GATE 2025 Exam Timetable: IIT Roorkee Releases Subject-Wise Schedule

GATE 2025 Exam Timetable: IIT Roorkee Releases Subject-Wise Schedule

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025 exam schedule has been officially released by IIT Roorkee, detailing the subject-wise exam dates for candidates who plan to appear for the exam. As one of the most prestigious exams for graduate admissions and recruitment into various sectors in India, GATE attracts candidates from all over the country. The exam will be conducted over multiple days, with a two-session format on each day, across four dates: February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025.

In this article, we will provide a comprehensive look at the GATE 2025 exam timetable, along with key details on the exam sessions, reporting times, and specific schedules for various engineering and science disciplines.

GATE 2025 Exam Dates and Sessions

The GATE 2025 examination will be conducted in two shifts per day, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. Here is the subject-wise schedule for each paper, along with its respective dates and shift timings:

Dates	Sessions
1st February 2025 (Saturday)	Session 1 (Morning): 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Computer Science & Information Technology (CS) Agricultural Engineering (AG) Mathematics (MA) Session 2 (Afternoon): 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering (NM) Metallurgical Engineering (MT) Textile Engineering and Fiber Science (TF) Instrumentation Engineering (IN)
2nd February 2025 (Sunday)	Session 1 (Morning): 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Mechanical Engineering (ME) Petroleum Engineering (PE) Architecture and Planning (AR) Session 2 (Afternoon): 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM Electrical Engineering (EE)
15th February 2025 (Saturday)	Session 1 (Morning): 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Chemistry (CY) Aerospace Engineering (AE) Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA) Environmental Science and Engineering (ES) Production and Industrial Engineering (PI) Session 2 (Afternoon): 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) Geomatics Engineering (GE) Humanities and Social Sciences (XH) Biomedical Engineering (BM) Ecology and Evolution (EE)
16th February 2025 (Sunday)	Session 1 (Morning): 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Civil Engineering (CE) Geology and Geophysics (GG) Chemical Engineering (CH) Physics (PH) Biotechnology (BT) Session 2 (Afternoon): 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM Engineering Sciences (XE) Mining Engineering (MN) Life Sciences (XL)

 

GATE 2025 Exam Timings

Candidates must follow the exact timings outlined in the official GATE 2025 schedule to ensure they complete the examination process without any issues. Here are the important time slots to remember for each session:

 

Session	Reporting Time	Candidate Seating Time	Login and Instructions	Exam Start	Last Entry	Exam End
Session 1 (Morning Shift)	8:00 AM	8:50 AM	9:10 AM	9:30 AM	10:00 AM	12:30 PM
Session 2 (Afternoon Shift)	1:00 PM	1:50 PM	2:10 PM	2:30 PM	3:00 PM	5:30 PM

 

Important Instructions for GATE 2025 Candidates

1. Admit Card: Candidates must carry a printed copy of their GATE 2025 admit card to the exam hall. Without the admit card, they will not be allowed to take the exam. The admit card will be available for download from the official GATE portal closer to the exam dates.
2. Reporting Time: It is essential for candidates to reach the exam venue well in advance to complete necessary security checks and login procedures. The reporting time for the first session is 8:00 AM and for the second session, it is 1:00 PM.
3. Examination Centers: GATE will be conducted at designated exam centers across India. Candidates can choose their preferred exam center while filling out the application form. It is advisable to check the location of the exam center ahead of time to avoid any last-minute confusion.
4. Documents to Carry:
   • Admit Card (hard copy)
   • Valid Photo ID (e.g., Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, etc.)
   • Self-Declaration Form (if applicable)
5. No Personal Items: Candidates are not allowed to carry personal items such as mobile phones, calculators, bags, or any other electronic gadgets into the exam hall. Only permitted items, like a transparent water bottle and a pen, are allowed.
6. Online Exam Mode: GATE 2025 will be conducted in computer-based mode for all papers. Candidates will need to familiarize themselves with the online exam interface before the examination to ensure they are comfortable navigating the system.

The GATE 2025 exam will be a crucial step for thousands of engineering and science graduates in India, seeking admission to post-graduate programs or recruitment in public sector organizations.

The subject-wise timetable released by IIT Roorkee allows candidates to plan ahead for their preparation and ensure they appear for the correct exam on the right day. With two sessions every day and a clear timetable for each discipline, candidates can make the necessary arrangements to appear for the exam confidently.