GATE 2025 Exam Registration From 24 August to 26 September 2024, Application Dates Announced

GATE 2025 Exam Application submission will start from 24 August 2024 at ‘https://gate2025.iitr.ac.in/’
The last date to submit application for GATE 2025 Exam is 26 September 2024.

Schedule for the registration has been announced on the official website of GATE 2025 Exam.
The test will be conducted on February on 1, 2, 15 and 16, 2025. The dates for the exam have been announced.
The official website in connection with GATE 2025 Exam was launched on 1 July 2025. The exam will be a computer based test, which means it will be held online.
The dates for GATE 2025 Exam registration is mentioned in the table format below for the sake of the students:

| Activity | Day | Date* |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Date of GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) | Saturday | 24 August 2024 |
| Closing Date of REGULAR online registration/ application process (Without Late Fee) | Thursday | 26 September 2024 |
| Closing Date of EXTENDED online registration/ application process (With Late Fee) | Monday | 7 October 2024 |
| GATE 2025 Examinations | Saturday Sunday Saturday Sunday |
1 February 2025 2 February 2025 15 February 2025 16 February 2025 |
*All dates are liable to change

About the exam
The full name of the exam is Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, its popularly known to all as GATE. It is a national level exam conducted once a year.

GATE 2025 Exam is meant to be conducted for the year 2025. The GATE score obtained by the candidates will remain valid for a period of three years from the date of announcement of results.
GATE score is also used by some colleges and institutions for admission to postgraduate programs. Several Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) have also been using GATE score for recruitment.
The exam is conducted by IITs and IISc Bangalore on behalf of National Coordination Board – GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education of Government of India.
Who can take up GATE 2025 Exam registration?
Candidates who have completed graduation in the relevant discipline from a recognized educational institution can take up GATE 2025 Exam registration.

The bachelors degree can be from the field of Engineering, Technology, Science, Architecture/and Humanities.
Even those who have appeared for their qualifying degree exam and are waiting for the results or are about to appear for the final exams can also take up GATE 2025 Exam registration.
However, these people have to pass the exam and provide a proof for it by the time the admission process begins. More details are provided below:
How to take up GATE 2025 Exam registration?
The process to take up GATE 2025 Exam registration is online and candidates can submit applications at the official website that is reachable with the URL ‘https://gate2025.iitr.ac.in/’
1. The URL mentioned above must be typed into the browser and submitted to allow the webpage to download.
2. Once the webpage is ready, candidates can click the information brochure to know about the exam.
3. After knowing about the exam, candidates can click the link for registration. Clicking this link will open another webpage with another URL
4. When the webpage with another URL opens, candidates can click the link for registration and register to create an account with username and password.
5. Post account creation, candidates can login and start applying for GATE 2025 Exam.

$ High quality image of candidate’s photograph conforming to the requirements specified
$ High quality image of candidate’s signature conforming to the requirements specified
$ Scanned copy of Category (SC/ST) certificate in pdf format
$ Scanned copy of PwD Certificate in pdf format
$ Scanned copy of Certificate of Dyslexia (if applicable) in pdf format
$ Scanned copy of any of the valid photo Identity document: Aadhar-UID (preferable), Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID and
$ Driving License (should have Name, Date of birth of the candidate and unique Photo ID number. This must be carried in original to the examination hall for verification).
How to download the admit card?
The process to download admit card for GATE 2025 exam is online. Candidates have to visit the official website to download the hall ticket with the help of URL ‘https://gate2025.iitr.ac.in/’
1. The URL mentioned above has to be typed into the browser and submitted to allow the website to download.
2. Once the website is ready, candidates have to click the link to download the hall ticket.
3. After clicking the link, they can enter their roll number/application number and other required details and submit them to obtain the hall ticket.
Point to remember
Candidates who have successfully completed their GATE 2025 exam registration will alone be able to download the admit card. The link to download hall ticket will be made active at the appropriate time, a few days before the commencement of the exam.

