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GATE Eligibility Criteria 2026 - IIT Guwahati has published the GATE 2026 eligibility criteria on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates can check the GATE eligibility criteria 2026 on this page. The conditions cover details on nationality, age limit and academic qualification, among others. Candidates who have completed 10+2+2 or 10+3+1 & are in the 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate course are eligible for the GATE 2026 exam. Aspirants must go through the eligibility criteria before applying for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. The authority has commenced the GATE exam registration 2026 on August 25. The GATE 2026 exam will be held on February 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2026.
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The list of documents required for the GATE 2026 form filling in scanned format is as follows.
- Scanned image of your photograph
- Scanned image of your signature
- Scanned copy of Eligibility Document/Certificate in PDF format.
- Scanned copy of Degree Certificate or Provisional Certificate
- Scanned copy of Category Certificate (if applicable) in PDF format
- Scanned copy of PwD Certificate (if applicable) in PDF format
- Scanned copy of Dyslexic Certificate (if applicable) in PDF format
This Story also Contains
- GATE Eligibility Criteria 2026
- GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria (Degree Wise)
- GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria- Documents Required
- GATE Eligibility Criteria 2026 for M.Tech courses
Candidates can find the complete information regarding GATE eligibility criteria 2026 in the GATE 2026 information brochure which has been published officially on August 22, 2025.
GATE Eligibility Criteria 2026
IIT Guwahati has released the GATE 2026 eligibility criteria along with the information brochure. Interested candidates must go through the eligibility conditions before starting the GATE application process. It’s important to note that the eligibility criteria for GATE 2026 are different for the type of graduation degree. The eligibility criteria include academic qualifications like a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology or a Master’s degree in a relevant science field. GATE is a national-level engineering postgraduate entrance exam for engineering postgraduate programs. Below is the detailed eligibility criteria for GATE 2026. The GATE 2026 eligibility criteria pdf download link is provided online.
GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria (General)
Criteria | Eligibility |
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Nationality |
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Qualification for the GATE exam |
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GATE Age Limit | There is no age limit for GATE 2026 |
GATE attempt limit | There is no restriction in the GATE attempt limit |
Note:
Candidates pursuing any higher degree or in possession of a degree higher than that mentioned in the table below will be allowed to appear for GATE 2026.
Candidates with B.Sc./B.A./B.Com. degrees (3-year program) desirous of seeking admission to Masters programs in IITs and IISc.
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Check NowGATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria (Degree Wise)
Candidates should be aware of the GATE 2026 exam eligibility criteria before filling out the forms. Check the degree-wise eligibility criteria of GATE from the table given below.
GATE 2026 Degree Wise Eligibility Criteria
Degree/Program | Qualifying Degree/Examination | Description of Eligible Candidates | Expected Year of Completion |
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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 | 2026 | |
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (5-year course) / Naval Architecture (4-year course) / Planning (4-year course) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed | 2027 (for 5-year program), 2026 (for 4-year program) | |
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 | 2026 |
Pharm. D. (after 10+2) | 6 years degree program, consisting of internship or residency training, during third year onwards | Currently in the 3rd/4th/5th/6th year or already completed | 2027 |
Degree holders of M.B.B.S./B.D.S. and those who are in the 5th/6th/7th semester or higher semester of such programme | 5th, 6th, 7th, or higher semester or already completed | 2026 | |
Master’s degree in any branch of Arts/Science/Mathematics/Statistics/ Computer Applications or equivalent | Currently in the first year or higher or already Completed | 2026 | |
Int. M.E./ M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.) | Post-B.Sc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/ Technology (4-year program) | Currently in any year | any year |
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 | 2027 |
Bachelor degree in any branch of Science / Arts / Commerce (3-year program) | Currently in the 3rd year or already completed | 2026 | |
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 | 2027 |
Professional Society Examinations (equivalent to B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch.) | B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognized by MoE/UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by the Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India, and so on) | Completed Section A or the equivalent of such professional courses | Enrolled Upto 31st May 2013* |
B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry) | 4-years B.Sc program | Currently in the 3rd/4th year or already completed | 2026 |
Professional Societies Conducting Examination Equivalent to B.E./B.Tech
Some of these Professional Societies/Institutions, which conduct examinations in various fields of engineering, are as follows:
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
The Institution of Engineers (India) (IE)
The Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI)
The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)
The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, including the Polymer and Environmental Group (IIChemE)
The Indian Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)
The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM)
What if a candidate is pursuing a qualifying degree from another country?
