Alerts and Updates for GATE Humanities and Social Sciences - Linguistics

The GATE 2025 exam, including Humanities and Social Sciences (XH) with Linguistics, was conducted by IIT Roorkee on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. Candidates can access detailed subject-wise schedules and other updates on the official website. Mock test links were activated prior to the exam for preparation. This is a key opportunity for postgraduate admissions in India.

IIT Roorkee released mock test links for GATE 2025, including the Humanities and Social Sciences paper, on their official portal (gate2025.iitr.ac.in). This facility, active as of November 12, 2024, allows candidates to practice and familiarize themselves with the exam pattern. It is particularly useful for Linguistics aspirants preparing for the XH paper.

The detailed examination schedule for GATE 2025 was announced by IIT Roorkee, confirming dates for all papers, including Humanities and Social Sciences. The exams occurred over two weekends in February 2025, ensuring candidates had clarity on timings. Linguistics candidates under the XH code can refer to the timetable for specific slots.

GATE 2026 updates are already emerging, with IIT Guwahati set to conduct the exam on February 7, 8, and 15, 2026, in two shifts. While specific details for Humanities and Social Sciences (Linguistics) are yet to be finalized, candidates are advised to monitor the official schedule. This early announcement aids in long-term preparation planning.

Application form corrections for GATE 2026 were extended until November 10, 2025, as per recent updates. This applies to all papers, including Humanities and Social Sciences (XH-Linguistics), giving candidates a chance to rectify errors. Two-paper combination options have also been updated for flexibility.

For GATE 2025, IIT Roorkee provided comprehensive guides on results, cutoffs, and scorecards for all disciplines, including Humanities and Social Sciences. Linguistics aspirants can access these resources on official platforms for post-exam processes. This ensures transparency and aids in planning for admissions or further studies.