What is the GATE 2025 two-paper combination?

The GATE 2025 two-paper combination allows candidates to choose two subject papers from the GATE syllabus to take the exam.

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

Choosing a two-paper combination can enhance your knowledge base, improve your chances of qualifying, and open up more opportunities for higher studies and jobs.

Are there any restrictions on the paper combinations for GATE 2025?

Yes, there are specific combinations allowed for certain papers. Candidates should refer to the official guidelines to check permissible combinations.

What are the test paper codes for the two-paper combination in GATE 2025?

The test paper codes for GATE 2025 will be provided in the official notification and on the GATE website.

GATE 2025 Two Paper Combination: Explore Test Paper Codes and Benefits

IIT Roorkee is all set to conduct the GATE 2025 exam. The exam will be conducted in two sessions on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. With the option of a GATE two-paper combination, candidates can opt for two test papers from the specific combinations imposed by the GATE officials. Read below to learn more about the GATE two-paper concept.

GATE 2025 Two-Paper Combination

The GATE two-paper concept allows candidates to select two subjects rather than one. Candidates must choose two subjects from the list of combinations provided by the GATE officials. This new approach was implemented by the GATE conducting bodies to test students' skills and knowledge in different topics of their discipline. The GATE two-paper combination is classified into primary and secondary, where candidates can apply their knowledge in the related field.

As in previous years, candidates can opt for one or two papers for the GATE entrance examination, requiring only a single GATE 2025 application form.

GATE 2025 Test Papers

Before opting for the GATE two-paper combinations, it is necessary to understand and know the test paper codes. The GATE 2025 examination will consist of 30 test papers and be conducted in multiple sessions, with a candidate mapped to appear for the examination in one of the sessions only.

GATE 2025 Two-Paper Combination

In the GATE two-paper 2025 concept, the primary paper is related to the candidates' undergraduate engineering discipline. On the other hand, the second paper allows candidates to apply their knowledge in the respective field. For example, a mechanical engineering (ME) graduate can opt for GATE 2025 AE/DA/IN/NM/PI/XE paper codes in the two-paper combination. There is no need to fill out another GATE application form to apply for a second paper.

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

GATE Two-Paper Combinations List

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 required fee. The second paper's GATE exam centre may differ depending on the infrastructure and scheduling constraints.

How to Apply for GATE Second Paper?

When filling out the application form, candidates can apply for the GATE second paper. Candidates can also add the second test paper after submitting their application form, subject to payment of the requisite fee. The second paper's GATE exam centre may differ depending on the infrastructure and scheduling constraints.

The GATE 2025 application fee for female / SC / ST / PWD candidates is INR 900 (when paid during the regular period) and INR 1400 (during the extended period). On the other hand, the application fee for other categories, including foreign nationals, is INR 1800 (during the regular period) and INR 2300 (period)

Benefits of Attempting GATE 2025 Second Paper

The following are the benefits of attempting GATE 2025 two papers in the examination -

Offers candidates a wider scope to showcase their proficiency in two different disciplines.
Increases chances of scoring higher in the GATE examination.
Increasing job opportunities in the competitive engineering world.

The GATE 2025 examination registrations were closed on October 3, 2024 (without a late fee) and October 11, 2024 (with a late fee). Candidates who apply for the examination must check the eligibility, exam pattern, and other details in the GATE information brochure 2025.

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