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    GATE 2026: Scorecard (Out), Toppers, Result, Cutoff, Counselling, Answer Key

    GATE 2026: Scorecard (Out), Toppers, Result, Cutoff, Counselling, Answer Key

    Team Careers360Updated on 29 Apr 2026, 11:42 AM IST

    GATE 2026 - Qualified candidates can apply for GATE 2026 counselling for IIT admission through COAP at coap2026.iitr.ac.in. Those looking for admission to NITs, IIITs and CFTIs will be able to register for CCMT 2026 from May 15 onwards. Those who scored more than the GATE 2026 cutoff can participate in the counselling process. Aspirants can download the score card for GATE 2026 from gate 2026,iitg.ac.in. The GATE 2026 result was announced on March 19. The GATE toppers list 2026 was released as well. The GATE exam was held on February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026. Read the article to know all the details on the GATE result, toppers, counselling and seat allotment process and more.
    Latest- GATE 2026 Counselling

    This Story also Contains

    1. GATE Toppers List 2026
    2. GATE 2026 Result
    3. IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 Exam Overview
    4. GATE 2026 Cutoff
    5. GATE 2026 Answer Key
    6. GATE 2026 Response Sheet
    7. List of IITs
    8. GATE Mock Test 2026
    9. GATE 2026 Subject Wise Schedule
    10. GATE Exam Pattern 2026
    11. GATE 2026 IIT Guwahati Syllabus PDF
    12. GATE 2026 Preparation Tips
    13. GATE 2026 Form Correction
    14. IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 Registration
    15. GATE 2026 Exam Notification
    16. GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria
    17. IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 Paper Combination
    18. IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 Exam Centres
    19. Who will conduct the GATE in 2026?
    20. What is GATE?
    GATE 2026: Scorecard (Out), Toppers, Result, Cutoff, Counselling, Answer Key
    GATE 2026 - Notification, Exam Date, Syllabus, Question Papers, Exam Pattern, Preparation Tips

    GATE Toppers List 2026

    The authority has released the official GATE toppers list 2026 on the official website. Candidates can check the complete list from the below table:

    GATE 2026 Official Toppers List

    Test Paper

    Name of Candidate

    Raw Marks (out of 100)

    GATE Score (out of 1000)

    Aerospace Engineering

    YUGESH KUMAR R

    73

    1000

    Agricultural Engineering

    DEBA PRASAD RATH

    76

    1000

    Architecture and Planning

    BHARAT

    80.33

    967

    Biomedical Engineering

    SRAVANI VETI

    60.67

    1000

    Biotechnology

    DHANVIN RICHIE GUPTA

    82.67

    1000

    Civil Engineering

    AMIT SIHAG

    94.54*

    1000

    Civil Engineering

    SAHIL NAGAL

    94.54*

    1000

    Chemical Engineering

    EKTA PRIYADARSHINEE

    87.33

    1000

    Computer Science and Information Technology

    MANINDER

    92.57*

    1000

    Chemistry

    RAJAT CHAUHAN

    63

    1000

    Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

    YASHWANTH M S

    90

    1000

    Electronics and Communication Engineering

    GAURAV KUMAR

    95.67

    1000

    Electrical Engineering

    TEJAVATH MANOJ KUMAR

    92

    1000

    Environmental Science and Engineering

    VISHRUT SINGH

    68.33

    985

    Ecology and Evolution

    ROHIT SAMUEL PADANKATTI

    95.67

    941

    Geomatics Engineering

    RAJENDRA SINGH

    61

    1000

    Geology and Geophysics (Geology)

    SAYANTA SINHA

    84

    1000

    Geology and Geophysics (Geophysics)