There may be cases where candidates have obtained or are pursuing their qualifying degree from countries other than India. In such cases, the given GATE eligibility criteria will be followed:
Candidates must be currently in the 3rd or higher years or must have completed their Bachelor’s degree (of at least three years duration) in Engineering/ Technology/ Science/ Architecture/ Humanities.
Note: If a candidate is pursuing any higher degree or has already obtained a degree higher than that mentioned in Table 1, the candidate should select the minimum required qualifying degree while filling out the application form of GATE 2026.
GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria- Documents Required
Candidates applying for the GATE entrance exam have to upload certain documents to support the GATE exam eligibility criteria 2026. It should be noted that the eligibility criteria for GATE 2026 certificates have to be uploaded while filling out the application form. Mentioned below are some important points related to eligibility documents to be uploaded by candidates:
Candidates who will complete the mentioned qualifying examinations in 2026 or earlier, will be required to submit the degree certificate/provisional degree certificate/course completion certificate/membership certificate as issued by the designated authorities.
If a candidate is expected to meet the GATE eligibility criteria in 2026 or later, then he/she has to upload their Provisional Certificate Letter (as issued by the Head of the Institute/Dean/Registrar/Head of Department) or a copy of the marks card for Section A of AMIE, etc.
PwD (Persons with Disabilities) category candidates will be required to upload a PwD certificate issued by a recognized authority. Candidates who have at least 40% impairment irrespective of the kind of disability will only be provided a concession in the application fee. Candidates will also be required to submit the certificate at the allotted institute at the time of admission.
Candidates with backlogs (failed subjects) in any of the subjects in their qualifying examination will have to upload a copy of any of the mark sheets of the final year issued from the institute where he/she will pursue their qualifying examination. It has to be noted that the internet-downloaded mark sheet will not be accepted under any circumstances.
SC/ST category candidates have to upload a valid document proof to avail of a concession in the application fee. Certificates issued by authorized officials will only be considered for concession.
Dyslexic candidates are required to submit a certificate stating the same issued by authorities to get the services of a scribe.
Note: The GATE 2026 eligibility certificate, as applicable, will need to be uploaded only while filling out the online application form and not to be sent by post.
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GATE Eligibility Criteria 2026 for M.Tech courses
GATE qualified candidates will be offered admission in M.Tech courses at different IITs, NITs, IIITs, and some CFTIs. There will be no counselling process conducted by IIT Roorkee along with GATE. Instead, candidates have to apply separately for different counselling processes. For admission to M.Tech courses in IITs, candidates must complete GATE 2026 registration through COAP which is carried out separately. Candidates seeking admissions in NITs, IIITs, and some CFTIs, will have to apply through Centralized Counselling for M.Tech 2026 (CCMT).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Who is eligibility for the GATE 2026 exam?
A:
Candidates who are currently studying in the 3rd year or higher of any undergraduate degree program, or who have already completed a government-approved degree program in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities, are eligible to appear for GATE 2026.
Q: Is there any age limit for applying for GATE 2026?
A:
No, there is no age limit to appear for the GATE exam 2026.
Q: Is there any eligibility criteria regarding the nationality of a candidate?
A:
Candidates from India as well as other countries, can apply for GATE 2026.
Q: Have passed my final year of engineering in 2026 but I have not got my degree, am I eligible?
A:
Yes, you are eligible to appear for GATE 2026 if you have passed your B.Tech in 2026. Candidates who have not received their degree can upload their final year marksheet.
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