GATE 2026 Exam Date Branch Wise: IIT Guwahati has announced the branch-wise GATE exam date 2026 on its official portal, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The notification for GATE 2026 date includes specific exam date, exam timings and more. The GATE 2026 exam will be conducted in two shifts for 30 papers. The GATE 2026 exam date falls on February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026. The GATE 2026 admit card has been released on January 13, 2026. The new revised dates will be out soon. Candidates can check the complete IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 exam schedule below.
The computer-based test GATE 2026 was conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026 by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati.
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The GATE entrance exam will be held over four days, with two sessions: forenoon (9:30 AM to 12:30 PM) and afternoon (2:30 PM to 5:00 PM). Read more about the IIT Guwahati GATE schedule 2026 below. Get further details on the GATE 2026 branch timetable from the article given here.
The GATE 2026 branch-wise exam date has been announced on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates can check the GATE 2026 branch schedule in the table below.
| Day, Date | Time (IST) | Test Papers |
|---|---|---|
| February 07, 2026 | 9:30 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 | |
| February 08, 2026 | 9:30 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 | |
| February 14, 2026 | 9:30 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 | |
| February 15, 2026 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN) | EC |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN) | AR, DA |
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 for 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 authority has announced the GATE exam date branch wise 2026 on November 17, 2025.
The GATE 2026 exam will be conducted by IIT Guwahati.
The GATE 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. It will be conducted in two shifts: the forenoon shift from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, and the afternoon shift from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. The GATE 2026 exam will be conducted for 30 papers
The GATE 2026 admit card release date is January 13, 2026.
On Question asked by student community
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GATE 2026 score of 320 (OBC, AIR 1633 in XE), admission to top IITs will be difficult. However, you may get opportunities in newer IITs or lower-demand branches in later or spot rounds. You have better chances in NITs, IIITs, and state universities through CCMT counseling. PSU opportunities are
Yes, you can get a seat in VLSI. However, different colleges have different cut-off scores. Check the respective college GATE cut off before applying.
Every PSU has different cut-off marks and eligibility. Hence, it is suggested to apply for PSU after checking the eligibility. Also, they do not reveal the marks of the finally selected candidates. So, wait for the final merit list.
If you are getting confused, you can explore more courses after 12th for the science stream . Based on your interest, you can pursue B.Tech in CSE and later specialise in cybersecurity. After your graduation, you can appear in GATE to pursue higher studies in some of the top institutes
Yes. You can. GATE eligibility specifies that students in their 3rd year and above can appear for the exam. Since the results are valid for 3 years, you can use the same for your admissions.
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