GATE Exam Date 2026 (Out) - Schedule, Paper-wise Timings & Important Events

GATE Exam Date 2026 (Out) - Schedule, Paper-wise Timings & Important Events

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GATE Exam Date 2026 - IIT Guwahati has announced the GATE 2026 exam dates on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. As per the official dates, the GATE 2026 registration last date without a late fee is September 28, 2025. However, candidates can also apply till October 9, 2025, with a late fee. Further, the GATE 2026 exam is scheduled for February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026. Interested candidates can also check the GATE important dates on this page. The schedule includes dates for registration, form correction, admit card release date, GATE exam, result and more. The official GATE 2026 brochure was released online. The GATE 2026 registration has begun on August 28, 2025. Read the article to know the GATE 2026 exam date and avoid missing any important events.

GATE Exam Date 2026 (Out) - Schedule, Paper-wise Timings & Important Events
GATE 2026 Exam Dates

GATE Exam Date 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has announced the GATE 2026 exam dates on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates preparing for the upcoming GATE exam can navigate the dates to keep themselves updated with the exam events. As per the scheduled dates, the GATE registration has already begun. Candidates can find the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 dates on this page. The GATE exam date 2026, branch-wise, will be released later.

GATE Exam Time Table 2026

Events

GATE 2026 Schedule

Start date for GATE 2026 registration through GOAPS

August 25, 2025

August 28, 2025

GATE 2026 registration last date (Without late fee)

September 25, 2025

September 28, 2025

GATE registration 2026 last date with an additional late fee of Rs. 500

October 6, 2025

October 9, 2025

GATE 2026 Application form correction starts

October 2025

Last date for GATE 2026 application form correction

November, 2025

Release of GATE mock test

October 2025

GATE admit card release date

January 2, 2026

GATE 2026 exam date and time

February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026

Provisional Answer Key for GATE 2026

February 2026

Question paper for GATE 2026

February 2026

Challenging of GATE 2026 answer key

February 2026

Declaration of Result

March 19, 2026

COAP Registration 2026 (GATE Counselling)

March 2026

GATE scorecard 2026

March 27, 2026, to May 31, 2026

Availability of Score Cards for download by paying a fee of Rs. 500 per test paper

June 01, 2026 to December 31, 2026

GATE 2026 Exam Date Branch Wise

IIT Guwahati will soon announce the branch-wise GATE exam date 2026 at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates will be able to check the GATE exam date subject-wise below, along with the shift timings in this article.

GATE Exam Dates 2026: Event-wise IIT GATE Date

GATE exam aspirants will have to comply with the event deadlines as mentioned by the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. Candidates will be able to check the event-wise GATE exam date 2026 here. The authority will announce the GATE 2026 dates for major events. Candidates must check the important dates of GATE 2026 to avoid missing out on any important events.

GATE 2026 Application Form Date

The authority has commenced the GATE 2026 registration on August 28, 2025. Candidates have to register at the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) to access the application form. Eligible candidates will be able to fill out and submit their applications before the last date, i.e, September 28, 2025, for GATE 2026 registration. The registered candidates will also get to edit/modify/change details in the application form.

GATE 2026 Admit Card Date

IIT Guwahati will release the GATE admit card 2026 online on January 2, 2026. Candidates who will complete the registration will be able to access and download their GATE admit card through the login portal using their enrollment ID and password. The admit card is a crucial document, and candidates will not be allowed to appear for the exam without it.

GATE 2026 Exam Date

The authority has announced the GATE 2026 exam dates on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The GATE 2026 exam will be held on February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026. IIT Guwahati will release the GATE exam date, branch-wise, online. Candidates can check the GATE 2026 paper-wise schedule on this page.

GATE 2026 Answer Key Date

The authority will release the GATE 2026 answer key after the exam concludes. With the help of the GATE response sheet and answer key, aspirants will get to calculate their probable scores before the release of the GATE result.

GATE 2026 Result Date

IIT Guwahati has announced the GATE 2026 result date on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. According to the notification, the GATE 2026 result will be announced on March 19, 2025. Candidates will be able to check their GATE scores and the rank secured by logging into the official website. Aspirants will have to provide the login credentials to download the result. Moreover, candidates who qualify for the GATE will have to download the scorecard for free before the last date.

GATE 2026 Counselling Date

The GATE counselling dates 2026 will be released by the respective authorities, CCMT and COAP. COAP is responsible for offering admission to IITs through GATE 2026. The CCMT is a centralised counselling authority for admission to NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. Find below the GATE 2026 counselling events and their tentative scheduled months.

