IIT Roorkee will publish the GATE Eligibility Criteria 2025, along with a complete notification, on its official website. Candidates must grasp the specific eligibility requirements, which include information such as age limits, academic qualifications, nationality, and more. Meeting the GATE eligibility criterion is critical for taking the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. Once candidates establish that they meet the GATE 2025 eligibility criteria, they can fill out the application form. The GATE 2025 Exam covers 30 different engineering fields. The following section contains more information regarding the GATE 2025 eligibility criteria. Candidates can learn more about the eligibility criteria for the GATE exam on this page.
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GATE Exam Eligibility 2025
IIT Roorkee’s official website will include the important GATE 2025 eligibility criteria. Candidates are urged to review these criteria before commencing the application process. It is critical that you meet the educational requirements outlined in the GATE exam eligibility guidelines. Furthermore, please keep in mind that the eligibility requirements may differ based on the paper for which you are applying. To assist you understand the requirements, here are the GATE 2025 qualifying criteria in detail. In addition to the GATE qualifying criteria 2025, candidates must supply the necessary documentation as proof of eligibility. It is vital to remember that if the required documents are not submitted, the application will be refused.
GATE Exam Age Limit
According to the official statement, there is no age requirement for taking the GATE exam. This means that individuals of any age can take the exam as long as they match the qualifying requirements. In other words, there are no age restrictions for individuals who intend to take the GATE exam.
GATE Exam Educational Qualification
The basic eligibility requirement for the GATE exam is educational qualification. Candidates for the exam must be in their third year or higher in an undergraduate degree program or have completed a government-approved degree program in Engineering, Technology, Science, Commerce, Arts, or Architecture.
GATE Exam Eligibility Criteria 2025 (Paper wise)
For a full knowledge of the acceptable degree programs necessary to appear in the GATE exam, please refer to the paper-specific eligibility criteria in the table below:
| GATE 2025 Paper Eligibility Criteria | |||
| Degree/Program | Qualifying Degree/Examination | Eligible Candidates | Expected Year of Completion |
| B.E. / B.Tech. / B. Pharm. | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc. / Diploma in Engineering / Technology) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed | 2025 |
| B. Arch. | Bachelor’s degree of Architecture (5- year course) / Naval Architecture (4- year course) / Planning (4- year course) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed | 2026 (for 5-year program), 2025 (for 4-year program) |
| B.Sc. (Research) / B.S. | Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma/4 years after 10+2) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed | 2025 |
| Pharm. D. (after 10+2) | 6 years degree program, consisting of internship or residency training, during third year onwards | Currently in the 3rd/4th/5th/6th year or already completed | 2027 |
| M.B.B.S./B.D.S. | Degree holders of M.B.B.S./B.D.S. and those who are in the 5th/6th/7th semester or higher semester of such programme. | 5th, 6th, 7th or higher semester or already completed | 2025 |
| M. Sc. / M.A. / MCA or equivalent | Master’s degree in any branch of Arts/Science/Mathematics/Statistics/ Computer Applications or equivalent | Currently in the first year or higher or already Completed | 2025 |
| Int. M.E./ M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.) | Post-B.Sc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/ Technology (4-year program) | Currently in any year | any year |
| Int. M.E./ M.Tech./M.Pharm or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2) | Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering/Technology (5-year program) | Currently in the 3rd /4th/5th year or already completed | 2026 |
| B.Sc. / B.A. / B.Com. | Bachelor degree in any branch of Science / Arts / Commerce (3-year program) | Currently in the 3rd year or already completed | 2025 |
| Int. M.Sc. / Int. B.S. / M.S. | Integrated M.Sc. or 5-year integrated B.S.-M.S. program | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed | 2026 |
| Professional Society Examinations (equivalent to B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch.) | B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognized by MoE/UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India and so on) | Completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses | Enrolled Upto 31st May 2013* |
| B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry) | 4-years program | Currently in the 3rd/4th year or already completed | 2025 |
GATE Exam Nationality
Nationality is an important factor in deciding eligibility for the GATE examination. While international nationals may participate in the exam, this opportunity is limited to those from specified nations. The following is a full list of countries from which applicants can apply for the GATE exam.
- India,
- Nepal,
- Bangladesh,
- Sri Lanka,
- Singapore,
- Ethiopia and
- United Arab Emirates (U.A.E)
GATE Eligibility Criteria 2025 For International Students
Candidates from Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can apply for the GATE 2025 exam. However, to be eligible, you must meet the following requirements:
- Candidates must be in their third year of a Bachelor’s degree program or have earned a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Arts, Technology, or Commerce.
- Students must have earned a postgraduate degree in relevant science areas, be in their final year of study, or be in the process of finishing their studies.
GATE Eligibility For M.Tech
Candidates who pass the GATE exam will be able to enroll in M.Tech programs provided by various IITs, NITs, IIITs, and select CFTIs. It is vital to remember that there will be no GATE-specific counseling process.
Candidates seeking admission to M.Tech courses at IITs must first register for GATE 2025 through COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal). This process is carried out independently, and candidates must follow the instructions.
Candidates wishing to enroll in M.Tech programs at NITs, IIITs, and some CFTIs must apply through the Centralized Counseling for M.Tech 2025 (CCMT) process.
GATE-qualified candidates can gain admission to their selected M.Tech degrees at top institutions across India by understanding and following these respective counseling processes.
GATE Eligibility Criteria 2025 For Non-Indian Universities Candidates
Candidates who have acquired or are pursuing their qualifying degree from countries other than India will be subject to the following GATE exam eligibility criteria:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology: Candidates must have completed or be in the final year of their Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology. The course should last at least four years.
- Candidates must have finished or be in the last year of a postgraduate degree in one or more relevant science subjects. The course should last at least two years.
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