GATE Application Date:28 Aug' 25 - 28 Sep' 25
GATE 2026 - IIT Guwahati will conclude the GATE 2026 registration, without a late fee, on September 28, 2025. Candidates can find the GATE 2026 application form link on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The last date to submit the GATE 2026 application form with a late fee is October 9, 2025. Further, candidates are advised to check the GATE 2026 eligibility criteria before applying. Students can download the GATE 2026 syllabus for all 30 papers online. The GATE entrance exam will be held on February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026. For more detailed information on registration of GATE 2026, check out the article below.
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The GATE 2026 exam date was announced on August 5, 2026. The authority has released the GATE 2026 poster with all the important exam details online. The GATE 2026 two paper combination list was released online. Read the article to know all the details on the registration, eligibility, syllabus and more.
The authority has revised the GATE 2026 application dates on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The GATE 2026 application form link has been activated on August 28, 2025. Aspirants who fulfill the GATE eligibility criteria will have to register for the IITG GATE 2026 exam online. Candidates can check the steps for the GATE registration below.
Registration: The first and foremost step to apply for the GATE exam is the registration. Candidates have to provide details such as their name, email ID and contact number. Upon completion of the GATE 2026 registration, a unique enrollment ID and password will be generated.
Form filling: Applicants will have to log in to the GOAPS portal using their enrollment ID to fill out the GATE application form. Candidates have to provide the details regarding their personal information, education qualifications, and the subject in which they are appearing.
Uploading of documents: Applicants have to upload a photograph and a scanned copy of their signature.
Paying the registration fees: To submit the application form, candidates have to pay the GATE 2026 registration fee online via credit card/debit card/net banking. Upon the successful transaction take the printout of the GATE application form 2026.
Candidate Category | GATE exam fee without late fee | GATE 2026 registration fee |
Female candidates (per paper) | ₹ 1000 | ₹ 1500 |
SC / ST / PwD* category candidates (per paper) | ₹ 1000 | ₹ 1500 |
All other candidates including foreign nationals (per paper) | ₹ 2000 | ₹ 2500 |
IIT Guwahati has released the GATE 2026 exam notification. Based on the GATE notification, the registration process has commenced on August 28, 2025 and will end on September 28, 2025. The GATE exam notification also contains the exam date, eligibility and list of subjects. The detailed brochure is released. Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is held for PG admissions at IITs, IISc, and various other universities and colleges across India. GATE-qualified candidates can also apply for PSU recruitment through GATE 2026. The exam will be conducted for 30 subjects.
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
GATE full form | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering |
GATE 2026 Conducted by | Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati |
Exam level | National-level exam |
Mode of the GATE exam | Online |
Purpose of GATE 2026 exam |
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Official GATE 2026 exam notification release date | August 5, 2025 |
| GATE 2026 last date to apply | September 28, 2025 |
| GATE 2026 exam date | February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026 |
| IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 official website | gate2026.iitg.ac.in |
Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati has released the GATE 2026 exam notification on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The GATE exam date 2026 comprises the schedule for important events such as GATE 2026 registration date, admit card release date, result date and more. Candidates can check the GATE 2026 registration dates change in the table below.
Event | GATE 2026 Dates |
|---|---|
| GATE Notification 2026 IIT Guwahati Release Date | August 5, 2025 |
Start date for GATE exam registration 2026 | August 28, 2025 |
GATE 2026 registration last date (Without Late Fee) | September 28, 2025 |
Last date to submit the GATE application form 2026 (With Late Fee) | October 9, 2025 |
Modifications in the GATE 2026 application form | November 6, 2025 |
GATE admit card release date | January 2, 2026 |
GATE 2026 exam date branch wise | February 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2026 |
Availability of GATE response sheet 2026 | February 2026 |
Release of GATE exam answer key | February 2026 |
GATE 2026 answer key challenge period | February 2026 |
Result Date | March 19, 2026 |
Score Cards available for free download | March 27, 2026 to May 31, 2026 |
| Score Cards available for download by paying a fee of ₹500 per test paper | June 01, 2026 to December 31, 2026 |
Candidates who wish to apply for exam have to meet the GATE 2026 IIT Guwahati eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria for GATE exam 2026 specify certain conditions that have to be met to appear for the exam.
