GATE 

 

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is known as GATE.

In order to gain admission to M.Tech and research programs at prestigious universities like IITs, IIITs, NITs, and IISc, a national entrance exam is held in India.

IISc and seven IITs (Bombay, Madras, Roorkee, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, and Delhi) alternately administer the test.

The GATE 2026 exam is being administered by IIT Guwahati this year. 

The GATE 2026 test for 30 subject examinations will be administered by IIT Guwahati this year. More than 200 cities in eight zones will host the exam. To avoid any revisions, candidates taking the entrance exam must review the GATE dates. In order to provide MTech and research admissions in prestigious universities such as IITs, IIITs, and NITs, the GATE is an annual national entrance exam. 

 

 

GATE 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

 

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of GATE 2025 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
09 Oct ' 25	GATE 2026 Registration with late fees
Nov ' 25	Start Date for GATE 2026 Application Form Correction TENTATIVE
06 Nov ' 25	Last Date for GATE 2026 Application Correction (for other candidates)
02 Jan ' 26	GATE 2026 Admit Card
07 Feb ' 26	GATE 2026 Exam
08 Feb ' 26	GATE 2026 Exam
14 Feb ' 26	GATE 2026 Exam
15 Feb ' 26	GATE 2026 Exam
Feb ' 26	GATE 2025 Answer Key TENTATIVE
Feb ' 26	GATE 2026 Provisional Answer Key TENTATIVE
Feb ' 26	GATE 2026 Response Sheet Release Date TENTATIVE
Feb ' 26 - Mar ' 26	GATE 2026 Raising Objections TENTATIVE
Mar ' 26	GATE 2026 Final Answer Key TENTATIVE
19 Mar ' 26	GATE 2026 results
27 Mar ' 26 - 31 May ' 26	GATE 2026 Scorecard (free download)
May ' 26	COAP 2026 TENTATIVE
May ' 26	CCMT 2026 TENTATIVE
01 Jun ' 26 - 31 Dec ' 26	GATE 2025 Scorecard by paying a fee of INR 500 per test paper

GATE 2026 Highlights

 

The GATE online application process for 2026 has begun at IIT Guwahati. GATE 2026's official website may be found at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The following are the stages that make up the GATE 2026 admissions process:

 

• Eligibility checks, application form submission, admission card download, and exam appearance comprise the pre-exam stage.

• The post-exam phase, which is administered by CCMT for NIITs and GFTIs and COAP for IITs, includes the answer key and objection raise facility, result declaration, scorecard check, and counseling procedure.

Particulars	Details
GATE Full Form	Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Organizing Body	IIT Guwahati
Official website	gate2026.iitg.ac.in
Application fee	UR category (INR 2000) and SC/ST/Female/PwD (INR 1000)
Exam Level	National Level
Mode of Application	Online
Mode of exam	Computer-based Test (Online)
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Exam Duration	3 hours (180 minutes)
Number of Subject Papers	30
Number of Questions	10 (GA) + 55 (subject)= 65
Question Type	MCQ, MSQ, NAT
Applications Per Year	More than 8 Lakhs
Number of Exam Centres	Over 200 cities across 8 zones

 

 

GATE 2026 Revised Dates

 

Activity	Day	Date
Opening Date of GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS)	Thursday	August 28, 2025 (Activated)
Closing Date of REGULAR online registration/application process (Without Late Fee)	Sunday	October 6, 2025
Closing Date of EXTENDED online registration/application process (With Late Fee)	Thursday	October 09, 2025
GATE 2026 Examinations	Saturday Sunday Saturday Sunday	February 07, 2026 February 08, 2026 February 14, 2026 February 15, 2026
Announcement of results	Thursday	March 19, 2026

GATE 2026 Application Form OUT

 

Registration: 09 Oct ' 25

 

The application for GATE 2026 is currently accessible at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Online applications are accepted. The GATE GOAPS portal 2026 is where registration is completed. Before applying, candidates must review the eligibility requirements, costs, and necessary paperwork for the GATE 2026 exam. You can check the GATE 2026 registration deadline below.

