GATE Economics [XH-C1] Eligibility Criteria 2025 & Exam Pattern

Gate Economics [Eligibility Criteria] Part of Optional Sections Paper XH (Humanities and Social Sciences)is One of The Important Exam of GATE, Subject Divided into 7 Chapters & Asked 40 Questions Based on MCQ, MSQ & NAT, 20 Questions Based on 1 Marks Each & Remain 20 Questions 2 Marks Each. Apart of That Reading Comprehension ( Compulsory ) Include, 15 Questions Gives 25 Marks, & General Aptitude 10 Questions 5 Questions Based on 1 Marks Each & Remains 5 Question 2 Marks Each. Total 100 Marks Paper, Total 55 Questions Asked in Exam. Economics Subjects Based on Details Topics Like – Microeconomics, Macro Economics, Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, etc Syllabus is Lengthy & Paper Level is Moderate to Hard,

Overview of Gate Economics Exam 2025-

Eligibility for Gate Economics: Educational Qualification

A candidate who is currently studying in the 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate degree program OR has already completed any government-approved degree program in Economics for appearing in the GATE 2025 exam.

GATE Economics Exam Minimum / Maximum Age Limit Criteria 2025

Candidates have to meet the GATE eligibility 2025 in order to appear for the GATE exam. There is No Age Limit to apply for the GATE exam 2025.

GATE Exam Attempts Limit Criteria 2025

There is No Restriction on the number of GATE attempts. One can enroll and appear for the exam as many times as they want.

Who Can Apply for Gate Economics Exam?

There is no specified minimum pass percentage in the qualifying exam to apply for GATE exam 2024 . To be eligible for GATE, the applicants should have cleared B.Tech/ B.E. / B.Pharm or B. Arch or B.Sc. (Research)/ B.S. or M. Sc. / M.A. / MCA or Professional Society Examination (equivalent to B.Tech/ B.E. / B.Arch) or Integrated B.S.-M.S. / Integrated M.Sc. or Integrated M.E./ M.Tech (Post-B.Sc.) or Integrated M.E./ M.Tech or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2) . For Economics You Must Have Under Graduation in Related Subject of Economics. Following Degree Given Exam Below

• BA in Economics
• B.com in Economics
• B.tech in Economics
• BA in Economics and Business Administration
• B.B.A. Economics
• Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Finance
• & More

GATE Economics (Code -C1) Exam Pattern-

Total Number of Questions in GATE 2025

• GATE 2025 will have a total of 55 + 10 (General Aptitude) questions.
• General Aptitude will have 10 questions + Reading Comprehension 15 Questions and Economics will have 40 questions.
• There is No Restriction to move to and from among the Papers.
• All the questions are compulsory to attempt.

The table below shows the exam pattern of Gate General Aptitude and Economics:

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GATE Economics[Humanities & Social Science] Study Tips How to Crack in First Attempt –

You Just Have to Fellow These Simple Steps to Crack GATE Economics Exam –

Here are

•  Allot 120 days for preparation of Economics Subjects.
• According to this timetable, divide each topic week-wise.
• Look at the syllabus for Economics – GATE
• Check out the Best Study Notes available at Diwakar Education Hub
• During the preparation time, make summary notes for each and every topic
• don՚t waste time deciding which topic is most important and which is not, give equal attention to each topic
• If possible Make a List of weeks with the topic you allotted and one extra column which is about you successfully completed this topic or not, Because it will help you later when you revise the syllabus (it՚s silly but try it)
• Do not depends on just one material try to get more and more information from different books, Wikipedia, various blogs and websites, and video tutorials.

Step 2: Solve Previous Year Paper

• After completion of preparation it՚s not over here, it՚s just the first step. The next step is evaluation of your preparation which is done by solving the previous year’s papers.
• Spend at least one week time for this paper solving section, because you will get a better idea about your preparation week area and paper pattern.

Step 3: Revision

• After gathering your weakness next step is revision.
• Same as above allot at list 1 to 2 weeks for revision and in this days go through all the notes which you prepare and week topics gathered in paper solving.
• Also, check reviews for each topic you have made and study according to that.

GATE Economics Four-Month Preparation Plan 2025

GATE 2025 will be conducted in February. This gives you 4 months to prepare for the examination. Now we are fully aware of the fact that a single timetable cannot suit everyone’s preference. So, being mindful of that, we have prepared you a standard plan which you can modify as per your Schedule and daily schedule. 

Number of Candidates Appearing for GATE Economics in 2023 Exam?

