In an update for applicants, the Indian Institute of Technology has announced a new GATE 2025 two paper combination, available for registered candidates from November 14 to November 20, 2024. The GATE 2025 two paper combination is offered during the regular and extended registration periods, giving candidates greater flexibility in selecting their secondary paper.
What’s New In GATE Two Paper Combination?
GATE 2025 initially allowed candidates to register for two papers from a specific set of combinations. This list has now been expanded, providing additional subject pairings for those who want to broaden their testing scope. The new combinations, which can be added without penalty fees for certain candidates, are in addition to the combinations already available.
Who Is Eligible For Adding Or Changing A Second Paper?
- Candidates Who Chose Only One Paper: Candidates who previously registered for only one paper now have the opportunity to add a second paper from the new GATE 2025 two paper combination. They can do this by paying the regular exam fee with no penalty.
- Candidates Who Already Registered for Two Papers: Those who had already opted for two papers can switch their second paper to one of the newly available GATE 2025 two paper combination.
- Candidates Who Want to Add a Paper from Original Combinations: Candidates wanting to add a second paper from the original list can also do so, though this option will include a regular fee plus a penalty.
New GATE Two Paper Combinations
Below are the newly added GATE 2025 two-paper options for candidates looking to broaden their subjects:
| Code of the First Paper | Code of the Second Paper | Code of the First Paper | Code of the Second Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE | GE | GG | AR, MN, XE |
| AG | XE | IN | DA |
| AR | GG, XE | MA | EY |
| BM | DA, EE, XE | ME | CS |
| BT | ES, EY, CS, DA | MN | GE, GG |
| CE | DA, TF, EE | MT | PI, DA |
| CH | CY, XL, DA | NM | XE |
| CS | XE, BT, EE, ME | PE | XE |
| CY | CH, XH | PH | XL |
| DA | BM, CE, IN, CH, MT, BT, XH, GE | PI | MT |
| EC | XL | TF | XE, CE |
| EE | BM, XL, CS, CE | XE | AG, AR, BM, CS, GE, GG, NM, PE, TF |
| ES | BT, EY | XH | DA, CY |
| EY | BT, MA, ES | XL | CH, EE, PH, EC |
| GE | MN, XE, AE, DA |
Existing GATE 2025 Two-Paper Combinations
The original GATE two-paper combinations allowed during the initial registration periods are still valid. These combinations include a broad range of paper pairings for fields like engineering, technology, science, and humanities.
| Code of the First Paper | Code of the Second Paper | Code of the First Paper | Code of the Second Paper |
| AE | CE, ME, XE | GE | AR, CE, CS, ES, GG |
| AG | CE | GG | GE |
| AR | CE, GE | IN | BM, EC, EE, ME |
| BM | BT, IN | MA | CS, DA, PH, ST |
| BT | BM, XL | ME | AE, DA, IN, NM, PI, XE |
| CE | AE, AG, AR, ES, GE, NM, XE | MT | XE |
| CH | ES, PE, XE | NM | CE, ME |
| CS | DA, EC, GE, MA, PH, ST | PE | CH |
| CY | XE, XL | PH | CS, DA, EC, EE, MA, XE |
| DA | CS, EC, EE, MA, ME, PH, ST, XE | PI | ME, XE |
| EC | CS, DA, EE, IN, PH | ST | CS, DA, MA, XH |
| EE | DA, EC, IN, PH | XE | AE, CE, CH, CY, DA, ME, MT, PH, PI |
| ES | CE, CH, GE | XH | ST |
| EY | XL | XL | BT, CY, EY |
GATE Two Paper Combination: Important Details
- Primary Choice and Second Paper Constraints: Candidates must select their primary paper first, with the second paper selected only from the listed GATE 2025 two paper combinations. Options outside these tables are not permitted at this time.
- Possible Future Combinations: GATE 2025 may open additional two-paper combinations later, depending on infrastructure and scheduling availability. Any new combinations will be posted on the official GATE 2025 website.
- Location Considerations for Two Papers: Candidates may have to take their second paper at a different exam centre within the same city as their first paper due to scheduling constraints.
- Changes Due to Unforeseen Circumstances: In some cases, combinations may be removed from the list due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates affected by such removals will receive a refund for the second paper fee.
Steps To Add Or Change A Second Paper In GATE 2025
- Log in to the GATE 2025 application portal.
- Check your eligibility based on the criteria mentioned.
- Select a second paper from the newly available GATE 2025 two paper combinations or the original combinations as per your preference.
- Pay the applicable fee, keeping in mind whether or not a penalty applies.
- Confirm your selection and submit.
Guidelines For GATE 2025 Candidates
- Candidates adding a second paper within this window (November 14 to November 20, 2024) will pay only the regular fee if they select from the new GATE 2024 two paper combination.
- For those choosing from the initial combinations, a penalty fee will apply.
For further details on the available combinations, go to the official website or visit GATE 2025.
