GATE 2025 Physics Exam – Here we will discuss in detail about GATE 2025 Physics exam. We will discuss about GATE 2025 Physics syllabus, exam pattern, books and preparation tips.
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About GATE Exam
GATE Exam is jointly conducted by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore and the seven IIT’s (IIT Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, Guwahati, Roorkee, Madras and Kharagpur).
GATE 2025 will be organized by IIT Roorkee.
Qualifying in GATE is a mandatory for admission and/or financial assistance to:
- Doctoral programs and Master’s programs in Engineering/Technology/Architecture
- PhD in relevant discipline of science, in institutions that are supported by the MHRD and other Government agencies.
- Even in some institutions and colleges, which admit students without MHRD assistantship/scholarship, qualifying in GATE is a mandatory.
- Many PSUs (Public Sector Undertakings) use GATE Exam score in their recruitment process.
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Eligibility for GATE 2025 Exam
A candidate who is currently studying in the 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate degree program
OR
Candidate who has already completed any government approved degree program in Engineering / Technology / Architecture / Science / Commerce / Arts is eligible.
Age Limit: No age limit
GATE Physics 2025 Exam Schedule
GATE 2025 exam will be held on February 1, 2, 15 & 16, 2025.
Exact date for GATE Physics will be announced later.
Scheme of GATE 2025 Physics Exam
GATE 2025 exam will be in ONLINE Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
In GATE Physics Exam there will be 65 questions of total 100 marks and exam will be of 3 hours
Virtual Scientific Calculator will be available on the computer screen During the examination. Wristwatches, calculators, mobile phones, Personal or any other electronic devices are NOT allowed in the exam hall.
For rough work Scribble pads will be provided to the candidates.
| Mode of Examination | Online Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Total Marks | 100 |
Pattern of GATE 2025 Physics Exam
GATE 2025 Physics Exam Marking Scheme
There will be two section containing 65 questions carrying a total of 100 marks.
| Section | Distribution of Marks | Total Marks | Types of questions |
| General Aptitude | 5 questions of 1 mark each 5 questions of 2 marks each | 15 marks | MCQ |
| Physics | 25 questions of 1 mark each 30 questions of 2 marks each | 85 marks | MCQ, MSQ and NAT |
First section (General Aptitude section)
In this section there will be 10 questions carrying a total of 15 marks.
These questions will be on General Aptitude (GA) to test the Analytical Skills and Language.
This section will carry 15 marks out of which 5 questions are of 1 Mark and 5 questions of 2 Marks each.
Second Section (Physics Section)
This section will contain questions from GATE physics syllabus.
There will be 55 questions carrying a total of 85 marks.
This section will contain 25 questions carrying 1 mark each (sub-total 25 marks) and 30 questions carrying 2 marks each (sub-total 60 marks) consisting of MCQ, MSQ and NAT Questions.
Types of Questions in GATE 2025 Physics Exam
There will be three types of questions – MCQ, MSQ, NAT.
Details of these types of questions is as follows –
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
These questions carry 1 or 2 marks each. These questions will have a choice of four answers, out of which the candidate has to select (mark), the correct answer.
Multiple Select Questions (MSQ)
These carrying 1 or 2 marks each in all the papers and sections. These questions are objective in nature, and each will have choice of four answers, out of which ONE or MORE than ONE choice(s) are correct.
There is NO negative marking for a wrong answer for these questions. Also NO partial credit for choosing partially correct combinations of choices or any single wrong choice.
Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions
These questions carry 1 or 2 marks each. The answer is a signed real number for these questions, which needs to be entered by using the virtual numeric keypad on the monitor (computer’s keyboard will be disabled).
The answer can be an integer only such as 20 or -20. The answer may be in decimals as 20.1 or 20.01 or -20.001.
The candidates need to make an answer upto the said decimal point as instructed in question.
Appropriate range will be considered for numerical answer type questions so that the candidate is not penalized due to round-off errors.
It is better to give NAT answer up to three decimal places wherever required and possible.
GATE 2025 Physics Negative Marking Scheme
Negative Marking in GATE Physics exam will be as follows –
| Type of question | Negative marking for Each wrong answer |
| MCQ | 1/3 for 1 mark questions 2/3 for 2 marks questions |
| MSQ | No negative marking |
| NAT | No negative marking |
GATE General Aptitude Syllabus
Syllabus for General Aptitude section is common for all subjects of GATE Exam.
This section contains questions from
| Verbal Aptitude |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
| Analytical Aptitude |
| Spatial Aptitude |
For complete details of this section and syllabus pdf visit – GATE General Aptitude Syllabus, Study Plan
GATE 2025 Physics Syllabus
Structure of GATE Physics Syllabus
| Sections/Units | Topics |
| Section 1 | Mathematical Physics |
| Section 2 | Classical Mechanics |
| Section 3 | Electromagnetic Theory |
| Section 4 | Quantum Mechanics |
| Section 5 | Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics |
| Section 6 | Atomic and Molecular Physics |
| Section 7 | Solid State Physics |
| Section 8 | Electronics |
| Section 9 | Nuclear and Particle Physics |
For detailed syllabus & PDF visit – GATE Physics Syllabus
GATE 2025 Physics Books and Study Material
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GATE Physics Previous Years Question Paper PDF
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