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GATE 2026 Exam Date Branch Wise: IIT Guwahati will release the branch wise GATE exam date 2026 on the website at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates will find the specific GATE 2026 branch wise exam date here soon after release. As per the notification, the GATE exam dates have been announced as February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. Moreover, GATE EE, EC, CS, GE, GG, IN and ME will not be held on February 8, 2026. The authority will conduct the GATE 2026 exam in two shifts per day for 30 papers. The GATE 2026 exam date branch wise PDF download link will be provided below.
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The GATE entrance exam will be held over four days and will have two sessions: forenoon (9:30 AM to 12:30 PM) and afternoon (2:30 PM to 5:00 PM). Read more about the GATE branch-wise exam schedule for 2026 below. Get further details on the GATE 2026 branch timetable from the article given here.
The authority will announce the GATE 2026 subject-wise schedule on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates can check the tentative GATE 2026 branch schedule in the table below.
Paper Codes | GATE 2026 Exam Date | Shift Timings |
CS1, AG, MA | February 7, 2026 | Forenoon Session |
CS2, NM, MT, TF, IN | February 7, 2026 | Afternoon Session |
ME, PE, AR | February 8, 2026 | Forenoon Session |
EE | February 8, 2026 | Afternoon Session |
CY, AE, DA, ES, PI | February 14, 2026 | Forenoon Session |
EC, GE, XH, BM, EY | February 14, 2026 | Afternoon Session |
CE1, GG, CH, PH, BT | February 14, 2026 | Forenoon Session |
CE2, ST, XE, XL, MN | February 14, 2026 | Afternoon Session |
Day, Date | Time (IST) |
Saturday, February 07, 2026 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN) |
2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN) | |
Sunday, February 08, 2026 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN) |
2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN) | |
Saturday, February 14, 2026 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN) |
2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN) | |
Sunday, February 15, 2026 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN) |
2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN) |
Candidates can check the GATE 2026 timelines in the table below.
Events | Session 1 | Session 2 |
Reporting time | 8 AM | 1 PM |
Exam starts | 9:30 AM | 2:30 PM |
Last entry allowed | 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
Exam concludes | 12:30 PM | 5:30 PM |
Candidates can check the GATE two paper combinations 2026 in the table below.
Code of the First Paper | Code of the Second Paper |
AE | CE, ME, XE |
AG | CE |
AR | CE, GE |
BM | BT, IN |
BT | BM, XL |
CE | AE, AG, AR, ES, GE, NM, XE |
CH | ES, PE, XE |
CS | DA, EC, GE, MA, PH, ST |
CY | XE, XL |
DA | CS, EC, EE, MA, ME, PH, ST, XE |
EC | CS, DA, EE, IN, PH |
EE | DA, EC, IN, PH |
ES | CE, CH, GE |
EY | XL |
GE | AR, CE, CS, ES, GG |
GG | GE |
IN | BM, EC, EE, ME |
MA | CS, DA, PH, ST |
ME | AE, DA, IN, NM, PI, XE |
MN | - |
MT | XE |
NM | CE, ME |
PE | CH |
PH | CS, DA, EC, EE, MA, XE |
PI | ME, XE |
ST | CS, DA, MA, XH |
TF | - |
XE | AE, CE, CH, CY, DA, ME, MT, PH, PI |
XH | ST |
XL | BT, CY, EY |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The GATE 2026 exam will be held on February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026.
The GATE 2026 exam will be conducted by IIT Guwahati.
The authority will announce the GATE exam branch wise 2026 dates soon.
On Question asked by student community
Hello,
No,For Mtech you are not eligible to give GATE examination in 2nd year diploma and after completing your diploma degree
Only bachelor's degree holders can give GATE examination
Thank you
Hello
If you're in 2nd year right now, you can’t register for GATE 2026 just yet.
The exam is only open to students in the 3rd year or beyond in their degree.
It’s mainly because the GATE tests subjects that are usually taught later in your course.
But don’t worry, you are in a great position to start preparing early!
Focus on your basics, practice problem-solving, and build strong concepts now.
By the time you reach 3rd year, you’ll be well ahead of the game.
Hello,
If your GATE 2026 application shows "under scrutiny," continue to monitor your applicant portal and registered email for updates, as this is a routine process where officials verify your details. An "under scrutiny" status does not mean your application is rejected; you may be notified of discrepancies and given a chance to correct them during the application correction window, which opens later. Keep your application details accurate and prepare for the exam while waiting for the correction window to open.
I hope it will clear your query!!
Hello,
In the GATE application form , you should enter your name exactly as it appears in your official ID proof , even if the order is different.
For example:
If your ID proof shows Surname + First Name , enter it in the same way in the form.
Do not change the order to First Name + Surname.
This is important because your GATE admit card and scorecard will match your ID proof.
Keep it exactly the same to avoid any issues later.
Hope it helps !
Hello,
Yes, you as a Bachelor of Science graduate in home science can appear for the GATE 2026 exam, as the eligibility criteria include graduates from "Science" and other fields, as well as those in the 3rd year or higher of an undergraduate program.
I hope it will clear your query!!
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