What is the GATE 2025 two-paper combination?

GATE 2025 allows candidates to appear for two papers in a single exam session. You can choose from a list of allowed paper combinations, based on your field of interest and eligibility.

How do I select my two paper combination for GATE 2025?

You can select your two paper combination while filling out the GATE 2025 application form. The official brochure provides a list of available paper combinations and their codes.

What are the benefits of opting for a two-paper combination in GATE 2025?

Opting for a two-paper combination provides candidates with the flexibility to apply for a wider range of postgraduate programs, increasing their chances of admission in different institutes.

Are there any restrictions on choosing two papers for GATE 2025?

Yes, there are specific combinations allowed for two papers in GATE 2025, based on subject compatibility and eligibility criteria. Be sure to check the official brochure for eligible combinations.

Can I change my paper combination after submitting the GATE 2025 application?

Once you submit your GATE 2025 application, changing your paper combination may not be allowed. It is crucial to carefully select your papers during the application process. Check the official GATE website for any updates or changes.

GATE 2025 Two Paper Combination: Check Test Paper Codes And Benefits

IIT Roorkee is ready to conduct the GATE 2025 exam. This exam will be conducted in two sessions on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. The GATE exam dates are announced subject-wise, and later, the GATE two-paper combination list was released, from November 14 to November 20, 2024. In the case of a GATE two-paper combination, the test papers will be chosen by candidates from the respective combinations of GATE authorities. Continue reading to find out more about the GATE two-paper concept.

GATE 2025 Two-Paper Combination

The GATE 2025 two-paper Combination lets the candidates opt for two subjects instead of one. Candidates are allowed to select two subjects from the list of combinations provided by the GATE authorities. The new approach was implemented by the GATE conducting bodies to test the skills and knowledge of the students in various subjects of their discipline. The two-paper combination of GATE is categorized into primary and secondary, where the candidates can apply their knowledge in the related field.

As in previous years, candidates can choose one or two papers for the GATE entrance exam and submit only one GATE 2025 application form.

GATE 2025 New Two-Paper Combination List Here

GATE 2025 Test Papers

Understand and know the test paper codes before opting for GATE two-paper combinations. GATE 2025 will be a 30-test paper examination conducted in multiple sessions, and a candidate is mapped to appear for the GATE 2025 examination in one of the sessions only.

GATE 2025 New Two-Paper Combination List

IIT Roorkee introduced a new combination list of GATE 2025 two-paper concepts for existing GATE exam candidates in 2025. Such combinations are inclusive of the combination available in both regular and extended application windows for GATE exams. Check on the new combination of GATE two-paper, below. What the applicants have to remember, however, is that the original test paper code, below represents additional combinations plus the original two-paper combination introduced by GATE 2025.

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

GATE 2025 Two-Paper Combination

In the GATE two-paper concept, the first paper is based on the candidate's undergraduate engineering discipline. However, in the second paper, the candidates can utilize their knowledge in the related field. For instance, a mechanical engineering graduate may opt for GATE 2025 AE/DA/IN/NM/PI/XE paper codes in the two-paper combination. No separate GATE application form is required to be filled up to apply for the second paper.

Here is the list of GATE 2025 two paper combinations that candidates can familiarise themselves with while filling out the application form.

GATE Two-Paper Combinations List (Original)

Here students can check the GATE 2025 Two-Paper Combinations List which is mentioned below the table:

GATE Test Paper	GATE 2025 Paper Code	Allowed Test Paper Combinations (for secondary paper)
Aerospace Engineering	AE	CE, ME, XE
Agricultural Engineering	AG	CE
Architecture and Planning	AR	CE, GE
Biomedical Engineering	BM	BT, IN
Biotechnology	BT	BM, XL
Civil Engineering	CE	CS, EC, GE, MA, PH, ST
Chemical Engineering	CH	ES, PE, XE
Computer Science and Information Technology	CS	DA, EC, GE, MA, PH, ST
Chemistry	CY	XE, XL
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence	DA	CS, EC, EE, MA, ME, PH, ST, XE
Electronics and Communication Engineering	EC	CS, DA, EE, IN, PH
Electrical Engineering	EE	DA, EC, IN, PH
Environmental Science and Engineering	ES	CE, CH, GE
Ecology and Evolution	EY	XL
Geomatics Engineering	GE	AR, CE, CS, ES, GG
Geology and Geophysics	GG	GE
Instrumentation Engineering	IN	BM, EC, EE, ME
Mathematics	MA	CS, DA, PH, ST
Mechanical Engineering	ME	AE, DA, IN, NM, PI, XE
Mining Engineering	MN	-
Metallurgical Engineering	MT	XE
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering	NM	CE, ME
Petroleum Engineering	PE	CH
Physics	PH	CS, DA, EC, EE, MA, XE
Production and Industrial Engineering	PI	ME, XE
Statistics	ST	CS, DA, MA, XH
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science	TF	-
Engineering Sciences	XE	AE, CE, CH, CY, DA, ME, MT, PH, PI
Humanities and Social Science	XH	ST
Life Sciences	XL	BT, CY, EY

Candidates can add the second test paper after submitting their application form, subject to payment of a requisite fee. The second paper's GATE exam centre may differ based on the infrastructure and scheduling constraints.

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