GATE and JAM 2025: Exam Centers in Prayagraj Moved to Lucknow Due to Mahakumbh, Details Here

As the Mahakumbh Mela continues to draw millions of devotees to Prayagraj, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi and IIT Roorkee have taken a crucial step to ensure that candidates appearing for the GATE 2025 and JAM 2025 exams on February 1 and 2, 2025 face no travel difficulties.

The anticipated large crowds and logistical challenges posed by the ongoing religious gathering have prompted the organizing institutes to relocate the examination venues from Prayagraj to Lucknow.

Why the Change in Venues?

The Mahakumbh Mela-one of the largest religious gatherings in the world-has made it difficult for students to travel to their designated examination centers in Prayagraj. With millions of pilgrims attending the event, issues like traffic jams, crowded public transport, and limited accommodation have become common. In response, IIT Delhi and IIT Roorkee have moved the GATE and JAM 2025 examination centers to Lucknow, a city that remains unaffected by the festival crowds, ensuring a more comfortable and accessible experience for the candidates.

New Venues and Details for GATE and JAM 2025

The institutes have released a detailed list of the new venues, highlighting the shift from the originally planned locations in Prayagraj to the new centres in Lucknow. This list provides essential details like the venue codes, addresses, and specific changes for each exam. For example, the iON Digital Zone iDZ Sallahapur (code 5033), originally a GATE 2025 exam center in Prayagraj, has been moved to A.P. Computer on IIM Road in Lucknow (code 5051).

The new exam venues have been carefully selected to ensure accessibility and minimize travel hassles for the candidates. This adjustment guarantees that examinees will not face any disruptions on the day of the exam, allowing them to focus on their performance.

Updated Admit Cards: What You Need to Know

As part of this venue shift, updated admit cards reflecting the new locations in Lucknow are now available for download. Candidates registered for the GATE 2025 and JAM 2025 exams can access their revised admit cards through the official portals:

GATE: GOAPS Portal
JAM: JOAPS Portal

It's important for candidates to check their admit cards to confirm that the new venue details are correct. These updated admit cards will also include information on the timing, location, and other instructions for the exam day. Candidates are urged to download these admit cards as soon as possible to avoid last-minute complications.

Identity Verification at New Centers

Along with the updated admit cards, candidates must also carry valid photo identification (such as a Aadhar card, passport, or voter ID) for identity verification at the examination centers. This ensures that the exam process runs smoothly, with each candidate properly identified.