GATE Counselling Date 2026 - GATE COAP Schedule

Events

Dates

GATE COAP registration 2026 start date

March 2026

COAP Seat Allotment Round 1

May 2026

COAP Seat Allotment Round 2

May 2026

COAP Seat Allotment Round 3

May 2026

COAP Seat Allotment Round 4

June 2026

COAP Seat Allotment Round 5

June 2026

COAP Seat Allotment Round for additional round - rounds 6

June 2026

COAP Seat Allotment Round for additional round - round 7

June 2026

COAP Seat Allotment Round for additional round - round 8

June 2026

COAP Seat Allotment Round for additional round - round 9

July 2026

COAP Seat Allotment Round for additional round - round 10

July 2026

GATE Counselling Date 2026 - GATE CCMT Schedule

Events

Important Date

Online registration

May 2026

Last date for Registration of CCMT 2026

June 2026

Last date for fee payment by UPI/Debit/Credit card/Net Banking

June 2026

Last date for choice filling and locking

June 2026

CCMT Round 1

Seat allotment

June 2026

Payment of seat acceptance fee followed by reporting at any RC

June 2026

Document verification

June 2026

Last date for resolution of any queries

June 2026

CCMT 2026 Round 2

CCMT seat allotment result

June 2026

Payment of seat acceptance fee followed by reporting at any RC

June 2026

Online document verification

June 2026

Last date for the resolution of any queries

June 2026

CCMT 2026 Round 3

CCMT Seat allotment result

June 2026

Payment of seat acceptance fee followed by reporting at any RC

June 2026

Verification of documents

June 2026

Last date for resolution of any queries

July 2026

Payment of Partial Admission Fee online (all rounds)

July 2026

Withdrawal from the admitted institute

July 2026

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: When will IIT Guwahati conduct GATE 2026?
A:

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

Q: When will GATE 2026 admit card issue?
A:

The GATE 2026 admit card will be issued on January 2, 2026.

Q: When will GATE exam syllabus release?
A:

IIT Guwahati has released the GATE 2026 exam syllabus online.

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

The GATE 2026 will be held by IIT Guwahati.

Q: For how many GATE papers can I apply?
A:

Candidates will be able to apply for a maximum of two of the 30 papers listed. The choice of the appropriate paper is the responsibility of the candidate. However, candidates can only choose the second paper from the prescribed list of the GATE two-paper combinations.

Q: How to make a correction in GATE application form?
A:
  • Visit the GATE 2026 official website.
  • Click on the application form correction link.
  • Login using enrollment number/email ID and password.
  • Now make changes to the GATE exam centre details.
  • Finally, submit the change.
Q: What is GATE Exam?
A:

The GATE exam, or Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, is a national-level examination in India conducted for assessing candidates' knowledge in various undergraduate and postgraduate subjects in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, and Science.

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Hey! If you want to make changes in your GATE application after submission, you can do it through the correction window on the official GOAPS website. Log in with your enrollment ID or email and password, click on Application Form Correction, and make the necessary edits like personal details, academic info, exam paper, category, or exam centre. Some changes may require a small fee. After editing, submit the form and download the updated copy for your records.

Remember, the correction window is open for a limited time, so make the changes before the deadline.

Yes, It’s okay if your GATE admit card has the surname last and your Aadhaar has it first. This small difference usually doesn’t cause any problem as long as the spelling of your name is correct and all documents are genuine.

Just make sure to check all your documents for spelling errors. If the mismatch is significant, like missing letters, you can get an affidavit notarized stating that all documents belong to you. Otherwise, you don’t need to worry.

Hey! If you want to do M.Tech without a GATE score, there are several colleges that offer admission through their own entrance exams or selection process. For example, VIT Vellore (VITMEE), BITS Pilani (BITS HD), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI Entrance Exam), Amity University (Amity JEE), Thapar University (TUET), and Pondicherry University all accept students without GATE. Many private universities like Sanskriti University and Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth also allow admission through their own exams. You should check each college for eligibility, application process, fee structure, and placement opportunities before applying.

Hello there,

For GATE Aerospace Engineering , here is a concise list of essential books to cover all important topics:

Aerodynamics:

  • Fundamentals of Aerodynamics – John D. Anderson Jr.

  • Aerodynamics for Engineering Students – Houghton & Carpenter

Flight Mechanics / Performance / Stability:

  • Introduction to Flight – John D. Anderson Jr.

  • Aircraft Performance & Design – John D. Anderson Jr.

Propulsion:

  • Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion – Hill & Peterson

  • Gas Turbines – V. Ganesan

Structures:

  • A Textbook of Strength of Materials – R.K. Bansal

  • Aircraft Structures for Engineering Students – T.H.G. Megson

Space Mechanics:

  • Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students – Howard D. Curtis

Engineering Mathematics:

  • Advanced Engineering Mathematics – Erwin Kreyszig / R.K. Jain & S.R.K. Iyengar

Practice:

  • GATE Aerospace mock tests and previous years’ solved papers.

Focus on these books to strengthen concepts, practice numericals, and revise efficiently for the exam.

To download free study materials for your exam, CLICK HERE .

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