    SOUMITRA KAR

    68.33

    1000

    Instrumentation Engineering

    RAJA MAJHI

    93

    1000

    Mathematics

    SUDHARSHAN RAJAGOPALAN

    84.67

    996

    Mechanical Engineering

    RAHUL NEHRA

    96.67

    1000

    Mining Engineering

    NIKHIL SHIVHARE

    83.67

    1000

    Metallurgical Engineering

    AMAN SINGH

    100

    1000

    Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

    RAJAVIVEGAN M R

    56.67

    1000

    Petroleum Engineering

    PRAJWAL GOSWAMI

    69

    948

    Petroleum Engineering

    MOHAMMAD SHEHBAZ NAZIRBHAI SHAIKH

    69

    948

    Physics

    BIPASHA

    70

    975

    Production and Industrial Engineering

    ASHISH

    84

    1000

    Statistics

    SAPTASHWA BAISYA

    94

    1000

    Textile Engineering and Fibre Science

    SATYAM YADAV

    66.33

    968

    Engineering Sciences (Engineering Mathematics, Fluid Mechanics, Solid Mechanics)

    KUSHAGRA MISRA

    84.67

    942

    Engineering Sciences (Engineering Mathematics, Fluid Mechanics, Solid Mechanics)

    SH GOWTHAM GUDIMELLA

    84.67

    942

    Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics)

    SURYODAY SETHI

    81.33

    1000

    Humanities and Social Sciences (English)

    RISHABH MENON

    78.33

    1000

    Humanities and Social Sciences (Linguistics)

    BHAMA R

    60

    1000

    Humanities and Social Sciences (Philosophy)

    SHIVAM BALIYAN

    68.67

    1000

    Humanities and Social Sciences (Psychology)

    ROSHAN RAJESH

    73

    1000

    Humanities and Social Sciences (Psychology)

    MANSI

    73

    1000

    Humanities and Social Sciences (Sociology)

    AMAL MOHAN V R

    73.67

    993

    Life Sciences (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Zoology)

    ARPAN TAPADER

    79.67

    1000

    GATE 2026 Result

    Candidates can check GATE 2026 results via the GOAPS portal. To check GATE 2026 results, candidates need to enter their enrollment ID and password. Follow the steps below to check the results correctly.

    • Visit the official website and click on the "GATE Result 2026" link.
    • Then, enter your registration and enrollment numbers from their admit card.
    • The result will appear on the screen
    • Downloaded and printed for future reference.

    IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 Exam Overview

    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

    • Admission to postgraduate programs like M.E./M.Tech/Ph.D at IITs, IISc, and various other universities and colleges across India
    • PSU recruitment

    Official GATE 2026 exam notification release date

    August 5, 2025

    GATE 2026 exam dateFebruary 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026
    IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 official websitegate2026.iitg.ac.in

    GATE 2026 Cutoff

    The authority has released 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 the category. Candidates can check the cut-offs for GATE in the table below.

    GATE 2026 CutOff Marks Released

    Paper CodeTest PaperCut-off (GEN)Cut-off
    (OBC-NCL/ EWS)
    Cut-Off (SC/ST/PwD)
    AEAerospace Engineering2522.516.6
    AGAgricultural Engineering2522.516.6
    ARArchitecture and Planning403626.6
    BMBiomedical Engineering2522.516.6
    BTBiotechnology25.823.217.2
    CECivil Engineering28.725.819.1
    CHChemical Engineering2522.516.6
    CSComputer Science and Information Technology302720
    CYChemistry2522.516.6
    DAData Science and Artificial Intelligence26.423.717.5
    ECElectronics and Communication Engineering26.423.717.5
    EEElectrical Engineering27.724.918.4
    ESEnvironmental Science and Engineering302720
    EYEcology and Evolution403626.6
    GEGeomatics Engineering2522.516.6
    GG-1Geology and Geophysics (Geology)39.335.326.1
    GG-2Geology and Geophysics (Geophysics)37.133.324.7
    INInstrumentation Engineering39.835.826.5
    MAMathematics34.731.223.1
    MEMechanical Engineering25.222.616.7
    MNMining Engineering29.526.519.6
    MTMetallurgical Engineering403626.6
    NMNaval Architecture and Marine Engineering33.730.322.4
    PEPetroleum Engineering403626.6
    PHPhysics25.522.917
    PIProduction and Industrial Engineering3632.424
    STStatistics30.427.320.2
    TFTextile Engineering and Fibre Science31.528.321
    XEEngineering Sciences35.231.623.4
    XH-C1Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics)35.732.123.8
    XH-C2Humanities and Social Sciences (English)403626.6
    XH-C3Humanities and Social Sciences (Linguistics)37.433.624.9
    XH-C4Humanities and Social Sciences (Philosophy)38.334.425.5
    XH-C5Humanities and Social Sciences (Psychology)39.335.326.1
    XH-C6Humanities and Social Sciences (Sociology)403626.6
    XLLife Sciences36.332.624.1
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    GATE 2025 Cutoff Category-wise

