GATE Application Form 2025 (Closed): Correction Facility (Opens After Nov 4), Direct Link, Registration Process, Fees

Updated By Falak Khan on 24 Oct, 2024 11:24

The GATE 2025 registrations with late fees has been closed on October 11, 2024. The GATE application form correction 2025 window will be open after November 4, 2024. Only registered students will be issued a GATE admit card 2025 on January 2, 2024.

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GATE 2025 Application Form

GATE 2025 registration process has been over. Students can now check out their GATE 2025 application form status and download it. IIT Roorkee will open the GATE application form 2025 correction window likely after November 4, 2024. The GATE 2025 application form correction start date is yet to be released officially. Through the GATE correction window 2025 you can edit details like your name, category, date of birth, exam city, paper, etc. Students will be notified about their corrections through Email or SMS. You will be required to pay GATE application form correction 2025 fees per correction you are making. 

After submitting the application form of GATE 2025, students must check the application status to make sure it's approved. If the GATE application status is 'Under Scrutiny/Under Process' students do not need to worry. The GATE application form under scrutiny means that your application is being reviewed. The GATE authorities conduct a verification process to ensure that all of the information submitted is correct. If there is an error in the GATE 2025 registration form, the authorities will notify you via your registered e-mail address and mobile number. The last date to fill out the GATE application form 2025 with late fees was extended to October 11, 2024, till 11:59 pm. GATE 2025 application form was released on August 28, 2024, at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.Successfully registered students will be issued the GATE admit card 2025 on January 2, 2024. The GATE exam 2025 will be held on February 1, 2, 15 and 16, 2025.

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GATE Application Form 2025 Dates

All the dates related to GATE application form 2025 and correction is published by the authorities. GATE 2025 application form was released on August 28, and the last of submission with late fee was October 11, 2024. GATE 2025 application form correction dates are expected in November. Check out the GATE registration dates 2025 below. 

Events

Dates

Release of GATE registration form 2025 through GOAPS

August 28. 2024 (Released)

Last date to fill GATE registration form 2025

September 26, 2024

October 3, 2024 (Closed)

Last date for submission of GATE registration form 2025 with an additional late fee of Rs. 500

October 7, 2024

October 11, 2024 (Closed)

GATE 2025 New Two-Paper Combination Facility

October 15, 2024 

GATE 2025 Application Form Scrutiny

October 17, 2024

GATE Application Form 2025 Correction 

Begins after November 4, 2024

Release of GATE 2025 Admit card 

January 2, 2025

GATE 2025 exam date

February 1, 2, 15 and 16, 2025

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GATE Application Form 2025- Highlights

Students can check out the important highlights of the GATE 2025 registration form below. 

Particulars

Details

GATE Full Form

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)

Exam Conducting Body

IIT Roorkee

GATE Application Form 2024 Release Date

August 28, 2024 

GATE 2024 application form mode

Online Mode

GATE 2025 Official website

iitr.ac.in/gate

GATE Application Form 2025 Last Date

October 3, 2024

GATE 2025 registration last date with late fee

October 7, 2024

Documents Needed

Adhar card, caste certificate, residence proof, students photograph, student’s signatures, marksheets, etc

GATE Application Fees 2025

  • SC / ST / PwD*/ Female category students - Rs. 900
  • All other students fees including foreign nationals - Rs. 1800

Will there be a facility of GATE 2025 application form correction

Yes

GATE Exam Date 2025

February 1, 2, 15 & 16, 2025

GATE Application Form Correction 2025 Link

The GATE 2025 application form correction link will be activated tentatively after November 4, 2024. Those of you who might need to make corrections in the GATE application form 2025 can access the link form this page. GATE 2025 registration link was active at gate2025.iitr.ac.in from August 28 to October 11, 2024.

GATE 2025 Application Form Correction Link - To be Activated

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GATE Application Form 2025 Correction

Students can make corrections in their application form of GATE 2025 through the correction window. Students who ended up making mistakes while filling out the application have the option to edit the GATE 2025 application form. On the other hand, the exam authority sends an E-Mail and SMS to students if there are any discrepancies in the application form. Students failing to make corrections before the deadline were placed under the 'Rejected Students' category. Some of the important points pertaining to the GATE 2025 application form correction are as follows -

  • Students receiving an E-Mail or SMS from the exam authority to resolve the discrepancy must complete the same before the last date

  • The students were allowed to change the caste category in the application form

  • Students to change the exam paper (subject to eligibility criteria) or add an additional subject (only 2 papers allowed) can do the same within the specified dates

  • Students choosing the additional paper will have to pay the required application form

  • An additional fee is applicable to students who wish to change the exam city or centre

  • The students can not edit details such as E-Mail ID, Mobile Number, Name, Father's Name, or Educational Qualification in the application form

GATE 2025 Application Form Correction Fees

Students need to pay the correction fees to make changes to the GATE registration form 2025. The fees vary as per the changes the students are making. Go through the GATE 2025 application form correction fees for various options given below.