• GATE registration 2026 last date (without late fees) - October 6

• GATE registration 2026 last date (with late fees) - October 9

 

 

Documents Required for Filling Out the GATE 2026 Application Form

 

The following are the documents that must be uploaded at the time of registration -

• Photograph and signature

• Valid ID proof

• Category or PwD certificate

 

 

GATE 2026 Application Form Process

 

The step-by-step process to apply for the GATE application form 2026 is as follows -

 

• Visit the official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in

• Click on the GATE GOAPS 2026 portal and register

• Create a GATE 2026 enrollment ID and password for accessing further GATE-related activities. 

• Log in using your credentials and fill out the application form

• Upload the documents as per the specifications.

• Pay the fees and confirm the declaration. 

• Submit the application form and save a copy for future reference. 

 

 

GATE 2026 Application Fee

 

In order to register for GATE 2026, you must pay the application cost. The candidate's application will not be accepted if the fees are not paid. The updated GATE 2026 application costs have been made available by IIT Guwahati.

 

• Candidates need to be aware that the application fee they have paid is not transferable or refundable.

• Candidates can use the offered channels, including UPI, net banking, debit cards, credit cards, and e-wallets, to pay the application fee.

• International Visa and Maestro cards are now accepted by the government as a means of paying fees.

• The fee payment may be subject to additional bank charges in accordance with the current standards. The GATE 2026 application fee is shown below for candidates to review:

Category	Regular Period	During the Extended Period
Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates (per test paper)	INR 1000	INR 1500
All other candidates, including foreign nationals (per test paper)	INR 2000	INR 2500

 

 

GATE 2026 Application Form Correction

 

• For a limited time, the GATE 2026 application form editing service will be accessible. Changes must be made by November 6, 2025. Candidates will be able to amend their registration form if they submitted their application form in error. After filling out the application, a GATE 2026 MTech correction window appears to fix errors.

 

• The following information and costs can be altered during the GATE 2026 application form revision, based on data from the previous year:

Description of Changes/Modification	Fee Charges (per paper)
Change in name	INR 500
Change in Date of Birth	INR 500
Change in Choice of Examination Cities	INR 500
Change in Existing Cities	INR 500
Adding the second paper (from the given combinations relevant the primary paper)	INR 500, including the application fee for the additional paper
Change of gender to female	INR 500
Change of gender from female to any other gender	INR 500 + INR 900 = INR 1400 (for all other candidates)
Change of category from SC/ST to any other	INR 500 (for female candidates or PWD candidates) INR 500+ INR 900 = INR 1400 (for all other candidates)
Change from Non-PWD/ Dyslexic to PWD/Dyslexic	INR 500
Change from PWD/ Dyslexic to Non-PWD/Dyslexic	INR 500 (for female candidates or PWD candidates) INR 500+ INR 900 = INR 1400 (for all other candidates)
Any other change in category (not mentioned above)	INR 500
Details of Parents/Guardian/Correspondence Address	-
College Name and Location, Roll Number, Registration Number	-

 

 

GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Who can give the GATE exam?

 

Meeting the GATE eligibility requirements 2026 is crucial for applying to the exam because it is a prerequisite for the entire admissions procedure. The eligibility criteria are largely separated into four factors: age and nationality, educational credentials, and category.

 

• Education Requirement: Applicants must hold one of the undergraduate degrees listed below. Students who have passed or are appearing in the third or final years of any undergraduate degree are also eligible to appear for the exam.

• There is no minimal passing percentage that needs to be met.

• Age Requirement: There is no set age requirement to apply for the GATE exam.

• Nationality: International students who meet the required educational requirements may also apply, as can Indian citizens who wish to sit for the GATE exam. Candidates should be aware that there are no foreign national exam centers.

• GATE Eligible International Students: Candidates from Nepal, Bangladesh, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates can apply for GATE 2026.