The questions will be asked in two sections, while one section has questions related to General Aptitude which may be common to all candidates.
Next section has questions from the subject chosen by candidates while taking up GATE 2025 exam registration. More details are present below:

Exam Centers
The test centres will be located across the country. Candidates have to choose the centres for writing the exam while taking up GATE 2025 exam registration.
Candidates have to choose exam centres carefully, as chances to alter them at a later stage may not be provided.
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They should also remember, that the test centres provided in the list below are tentative, more centres for the exam could be added as time moves ahead if there is a requirement:
| GATE Office, IISc, Bengaluru – 560 012 |
Tentative List of Examination Cities/Towns Andhra Pradesh: Ananthapuramu, Kurnool Kerala: Angamaly, Kannur, Kasaragod, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Pathanamthitta, Payyanur, Thrissur, Vatakara, Wayanad Karnataka: Bagalkot, Ballari (Bellary), Belagavi (Belgaum), Bengaluru North, Bengaluru South, Bidar, Chikkballapur, Chikkamagaluru, Davanagere, Hassan, Hubballi (Hubli)/Dharwad, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Kolar, Mandya , Mangaluru, Manipal-Udupi, Mysuru (Mysore), Shivamogga (Shimoga), Tumakuru Telangana: Hyderabad, Medak, Nalgonda Andaman and Nicobar: Port Blair |
| GATE Office, IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai – 400 076 |
Tentative List of Examination Cities/Towns Gujarat: Ahmedabad, Anand, Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Gandhinagar, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Vapi Maharashtra: Ahmednagar, Akola, Amravati, Aurangabad, Baramati, Chandrapur, Dhule, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Navi-Mumbai-Thane, Panvel-Raigad, Pune, Ratnagiri, Sangamner-Loni-Shirdi, Sangli, Satara, Solapur, Vasai-Palghar, Wardha, Yavatmal Goa: Goa |
| GATE Office, IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi – 110 016 |
Tentative List of Examination Cities/Towns Haryana: Faridabad, Gurugram, Hisar Jammu and Kashmir: Jammu-Samba, Srinagar Ladakh: Leh Madhya Pradesh: Indore, Ujjain New Delhi: New Delhi Rajasthan: Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur Uttar Pradesh: Greater NOIDA, Mathura |
| GATE Office, IIT Guwahati, Guwahati – 781 039 |
Tentative List of Examination Cities/Towns Arunachal Pradesh: Itanagar Assam: Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur Bihar: Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea Jharkhand: Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad Manipur: Imphal Meghalaya: Shillong Mizoram: Aizawl Nagaland: Dimapur, Kohima Sikkim: Gangtok Tripura: Agartala West Bengal: Asansol, Durgapur, Burdwan, Kalyani, Siliguri |
| GATE Office, IIT Kanpur, Kanpur – 208 016 |
Tentative List of Examination Cities/Towns Madhya Pradesh: Bhopal, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna Uttar Pradesh: Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Jhansi , Kanpur, Lucknow, Varanasi |
| GATE Office, IIT Kharagpur, Kharagpur – 721 302 |