    GATE 2026 Answer Key

    The authority has released the GATE answer key 2026 on the official website. The GATE 2026 answer key link has been updated online. 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.

    • Visit the GATE official website
    • Click on the GATE answer key 2026 link
    • Enter the enrolment ID/email ID and password
    • Download the GATE answer key pdf
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    Several coaching institutes have released memory-based GATE 2026 answer key for Feb 14 online. Candidates can check the links below for each GATE paper held on Feb 14, 2026. Candidates can use the answer key of GATE 2026 to verify their answers and predict the probable score.

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    GATE 2026 Response Sheet

    The authority released the GATE response sheet 2026 online. Candidates can find the link for the GATE response sheet from the official website. The response sheet of the GATE consists of the digital responses marked by the candidates in the GATE exam.

    List of IITs

    Name of IITState
    IIT KharagpurWest Bengal
    IIT BombayMaharashtra
    IIT MadrasTamil Nadu
    IIT KanpurUttar Pradesh
    IIT DelhiDelhi
    IIT GuwahatiAssam
    IIT RoorkeeUttarakhand
    IIT RoparPunjab
    IIT BhubaneswarOdisha
    IIT GandhinagarGujarat
    IIT HyderabadTelangana
    IIT JodhpurRajasthan
    IIT PatnaBihar
    IIT IndoreMadhya Pradesh
    IIT MandiHimachal Pradesh
    IIT (BHU) VaranasiUttar Pradesh
    IIT PalakkadKerala
    IIT TirupatiAndhra Pradesh
    IIT DhanbadJharkhand
    IIT BhilaiChhattisgarh
    IIT DharwadKarnataka
    IIT JammuJammu and Kashmir
    IIT GoaGoa

    IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 Admit Card

    IIT Guwahati released the GATE 2026 admit card on January 13, 2026, on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac. Candidates can 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.

    GATE Mock Test 2026

    Candidates must practice the GATE mock tests regularly. The GATE 2026 IIT Guwahati mock test is prepared as per the GATE syllabus 2026 and exam pattern. The authority has published 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.

    GATE 2026 Exam Date

    Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati has announced the GATE 2026 exam dates on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The GATE exam date 2026 comprises the schedule for important events such as registration date, admit card release date, result date and more. Candidates can check the GATE 2026 registration dates change in the table below.

    GATE Exam Date 2026

    Event

    GATE 2026 Important Dates

    GATE Notification 2026 IIT Guwahati Release DateAugust 5, 2025

    Start date for GATE exam registration 2026

    August 28, 2025

    GATE 2026 registration last date (Without Late Fee)

    October 6, 2025

    October 7, 2025

    GATE last date to apply 2026 (With Late Fee)

    October 9, 2025

    October 13, 2025

    Modifications in the GATE 2026 application form

    October 28 to November 3, 2025 November 10, 2025

    November 18, 2025

    GATE 2026 mock test release dateNovember 12, 2025

    GATE admit card release date

    January 2, 2026

    January 13, 2026

    GATE Exam Date 2026

    February 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2026

    Availability of the GATE response sheet 2026

    February 22, 2026

    Release of the GATE exam answer key

    March 19, 2026

    GATE 2026 answer key challenge period

    February 25 to 28, 2026

    GATE defect rectificationMarch 10 to 12, 2026

    Result Date

    March 19, 2026

    Score Cards available for free download

    March 27 to May 31, 2026

    Score Cards are available for download by paying a fee of ₹500 per test paperJune 01 to December 31, 2026