Degree/Program | Qualifying Degree/Examination | Description of Eligible Candidates |
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc. / Diploma in Engineering / Technology) | Currently in the 3 rd year or higher or already completed | |
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (5- year course) / Naval Architecture (4- year course) / Planning (4- year course) | Currently in the 3 rd 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 3 rd year or higher or already completed |
Pharm. D. (after 10+2) | 6 years degree program, consisting of internship or residency training, during third year onwards | Currently in the 3 rd/ 4 th/ 5 th/ 6 th year or already completed |
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 | 5 th/ 6 th/ 7 thor higher semester or already completed | |
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 | |
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 1 st/ 2 nd/ 3 rd/ 4 th 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 3 rd / 4 th/ 5 th year or already completed |
Bachelor degree in any branch of Science / Arts / Commerce (3-year program) | Currently in the 3 rd year or 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 3 rd 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, 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 equivalent of such professional courses |
B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry) | 4-years B.Sc program | Currently in the 3 rd/ 4 th year or already completed |
Candidates must choose the appropriate code when selecting their papers for the exam. Here is a comprehensive list of GATE 2026 paper codes to help candidates make their selections. Moreover, candidates planning to appear for two papers in the GATE 2026 exam should first select their primary paper. Students can then select a secondary paper from the available new and old combinations as well. Check the list of permitted new two-paper combinations for the GATE entrance exam below.
GATE paper name | Code of the First Paper | Codes of the Second Paper |
|---|---|---|
Aerospace Engineering | AE | CE, ME, XE |
Agricultural Engineering | AG | CE |
Architecture and Planning | AR | CE, GE |
Biomedical Engineering | BM | BT, IN |
Biotechnology | BT | BM, XL |
Civil Engineering | CE | AE, AG, AR, ES, GE, NM, XE |
Chemical Engineering | CH | ES, PE, XE |
Computer Science and Information Technology | CS | DA, EC, GE, MA, PH, ST |
Chemistry | CY | XE, XL |
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | DA | CS, EC, EE, MA, ME, PH, ST, XE |
Electronics and Communication Engineering | EC | CS, DA, EE, IN, PH |
Electrical Engineering | EE | DA, EC, IN, PH |
Environmental Science & Engineering | ES | CE, CH, GE |
Ecology and Evolution | EY | XL |
Geomatics Engineering | GE | AR, CE, CS, ES, GG |
Geology and Geophysics | GG | GE |
Instrumentation Engineering | IN | BM, EC, EE, ME |
Mathematics | MA | CS, DA, PH, ST |
Mechanical Engineering | ME | AE, DA, IN, NM, PI, XE |
Mining Engineering | MN | - |
Metallurgical Engineering | MT | XE |
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | NM | CE, ME |
Petroleum Engineering | PE | CH |
Physics | PH | CS, DA, EC, EE, MA, XE |
Production and Industrial Engineering | PI | ME, XE |
Statistics | ST | CS, DA, MA, XH |
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science | TF | - |
Engineering Sciences | XE | AE, CE, CH, CY, DA, ME, MT, PH, PI |
Humanities & Social Sciences | XH | ST |
Life sciences | XL | BT, CY, EY |
The authority will start the GATE 2026 application form correction in online mode. Registered candidates will be able to edit their submitted application form for GATE 2026 within a specified period. It is important to note that the GATE application form correction process is a paid facility and is applicable only for specific fields.