In gate Economics 2023 Total of 2307 Appeared for GATE Economics Code [XH-C1]

Career Scope After Qualified [Passed] GATE Economics Exam-

1.   Postgraduate (M.Sc) Entrance

The GATE score is considered a mandatory requirement for admission to post-graduate programs in different IITs Like IIT Delhi Offered M.sc in Economics under The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences. The process for recruitment for M.Sc programs involves qualifying for the GATE exam and clearing the cut-off for the respective college and then the interview stage for final admission.

Different benefits of the M.sc program are:

• Better job opportunities
• Higher pay packages
• Subject specialization
• Handsome stipend

GATE scorecard is valid for M.sc admission for three years.

2. Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) Entrance

GATE exam gained much popularity after various public-sector units (PSUs) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with IITs for recruitment through GATE. So, clearing GATE can also help you get direct government sector jobs. The most lucrative aspects of PSU jobs are:

• High pay packages (above Rs 50,000 per month)
• Work-life balance
• Extra benefits such as oil or electricity at a subsidized rate
• Support for higher education such as MBA

The recruitment procedure for PSU is a valid GATE score of the current year and then a round of Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). The weightage given to GATE score is between 75 percent to 85 percent. Different PSUs that recruit through GATE include PGCIL, NTPC, NHPC, IOCL, BHEL, etc. found that PSU recruitment is one of the most important reasons why students appear in GATE. As stated by the students, the majority of the students aim to get shortlisted for the recruitment done by different PSU

Why there is so much stress on getting selected for the PSUs? The major reasons behind doing a job in PSU contain a very good salary, job stability, benefits other than salary, and good social stature. In addition to that, candidates also focus on various exams conducted by different PSUs other than GATE. This exam includes the other PSU recruitment exams also like ISRO, DRDO, BARC, etc.

3. Ph.D. Entrance

After Qualified GATE You Do Not need to Appeared in Any University P.hd Entrance Exam {Written Test} Almost in All Central, State Universities Exempted for Written Exam. Even give you Huge weightage to be selected.

• Research opportunities abroad
• Stipend during the course
• Eligibility requirement for Assistant professor job at IITs and IIITs.

The recruitment process for the Ph.D. program involves a valid GATE score and then facing an interview panel based on the respective interest area.

4. Fellowship Program in Management (FPM)

It is a five-year program run at IIMs. This program has the following features:

• A monthly stipend of Rs 29,000-30,000 is offered
• No tuition fees for four years and nine months
• For students who live off-campus will get a house-rent allowance (HRA) of Rs 8,000 for a single student and Rs 13,000 for married students

For more details, you can visit different IIM websites.

5. Post Graduate Diploma in Management

National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE) offers various courses in PGDM such as:

• Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering (PGDIE)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Manufacturing Management (PGDMM)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management (PGDPM)

For all the above Programs, the applicant should have a valid GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) score as on June 15, with 60 percent aggregate marks (relaxable by five percent in case of SC/ST/PwD (Physically Disabled) candidates) .

6. MS Program

If you wish to go for higher studies abroad then you need not worry about exams such as GRE and TOEFL. There are some universities that consider GATE score for admission of Indian Students such as the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU).

GATE score must be within three years or less from the date of application and the GATE percentile must be above 90.

7. State Electricity Boards

Earlier different state electricity boards used to conduct independent exams but nowadays many of them are collaborating with IITs to recruit through GATE. Some of the state boards that recruit through GATE are West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDC), Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) and Odisha Power Generation Corporation Limited (OPGEN).

For recruitment, you have to apply with your GATE registration number on their respective websites.

8. Research Opportunities

There are certain research positions available through GATE in Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC). However, BARC conducts its examination for recruitment. Also, industries like ISRO conduct their exams in a similar pattern as GATE.

Frequently Asked Question GATE Economics

Q1. What is the GATE Cut Off for Economics 2021? 

Ans – Here are Cut -off Marks & Highest Marks out of 100 GATE Exam 2021

 Question -2 Are candidates allowed to use a physical calculator to solve long and complex calculations asked in GATE Question Paper?

Ans. All the candidates are provided with an online virtual scientific calculator to be used to answer the questions. However, it is important to understand that this virtual calculator would be available to use only in the selected questions and not in all the questions. This virtual calculator has the same capability as a scientific calculator

Question -3: Is there any eligibility criteria regarding the nationality of a candidate?

Ans: No, candidates from India as well as other countries can apply for GATE 2022.

Question -4: How is the GATE cutoff decided?

Ans- GATE cutoff is decided by considering various factors like number of applicants, availability of seats, difficulty level of exam and performance of candidates. The conducting institute decides the cutoff in consultation with other responsible authorities.

Question -5 How easy to crack GATE Exam?
Ans: Cracking any exam needs a lot of hard work, time management, dedication and proper use of resources. If you are dedicated to crack GATE, you can clear it easily.