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GATE exam 2025 February 2 Shift 1 and 2 exam has been conducted. The shift-wise paper analysis and memory-based question paper for ME, PE, AR, and EE will be available here.
IIT Roorkee is conducting the GATE 2025. February 2 Shift 2 exam took place from 2.30 PM – 5:30 PM for EE Test Paper. The difficulty level of the GATE 2025 Electrical Engineering (EE) test paper was moderate to difficult. The paper analysis and memory-based question paper are available for shift 1 and 2.
The GATE 2025 Feb 2 shift 1 exam was for ME, PE, and AR papers. Based on the initial students’ feedback, the Shift 1 papers were moderately difficult. The next Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025 is scheduled to be conducted on February 15, and 16, 2025. The exam will be held in two shifts: Morning (9:30 AM – 12:30 PM) and Afternoon (2:30 PM – 5:30 PM). IIT Roorkee, the conducting authority, has issued important guidelines for candidates to ensure a smooth GATE 2025 exam.
Negative Marking in GATE 2025
There is NO negative marking in NAT and MSQ questions. However, each incorrect answer to MCQ will lead to a deduction in marks. The table below covers the negative marking criteria for MCQ questions in GATE 2025 paper:
| Type of Question | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 Mark Questions | 2 Marks Questions | |
| Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | 1/3 mark | 2/3 mark |
| Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) | No negative marking | No negative marking |
| Numerical Answer Type (NATs) | No negative marking | No negative marking |
GATE 2025 February 2 Paper Analysis
GATE 2025 Day 2 paper analysis is available. The student’s reaction helps candidates understand the exam/s difficulty level, high weightage topics, important questions, and expected cutoff. As per the previous years’ analysis, the GATE 2025 has maintained a moderate difficulty level across most disciplines as per the Feb 1 (shifts 1 and 2) and Feb 2(shifts 1 and 2). Check GATE 2025 Paper Analysis and Difficulty Level
GATE 2025 February 2 Question Papers with Solutions PDF
Memory-based question paper with solutions will be released here after the Day 1 exam. Candidates can check the GATE 2025 2nd Feb 2025 question paper PDF free download links here:
| Shift | Test Paper | Question Paper Set | Solution PDF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shift-1 (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) | ME | Download Pdf | Download Pdf |
| PE | Download Pdf | Download Pdf | |
| AR | Download Pdf | Download Pdf | |
| Shift-2 (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm) | EE | Download Pdf | Download Pdf |
Also Read: GATE Question Paper 2025: Check Previous Year Question Paper with Solution PDF
GATE 2025 Exam Schedule
| Date | Session | Timing | Test Papers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2025 (Sat) | Morning | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm | CS1, AG, MA |
| Afternoon | 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm | CS2, NM, MT, TF, IN | |
| Feb 2, 2025 (Sun) | Morning | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm | ME, PE, AR |
| Afternoon | 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm | EE | |
| Feb 15, 2025 (Sat) | Morning | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm | CY, AE, DA, ES, PI |
| Afternoon | 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm | EC, GE, XH, BM, EY | |
| Feb 16, 2025 (Sun) | Morning | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm | CE1, GG, CH, PH, BT |
| Afternoon | 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm | CE2, ST, XE, XL, MN |
Candidates are advised to carefully follow all exam-day guidelines and prepare efficiently to perform well in GATE 2025.
GATE 2025 Exam Day Guidelines
- Reporting Time: Candidates must reach the exam center at least 60 minutes before the exam starts.
- Entry Restrictions: Latecomers arriving more than 30 minutes after the exam begins will not be allowed to log in.
- Seating Arrangement: Candidates must occupy their allotted seats at least 40 minutes before the exam.
- Instructions Review: The login process and instructions review must begin 20 minutes before the exam commences.
- Early Exit Restrictions: No candidate will be allowed to leave the exam hall before the exam ends without invigilator permission.
Required Documents for GATE 2025 Exam
- Candidates must carry the following documents to the exam center:
- A hard copy of the GATE 2025 admit card (released on January 7, 2025).
- A valid photo ID proof (Aadhar card, driving license, passport, PAN card, etc.).
- If the photograph on the admit card or ID proof is unclear, candidates must carry two passport-size photographs.
Prohibited Items Inside the Exam Hall
- To maintain fairness and security, candidates must not carry:
- Electronic devices (mobile phones, smartwatches, earphones, calculators, etc.).
- Jewelry, accessories, bags, and personal belongings.
- Only the required documents and a pen are permitted inside the hall.
Familiarization with the Virtual Calculator
A virtual scientific calculator will be provided on-screen during the exam. Candidates are advised to practice using the virtual calculator in mock tests to avoid confusion.
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While taking GATE Exam, candidates must make sure they have all of the necessary documentation with them.
- GATE Exam Admit card
- Valid ID card with them at all times, such as a driving license, PAN card, Aadhaar card, college ID, employee ID, etc.
- PwD Certificate (If applicable)
- Passport-size Photograph (same as on the admit card)
IIT Roorkee, the organizing institute for GATE 2025, released the GATE admit card 2025 on January 7, 2025 on its official portal. Candidates must download the admit card before appearing for the exam.
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