    GATE 2026 Subject Wise Schedule

    Day, DateTime (IST)Test Papers
    Saturday, February 07, 20269:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN)AG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, XL
    2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN)AE, BT, CH, CY, GE, PH, XH
    Sunday, February 08, 20269:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN)CS-1, ST
    2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN)CS-2, EY, NM, PE
    Saturday, February 14, 20269:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN)CE-1, EE, PI
    2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN)BM, CE-2, ME, MT
    Sunday, February 15, 20269:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN)EC
    2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN)AR, DA

    GATE Exam Pattern 2026

    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.

    GATE 2026 Exam Pattern IIT Guwahati

    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.

    GATE 2026 IIT Guwahati Syllabus PDF

    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 Syllabus PDF Download 2026

    GATE paperGATE exam syllabus PDF

    GATE Syllabus for Aerospace Engineering

    GATE AE syllabus pdf

    GATE Syllabus for Agricultural Engineering

    GATE AG syllabus

    GATE Syllabus for Instrumentation Engineering

    GATE IN syllabus

    GATE Syllabus for Mathematics

    GATE MA syllabus

    GATE Syllabus for Mechanical Engineering

    GATE ME syllabus

    GATE Syllabus for Mining Engineering

    GATE MN syllabus

    GATE Syllabus for Biomedical Engineering

    GATE BM syllabus

    GATE Syllabus for Biotechnology Engineering

    GATE BT syllabus

    GATE Syllabus for Metallurgical Engineering

    GATE MT syllabus

    GATE Syllabus for Civil Engineering

    GATE CE syllabus

    GATE Syllabus for Chemical Engineering

    GATE CH syllabus

    GATE Syllabus for Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

    GATE NM syllabus

    GATE Syllabus for Architecture and Planning

    GATE AR syllabus

    GATE Syllabus for Petroleum Engineering

    GATE PE syllabus

    GATE Syllabus for Computer Science and Information Technology

    GATE CS syllabus

    GATE Syllabus for Chemistry

    GATE CY syllabus

    GATE Syllabus for Production and Industrial Engineering

    GATE PI Syllabus

    GATE Syllabus for Electronics and Communication Engineering

    GATE EC syllabus

    GATE Syllabus for Statistics

    GATE ST syllabus

    GATE Syllabus for Electrical Engineering

    GATE EE syllabus

    GATE Syllabus for Textile Engineering and Fibre Science

    GATE TF syllabus

    GATE Syllabus for Environmental Science & Engineering

    GATE ES syllabus

    GATE Syllabus for Engineering Sciences

    GATE XE syllabus

    GATE Syllabus for Ecology and Evolution

    GATE EY syllabus

    GATE Syllabus for Humanities & Social Sciences

    GATE XH syllabus

    GATE life science syllabus

    GATE XL syllabus

    GATE Syllabus for Geomatics Engineering

    GATE GE syllabus

    GATE Syllabus for Geology and Geophysics

    GATE GG syllabus

    GATE Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

    GATE DA syllabus

    GATE Engineering Sciences (XE) Syllabus

    GATE Humanities and Social Sciences (XH) Syllabus

    GATE Life Sciences (XL) Syllabus

    GATE 2026 Preparation Tips

    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.

    GATE 2026 Form Correction

    The authority has concluded the GATE form correction 2026 window on November 18, 2025. Registered candidates had to edit their submitted application form for GATE 2026 in online mode. It is important to note that the GATE application form correction process is a paid facility and is applicable only for specific fields.

