GATE Eligibility Criteria 2025 (Released) - Who can Apply, Age Limit, Qualification

GATE Eligibility Criteria 2025 - IIT Roorkee has uploaded the eligibility criteria for GATE exam on the website, gate2025.iitr.ac.in. Aspirants can refer to the detailed GATE eligibility criteria 2025 on this page as well. GATE exam eligibility criteria 2025 comprises age limit, nationality, relaxation and education qualification. Candidates who have completed 10+2+2 or 10+3+1 & are in the 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate course or who have completed any government-approved engineering course in the relevant disciplines can apply for GATE 2025. The qualification varies for each of the papers offered, hence candidates must carefully go through the GATE 2025 eligibility criteria. Aspirants who fulfill the minimum criteria can complete the GATE exam registration by September 26, 2024. IIT Roorkee has scheduled the GATE exam on February 1, 2, 15 & 16, 2025. Candidates can check the paper-wise GATE 2025 eligibility criteria through this article.
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1. GATE Eligibility Criteria 2025
2. GATE 2025 Eligibility Criteria (General)
3. GATE 2025 Eligibility Criteria (Paper-wise)
4. GATE Eligibility Criteria 2025 (Steam-wise)
5. GATE 2025 Eligibility Criteria- Documents Required
6. GATE Eligibility Criteria 2025 for M.Tech courses
7. GATE Eligibility Criteria 2025 For International Students

GATE Eligibility Criteria 2025

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee released the detailed eligibility criteria for the GATE exam 2025. Candidates are suggested to check the GATE eligibility criteria before starting the application process. It’s important to note that GATE 2025 eligibility criteria are different for the specific paper a candidate chooses. The eligibility criteria include academic qualifications like a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology or a Master’s degree in a relevant science field. GATE is a national-level engineering postgraduate entrance exam for engineering postgraduate programs. Below is the detailed eligibility criteria for GATE 2025:

GATE 2025 Eligibility Criteria (General)

Note:

• Candidates pursuing any higher degree or in possession of a degree higher than that mentioned in the table below will be allowed to appear for GATE 2025.
• Candidates with B.Sc./B.A./B.Com. degrees (3-year program) desirous of seeking admission to Masters programs in IITs and IISc.

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GATE 2025 Eligibility Criteria (Paper-wise)

Candidates should be aware of the GATE 2025 exam eligibility criteria before filling out the forms. Check the paper-wise eligibility criteria of GATE from the table given below.

GATE 2025 Paper-wise Eligibility Criteria

Some of these Professional Societies/Institutions, which conduct examinations in various fields of engineering, are as follows:

GATE Eligibility Criteria 2025 (Steam-wise)

Below students can check the stream-wise GATE exam eligibility for B.Sc, B.Tech, M.Tech, MSc, and more. There is no specific GATE exam eligibility percentage for B.tech. Also, the exam eligibility for GATE CSE, Electrical, Mechanical, and other streams is the same. GATE Biotechnology eligibility is almost similar for B.Sc and BTech.

GATE CSE Eligibility Criteria

GATE Exam Eligibility for B.Sc. Students

GATE Economics Eligibility- Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in any branch of Science / Arts / Commerce (3-year program). Appearing candidates are also eligible for the GATE exam 2025.

Professional Societies Conducting Examination Equivalent to B.E./B.Tech

• The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)

• The Institution of Engineers (India) (IE)

• The Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI)

• The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)

• The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, including the Polymer and Environmental Group (IIChemE)

• The Indian Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)

• The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM)

What if a candidate is pursuing a qualifying degree from another country?

There may be cases where candidates have obtained or are pursuing their qualifying degree from countries other than India. In such cases, the given GATE eligibility criteria will be followed:

• Candidates must be currently in the 3^rd or higher years or must have completed their Bachelor’s degree (of at least three years duration) in Engineering/ Technology/ Science/ Architecture/ Humanities.

Note: If a candidate is pursuing any higher degree or has already obtained a degree higher than that mentioned in Table 1, the candidate should select the minimum required qualifying degree while filling out the application form of GATE 2025.

GATE 2025 Eligibility Criteria- Documents Required

Candidates applying for the GATE entrance exam have to upload certain documents to support the GATE exam eligibility criteria 2025. It should be noted that the eligibility criteria for GATE 2025 certificates have to be uploaded while filling out the application form. Mentioned below are some important points related to eligibility documents to be uploaded by candidates:

• Candidates who will complete the mentioned qualifying examinations in 2025 or earlier, will be required to submit the degree certificate/provisional degree certificate/course completion certificate/membership certificate as issued by the designated authorities.

• If a candidate is expected to meet the GATE eligibility criteria in 2025 or later, then he/she has to upload their Provisional Certificate Letter (as issued by the Head of the Institute/Dean/Registrar/Head of Department) or a copy of the marks card for Section A of AMIE, etc.

• PwD (Persons with Disabilities) category candidates will be required to upload a PwD certificate issued by a recognized authority. Candidates who have at least 40% impairment irrespective of the kind of disability will only be provided a concession in the application fee. Candidates will also be required to submit the certificate at the allotted institute at the time of admission.

• Candidates with backlogs (failed subjects) in any of the subjects in their qualifying examination will have to upload a copy of any of the mark sheets of the final year issued from the institute where he/she will pursue their qualifying examination. It has to be noted that the internet-downloaded mark sheet will not be accepted under any circumstances.

• SC/ST category candidates have to upload a valid document proof to avail of a concession in the application fee. Certificates issued by authorized officials will only be considered for concession.

• Dyslexic candidates will be required to submit a certificate stating the same issued by authorities to get the services of a scribe.

Note: The GATE 2025 eligibility certificate, as applicable, will need to be uploaded only while filling out the online application form and not to be sent by post.

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GATE Eligibility Criteria 2025 for M.Tech courses

GATE qualified candidates will be offered admission in M.Tech courses at different IITs, NITs, IIITs, and some CFTIs. There will be no separate counselling process for GATE. Instead, candidates have to apply separately for different counselling processes. For admission to M.Tech courses in IITs, candidates will have to complete GATE 2025 registration through COAP which will be carried out separately. Candidates seeking admissions in NITs, IIITs, and some CFTIs, will have to apply through Centralized Counselling for M.Tech 2025 (CCMT).

GATE Eligibility Criteria 2025 For International Students

• International candidates from countries like Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can also appear for the GATE exam.

• The candidate must be a graduate or final year or the third year of their bachelor’s degree in engineering and technology.

• The candidate must complete or final year or the pre-final year of their PG degree in any relevant science subject.

GATE Exam Eligibility 2025- Certificate Required

The candidates who are applying for GATE must verify their eligibility for GATE 2025. Here are some documents that need to be uploaded by candidates:

• The applicants have to submit the degree certificate/provisional degree as issued by the recognized authorities.

• The candidate must be in the final year, then he/she has to upload their Provisional Certificate issued by the Head of the Institute/Dean/Registrar/Head of Department. They can also submit a copy of the mark sheet for Section A of AMIE, etc.

• Persons with Disabilities (PwD) section candidates have to upload a PwD certificate allotted by a recognized authority.