Name of the candidate
Date of Birth
Gender
Category
Country of Residence
Parent/Guardian’s Mobile Number
Correspondence Address
Exam centre and exam city details
Qualifying Degree Details
Candidates must check the GATE 2026 exam pattern before commencing their preparation. The exam pattern of GATE comprises important details such as the types of questions, total number of questions, duration, GATE exam total marks, marking scheme and much more. As per the GATE paper pattern, there will be three types of questions- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions. The GATE 2026 exam will be held for a maximum of 100 marks.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
GATE 2026 exam mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) [will be conducted at select centres in select cities] |
GATE 2026 exam duration | 3 Hours* |
Number of Subjects (Papers) | 30 test papers |
Sections | General Aptitude (GA) + Candidate’s Selected Subject(s) |
Type of Questions | (a) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) (b) Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and/or (c) Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions |
Questions for testing these abilities | (a) Recall (b) Comprehension (c) Application (d) Analysis & Synthesis |
Number of Questions | 10 (GA) + 55 (subject) = 65 Questions |
Distribution of Marks in all Papers EXCEPT papers AR, CY, DA, EY, 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, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL | General Aptitude: 15 Marks + Subject Questions: 85 Marks Total: 100 Marks |
Marking Scheme | Questions carry 1 mark and 2 marks |
Negative Marking | For a wrong answer chosen in an MCQ, there will be a negative marking. For 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. Likewise, For 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. No negative markings for MSQ or NAT questions. |
Candidates can access the GATE 2026 syllabus for CSE and other subjects on the official website. The GATE syllabus provides a list of topics that must be prepared for the entrance exam. The syllabus of the GATE exam typically remains the same each year. The GATE 2026 syllabus pdf download link will be provided below.
| GATE paper | GATE exam syllabus PDF |
|---|---|
GATE Syllabus for Computer Science and Information Technology | |
| Paper | Exam syllabus PDF |
|---|---|
| GATE Fluid Mechanics | GATE (XE-B) syllabus |
| GATE Material Science | GATE (XE-C) syllabus |
| GATE Solid Mechanics | GATE (XE-D) Syllabus |
| GATE Thermodynamics | GATE (XE-E) syllabus |
| GATE Polymer Science and Engineering | GATE (XE-F) syllabus |
| GATE Food Technology | GATE (XE-G) syllabus |
| GATE Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences | GATE (XE-H) syllabus |
| Paper Name | GATE syllabus PDF |
|---|---|
| GATE Biochemistry | GATE (XL-Q) syllabus |
| GATE Botany | GATE (XL-R) syllabus |
| GATE Microbiology | GATE (XL-S) syllabus |
| Zoology | GATE (XL-T) syllabus |
| Food Technology | GATE (XL-U) syllabus |
IIT Guwahati has announced the GATE 2026 admit card on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac. As per notification, the IIT Guwahati GATE admit card 2026 will be issued on January 2, 2026. Candidates will be able to download the GATE hall ticket 2026 through the GATE GOAPS portal. Students have to use their enrollment/email ID and password. In case of any errors, contact the authorities for rectification. Follow the steps mentioned below to download the admit card:
Visit the GATE 2026 IIT Guwahati official website.
Click on the link for the admit card.
Log in by entering the enrollment ID, registered email ID, password, and captcha.
Submit the details and the admit card will be displayed.
Download and take a printout of the admit card.
All applicants have to select their three preferred GATE 2026 centres list while filling out the application form. The GATE exam centres are divided into 8 IIT Zones. Candidates can check the GATE exam centres list on the official website.
| Zonal Centres | Total number of exam cities |
|---|---|
IIT Roorkee | 26 |
37 | |
37 | |
22 | |
24 | |
14 | |
30 | |
48 |
GATE 2026 exam aspirants can check the GATE preparation tips to prepare for the exam strategically.
Understand the GATE 2026 exam pattern and syllabus before starting the preparation.
Create a study pattern and follow it rigorously.
Know the high-weightage topics of the GATE 2026 syllabus and focus more on them.
Pick the best preparation resources.
Know your strengths and work on your weaker areas.
Attempt mock tests to know the paper pattern.
Candidates must practice the GATE mock test from time to time. The GATE 2026 IIT Guwahati mock test is prepared as per the GATE syllabus 2026 and exam pattern. The authority will release the official GATE mock test online. The mock test of GATE will help candidates assess their preparation level and help in identifying the weaker sections. Aspirants can then work on the weaker topics to strengthen their preparation.
