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GATE Eligibility Criteria 2025- Education Qualification, Age Limit

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering has been organized by the Indian Institute of Engineering Test (IIT), Roorkee, examination will be conducted from 1st to 16th February 2024. Those who wish to seek admission into the Master/Doctoral program in Technology/Architecture/ Engineering fields or PSUs must apply for the GATE 2025 examination. Before applying it is important to understand the GATE Eligibility 2025, the eligibility parameters are specified by official authorities. Make sure you enter the right details about your eligibility in the application form supported by the necessary documents.  

GATE Eligibility 2025

If a candidate fails to meet any of the given GATE Eligibility 2025 conditions then he/she will not be allowed to appear for the exam or admission process. GATE is a national-level Post Graduate Engineering Entrance examination, which is held to offer admission to M.E., M.TECH, and PH.D. courses at IITs, NITs, IISc, GFTIs, and other reputed Universities in India. Every year, this entrance examination is organized jointly by the IISc, Bangalore, and seven IITs in support of the National Coordination Board (NCB)-GATE. This year, the Indian Institute of Engineering Test (IIT), Roorkee is organizing this exam and considered the below-mentioned parameters for evaluating a candidate’s eligibility:

  • Age Limit
  • Educational Qualification
  • Nationality
  • Number of Attempts
  • General Criteria

GATE Eligibility Criteria 2025- Education Qualification

The GATE 2025 exam will be held for 30 papers. Out of these, a candidate can appear only in any one GATE paper. Through this post, aspirants can check the detailed information on GATE Eligibility 2025 like who is eligible for the exam, academic qualification, age criteria, and other details.

GATE Eligibility Criteria 2025
Qualifying Degree Required academic qualification Eligible students description Year of qualifying should not be later than
B.Tech/ B.E. / B.Pharm. Should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology (4 years after 10+2) Or 3 years after B.Sc./ Diploma in Engineering/ Technology Presently appearing in the final year or already completed 2025
B.Arch Candidate should have done Bachelor’s degree in Architecture having a duration of 5 years Presently appearing in the final year or already completed 2026 (for a 5-year program), 2025 (for a 4-year program)
Pharm. D. (After 10+2) Candidates must have done a 6-year degree program which included residency training and internship from 3rd year onwards.  Presently appearing in the 3rd/4th/ 5th year or already completed 2026
B.Sc.(Research)/ B.S Should have passed Bachelor’s degree in Science (4 years after 10+2) Or Post Diploma in Science Presently appearing in the final year or already completed 2025
M.A./ M.Sc./ MCA or equivalent Candidate should have done a Master’s degree in any branch of Science/ Statistics/ Mathematics/ Computer Applications or equivalent Presently appearing in the final year or already completed 2025
M.B.B.S./B.D.S./B.V.Sc. Candidates who have an M.B.B.S./B.D.S./B.V.Sc. degree and are in the 5th/6th/7th semester or higher semester of these programs are eligible to apply.  5th/6th/7th semester or higher semester or already have completed  2025
B.Sc.(Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry) 4- years program Presently in 3rd/4th year or have already been completed  2025
Int. M.E./ M.Tech/M. Pharm or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2) Should have passed Integrated Master’s degree courses or Dual Degree program in Engineering/ Technology (5-year course) Presently appearing in the 3rd/4th/ 5th year or already completed 2026
Int. M.E/ M.Tech (Post B.Sc.) Must have completed Post-B.Sc. Integrated Master’s degree course in Engineering/ Technology (4-year course) Presently in any year or have completed Any year
Int. M. Sc/ Int. B.S./M.S. Candidates holding an integrated M.Sc. degree or 5- a year integrated B.S.-M.S. program are eligible to apply Presently appearing in the final year or already completed 2026
Professional Society Examinations (equivalent to B.E/ B.Tech/ B.Arch.) Should have completed B.E/ B.Tech/ B.Arch equivalent examinations, of Professional Societies, recognized by UPSC/ MoE/ AICTE for instance AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India, AMIE by Institution of Engineers-India Completed Section A or equivalent of such professional program Enrolled Upto 31st May 2013
B.Com./B.Sc/B.A. Candidates must have a three-year bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Science/Arts/Commerce Presently appearing in the final year or already completed 2026

GATE Eligibility 2025- Age Limit

There is no age restriction for the GATE candidates who are willing to apply GATE Exam 2025. There is not any minimum or maximum age limit prescribed for this examination. However, the applicants should have a qualified degree to apply for the GATE exam 2025. 

GATE Eligibility 2025- Nationality

  • Indian nationality candidates will be eligible.
  • Candidates from other than India will be also eligible.

GATE Eligibility 2025- Number of Attempts Limit

There is no limit to attempting the GATE Exam 2025. Candidates can attempt more than one time. Till GATE 2014 percentage score validity was 2 years and from GATE 2019 onwards it is 3 years. GATE Aspirants can appear for the GATE test as many times as they want but one should try to clear it in the first or second attempt to get better jobs.

GATE Eligibility Criteria 2025 (General)

Here, below we have mentioned a few general pointers about the GATE Eligibility Criteria 2025, candidates must have a look at them before proceeding further.

  • Indian citizens along with international candidates from Bangladesh, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, and United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be eligible to appear in the GATE exam 2025.
  • The candidates must have completed or must be in their final year of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology or Master’s degree in Science in any relevant subject.
  • There is no age limit for the GATE Exam.
  • There is no specified minimum pass percentage in the qualifying exam to apply for the GATE exam 2025.
  • To be eligible for GATE, the applicants should have cleared B.Tech/ B.E. / B.Pharm or B. Arch or B.Sc. (Research)/ B.S. or M. Sc. / M.A. / MCA or Professional Society Examination (equivalent to B.Tech/ B.E. / B.Arch) or Integrated B.S.-M.S. / Integrated M.Sc. or Integrated M.E./ M.Tech (Post-B.Sc.) or Integrated M.E./ M.Tech or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2).
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GATE Eligibility 2025 - FAQs

Q1. Is there any age limit for applying for GATE 2025?

Ans. No, there is no age limit for applying for GATE 2025.

Q2. Is there any restriction on the number of attempts for GATE exam?

Ans. No, there is no restrictions. Candidates can appear for GATE examination as many times as they want.

Q3. Can I apply for GATE Exam 2024 if i am in 3rd year of my bachelor's degree?

Ans. Yes, candidates in the third year of bachelor's degree can apply for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering.

Q4. Is GATE Rank valid for 3 years?

Ans. Yes, GATE Rank is valid for 3 years.

Q5: Can an Indian citizen apply for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering?

Yes, citizens of India are eligible to apply for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering.

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