GATE EC Exam Guide 2026
GATE EC 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 Overview
- Post
- Electronics & Communication Engineer
- Full-Form
- Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
- Exam Stages
- Online Examination
- Mode of Exam
- Online
- Exam Duration
- 3 hours
- Exam Elements
- Details
- Level of Exam
- National
- Question Type
- MCQ, NAT, MSQ
- Marking Scheme
- Questions carry 1 mark and 2 marks
- Recruiting Body
- IIT Roorkee
- Language of Exam
- English
- Negative Marking
- For a wrong answer chosen in an MCQ, there will be a negative marking. For 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. Likewise, for 2-mark MCQ, a 2/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. There is no negative marking for wrong answer(s) to MSQ and NAT questions.
- Frequency of Exam
- Yearly
- Marks Distribution
- 15 Marks (General Aptitude) + 85 Marks (Subject Questions)= 100 Marks (Total)
- Deadline for online applications
- 3rd October 2024
- Starting for online applications
- 28th August 2024
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- Events
- Dates
- Online Examination
- 15th February 2025
- Result Release Date
- 19th March 2025
- Admit Card Release Date
- 2nd January 2025
📊 Application Fee
| Categories | Fees to be Paid (During Regular Period) | Late Fees to be Paid (During the Extended Period) |
|---|---|---|
| Female candidates | Rs.900 | Rs.1400 |
| SC/ST/PwD* category candidates | Rs.900 | Rs.1400 |
| All other candidates | Rs.1800 | Rs.2300 |
📊 GATE ECE Exam Pattern
| Mode of Examination | Online/ Computer-based Test |
|---|---|
| Total no. of questions | 65 |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Duration of Exam | 3 hours |
| Sections | General Aptitude and Subject Specific |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What are the exam dates for GATE EC 2025?
The GATE 2025 exam will be held on 1st, 2nd, 15th, and 16th February 2025.
Q2.Were there any changes in the GATE EC 2025 eligibility criteria?
There is no change in the GATE EC 2025 eligibility criteria so far, all the criterias are the same for this cycle.
Q3.What will be the total duration for GATE EC 2025?
Total exam duration for GATE EC Examination 2025 is 3 hours (180 minutes). Candidates must take this time into consideration while preparing for the examination.
Q4.How many questions will be asked in the GATE EC exam?
The total number of questions will be 65 in the GATE EC Examination.
Q5.What are the total marks in GATE EC 2025?
The GATE 2025 will be of a total of 100 marks.
Q6.What type of questions are there in the GATE EC exam?
There will be three question types: Multiple-choice Questions (MCQ) Multiple Select Questions Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions
Q7.How many sections are there in the GATE EC exam?
GATE 2025 question paper will comprise of 3 sections, read the below-mentioned sections along with its weightage. GA (General Aptitude) – 15% Engineering Mathematics – 15% The subject of the Paper – 70%
Q8.What is the marking scheme for GA in GATE EC 2025?
The General Aptitude (GA) section consists of 10 questions, there are 5 questions for 1 mark each and 5 questions for 2 marks each. The total marks for this section will be 15 marks.
Q9.Is there any negative marking in NAT type questions?
No, Numerical Answer Type question will not have any negative marking.
Q10.I am in my 3rd year of EC engineering, am I eligible?
Yes, you are eligible to apply for GATE 2025.
Q11.What is the Shift timing of the GATE EC 2025 exam?
The GATE EC 2025 exam shift timing will be released before the exam.
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