The authority will release the GATE answer key 2026 on the official website. The GATE 2026 answer key link will be updated online. Candidates can use the answer key of GATE 2026 to verify their answers and predict the probable score. Furthermore, candidates can also challenge the GATE 2026 IIT Guwahati answer key in case of any error in the key with the supporting documents. Below are the steps to download the GATE answer key 2026.
The GATE result 2026 will be announced on March 19, 2026. To download the result for GATE exam 2026, candidates will need their registration and enrollment number. Candidates will need to follow the steps mentioned below.
The authority will release the GATE cutoff 2026 on the official website. The cutoff depends on various factors such as several candidates, exam difficulty, seats available, previous year trends, and category. Candidates can check the previous year paper wise cutoff for GATE in the table below.
| Test Paper | Cut-off (GEN) | Cut-off (OBC-NCL/EWS) | Cut-off (SC/ST/PwD) |
|---|---|---|---|
Aerospace Engineering | 28.9 | 26 | 19.2 |
Agricultural Engineering | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
Architecture and Planning | 40 | 36 | 26.6 |
Biomedical Engineering | 29.2 | 26.2 | 19.4 |
Biotechnology | 28 | 25.2 | 18.6 |
Civil Engineering | 29.2 | 26.2 | 19.4 |
Chemical Engineering | 27.7 | 24.9 | 18.4 |
Computer Science and Information Technology | 29.2 | 26.2 | 19.4 |
Chemistry | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | 29 | 26.1 | 19.3 |
Electronics and Communication Engineering | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
Electrical Engineering | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
Environmental Science and Engineering | 26.1 | 23.4 | 17.4 |
Ecology and Evolution | 39.5 | 35.5 | 26.3 |
Geomatics Engineering | 25.7 | 23.1 | 17.1 |
Geology and Geophysics (Geology) | 38.4 | 34.5 | 25.5 |
Geology and Geophysics (Geophysics) | 40 | 36 | 26.6 |
Instrumentation Engineering | 25.6 | 23 | 17 |
Mathematics | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
Mechanical Engineering | 35.8 | 32.2 | 23.8 |
Mining Engineering | 30.6 | 27.5 | 20.4 |
Metallurgical Engineering | 40 | 36 | 26.6 |
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | 25.1 | 22.5 | 16.7 |
Petroleum Engineering | 31.1 | 27.9 | 20.7 |
Physics | 26.8 | 24.1 | 17.8 |
Production and Industrial Engineering | 35.6 | 32 | 23.7 |
Statistics | 30.2 | 27.1 | 20.1 |
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science | 34.7 | 31.2 | 23.1 |
Engineering Sciences | 35.4 | 31.8 | 23.5 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics) | 40 | 36 | 26.6 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (English) | 40 | 36 | 26.6 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Linguistics) | 40 | 36 | 26.6 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Philosophy) | 40 | 36 | 26.6 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Psychology) | 40 | 36 | 26.6 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Sociology) | 40 | 36 | 26.6 |
Life Sciences | 31.3 | 28.1 | 20.8 |
| Name of IIT | State |
|---|---|
| IIT Kharagpur | West Bengal |
| IIT Bombay | Maharashtra |
| IIT Madras | Tamil Nadu |
| IIT Kanpur | Uttar Pradesh |
| IIT Delhi | Delhi |
| IIT Guwahati | Assam |
| IIT Roorkee | Uttarakhand |
| IIT Ropar | Punjab |
| IIT Bhubaneswar | Odisha |
| IIT Gandhinagar | Gujarat |
| IIT Hyderabad | Telangana |
| IIT Jodhpur | Rajasthan |
| IIT Patna | Bihar |
| IIT Indore | Madhya Pradesh |
| IIT Mandi | Himachal Pradesh |
| IIT (BHU) Varanasi | Uttar Pradesh |
| IIT Palakkad | Kerala |
| IIT Tirupati | Andhra Pradesh |
| IIT Dhanbad | Jharkhand |
| IIT Bhilai | Chhattisgarh |
| IIT Dharwad | Karnataka |
| IIT Jammu | Jammu and Kashmir |
| IIT Goa | Goa |
The GATE exam will be conducted by IIT Guwahati. Every year, one of the IITs or IISc conducts the GATE exam. Last year, GATE exam was hosted by IIT Roorkee.
