GATE Full Form - Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering

GATE Full Form is Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. It is an entrance examination for postgraduate courses in Engineering. One of the seven IITs conducts the national-level exam every year.GATE aims to test a candidate’s graduate-level knowledge in Engineering. It is a national-level examination and is highly competitive. The exam is held annually and the cutoffs are high.

GATE 2025 will be conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee as a computer-based test. The GATE exam dates 2025 are announced and the exam will be conducted from Feb 01, 02, 15, 16, 2025. 

GATE Highlights

The table below contains details regarding the mode of examination, duration, etc. Candidates must know the basic information about the GATE exam.

GATE Highlights

Particulars	Details
GATE Full Form	Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)
Conducting Body of GATE 2025	Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.
Mode of Application	Online
Mode of Examination	Online (Computer-based Test)
Number of GATE 2025 Subjects	30 Subjects
Duration of Examination	3 Hours (180 minutes)
Sections	General Aptitude (GA) and Candidate’s Selected Subject Paper(s)
GATE Official Website	Official Website

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GATE Exam Pattern 2025

The GATE examination pattern consists of various essential information regarding the GATE exam as it helps the candidate understand the timings, marking scheme, etc. Candidates may refer to the table below to know the total marks, number of questions, etc.

GATE Exam Pattern

Particulars	Details
Mode of Examination	Online (Computer-based Test)
Number of GATE 2025 Subjects	29 Subjects
Total Marks	100 Marks
Total no. of Questions	65
Number of GATE 2025 Subjects	30 Subjects
Duration of Examination	3 Hours (180 minutes)
Marking Scheme	For every correct answer to 1 Mark question, 1 Mark will be given.
	For every correct answer to the 2 Marks question, 2 Marks will be given.
	There will be NO negative marking for MQ & NATS.
	1 Mark will be given for 1 mark MCQ, and 1/3 mark will be deducted for an incorrect answer.
	For 2 marks MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for an incorrect answer.

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GATE Subjects with Codes

There are 30 Subjects in the GATE examination. Below is a complete list of GATE subjects and their subject codes. Candidates should know the subject codes of the subjects they opt to give the GATE exam.

GATE Subject with Codes

Subject	Subject Code
Aerospace Engineering	AE
Instrumentation Engineering	IN
Agricultural Engineering	AG
Mathematics	MA
Architecture and Planning	AR
Mechanical Engineering	ME
Biomedical Engineering	BM
Mining Engineering	MN
Biotechnology	BT
Metallurgical Engineering	MT
Civil Engineering	CE
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering	NM
Chemical Engineering	CH
Petroleum Engineering	PE
Computer Science and Information Technology	CS
Physics	PH
Chemistry	CY
Production and Industrial Engineering	PI
Electronics and Communication Engineering	EC
Statistics	ST
Electrical Engineering	EE
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science	TF
Environmental Science & Engineering	ES
Engineering Sciences	XE
Ecology and Evolution	EY
Humanities & Social Sciences	XH
Geomatics Engineering	GE
Life Sciences	XL
Geology and Geophysics	GG
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence	DA

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GATE Eligibility Criteria 2025

The list below explains the GATE eligiblity criteria for each course. The candidates who wish to appear for the GATE examination must check whether they are eligible for the opted course. Failing to meet the eligibility criteria will result in disqualification from the GATE examination.

• BE/ BTech/ BPharm: Currently in the 3rd year or higher or graduated.
• B.Sc (Research)/BS: Currently in the 3rd year or higher or graduated.
• B.Arch: Currently in the 3rd year or higher or graduated.
• Int ME/ M.Tech (Post-B.Sc): Currently in the 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd/4th year or graduated.
• Int M.Sc/ Int BS-MS: Currently in 3rd year or higher or graduated.

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Benefits of GATE Exam 2025

There are various benefits of qualifying GATE exam. Listed below are some of the opportunities candidates get after qualifying GATE

• Admission to PG Engineering Courses: A good GATE score can help candidates apply for various master's degree programs. IITs, NITs, and top colleges acknowledge the GATE scores.
• Job Opportunities: Various PSU jobs in NTPC, IOCL, BARC, BHEL, DRDO, and ONGC are offered on the GATE scores.
• Research Opportunities: A valid GATE score can help candidates get admission to top universities abroad for research and higher studies. Many universities in the United States, Canada, and Europe consider GATE scores for admission to their graduate programs.
• Fellowships and Scholarships: Many fellowships and scholarships are available to GATE-qualified candidates. These fellowships can provide financial assistance to pursue research.
• Professional Distinction: Clearing the GATE exam marks the candidate's academic excellence and technical skills. It can help them gain professional recognition and boost their career prospects.

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