The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025 ends, with exams being conducted in two shifts at various test centers across the country. GATE 2025 Feb 16 Shift 1 was from 9.30 AM to 12.30 PM for CE1, GG, CH, PH, BT papers. Shift 2 was for for CE2, ST, XE, XL, MN papers from 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM. Shift-wise question papers and analysis will be updated here post-exam, based on student feedback.

“In view of the Mahakumbh, the GATE 2025 examinations on 15th and 16th February 2025, scheduled in Prayagraj, will now be conducted in Lucknow on the same dates”

GATE 2025 February 16 Exam Schedule

Candidates appearing for the exam must check their respective test paper timing:

Candidates must reach the exam center at least 90 minutes before the commencement of their respective sessions, carrying their GATE 2025 hall ticket and a valid photo ID.

GATE 2025 February 16 Paper Analysis (Expected)

After each shift ends, a detailed analysis of the question paper will be available based on student reviews. The paper analysis will include difficulty level, important topics, and expected cutoffs. The detailed GATE 2025 paper analysis will be updated here.

GATE 2025 Exam Analysis – February 16 Shift 1

IIT Roorkee conducted the GATE 2025 Shift 1 exam on February 16 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The paper analysis for Civil Engineering (CE), Chemical Engineering (CH), Physics (PH), and Biotechnology (BT) is based on initial feedback from candidates.

Overall Difficulty Level:

• Civil Engineering (CE): Moderate to difficult
• Chemical Engineering (CH): Moderate
• Physics (PH): Easier compared to the previous year
• Biotechnology (BT): Moderate

Key Takeaways from the Analysis

• GATE CE: Strength of Materials, Environmental Engineering, and Transportation Engineering had higher weightage. The paper had fewer formula-based questions and required strong conceptual understanding.
• GATE CH: Thermodynamics, Reaction Engineering, and Process Control were emphasized, with some challenging numerical problems in Heat Transfer.
• GATE PH: Heavy focus on Mathematical Physics and Quantum Mechanics, with lengthy numerical questions requiring detailed calculations. Assertion-reason and MSQs were tricky.
• GATE BT: Genetics and Cell Biology carried significant weightage, while Bioprocess Engineering and Recombinant DNA Technology had tricky numerical problems.

GATE 2025 February 16 Question Paper with Solutions PDF

Shift-wise memory-based question papers and solution PDFs will be available for download after the exam. Download GATE 2025 Question Paper for free using these links below:

GATE 2025 Exam Day Guidelines

Documents to Bring:

• GATE 2025 Admit Card (Print it in A4 size, single-sided)
• Original Photo ID (Aadhaar-UID, Passport, PAN card, Voter ID, Driving License, or any government ID)
• Recent Passport-Sized Photograph (Same as the one uploaded at the time of registration)

Permitted Items in the Examination Room:

• Black or blue pen
• Transparent water bottle
• Face mask and pocket-sized hand sanitizer

Forbidden Items:

• Electronics (mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators)
• Study material, books, or notes
• Wallets, purses, metallic objects, or Jewelry

Also Read: GATE 2025 Exam Day Guidelines, Important Instructions, and Last-Minute Tips

The final cutoff marks and official answer keys for GATE 2025 will be made available by the organizing institute once all the exam dates are over. The candidates must visit the official website of GATE 2025 on a regular basis to obtain the latest information.