Tentative List of Examination Cities/Towns Andhra Pradesh: Eluru, Kakinada-Surampalem, Rajamahendravaram (Rajahmundry), Srikakulam, Tadepalligudem, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram Chhattisgarh: Bhilai, Bilaspur, Raipur Jharkhand: Hazaribag, Jamshedpur, Ranchi Odisha: Balasore, Bhubaneswar, Brahmapur, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Kakatpur (Puri), Rourkela, Sambalpur West Bengal: Bankura, Berhampur-Murshidabad, Hooghly, Howrah, Kharagpur-Midnapur, Kolaghat, Kolkata, Suri (Birbhum) |
| GATE Office, IIT Madras, Chennai – 600 036 |
Tentative List of Examination Cities/Towns Andhra Pradesh: Chirala, Chittoor, Guntur, Kadapa, Nellore, Ongole, Tirupati Kerala: Alappuzha, Aluva-Ernakulam, Attingal, Chengannur, Kanjirapally, Kollam, Kothamangalam , Kottayam, Muvattupuzha, Thiruvananthapuram Pondicherry: Puducherry Tamilnadu: Chennai South, Chennai West, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Dindigul, Kanyakumari-Nagercoil, Madurai, Namakkal, Ramanathapuram, Salem, Thanjavur, Theni, Thoothukudi, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Virudhunagar Telangana: Adilabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Kodad, Kothagudem, Nizamabad, Suryapet, Warangal |
| GATE Office, IIT Roorkee, Roorkee – 247 667 |
Tentative List of Examination Cities/Towns Haryana: Ambala, Kurukshetra Himachal Pradesh: Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Mandi, Shimla-Solan Punjab: Amritsar, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali-Chandigarh, Patiala, Pathankot Uttar Pradesh: Ghaziabad, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, NOIDA, Saharanpur Uttarakhand: Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee |
This is a tentative list of examination cities. Any changes will be updated on the website.
Choice of Examination City: A candidate can choose three cities from the list given above. All the three choices must be from the same GATE 2025 exam zone. GATE 2025 reserves the right to add a new city or remove an existing one, and allot a city that may not be from any of the choices selected by the candidate.
Point to remember
GATE 2025 exam registration is just one part of the whole effort to gain admission into postgraduate courses. There is a lot of things that happen after GATE 2025 exam registration.
Applicants have to pass the exam with the required qualifying marks which are also known as cutoff marks, these are the minimum marks the candidates have to score in the exam to be eligible for the next phase of admission.
Score of the candidates, have to either greater than cutoff or equal to it to be eligible for the next stage of the process. Also, students must ensure there is no room left for errors while taking up GATE 2025 exam registration.
Committing mistakes while taking up GATE 2025 registration may later on lead to rejections, so the applicants have to exert caution while filling the application forms.
They should also have the required documents with them when they attend admission process, the documents that have been uploaded while taking up GATE 2025 exam registration must be carried along with them when the admission process is on.

