Best Youtube Channel for GATE Preparation - Every year, around 8.5 lakh candidates appear for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), which is jointly conducted by IIT Guwahati this year 2026 and seven IITs. The GATE exam is a computer-based examination conducted for admission to M.E./M.Tech/Ph.D. at the IITs, NITS, IIITs, and CFTIs as well as for PSU recruitment and fellowship opportunities. Given the high level of competition for the GATE exam, candidates generally search for important study and video lectures that can clear their concepts. With the growing popularity of online learning, YouTube has become a valuable platform for accessing quality educational content. Consequently, many candidates inquire about the best YouTube channels for GATE preparation.
The GATE 2026 exam will include a new Energy Science section under the Engineering Science paper. The GATE 2026 exam is scheduled for February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. Candidates can appear for one or two papers, with scores valid for three years and applicable for MTech, MS, and PhD admissions and PSU recruitment.GATE 2026 admit card soon at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. (Representational image: Freepik)
To address these queries, we have compiled a list of some of the best YouTube channels that can aid candidates in their GATE 2026 preparation. They are known for their expert instructors, comprehensive coverage of the syllabus, and engaging teaching methods. By following these channels, candidates can access high-quality educational resources that can help them grasp complex topics and perform well in the GATE 2026 exam. Read the full article to know about the best YouTube channels for GATE.
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Following are some of the top YouTube channels that candidates can follow for their GATE Preparation.
NPTEL - NPTEL is a project funded by MHRD, Government of India. It is a platform that provides study material and YouTube videos for engineering and science courses. NPTEL was initiated in 2003 by 7 IITs and IISc Bangalore to cover five core engineering disciplines namely civil engineering, computer science and engineering, electrical engineering, electronics and communication engineering, and mechanical engineering through video lectures. But later the platform started covering all engineering disciplines. NPTEL provides various video lectures for GATE preparation and all these lectures are delivered by IIT professors. NPTEL also has preparation papers for all the disciplines on its website. So, NPTEL is one of the best YouTube channels for GATE preparation. The channel has 1.69 M subscribers at present.
AICTE ELIS - All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) has recently launched its e-learning platform Enhancement in Learning with Improvement In Skills (ELIS). The portal provides different courses for the candidates in partnership with various Ed-Tech companies. ELIS is also providing a GATE preparation course by the Career Launcher Group. This course is free for the candidates and they can access it at the official website of AICTE ELIS i.e free.aicte-india.org.
Swayam Prabha - It is a group of 32 DTH channels devoted to telecasting educational programmes. GATE aspirants can refer to the engineering courses channel or subject-wise channels for their preparation.
Swayam - It is also a program under the government of India that provides video lectures for various courses through YouTube. GATE aspirants can find different lectures suitable for their streams on this platform.
GATEForum - It is also one of the famous YouTube channels for GATE preparation. The channel provides dedicated video lectures for the preparation of the GATE exam. Candidates can refer to this channel as well.
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GATE Academy - The YouTube channel of GATE Academy also provides dedicated video lectures for the preparation of all GATE papers. It is also a good YouTube channel for GATE preparation.
Made Easy - Made Easy which is the most famous coaching for GATE preparation also provides video lectures through its Youtube channel. GATE aspirants can refer to the subject-wise video lectures on the channel for their preparation.
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The link to the question paper is attached here. You can access the question papers along with the answer key on the careers360 website. Careers360 also provides students with preparation tips that will help them in preparing and the mock test and analyse their in-depth performance.
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/last-15-years-gate-papers-solutions
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Here is a link for the sample papers for GATE Exam with DA subjects. Tap on the link given below to open it:
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