GATE Exam Timing 2025 - Shift Wise Schedule and Important Instructions

GATE Exam Timing 2025 - Shift Wise Schedule and Important Instructions

Samridhi MishraUpdated on 16 Feb 2025, 11:38 AM IST

GATE 2025 Exam Timings - IIT Roorkee has announced the GATE exam timings 2025 on the official website, gate2025.iitr.ac.in. Candidates who are appearing for the GATE exam must check the exam timings. Those have to adhere to the exam timings for GATE 2025 for a hassle-free and stress-free exam experience. The shift 1 will be conducted from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, while the shift 2 will be held from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. The authority is conducting the GATE 2025 exam on February 1, 2, 15 and 16, 2025.

GATE Exam Timing 2025 - Shift Wise Schedule and Important Instructions
GATE Exam Timing 2025 - Shift Wise Schedule and Important Instructions

Careers360 has compiled the GATE exam timings and instructions on this page. The GATE exam timings provided on this page comprise the shift-wise paper timings, reporting time and more. Candidates gearing up for the GATE exam 2025 must check this article as an ultimate guide while appearing for the exam.

GATE 2025 Exam Timings

IIT Roorkee has released the GATE exam timings officially. The complete GATE 2025 exam timetable is mentioned below. Candidates must adhere to the reporting timing for GATE 2025 while appearing for the exam. The following table comprises the GATE exam timings for both sessions.

Events

Session 1

Session 2

Reporting time

8 AM

1 PM

Candidates can take their seats

8:50 AM

1:50 PM

Log in and start reading the exam instructions

9:10 AM

2:10 PM

Examination starts

9:30 AM

2:30 PM

Last entry allowed

10:00 AM

3:00 PM

Scheduled end of the

12:30 PM

5:30 PM

GATE 2025 Exam Instructions

Aspirants of the GATE exam must be aware of the GATE exam instructions. IIT Roorkee, the exam conducting authority for the GATE 2025 exam has released the detailed exam instructions online. Candidates can check the exam instructions for GATE 2025 on their GATE admit cards. It is important to follow the GATE exam instructions carefully. Candidates who do not follow the instructions will not be allowed to sit for the exam. Check the detailed GATE instructions below:

  • Candidates must carry a printed copy of the GATE 2025 admit card with them to the exam hall.

  • Along with the admit card, candidates must carry an original valid photo ID card such as Passport, PAN card, Voter ID, Aadhar Card and Driving License.

  • Candidates must check the GATE exam centre address mentioned on their admit cards and visit it in advance to familiarize themselves with the location.

  • Do not study in depth a day before the exam. Try to relax and focus on the revision.

  • Believe in yourself and stay confident.

  • Have a well rested sleep before appearing for the exam.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: In how many shifts will the GATE exam be conducted?
A:

The GATE 2025 exam will be conducted in 2 shifts.

Q: What is the GATE 2025 exam duration?
A:

The GATE exam will be held for three hours for each paper.

Q: What is the deadline to enter the exam hall for GATE 2025?
A:

Candidates will not be allowed to enter the GATE 2025 exam hall after 30 mins of the commencement of the exam. For forenoon session the last entry will be allowed by 10 AM and for the afternoon session by 3 PM.

Q: What is the GATE 2025 reporting time?
A:

The reporting time for the GATE 2025 forenoon session is 8 AM and for the afternoon session is 1 PM.

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