Description of Changes / ModificationsFee Charges (per paper)
Change in NameINR 500
Change in exam citiesINR 500
Change of existing paperINR 500
Change in Date of BirthINR 500
Change of gender to femaleINR 500
Add a second paper (from given combinations with respect to the primary paper)INR 500 plus the application fee for the additional paper
Change of gender from female to any other genderINR 500 + INR 900 = INR 1400 (For All other students)
Change of category to SC/STINR 500
Change of category from SC/ST to any otherINR 500 (For female students or PwD students)
INR 500 + INR 900 = INR 1400 (For All other students)
Change from PwD/Dyslexic to Non-PwD/DyslexicINR 500 (For female students or PwD students)
INR 500 + INR 900 = INR 1400 (For All other students)
Change of College Name and Location, Roll No., Registration No.INR 500
Details of Parents/Guardian/Correspondence AddressINR 500
Any other change in category (not mentioned above)INR 500

How to Change GATE 2025 Exam City/ Centre?

Some of the important points pertaining to the process of changing the GATE exam city can be checked below -

  • Students who wish to change the exam city in the GATE application form will have the option to do the same 

  • The students need to log in to the GOAPS portal with their E-Mail ID and password to change the exam city

  • The students can choose any 3 exam centres

  • This process can be done once the Application Procedure is complete and processed for further proceedings of GATE 

  • A requisite amount is also to be paid along with the desired correction. 

  • Therefore, students who wish to make changes must not wait further as the window once closed will not be opened again. No further changes will then be entertained with respect to exam centres.

How to Add GATE Second Paper?

Students who wishe to add the GATE secondary paper from the two-paper combination can follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit the official website: gate2025.iitr.ac.in.

Step 2: Go to the application section and click the "Apply Online" option.

Step 3: Log in with your enrollment ID/email address and password. 

Step 4: After logging in, the GATE application form status will appear on the screen. 

Step 5: If you submitted your GATE application with one test paper. You can add paper using the option located below.

Step 6: Select "GATE Paper II" and submit.

Step 7: Follow the instructions and proceed to make the payment. 

Step 8: Keep the receipt for future reference once you've completed the payment.

Payment Modes Accepted for Adding GATE Two Paper

Students must pay an amount of INR 2300/- through any of the following payment modes:

  • Debit cards include Ru Pay, Master, and Visa. 

  • Credit cards include Master, Visa, Ru Pay, Amex, and Diners. 

  • Other options include net banking, UPI, and wallets.

GATE 2025 Registration Process

In order to apply for GATE 2025, students have to follow certain steps if they want to complete the entire process in a systematic and correct manner. The registration process for GATE 2025 involves the following stages: Registration, GOAPS Password, GOAPS Enrolment ID,  Application Form Filling and Uploading Images and Supporting Documents, Online Fee Payment, etc. 

Step-by-Step Guide to GATE 2025 Registration Process

The steps to register and fill out the GATE registration form 2025 have been explained below - 

Step1: GATE 2025 Registration through GOAPS

  • Visit the official website of GATE

  • Register as a “New User” and proceed as mentioned in the guide

  • After successful registration, they will get access to GOAPS with the credentials they entered such as name, valid email ID and mobile number.

  • International students must note that any contact with the student will be done only through the provided e-mail ID.

Note: The email ID and mobile number submitted must be valid in nature because all communication related to the examination will be sent through this medium.

  • After providing all details like a valid email address, mobile number and a GOAPS password of their choice.

GOAPS Password:

  • While creating the password, you must note that they should create a password, which cannot be guessed easily.

  • You shouldn't use your name, date of birth, or easily guessable string of alphabets or numbers.

  • Try creating a password that has numbers, alphabets, and special characters.

  • Confirm the registration.

GOAPS Enrolment ID:

  • After the successful registration, you will receive an email that contains the GOAPS Enrolment ID.