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Vignan University Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process

Vignan University, officially known as Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology & Research (VFSTR), is one of India’s leading deemed-to-be universities, located in the Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. Known for its strong academic framework, industry-oriented curriculum, and modern infrastructure, Vignan University attracts thousands of students every year from across the country.
Vignan University Admission 2026 will be conducted for a wide range of undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral (PhD) programs in engineering, management, science, law, pharmacy, agriculture, and humanities. This article provides a comprehensive overview of important dates, eligibility criteria, course-wise fees, entrance exams, and the complete application process to help students make informed decisions.

About Vignan University
Established in 2008 and recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Vignan University has earned a strong reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and placement support. The university follows outcome-based education and emphasises skill development, entrepreneurship, and global exposure.
Key highlights of Vignan University include:
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NAAC-accredited institution
State-of-the-art laboratories and research centres

Strong industry collaborations
Dedicated placement and career guidance cell
Scholarships for meritorious and deserving students

Vignan University Admission 2026 – Important Dates (Tentative)
The official admission schedule for 2026 will be released on the university’s website. Based on previous admission cycles, the tentative timeline is as follows:
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Release of Application Forms: December 2025
Last Date to Apply: March–April 2026
Entrance Exam (Vignan Admission Test – VAT): April–May 2026

Result Declaration: May 2026
Counselling & Seat Allotment: May–June 2026
Commencement of Classes: July–August 2026
Note: Dates may vary for different programs and national-level entrance exams.
Courses Offered at Vignan University
Undergraduate (UG) Programs
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B.Tech (CSE, AI & DS, AI & ML, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Biotechnology)
B.Sc (Agriculture, Data Science, Computer Science)
BBA
BCA
BA
B.Com
B.Pharm
BA LLB / BBA LLB
Postgraduate (PG) Programs
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M.Tech (Various Specialisations)
MBA
MCA
M.Sc
M.Pharm
LLM
Doctoral Programs
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PhD in Engineering, Management, Science, Humanities, and Allied Disciplines
Vignan University Admission 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
UG Eligibility Criteria
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Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board
For B.Tech: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects
Minimum aggregate marks: 50% (45% for reserved categories)
Valid score in Vignan Admission Test (VAT) or accepted national-level entrance exams
PG Eligibility Criteria
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Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised university
Minimum aggregate of 50% marks
Entrance exam score (VAT / GATE / CAT / MAT, depending on the program)
PhD Eligibility Criteria
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Master’s degree in the relevant field with at least 55% marks
Candidates must qualify in the PhD entrance test and interview conducted by the university
Entrance Exams Accepted by Vignan University
Vignan University conducts its own entrance examination called the Vignan Admission Test (VAT) for various UG and PG programs. In addition, it also accepts scores from national-level exams such as:
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JEE Main – B.Tech
AP EAMCET – Engineering & Agriculture
CAT / MAT / XAT / CMAT – MBA
GATE – M.Tech
GPAT – M.Pharm
Admission is granted based on entrance exam performance, academic record, and counselling process.
Vignan University Fees Structure 2026 (Expected)
The fee structure varies depending on the course and specialisation. Below is an approximate annual fee range:
UG Fees
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B.Tech: ₹2,00,000 – ₹2,40,000 per year
BBA / BCA / B.Com: ₹80,000 – ₹1,20,000 per year
B.Sc Agriculture: ₹1,50,000 – ₹1,80,000 per year
Law Programs: ₹1,20,000 – ₹1,50,000 per year
PG Fees
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M.Tech: ₹1,20,000 – ₹1,60,000 per year
MBA: ₹1,50,000 – ₹2,00,000 per year
MCA: ₹1,20,000 – ₹1,50,000 per year
PhD Fees
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PhD programs typically range from ₹60,000 – ₹1,00,000 per year
Additional charges may apply for hostel accommodation, transportation, and other facilities.
Scholarships at Vignan University
Vignan University offers various scholarships to support students financially:
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Merit-Based Scholarships for top entrance exam rankers
Sports Scholarships for national and state-level players
Need-Based Financial Assistance
Government Scholarships for eligible reserved categories
Scholarships may cover partial or full tuition fees depending on performance and eligibility.
Vignan University Application Process 2026
The application process is completely online and user-friendly. Follow the steps below to apply:
Step 1: Online Registration
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Visit the official Vignan University admission portal
Register using a valid email ID and mobile number
Step 2: Fill Application Form
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Enter personal, academic, and contact details
Select the desired course and specialisation
Step 3: Upload Documents
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Passport-size photograph
Signature
Academic certificates and mark sheets
Step 4: Pay Application Fee
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Pay the application fee online via debit card, credit card, or net banking
Step 5: Submit Application
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Review all details carefully
Submit the form and download the confirmation page
After submission, candidates must appear for the entrance exam, followed by counselling and document verification.
Counselling and Admission Process
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Shortlisted candidates are invited for counselling
Seat allotment is based on rank, preferences, and availability
Candidates must pay the admission fee to confirm their seat
Final admission is granted after document verification
Why Choose Vignan University?
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Strong academic reputation
High placement rates with top recruiters
Industry-focused curriculum
Research-driven learning environment
Excellent campus facilities and student life
Graduates from Vignan University are placed in reputed organizations across IT, core engineering, management, and research sectors.
Conclusion
Vignan University Admission 2026 offers a promising opportunity for students seeking quality education, practical exposure, and strong career prospects. With a wide range of UG, PG, and PhD programs, competitive entrance exams, and comprehensive student support, Vignan University continues to be a preferred choice for higher education in India.
Candidates are advised to regularly check official notifications, prepare well for entrance exams, and complete the application process within deadlines to secure admission.
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