GATE 2025 Admit Card {OUT} Exam Date, Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme, Cut Off, Hall Ticket Download

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025 admit card has been released by the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR) on January 7, 2025. Eligible candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website, gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The GATE 2025 exam is scheduled to take place on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025, across designated test centers nationwide. This article provides a detailed guide on downloading the admit card, exam pattern, marking scheme, expected cut-off, and more.

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GATE 2025 Overview

Authority Board	Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR)
Exam Name	Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025
Mode of Exam	Online (CBT)
Admit Card Release Date	January 7, 2025
Exam Dates	February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025
Helpline Number	01332 284531
Helpline Email	helpdesk.gate@iitr.ac.in
Official Website	gate2025.iitr.ac.in

How to Download GATE 2025 Admit Card

Follow these steps to download your admit card:

Visit the official GATE 2025 website: gate2025.iitr.ac.in.
Click on the “Download Admit Card” link on the homepage.
Enter your Enrollment ID/Email Address and Password in the login section.
Complete the Captcha verification.
Click the “Login” button to access your admit card.
Download and save the admit card in PDF format or print it for future reference.

Details Mentioned on GATE 2025 Admit Card

Your GATE 2025 admit card contains essential information for the exam:

Candidate’s name, photograph, and signature
Date of birth
Candidate’s category and gender
Parent’s name
Roll number
Exam date, time, and venue
Reporting time
Exam day instructions

GATE 2025 Exam Pattern

The GATE 2025 exam will be conducted in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format. Here are the key details:

Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)
Total Marks: 100
Total Questions: 65
Question Types:
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Multiple Select Questions (MSQs)
- Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions

Question Distribution:

Section	Number of Questions	Marks
General Aptitude	10	15
Core Subject	55	85
Total	65	100

GATE 2025 Marking Scheme

Each correct answer carries either 1 mark or 2 marks, depending on the question’s weightage.
Negative Marking:
- For a 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- For a 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- No negative marking applies to MSQs or NAT questions.
MSQs do not offer partial marking; all correct options must be selected to receive full marks.

Expected GATE 2025 Cut-Off Marks (Subject-Wise)

The GATE 2025 cut-off marks vary based on the subject, exam difficulty, and candidate performance. Below is an estimation:

Subject	General	OBC/EWS	SC/ST/PwD
Computer Science (CS)	28-32	25-28	18-22
Electronics (ECE)	28-32	25-28	18-21
Electrical (EE)	30-34	27-30	19-22
Civil (CE)	25-28	22-25	16-18
Mechanical (ME)	33-36	29-32	20-24

Documents to Carry to the Exam Hall

Candidates must bring the following documents:

Two passport-sized photographs identical to those uploaded during the application process.
One original, valid photo ID proof (e.g., PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License, etc.).
PwD certificate (if applicable).

GATE 2025 Selection Process

The selection process for GATE 2025 comprises the following stages:

Computer-Based Test (CBT): Candidates must score the qualifying marks to proceed.
Merit List: Based on scores and cut-offs, a merit list will be prepared.
Document Verification: Final selection will involve verifying the candidate’s documents.