  • The Enrolment ID is necessary to log in to fill out the online application form for GATE 2025.

GATE 2025 Login Window

The GATE Login Window, popularly known as GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) is an online platform through which students can create their own GATE Login ID and Password for various stages of the examination, such as GATE registration, application fee payment, document upload, hall ticket download, GATE scorecard download etc. students can refer to the image below to know what the GATE 2025 login window looks like -

gate application form window

Step 2: Filling Out GATE Application Form 2025

  • Next, you have to fill out the GATE registration form 2025 with Personal information including Name, Date of Birth and other requisite information,

  • Click on the 'Start the GATE 2025 Application Process' tab.

  • Personal Details: Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Nationality, Category, A person with Disability Status and Dyslexia Status, Country of Permanent Residence, State/Union Territory, Select ID Proof and Enter ID Proof Number, Name of Parent/Guardian (stick to the specifications), Country of Residence of Parent/Guardian, Mobile Number of Parent/Guardian etc.

    •  Address details for communication purposes (PIN code mandatory)

  • Eligibility Details: Name of the college where the you had completed a UG degree. You must also specify the address of the college along with the PIN code.

    • Before filling out the application form, you must have clarity on the GATE paper and examination centre.

Step 3: Uploading Scanned Documents on GATE Registration Form 2025

In this step, you have to upload their scanned recent photograph, signature and other documents (if required) according to the specifications mentioned by the exam conducting authorities. 

  • High-quality scanned image (JPEG format) of photograph and signature.

  • Thumb impression as per the specified requirements.

  • Scanned images (JPEG format) of degree certificates/ mark sheets

  • Scanned copy of the category certificate (if applicable) in PDF format.

Specifications of Scanned Documents for GATE Registration Form 2025

Documents

Dimensions

Format

Photograph

Dimension: 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm

Maximum Resolution: 480 x 640 pixels

Minimum Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels

JPEG

Signature

Maximum Resolution: 160 x 560 pixels

Minimum Resolution: 80 x 280 pixels

JPEG

After uploading the documents, read the declaration and click on the 'checkbox' to proceed to the fee payment.

Step 4: Preview of GATE Registration Form 2025

  • Before proceeding to online fee payment, the server will display the preview of the GATE application form 2025.

  • No changes will be allowed once students click on the ‘Confirm and Final Submit’ button.

  • All students are advised to thoroughly check their submitted information for any mistakes.

  • Click on “Confirm and Submit”.

Step 5: GATE Registration Form 2025 Fee Payment

  • The payment of fees has to be done through online modes such as net banking/debit card/credit card. 

  • After the payment is done, the students will be redirected to the GOAPS website. 

  • The details for the application fee are given below.

Step 6: Submission of GATE Registration Form 2025

  • After payment, the GATE 2025 application form will be successfully submitted through GOAPS.

  • Download it and take a printout of the filled application form and keep it for your own reference.

Note: The application fee for GATE 2025 varies for Indian nationals and International students. GATE 2025 Exam Dates to remain unchanged! 

How do I make changes to the GATE 2025 paper?

Students change the papers in the GATE 2025 application form within a certain time frame. Students must first pick their two paper combinations; First paper and Secondary paper. Follow the steps given below to make changes to the GATE 2025 papers:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the GOAP.

Step 2: Log in with your GOAPS enrollment ID or email address, and password.

Step 3: Once logged in, you can change the options for GATE 2025.

Step 4: After selecting your favorite subject, click the 'Submit' button, and you will be brought to the payment page. Entering the captcha takes you to the payment page. 

Step 5: Pay the required amount for the GATE 2025 application correction and print the amended application form.

Documents Required to Fill GATE 2025 Application Form

Here is the list of documents that students need to fill out the GATE 2025 application form - 

  • A scanned copy of the photograph and signature of the student.

  • Valid Photo ID such as an Aadhaar Card/Passport/Driving License/PAN Card/Voter ID/College ID/Employee Identification Card/Notarized Affidavit with Photo, Signature, Date of Birth and Residential Address.

  • Foreign applicants require a valid ID proof, such as a Passport/ Govt. Issued ID/College ID/Employee ID.

  • Degree Certificate/Provisional Certificate/Course Completion Certificate.

  • Copy of Mark Sheet of the 5th /6th /7th semester.

  • Final year students must submit a Provisional Certificate Letter as per the format issued by the Home of Institute/Dean/Registrar/Head of Dept.

