GATE Exam Date 2026: Notification, Registration, Admit Card & Schedule

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GATE Exam Date 2026 is released by IIT  Guwahati. Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering(GATE Exam 2026) will be conducted by IIT Guwahati. The conducting authority IIT Guwahati has released notification for admission in M.E./M. Tech or PhD courses in various institutes, including IITs and IISc, and for PSUs recruitment.  GATE Exam, which is held annually by a committee of  7 IITs and IISc, is one of the most challenging tests that offers candidates the opportunity for higher education and PSUs recruitments. 

GATE Exam Date 2026

IIT Guwahati will be gearing up for Upcoming next Exam event, which will be GATE Exam 2026. Applicants looking forward to taking admissions in IITs or IIsc and in PSUs recruitment should be well-versed with the application form, syllabus, exam pattern, and other important information. GATE Exam 2026 notification released on 5 August 2025. As soon as the IIT Guwahati officials release the information brochure for GATE Exam 2026, applicants can get or download information here on this page.  

Also read: GATE Exam   

IIT Guwahati GATE Exam Date 2026 Overview 

The GATE Exam Date 2026  follow similar trends year to year. Below is the  provisional schedule of this exam:

GATE Exam Date 2026 Overview
Examination NameGATE 2026
GATE Full FormGraduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
GATE 2026 Conducting BodyIIT Guwahati
GATE 2026 Online Registration Commencement28 August 2025 
GATE 2026 Apply Online Last date Without Late Fees6 October 2025(Extended)
GATE 2026 Registration Last Date With Late Fees9 October 2025
GATE 2026 Exam Date7,8,14 & 15 February, 2026
Purpose of GATE 2026 ExaminationOffering Admission to Higher Education (M.E./ M.Tech./ and Ph.D. Courses) PSU Recruitments through GATE
Application ModeOnline
Exam ModeComputer-Based-Test (CBT)
Duration of Exam180 Minutes (3 Hours)
Number Of Questions65
Exam FrequencyOnce a Year
Number of GATE Papers30
GATE Admit Card 2026 last week of January 2026
Validity of GATE Score3 Years
GATE 2026 Official websitehttps://www.iitg.ac.in

Note: Final dates is confirmed with the official GATE Exam Date 2026  notification on the organizing institute’s website. The final dates is verified by the official GATE exam date announcement on the website of IIT Guwahati.

GATE Exam Date 2026 Notification 

The date of GATE Exam 2026 is officially conformed by the organizing institutes, which take turns (IISc and the IITs). Each notification has specific details about the following

GATE Exam Date 2026 Schedule 
ParticularsExam Dates
GATE 2026 Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) Activation28August, 2025 
GATE 2026 Last Date to Register Online (Without Late Fee)6 October, 2025
GATE 2026 Last Date to Register Online (With Late Fee)9 October, 2025
GATE 2026 Application Modification Window3rd week October 2025, 
GATE 2026 Admit Card Release Date5 January 2026, 
GATE 2026 Exam Date7,8,14 & 15 February 2026
Availability of GATE 2026 Response SheetFebruary 2026
GATE 2026 Answer Key Release DateFebruary 2026
GATE 2026 Answer Key Challenge Window ActivationFebruary 2026
GATE Result 2026 Announcement19 March, 2026
GATE Scorecard 2026 Availability March 2026 

NOTE: Candidates are advised to regularly check the official GATE website for updates or delays.

GATE Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria

IIT Guwahati Officials released GATE Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria along with the release of GATE notification 2026 on 5 August 2025. Before apply for GATE Exam 2026 Candidates must check the required Eligibility Criteria.  

  • Nationality: Applicants must be Indian. Moreover, NRIs who fulfill the eligibility criteria can also apply for the GATE exam 2026
  • Educational Qualification: Applicants who have a bachelor’s degree or are in their final year or any undergraduate degree programme in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Art, or Humanities can apply for the GATE Exam 2026.
  • Age limit: There is no age limit; candidates of any age can apply for the GATE Exam.

GATE 2026 Paper Combination

GATE Exam2026  authority will provide an option for candidates who wish to apply for  two papers with the condition that combination should be followed on the table below combination

GATE 2026 Paper Combination 
S.N.Paper Paper CodeCombining Paper Code 
1Aerospace EngineeringAEGE
2Agricultural EngineeringAGXE
3Architecture and PlanningARGG, XE
4BiotechnologyBTES, EY, CS
5Civil EngineeringCEDA, TF, EE
6Chemical EngineeringCHCY, XL, DA
7Computer Science and Information TechnologyCSXE, BT, EE, ME 
8ChemistryCYCH, XH
9Electronics and Communication EngineeringECXL
10Electrical EngineeringEEBM, XL, CS, CE
11Ecology and EvolutionEYBT, MA, ES
12Geology and GeophysicsGGAR, MN, XE
13Instrumentation EngineeringINDA
14MathematicsMAEY
15Mechanical EngineeringMECS
16Mining EngineeringMNGE, GG
17Metallurgical EngineeringMTPI, DA
18Petroleum EngineeringPEXE
19PhysicsPHXL
20Production and Industrial EngineeringPIMT
21Textile Engineering and Fiber ScienceTFXE, CE
22StatisticsSTXE, CE
23Biomedical EngineeringBMDA, XE, EE
24Engineering SciencesXEAG, AR, BM, CS, GE, GG, NM, PE, TF
25Life SciencesXLCH, EE, PH, EC
26Humanities and Social SciencesXHDA, CY 
27Environmental Science and EngineeringESBT, EY
28Geomatics EngineeringGEMN, XE, AE, DA
29Naval Architecture and Marine EngineeringNMXE
30Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (NEW)DABM, CE, IN, CH, MT, XH, GE 

Also read: GATE CutOff 

GATE 2026 REGISTRATION

GATE 2026 registration form will be released on 28 August 2025. Applicants who fulfil the GATE eligibility criteria will have to register for the GATE Exam 2026 online on the official website. Candidates can check the steps for GATE 2026 registration below

  • Registration: The first step towards form filling is to register, for which candidates have to fill in their name, DoB, Email ID, Phone Number, and have to create a password by themselves.  After compilation of the GATE 2026 registration, A unique Enrollment ID and Password will be generated. 