    IIT Guwahati GATE 2026: List of details open for correction

    • 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

    IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 Registration

    The authority had revised the GATE 2026 application dates on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The registration link for GATE 2026 application form was active on the official website. Aspirants who fulfil the 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 registration. Candidates have to provide details such as their name, email ID and contact number. Upon completion of the GATE exam 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, 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 print of the GATE application form 2026.

    GATE 2026 Application Fees Revised: For exam centres in India

    Candidate CategoryGATE exam fee without late feeGATE 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

    GATE 2026 Exam Notification

    IIT Guwahati has released the GATE 2026 exam notification on the official website. The GATE exam notification also contains the exam date, eligibility, and list of subjects. The 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.

    GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

    Candidates who wish to apply for the exam have to meet the GATE 2026 eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria for the GATE exam 2026 specify certain conditions that have to be met to appear for the exam.

    • Nationality: Applicants must be citizens of India. Moreover, NRIs who fulfil the eligibility conditions can also appear for IIT Guwahati GATE 2026.
    • Education Qualifications: Candidates who have completed a Bachelor's degree or are in the 3rd / higher years of any undergraduate degree program in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities can apply for the GATE 2026 exam.
    • Age Limit for GATE exam: There are no age criteria.

    GATE 2026 Paper-wise Eligibility Criteria

    Degree/ProgramQualifying Degree/ExaminationDescription 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 3 rd year or higher or already completed

    B. Arch.

    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

    M.B.B.S./B.D.S.

    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

    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 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

    B.Sc. / B.A. / B.Com.

    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

    IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 Paper Combination

    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.

    New GATE Paper Code

    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

    STCS, 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

    IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 Exam Centres

    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.

    GATE Zonal Centres List 2026

    Zonal CentresTotal number of exam cities

    IIT Roorkee

    26

    IISc Bangalore

    37

    IIT Bombay

    37

    IIT Delhi

    22

    IIT Guwahati

    24

    IIT Kanpur

    14

    IIT Kharagpur

    30

    IIT Madras

    48

    Who will conduct the GATE in 2026?

    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.

    YearOrganizing Institute
    2025IIT Roorkee
    2024IISC Bengaluru
    2023IIT Kanpur
    2022IIT Kharagpur
    2021IIT Bombay
    2020IIT Delhi
    2019IIT Madras
    2018IIT Guwahati
    2017IIT Roorkee
    2016IISc Bangalore

    What is GATE?

    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)

    Q: Who will conduct the GATE in 2026?
    A:

    The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati is conducting the GATE 2026 exam.

    Q: When is GATE 2026 result?
    A:

    The GATE 2026 result date is March 19, 2026.

    Q: What is the pattern of GATE exam 2026?
    A:

    As per the GATE paper pattern, there are 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.

    Q: What is the GATE 2026 exam date?
    A:

    The GATE 2026 exam was conducted on February 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2026.

    Q: When should I apply for GATE 2026?
    A:

    The GATE 2026 application form began on August 28, 2025.

    Q: Who will conduct the GATE 2027 exam?
    A:

    IIT Madras will conduct the GATE 2027 exam.

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    Hello, yes, you can apply for some PSU jobs through your GATE EEE score even if you are studying ECE, but it depends on the eligibility criteria of each PSU recruitment. Some PSUs allow both ECE and EEE candidates for certain posts.

    You can check the latest PSU recruitment updates

    Check the syllabus first - https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/gate-data-science-and-ai-syllabus . Understand where you stand with your knowledge. Check out any past question papers for this and see the question types.

    Start preparing on those lines, take up free mock tests and series. There are plenty available on reddit and telegram and other social

    Hello, admission for MTech or PhD depends on your GATE score, cutoff, college and branch you choose. Cutoff is different for each and changes every year.

    For more details, please check this link: GATE Cutoff 2026

    Hello, for M.Tech in CSE, AI, or Data Science, admission is based on your GATE score.

    You need to:

    • Qualify for the GATE exam
    • Apply to colleges
    • Take part in the counselling or admission process

    Your admission depends on your GATE score, chosen branch, and available seats.

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