GATE 2025 Eligibility criteria
Before submitting an application, candidates should verify that they meet the eligibility criteria for GATE 2025. Those who are currently enrolled in the 3rd year or beyond of an undergraduate degree program or have completed a government-approved degree program in Engineering/Technology/Science/Architecture/Humanities are eligible to apply for GATE 2025.
Candidates holding certifications from professional societies should verify that these examinations are recognized by MoE/AICTE/UGC/UPSC as equivalent to B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch./B.Planning, etc.
List of Professional Societies/Institutions, which award degree in various fields of engineering are-
- 1. The Institution of Engineers (India) (IE)
- 2. The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
- 3. The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)
- 4. The Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI)
- 5. The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, including Polymer and Environmental Group (IIChE)
- 6. The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM)
- 7. The Indian Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIIE)
Candidates with certifications from professional societies should verify if these exams are recognized by MoE/AICTE/UGC/UPSC as equal to B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch./B.Planning, etc.
Candidates from countries other than India must be in the 3rd year or beyond or must have completed a Bachelor’s degree (of at least three years duration) in Engineering/Technology/Science/Architecture/Humanities.
Any candidate meeting these criteria is eligible to take the GATE 2025 exam.
Note:Candidates holding a degree higher or pursuing a higher degree (as per notification) are also eligible to take the GATE 2024 exam.
FAQ RELATED WITH GATE EXAMINATION ELEIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Ans: Candidates who are currently in the 3rd year or higher years of any undergraduate degree program or have completed any government-approved degree program in Engineering/Technology/Science/Architecture/Humanities are eligible to appear for GATE.
Ans: No, there is no age limit to appear for the GATE examination.
Ans: Yes, candidates from countries other than India can apply for GATE. They must have completed or be in the 3rd year or higher years of a Bachelor's degree (of at least three years duration) in Engineering/Technology/Science/Architecture/Humanities.
Ans: Candidates with certifications from professional societies must ensure that these examinations are approved by MoE/AICTE/UGC/UPSC as being equivalent to B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch./B.Planning, etc., to be eligible for GATE.
Ans: Yes, candidates from various disciplines including Engineering/Technology/Science/Architecture/Humanities are eligible to apply for GATE. However, they should choose the paper appropriate to their qualifying degree.
Ans: No, there is no restriction on the number of times a candidate can appear for the GATE examination.
Ans: Yes, candidates with a Master's degree in any branch of Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent and those who are in the final year or have completed the Master's degree are eligible for GATE.
Ans: OBC (non-creamy layer) or EWS candidates do not need to upload category certificates. However, SC/ST/PwD candidates need to upload category certificates to avail the concession in the application fee.
Ans: No, there is no restriction on the number of times a candidate can appear for the GATE examination.