  • Students in the final year of AMIE have to submit their mark sheet for Section A of AMIE in case of professional equivalent qualifications.

  • Caste Certificate (if applicable) as per the given format.

  • Disability or PwD Certificate (if applicable).

  • Students pursuing a higher degree or master's have to submit the qualifying degree certificate.

  • Students with backlogs have to upload a copy of the mark sheet of the final year issued by the institute where they are studying.

  • Net banking/credit card/debit card details for payment of the fee.

Non-compliance with the above-mentioned list delayed or jeopardized the application process.

GATE 2025 Application Fee

The application fee for GATE 2025 varies category-wise. The following table lists the revised GATE 2025 registration form fees for different categories - 

Category

Regular Period 

Extended Period

Female/SC/ ST/ PwD category students (per paper)

INR 900

INR 1400

All other students including foreign nationals (per paper)

INR 1800

INR 2300

How to Check GATE 2025 Application Status?

IIT Roorkee has opened the window for checking the GATE application status 2025. Students can visit the GOAPs portal to check their GATE 2025 application form status. The authorities scrutinize the submit GATE registration form 2025 for data accuracy. If any discrepancy is found, the students are notified via email or SMS. The scrutiny process continues even after the application portal is closed. Students can check their status after logging into their GOAPS accounts. It is important to rectify the discrepancies within the allotted time otherwise the application form will get rejected. 

Who can fill out the GATE Application Form 2025?

Before proceeding with the GATE 2025 registrations, students must make sure they fulfill the eligibility criteria. IIT Roorkee has released the GATE eligibility criteria 2025 for all the streams. Students must check the GATE 2025 eligibility criteria for the stream they are applying for. We have mentioned the common GATE eligibility conditions below. 

  • Anyone who has successfully completed Class 10+2+2 or 10+3+1 and is currently enrolled in the third or higher year of any undergraduate degree program is eligible to apply for GATE 2025. OR who has already graduated from any government-approved degree program in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, or Arts, is eligible to apply for the GATE.
  • Students with Indian nationality can apply for GATE 2025. Non-Indian students can also fill out the GATE application form 2025. 
  • GATE 2025 has no age limit.
  • There are no restrictions on the number of attempts. 

GATE Application Form 2025- Retrieving Forgotten Enrollment ID or Password

In case, students have forgotten their GATE registration ID or enrollment ID, they can access it by following the steps given below. 

Step 1: Visit the GOAPS page

Step 2: Then, go to the ‘Forgot GATE 2025 Enrolment ID or Registration ID’ and click on the link. 

Step 3: If your email address is still valid but you cannot remember your enrollment or registration IDs, click "Request for an OTP" to receive a 'One Time Password'.

Step 4: To change the password if you already have an OTP, click "Already have an OTP?"

Step 5: Then reset your password, and you will be able to get your GATE 2025 registration ID.  

What after GATE Application Form 2025?

After the GATE 2025 registration process is completed, the authorities will release the admit card. GATE admit card 2025 will be published on January 2, 2025. Only those students who registered successfully will be allowed to access the GATE 2025 admit card. IIT Roorkee will release the GATE admit card 2025 in online mode at gate2025.iitr.ac.in. Students must download the admit card of GATE 2025 using their enrollment ID/ registered email ID, password, and security text. The admit card will include important information like the exam centre name, exam centre full address, exam timings, instructions to be followed on the exam day, and other details. 

GATE Application Trends

GATE 2025 application statistics have yet to be released. For the GATE 2024 exam, 826,239 students registered, out of which 6,52,292 students appeared. The number of students registering has increased compared to 2023. GATE Computer Science, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering are the papers that students opt for the most. Students can go through the GATE registration trends below. 

Year

Number of students registered for the GATE exam 

Number of students who appeared for the GATE exam

2025

Yet to be updated

Yet to be updated

2024

8,26,239

6,53,292

2023

6,70,000

5,17,000

Most Registered Paper of GATE 2024

During the GATE 2024 registrations, the Computer Science Engineering paper has been the most opted paper with 1,52,652 students registering for it. After GATE CS, Civil Engineering was the second most opted paper with 1,08,136 registrations. Followed by, a Mechanical Engineering paper with 83,114 registrations. 