Note:Candidates who are appearing for the GATE Exam next time or repeaters can log in directly with the help of their old registration.

  • Form filling: after registration, candidates can fill out the application form with the help of the Enrollment ID and Password. Here, candidates have to provide their personal information, educational qualification, and the subject in which they want to appear.
  • Uploading of Documents: applicants have to upload their latest photograph and a scanned copy of their  Signature.
  • Paying the registration fees: after final submission of the GATE 2026 Application form, Applicants have to pay the GATE Registration fee online via credit card/debit card / net banking/ UPI. Upon the successful transaction,  the candidate can take a printout of the application form 2026.

GATE Application Form Correction 2026 

IIT Guwahati  will open GATE Application Form Correction 2026 window to provide one chance for those candidates who have made mistakes during form filling.GATE Application form correction 2026 windoe will be in online mode and will be opened within a specific period. The important point to note is that GATE application form correction 2026 process is a paid facility and is applicable only for specific fields.

GATE 2026 List of details open for correction

  • Name of candidate
  • DoB
  • Gender
  • Category
  • Country of residence
  • Parent/guardian’s mobile number
  • Correspondence address
  • Exam Centre and exam city details
  • Qualifying Degree details 

GATE Exam Pattern 2026 

IIT Guwahati released GATE Exam pattern 2026. The Exam pattern remains the same, and the total no. of questions and mark distribution also. Take a look at GATE Exam pattern 2026 given in the table below 

GATE Exam Pattern 2026
ParticularsDetails
GATE 2026 Examination ModeComputer-Based Test (Online)
Duration of Exam3 Hours
Number of Papers in GATE 2026 (Expected)30 Papers
Sections in the GATE 2026 Question Paper
  • General Aptitude (GA)
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Applicants Chosen Subject
Questions Types
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
  • Multiple Select Questions (MSQs)
  • Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions
Total Number of Questions65 Questions
Distribution of Questions in all Papers Excluding AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XL, and XH
  • Engineering Mathematics – 13 Marks
  • Subject Questions – 72 Marks
  • General Aptitude – 15 Marks
Distribution of Questions in AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XL, and XH
  • 85 Questions From Chosen Subject
  • 15 Marks Questions From General Aptitude
Total Marks100 Marks
Marking SchemeAll Questions Will Either Carry 1 or 2 Marks
GATE 2026 Negative MarkingApplicable to MCQs Only, Not MSQs and NATs:

  • Deduction of 1/3 For 1 Mark Wrong Response
  • Deduction of 2/3 For 2 Marks Wrong Response

 

Also read: GATE PYQs

GATE Exam Date 2026 Admit Card

GATE Exam Date 2026 admit card is an important document that is usually made available in the first week of January. The admit card can be downloaded from the GOAPS portal when the candidate provides their registered credentials. 

The admit card contains the following important details: 

  • Candidate’s name and photo
  • Roll number
  • Paper code
  • Exam center and time
  • Instructions to follow on exam day

Make sure to verify all details on the admit card and report discrepancies promptly.

GATE Exam Date 2026 & Shifts

The GATE Exam Date 2026 is scheduled on 7,8, 14 & 15 February 2026. Exam will be conducted mainly in two slots.

  • Forenoon session: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
  • Afternoon session: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM

The exact paper-wise schedule will be published in January 2026.

GATE Exam 2026 Exam Centres

GATE Exam 2026 will be held in 238 centres in 8 IIT zonal regions across India, administered by IIT Guwahati. In  previous session, IIT Roorkee created 11 additional exam centres to improve accessibility.

The table below shows the number of exam centres of GATE 2026 distributed across the 8 IIT zonal regions:

IIT Zonal InstituteNumber of Exam Centres
IISc Bengaluru37
IIT Delhi22
IIT Roorkee26
IIT Bombay37
IIT Kanpur14
IIT Guwahati24
IIT Madras48
IIT Kharagpur30
Total238

GATE Exam Date 2026 Results & Scorecard

The GATE Exam date 2026 result will be released on 19 March 2026. Candidates can see their scores and qualifying status on the official website.

Important Dates Post Result:

  • Result Declaration: 19 March, 2026 
  • Download Scorecard: End of March onwards
  • COAP & CCMT Counseling: April–July

GATE Scorecard 2026 will be valid for three years for M.Tech admissions and are often considered for hiring at PSUs.

Also read: GATE Books 

GATE Exam Date 2026 FAQs

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The GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) will be started from 28 August 2025.

GATE 2026 will have 30 subjects, or "papers".

The official GATE 2026 website  launched on 5 August 2025. 

Staying updated with the GATE exam date 2026 timeline is vital for aspirants to manage their preparation efficiently. Whether it's filling the application form on time or downloading your admit card early, being aware of these key dates helps avoid unnecessary hurdles.

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