can allot a city that may not be included in the choices of the candidates. Whichever center is allotted to the candidate, will be mentioned in the GATE Admit card along with the center details.
How to Change GATE Exam Center?
In the GATE Application Form, candidates can change their exam city by sending a request to the exam conducting authorities. Only through the official website of GOAPS, the request will be sent. Registered candidates who want to change the name of the exam city, must pay an amount as the additional fee to complete the entire process.
All the candidates are required to clearly state the reason to the authority why they want to change the exam center.
- Only through the online mode, the additional fee payment will be accepted.
- All the candidates need to pay the fee for an amount of INR 400 against each change in GATE application form.
More details related to the change in GATE Exam Centers will be updated as soon as the official notification for the same is released. Check GATE Application Form Correction
Instructions to be Followed at GATE Exam Center
Given below is a set of instructions that must be followed at GATE Exam Center-
- You will be permitted to enter the exam center only with a valid GATE Admit Card and a Photo ID.
- Reach the exam center at least 60 minutes prior to the scheduled exam.
- Scribble pads will be provided for rough work and they must be returned back after the exam.
- A virtual scientific calculator will be provided on-screen for the calculation work.
- You are not permitted to leave the exam hall during the exam.
- Entry to the exam hall will be prohibited after 9:30 AM (for morning session) and 14:30 PM (for afternoon session).
- You will be permitted only if your credentials are verified by the center officials.
Dos’ and Don’ts at GATE Exam Centers
In the below table, some of the most important instructions along with some restrictions are mentioned.
| Dos’ | Don’ts |
|---|---|
| Reach GATE Exam Centers 30 minutes before starting the exam | Do not reach after starting the examination to avoid missing the important instruction made by the exam center |
| Must carry the downloaded admit card and a valid ID proof issued by the Government | Do not present any soft copy of the admit card or any ID proof |
| At the exam hall for GATE, find the allotted seat with the roll number | Do not occupy a seat that does not belong to you as it may lead to difficulty during the exam |
| Give all the biometric information at the right time as asked by the instructor | Do not present your valid ID card with any defect in the exam hall |
| Try to finish all the answers within the time as after the duration your answer will automatically be saved and closed. And you will not get any extra time to finish the remaining answer. | Do not leave the exam hall without following the post-exam instructions made by the concerned authority. |
GATE Exam Centers 2025: FAQ
Ques. Shall I get any arrangements at GATE Exam Centers on the day of the entrance examination to keep all the personal belongings safe? Do I need to pay any charge for that?
Ans. No, the concerned authority will not provide all the arrangements on the exam day at GATE Exam Center. Candidates will be responsible to keep their personal belongings at their own risk on that day.
Ques. What is the reason to select and enter three GATE Exam Centers on the application form of GATE? Is it mandatory?
Ans. Yes, it is mandatory to select at least three exam centers for GATE. Generally, applicants select and enter their own city as the first choice on the application form. So, there is a chance most of the candidates opt for the same city as an examination center. In that case, due to the limited seat, the other two preferences are taken and allotted to them as exam center.
Ques. Can I enter GATE Exam Centers after a few minutes of commencing the test? Will I be allowed?
Ans. As per the rules and regulations set by the authorized body, you need to reach the exam hall at least 35 minutes before starting the examination to avoid any difficulties and to maintain some instructions. After starting the exam, you may not be allowed to enter the exam hall.
Ques. What document is the most important that I need to present on the exam day at the time of entering in GATE Exam Center?
Ans. To enter the exam hall, you need to present the downloaded admit card to the concerned person at the time of entering the exam center.
Ques. Do I need to give any biometric information at GATE Exam Center?
Ans. Yes, on the day of the exam, you will have to give some biometric information at the exam center. And, it will be taken before starting the examination.
Ques. What if I did not carry or forget to bring any ID proof to GATE Exam Centers on the day of the exam? Shall I be allowed to enter the exam center with only my Admit Card?
Ans. It is also necessary to bring valid ID proof along with the downloaded GATE admit card. You may be allowed to enter the exam hall by presenting your downloaded admit card. But the ID proof is also required to sit for the entrance exam.
Ques. Can I leave GATE Exam Center after completion of my exam and before the stipulated time set for the exam? If yes, do I need to report to someone before leaving the center?
Ans. After completion of your exam, you will have to follow some instructions set by the exam authority. You will not be allowed to leave your GATE Exam Center before the exam conducting authorities allow you to.
Ques. I am from Akola. Can I select my second preference as Faridabad for GATE Exam Center?
Ans. No, For the first two preferences, you will have to select two centers from the same zone. But for the third preference, you can select Faridabad as your preference.
Ques. Will I get a scribble pad at GATE Exam Centers for rough work during the exam? Or do I need to carry it?
Ans. Yes, the exam centers will provide a scribble pad before starting the examination. You do not need to carry one to the exam center. You must make sure to return the scribble pad back after the completion of the exam.
Ques. If I carry a calculator at GATE Exam Center, shall I be allowed to enter with it? If yes, can I use it during the examination?
Ans. You can bring a calculator to the exam centers at your own risk. You will be allowed with it, but you will not get permission to enter the exam hall with it. During the exam, you need to use the GATE virtual calculator only. Check Details on GATE Virtual Calculator
*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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