GATE 2025 Exam Guidelines: The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) session 2025 is approaching near and candidates who will be taking the exam to be held on 01st, 02nd, 15th, and 16th February 2025 should know about the exam guidelines.
Conducting authority for the GATE 2025 session is IIT Roorkee and the authority has set some rules and guidelines that aspirants are required to strictly follow on the exam day.
Here below in this article, we have given some important points that candidates have to check before the exam and also have to follow on the exam day.
5 Key Things Every GATE 2025 Aspirant Must Know
Below are important GATE exam day instructions that a candidate must know:
- Required Exam Day Documents
GATE 2025 admit card was released on 7th January 2025. Candidates on the exam day are required to carry one hard copy of it along with one valid photo ID proof (Aadhar card, driving license, passport, PAN card, etc). Photograph of the aspirant should be visible on the admit card as well as ID proof. If it is not candidates are required to carry two passport-size photos. - Know Your Exam Center & Timing
Complete exam timing and dates have been officially announced by the authority. Candidates are advised to go through it very carefully and reach the exam center on time. - Do not carry Prohibited Items Inside the Exam Center
No candidate is allowed to carry any electronic devices (phone, earphone, smartwatch, etc), jewelry, accessories, bag, and other personal belongings at the exam center. You can only carry the required document and pen. - Familiarize Yourself with the Virtual Calculator
A virtual scientific calculator will be provided on-screen. Practice using it during mock tests to avoid wasting time during the exam. - Stay Informed and Adhere to Safety Guidelines
At the exam center from a safety perspective, you are required to carry a face mask, a water bottle that should be transparent, and hand sanitizer.
- Required Exam Day Documents
Candidates will have to occupy their allotted seats at least 40 minutes before the GATE examination begins. They should log in and start reading the instructions 20 minutes before the exam’s start. Those who arrive more than 30 minutes after the exam begins will not be allowed to log in. Candidates are also not allowed to leave the exam hall before the exam ends and without the permission of the invigilator.
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