IIT Roorkee releases the online GATE qualifying criteria for 2025. Those interested in finding out what is required to be eligible for GATE 2025 may review the information leaflet. The GATE eligibility 2025 is a prerequisite for taking the GATE Admission Test. If a candidate meets the eligibility conditions for the GATE test, they may submit an online application. On the other side, the eligibility conditions consist of age, qualifying scores, and educational background. If a candidate satisfies the GATE qualifying conditions, they can proceed with the online registration procedure. The particular prerequisites for GATE eligibility are listed below.
GATE 2025 Academic Qualifications
A student is unquestionably eligible to sit for the GATE 2025 exam if they have successfully completed a three-year undergraduate engineering or science degree, are enrolled in the third or fourth year of that degree, OR have already earned a degree in engineering, technology, architecture, science, commerce, or the arts. The remaining qualifying details are shown below:
| Qualifying Degree | Qualifying Degree/Examination | Description of eligible candidates |
|---|---|---|
| BE/BTech/BPharm | Bachelor’s degree holders in Engineering/Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc./Diploma in Engineering/Technology) | Students enrolled in the third year or higher of their undergraduate degree program in engineering, technology, architecture, science, commerce, or arts are eligible to apply for GATE 2025. Individuals who have completed their undergraduate degree in the relevant fields are also eligible for GATE 2025. |
| B.Arch | Bachelor’s degree holders of Architecture (5 years course) | Students enrolled in the third year or higher of their undergraduate degree program in engineering, technology, architecture, science, commerce, or arts are eligible to apply for GATE 2025. Individuals who have completed their undergraduate degree in the relevant fields are also eligible for GATE 2025. |
| B.Sc (Research)/BS | Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post Diploma/4 years after 10+2) | Students enrolled in the third year or higher of their undergraduate degree program in engineering, technology, architecture, science, commerce, or arts are eligible to apply for GATE 2025. Individuals who have completed their undergraduate degree in the relevant fields are also eligible for GATE 2025. |
| MSc/MA/MCA or equivalent | Master’s degree in any branch of Science/Arts/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent | Currently in the first year or higher or already completed. |
| Int ME/M.Tech (Post B.Sc) | Post B.Sc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/Technology (4-year program) | Currently in the 1st/2nd/3rd/4th year or already completed. |
| Int ME/M.Tech 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. |
| Int M.Sc/Int BSMS | Integrated M.Sc. or 5 years integrated B.S.M.S. program | Students enrolled in the third year or higher of their undergraduate degree program in engineering, technology, architecture, science, commerce, or arts are eligible to apply for GATE 2025. Individuals who have completed their undergraduate degree in the relevant fields are also eligible for GATE 2025. |
| Professional Society Examinations (equivalent to BE/BTech/BArch) | B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognised by MoE/UPSC/AICTE (e.g., AMIE by the Institution of Engineers India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers India and so on) | Completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses. |
