GATE 2025: IIT Roorkee Unveils Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) is conducting the Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineering (GATE) 2025 for engineering graduates. The institute has released the GATE 2025 Syllabus and GATE 2025 Exam Pattern on the new official website gate.iitr.ac.in. According to the information, GATE 2025 has 30 test papers including full and sectional papers.

Candidates may participate in one or a maximum of two examination papers if they wish. The exam is conducted in English using Computer Based Testing (CBT) and lasts three hours. The paper consists of two parts: General Aptitude (GA) and Subjects of the candidate's choice with question types including multiple choice questions (MCQ), multiple choice questions and numerical answer types.

GATE 2025: Key Highlights

1. Exam Conducting Body: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee)
2. Exam Date (Expected): February 2025 (exact date to be announced later)
3. Number of Papers: 30 (Full Papers and Sectional Papers)
4. Mode of Examination: Computer Based Test (CBT)
5. Duration: 3 hours
6. Eligibility: Bachelors degree holders in relevant disciplines

Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The GATE 2025 exam will consist of two sections:

1. General Aptitude (GA): This section is common to all papers and will test the candidate's analytical abilities, verbal aptitude, and reasoning skills. It will carry 15 marks.
2. Subject-Specific Section: This section will comprise questions specific to the chosen engineering/science discipline. It will carry 85 marks.

The detailed syllabus for each subject is available on the official GATE 2025 website (https://www.iitr.ac.in/gate/). Candidates can choose to appear in one or a maximum of two papers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ques. When will the GATE 2025 application process begin?
Ans. The official announcement regarding the application dates is yet to be released. However, based on past trends, applications are expected to open in September, or October 2024.

Ques. What are the benefits of appearing for GATE?
Ans. Qualifying GATE opens doors to pursue postgraduate studies in prestigious institutions like IITs, NITs, IISc Bangalore, and IIScER Pune. Additionally, GATE scores are considered for various scholarships and PSU (Public Sector Undertaking) recruitment.

Ques. How can I start preparing for GATE 2025?
Ans. Familiarize yourself with the latest syllabus and exam pattern. Utilize reference books, online resources, and previous years' question papers to tailor your study plan. Consider enrolling in coaching classes or mock tests for focused preparation.