 

 

GATE 2026 Detailed Eligibility Criteria (Course-Wise)

Degree/Program	Qualifying Degree/Examination	Description of Eligible Candidates
B.E./B.Tech./B. Pharm.	Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc./Diploma in Engineering/Technology)	Currently in the 3rd year or higher, or already completed
B. Arch.	Bachelor’s degree of Architecture (5-year course)/Naval Architecture (4-year course)/Planning (4-year course)	Currently in the 3rd year or higher, or already completed
B.Sc. (Research)/B.S.	Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma/4 years after 10+2)	Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed
Pharm. D. (after 10+2)	A Professional Pharmacy doctoral program of 6 years duration after 10+2 which includes 1 year of internship or residency	Currently in the 3rd/4th/5th/6th year or already completed
M.B.B.S./B.D.S./B.V.Sc.	Professional Medical degree programs - M.B.B.S./B.D.S./B.V.Sc.	5th/6th/7th or higher semester or already completed
M.Sc./M.A./MCA or equivalent	Master’s degree in any branch of Arts/Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent	Currently in the 1st year or higher or already completed
Int. M.E./M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.)	Post-B.Sc. Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/Technology (4-year program)	Currently in the 1st/2nd/3rd/4th year or already completed
Int. M.E./M.Tech./M.Pharm. or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2)	Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering/Technology (5-year program)	Currently in the 3rd/4th/5th year or already completed
B.Sc./B.A./B.Com.	Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science/Arts/Commerce (3-year program)	Currently in the 3rd year or have already completed
Int. M.Sc./Int. B.S./M.S.	Integrated M.Sc. or 5-year integrated B.S. - M.S. program	Currently in the 3rd year or higher, or already completed
Professional Society* Examinations (equivalent to B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch.)	B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognised by MoE/UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India and so on)	Completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses
B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry)	4-year program	Currently in the 3rd/4th year or already completed

GATE 2026 Exam Centres

 

The list of cities for the GATE 2026 exam has been posted on the website by IIT Guwahati. According to the selections they made on the application form, candidates who plan to take the GATE 2026 exam will be assigned to centers. It is important for candidates to be aware that there are no international testing locations. To take the test, both Indian and foreign nationals will need to travel to India.

 

The list of the eight GATE 2026 zones is as follows -

• Zone 1 - IISc Bengaluru

• Zone 2 - IIT Bombay

• Zone 3 - IIT Delhi

• Zone 4 - IIT Guwahati

• Zone 5 - IIT Kanpur

• Zone 6 - IIT Kharagpur

• Zone 7 - IIT Madras

• Zone 8 - IIT Roorkee

 

 

GATE 2026 Exam Pattern

 

The GATE 2026 test will be administered by IIT Guwahati on February 7, 8, 14, and 15. There will be two sessions for the exam: morning and afternoon. Since the question paper will be accessible in accordance with the exam plan, students who are interested in taking the test should be informed with the GATE exam pattern 2026. 

Particulars	Details
Mode of Examination	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Language of examination	English
Duration	3 Hours
Number of papers (Subjects)	30 test papers
Sections	General Aptitude (GA) + Candidate's Selected Subject(s)
Type of Questions	(a) Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) (b) Multiple Select Question (MSQ) (c) Numerical Answer Type (NAT)
Testing of abilities	(a) Recall (b) Comprehension (c) Application (d) Analysis & Synthesis
Distribution of Marks in all Papers EXCEPT papers AR, CY, DA, EY, GE, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH, and XL	General Aptitude: 15 marks Engineering Mathematics: 13 marks Subject Questions: 72 marks Total: 100 marks (XE includes Engineering Mathematics section XE-A of 15 marks)
Distribution of Marks in papers AR, CY, DA, EY, GE, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH, and XL	General Aptitude: 15 marks Subject Questions: 85 marks Total: 100 marks
Marking Scheme	Questions carry either 1 mark or 2 marks
Negative Marking	For a wrong answer chosen in an MCQ, there will be negative marking. For a 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. For a 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. There is no negative marking for wrong answer(s) to MSQ or NAT questions. There is no partial marking in MSQ.

GATE 2026 Syllabus

 

The GATE 2026 syllabus and information brochure were announced by IIT Guwahati. General aptitude, engineering mathematics, and the candidate's chosen core topic make up the three main areas of the GATE 2026 question paper. All subjects use the same general aptitude syllabus.