Subjects

No. of the students registered

No. of the students appeared

Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)

1,52,652

1,23,967

Civil Engineering (CE)

1,08,136

85,869

Mechanical Engineering (ME)

83,114

65,546

Most Registered Paper in GATE 2023

Civil Engineering was the most opted paper by students in GATE 2023 with 1,05,064 students registering. Followed by, GATE Computer Science and Information Technology papers with 99,555 registrations and Mechanical Engineering with 82,233 papers.

Subjects

No. of students registering

No. of students appearing

Civil Engineering (CE)

1,05,064

83,187

Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)

99,555

75,679

Mechanical Engineering (ME)

82,233

63,489

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FAQs about GATE Application Form

Will my GATE 2025 application be rejected if I don't provide a photograph that meets the specifications?

Your GATE application will be tagged as DEFECTIVE. You will be notified via email, SMS, or phone call from your Zone to RECTIFY your DEFECT (by uploading a fresh photograph). You will be offered opportunities for rectification up until the deadline, beyond which your GATE application form 2025 will be declared PROVISIONAL or REJECTED.

What should I do if the power or Internet connection fails during an online GATE application fee payment?

When you can come back online, go to the GATE 2025 website and verify the progress of your payment. If GATE has received your money, you can proceed to print the GATE 2025 application form. If your money was not received by GATE 2025, you may initiate a new payment. If any fee amount has been debited (deducted) from your bank account but you have not received an acknowledgment of payment from GATE 2025, the money will be reimbursed back to your account. However, this could take a week or longer.

 

Why should I choose THREE examination cities in the GATE 2025 application form?

Students will most likely be assigned a center in the GATE 2025 exam city of their first preference. Only in circumstances where too many students choose a specific city as their first preference do the other two options become significant. Students are needed to enter their choices of cities to sit in the test, but should remember that due of operational limits, the GATE committee reserves the right to add a new city or remove an existing one, and assign a city that may not be one of the options.

 

Can I use one e-mail address to fill multiple GATE 2025 application forms?

NO. A single e-mail address can be used to submit only one GATE application form 2025.

 

How to register for GATE 2025?

To register for the GATE 2025 exam. visit the GOAPs portal at gate2025.iitr.ac.in and click on registration link. First complete the registration and generate password and enrollment ID. Fill out the application form, upload documents and pay the fees.

What are the GATE application fees 2025?

The GATE application fee 2025 for female, SC/ST students is INR 900/-. And for the extended period the GATE fee is INR 1400/-/ For all other students including foreign nationals the GATE 2025 application fee is INR 1800/- and for the extended period is INR 2300/-.

Is GATE 2025 registration started?

 Yes, the GATE 2025 registration process has been started on August 28, 2024 at gate2025.iitr.ac.in

 

Can students make edits in the application form of GATE 2025?

Yes, students will be given the facility to make corrections in their GATE application forms 2025. 

Where to register for GATE 2025 exam?

Students are required to enrol through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) at gate2025.iitr.ac.in login to fill up the GATE 2025 Registration form. 

When will the GATE 2025 registration process start?

The GATE 2025 registration has been started on August 28, 2024.

What is the last date to fill the GATE 2025 application form?

GATE application form 2025 last date without late fees has been extended till October 3, 2024. And, the GATE 2025 application form last date with late fees has been extended till October 11, 2024.

Who is eligible to apply for GATE 2025?

Students who have a graduation degree or are in the final year or in the last semester are eligible to apply for GATE 2025 exam.

I have chosen category as OBC while filling GATE application, but there is no option to upload the certificate. What to do?

The OBC Certificate is not required to be uploaded. OBC certificate is required only while taking admission using the GATE score.

Will the authority provide a "magnified question paper" for visual impairment?

Visually disabled students are requested to contact the GATE Institute Representative as soon as they enter the examination centre. The representative and the invigilator would arrange for the magnified question paper for the visually handicapped students. 

I am facing difficulty while uploading my signature. I have followed all the guidelines defined by the GATE authorities. What should I do now?

Check the format in which you are trying to upload the document. Also, check the size and also do not resize the file.

For how many GATE papers can I apply?

A student can apply for a maximum of two papers of the 30 papers listed on the official website of GATE 2024. The choice of the appropriate paper is the responsibility of the student. Some guidelines in this respect are suggested below.

1. The student is expected to appear in a paper appropriate to the discipline of his/her qualifying degree.

2. The student is, however, free to choose any paper according to his/her admission plan, keeping in mind the eligibility criteria of the institutions in which he/she is seeking admission.

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