GATE 2025 Exam Begins from 1 February 2025: Important Guidelines for Exam Day

GATE 2025 Exam Begins from February 1, 2025 (Image credits: Official website).

GATE 2025 Exam: The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025 is set to commence on February 1, 2025, and will be conducted in online mode. The exam will be held on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. Candidates who have successfully registered for the exam and downloaded their GATE admit cards, which were released on January 7, 2025, on the official website - gate2025.iitr.ac.in. Candidates are advised to carefully review the following GATE 2025 Exam important guidelines to ensure a smooth and hassle-free exam experience.

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GATE 2025 Exam: Date of Examination

Candidates can check the GATE Exam Dates below.

Event	Dates
GATE Exams 2025	February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025

GATE 2025 Exam Begins from 1 February 2025: Important Guidelines for Exam Day

As the GATE Exam 2025 is set to start, candidates must make themselves aware of the important guidelines to avoid any hassle.

Carry the Admit Card: Must carry a printed copy of your GATE 2025 admit card. It is a mandatory document for entry into the examination hall. Ensure that the photograph and other details on the admit card are clear and legible. Do not mutilate or tamper with the admit card in any way.
Bring the Photo ID Proof: Along with the admit card, bring a valid original photo identification proof, such as an Aadhaar card, PAN card, Voter ID, passport, or driving license. The name on the ID proof must match the name on the GATE admit card.
Reach Before the Reporting Time: Reach the examination centre 90 minutes before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card. This will allow ample time for security checks, biometric verification, and other pre-exam formalities. Late arrival may lead to denial of entry. Also candidates will not be allowed to log in 30 minutes before the exam starts.
Carry Permitted Items Only: Only certain items are permitted inside the examination hall. These typically include a pen, pencil, and a simple calculator (if allowed for the specific paper).
Avoid Carrying Prohibited Items: Mobile phones, electronic devices, watches, books, notes, calculators (other than the permitted type), and any other unauthorized materials are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall. Possession of prohibited items may lead to disqualification.
Strictly Follow the Dress Code: Follow the prescribed dress code guidelines. Avoid wearing clothing with metal buttons, zippers, or other metallic embellishments.
Biometric Verification: Biometric verification, including fingerprint and photograph capture, will be conducted at the examination centre.
Follow the Invigilators Instructions: Listen carefully to the instructions given by the invigilators and read the instructions displayed on the computer screen before starting the exam. Clarify any doubts with the invigilators before the exam begins.
Rough Work: Rough work can be done on the scribble pad provided at the examination centre. Do not write anything on the admit card or any other document.
No Breaks Will Be Allowed : There will be no breaks during the GATE exam.
Disciplinary Actions: Any form of malpractice, cheating, or disruptive behaviour will be dealt with strictly and may lead to disqualification from the exam and future GATE exams.