| Year | Organizing Institute |
|---|---|
| 2025 | IIT Roorkee |
| 2024 | IISC Bengaluru |
| 2023 | IIT Kanpur |
| 2022 | IIT Kharagpur |
| 2021 | IIT Bombay |
| 2020 | IIT Delhi |
| 2019 | IIT Madras |
| 2018 | IIT Guwahati |
| 2017 | IIT Roorkee |
| 2016 | IISc Bangalore |
GATE full form is the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. It is a national-level entrance examination conducted once a year. Candidates must be aware of the GATE full form as it highlights its significance as a gateway for students aiming for admission to postgraduate programs across top institutes in India. As per the GATE full form, the entrance exam will be held for various disciplines, including Engineering, Arts, Science, Humanities and Architecture. IISc Bengaluru and seven IITs (IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Kanpur, IIT Madras, and IIT Roorkee) conduct the GATE exam on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB). Moreover, various Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) accept the GATE scores for the recruitment of management trainee (MT) posts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The GATE 2026 exam will be conducted on February 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2026.
The GATE 2026 form fill up date is August 28, 2025, onwards.
Yes, the authority has revised the GATE 2026 registration dates online. The revised registration period is from August 28 to September 28, 2025 (without late fee).
The GATE 2026 application form began on August 28, 2025.
IIT Madras will conduct the GATE 2027 exam.
Candidates must start preparing for the GATE 2026 exam as soon as possible. Candidates can refer to the GATE syllabus and exam pattern since they typically remain the same each year.
As per the GATE paper pattern, there will be three types of questions- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions. The GATE 2026 exam will be held for a maximum of 100 marks.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati will conduct the GATE 2026 exam.
On Question asked by student community
Hello
As an EEE (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) graduate, your core GATE paper is EE (Electrical Engineering).
You can also choose papers like IN (Instrumentation) or EC (Electronics and Communication) if you're comfortable. GATE now allows two-paper combinations EE plus IN is a valid pair.
Choose based on your strengths and future goals (e.g., PSU jobs, M.Tech). Always check the latest GATE brochure for updated paper codes and combinations.
How to clear GATE Exam :
First, know the syllabus and exam pattern.
Make a small study plan and follow it every week.
Read from good books or trusted online notes.
Practice old GATE question papers.
Give mock tests to check speed and accuracy.
Revise your notes and formulas again and again.
How to get Job in PSU:
Score high in GATE, because PSUs take only top ranks.
Keep checking PSU job notices regularly.
Apply on time with your GATE score.
Be ready for interviews or group discussions.
Work on subject knowledge and also your communication skills.
Yes, it will be acceptable. In GATE registration, the name should match your valid photo ID proof in terms of spelling, not the order. Many Indian IDs have surname written first, while the portal generates it as first–middle–last. Since all three parts of your name (Vikash, Rameshbhai, Bhagel) are correct, there won’t be any issue. Just ensure you upload the correct ID proof. During verification, they check spelling, photo, and signature, not the word order.
Hello,
Yes, you can change your category from General to OBC during the GATE 2026 correction window.
GATE always allows candidates to correct details like category. You will need to pay a small correction fee for this change. Make sure you upload a valid OBC certificate as per the format and date mentioned by GATE.
So, wait for the correction window, log in to your application, and update your category to OBC.
Hope it helps !
Hello! If you are preparing for GATE, there are plenty of free resources available online that can boost your preparation. You can easily access e-books, handwritten notes, subject wise PYQs, and test series shared by toppers on different platforms. Along with that, free PDFs and study material are available through various websites and Telegram channels. To make it easier, I will be attaching the link where you can find preparation tips, a study timetable, free study materials, and previous year question papers all in one place.
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