 

There will be 65 questions on the 100-point GATE exam, with 15 of those questions being general aptitude questions. For the paper codes AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, XH, and XL, general aptitude will receive 15 marks, while the remaining 85 marks will be allocated to the respective topic. Except for AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, XH, and XL, all other paper codes will receive 15 general aptitude points, 13 engineering mathematics points, and the rest 72 points. 

TOPICS	SECTIONS
General aptitude	Verbal aptitude  Quantitative aptitude  Analytical Aptitude  Spatial Aptitude
Engineering Mathematics	Linear Algebra  Calculus and differential equation  Complex analysis and Numerical methods  Probability and Statistics  Discrete Mathematics

GATE 2026 Admit Card

 

Admit Card: 02 Jan ' 26

 

On January 2, the GATE 2026 hall pass will be made available. The GATE 2026 admit card can be downloaded by candidates who have already submitted their application. For those taking the test, the admit card acts as identification documentation. Candidates must enter their enrollment ID and password in order to download their GATE 2026 exam admit card. 

 

 

How to Download GATE 2026 Hall Ticket

 

Students can download their GATE admit card 2026 by following the simple steps:’

 

• Go to GATE 2026's official webpage.

• Enter your password and GOAPS enrollment ID or email address to log in.

• Press the "Download Admit Card" button.

• Download the document, take several colored printouts, and look for any inconsistencies. If you find any, report them to the exam conducting authority using the contacts provided.

 

 

GATE 2026 Admit Card: What to carry along to the exam centre?

 

In addition to the original, valid photo identification document (NO photocopy, scanned copy, or expired document), which was required when completing the online application, candidates must bring a printout of their downloaded admit card on A4-sized paper to the examination for verification. 

Items to Carry/Items Allowed	Prohibited Items
GATE 2026 Hall Ticket ( Admit Card) Photo ID proof like Voter ID, Aadhar, PAN Card, Passport, Driving License Transparent water bottle Pen/Pencil for rough work	Mobile Phone Any kind of electronic item like a digital watch Study material/bookss Food or processed item

GATE 2026 Branch-Wise Exam Dates

 

The official website will host the GATE 2026 schedule, allowing candidates to conveniently monitor the forthcoming events. The dates for GATE 2026 are now accessible. The updated schedule is also available to candidates here. When the dates are released, they will be listed here. GATE candidates can currently review the approximate dates listed below.

 

A few days prior to the exam date, IIT Guwahati will release the GATE 2026 exam dates for 30 distinct test papers. This page will be updated with the GATE 2026 branch-specific exam dates. 

GATE 2026 Exam Day and Date	Timings	GATE 2026 Test Papers
February 7, 2026	9:30 am to 12:30 pm (forenoon session)	to be updated soon
	2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (afternoon session)	to be updated soon
February 8, 2026	9:30 am to 12:30 pm (forenoon session)	to be updated soon
	2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (afternoon session)	to be updated soon
February 14, 2026	9:30 am to 12:30 pm (forenoon session)	to be updated soon
	2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (afternoon session)	to be updated soon
February 15, 2026	9:30 am to 12:30 pm (forenoon session)	to be updated soon
	2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (afternoon session)	to be updated soon

 

 

GATE 2026 Result

 

Result: 19 Mar ' 26

On March 19, the GATE 2026 results will be revealed. Candidates can use their candidate login to get the GATE 2026 result scorecard. A few days following the announcement of the GATE 2026 results, the authorities will release the GATE 2026. The GATE Scorecard is available for download from the portal for those who are eligible to take the entrance exam. The GATE Score, which ranges from 0 to 1000, is determined for each candidate based on normalization. After the GATE result 2026 is announced, the GATE scorecard will be in effect for three years.

 

The GATE scorecard 2026 is available for free download from March 27 to May 31, 2026. Later, the scorecard is available for download by paying a fee of INR 500 from June 1 to December 31, 2026.

 

 

How to download GATE 2026 Result?

 

Candidates can download the GATE results once released using the following steps: 

• Open the GATE 2026 official website

• Log in using your credentials, GOAPS Enrollment ID and password 

• Click on GATE 2026 Result 

• GATE result will appear in PDF format 

• Download and save the PDF