GATE 2026 Branch-Wise Exam Dates: Check Paper-Wise Schedule

GATE 2026 Branch-Wise Exam Dates: Check Paper-Wise Schedule

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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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  2. GATE 2026 Examination Schedule
  3. GATE 2026 Exam Timings
  4. GATE 2026 Two Paper Combinations
GATE 2026 Branch-Wise Exam Dates: Check Paper-Wise Schedule
GATE 2026 Branch-Wise Exam Dates

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.

IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 Branch-Wise Schedule

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.

GATE 2026 Branch Wise Date IIT Guwahati Expected

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

GATE 2026 Examination Schedule

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)

GATE 2026 Exam Timings

Candidates can check the GATE 2026 timelines in the table below.

GATE Exam Timings 2026

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

GATE 2026 Two Paper Combinations

Candidates can check the GATE two paper combinations 2026 in the table below.

GATE Two Paper Combinations

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)

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

The GATE 2026 exam will be held on February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026.

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

The GATE 2026 exam will be conducted by IIT Guwahati.

Q: When will the GATE 2026 Exam Branch wise Dates be announced?
A:

The authority will announce the GATE exam branch wise 2026 dates soon.

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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!!