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GATE 2026 Poster- IIT Guwahati published the GATE 2026 poster on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The GATE poster provides an overview of the exam in a single page. The poster consists of key information, including the conducting body, GATE 2026 registration details, application fees, eligibility criteria, exam date, paper codes, and other relevant details. Aspirants can refer to the poster of GATE 2026 to get a general idea about the test. In-depth details are given in the GATE information brochure. Note that the GATE exam will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 16, 2026. The GATE 2026 is an online exam to be held at different test centres.
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Here is the summary of all the details mentioned on the poster of GATE 2026. All the major details were already provided by the authority after the launch of GATE 2026 website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
Particulars | Details |
GATE 2026 conducting body | IIT Guwahati |
Official website | gate2026.iitg.ac.in |
GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) | goaps.iitg.ac.in |
Registration dates | Regular period- August 28 to Extended period- |
Application fee | Regular period - Rs 1000 (Female / SC / ST / PwD) Rs 2000 (Other candidates) |
Exam Date | February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026 |
Result date | March 19, 2026 |
The poster for GATE 2026 consists of the following details. It covers all the major points that a candidate must know about the GATE 2026 exam. For more information, check the given content.
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering or GATE is a national-level exam held by IITs and IISc, on behalf of the NCB, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India.
This year, IIT Guwahati is the organising body of GATE 2026. The authority will conduct the exam in online mode (CBT). The GATE exam centres will be provided on the official website.
GATE exam is held to test the aspirants' knowledge regarding the subjects studied at the graduate level. The GATE test papers will be based on the subjects - Engineering, Technology, Science, Architecture, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities.
GATE scorecard will be valid for three years, starting from the date of result declaration.
As per the GATE 2026 poster, candidates in third or higher years of UG programs related to Engineering, Technology, Science, Architecture, Commerce, Arts or Humanities can take this exam. However, the undergraduate degree program must be recognised by the government.
The GATE exam dates for application, test, and result have been provided in the GATE poster 2026.
Events | GATE 2026 Dates |
GATE 2026 registration through GOAPS starts | August 28, 2025 |
GATE registration 2026 last date |
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Last date for submission of the GATE exam application form 2026 (by registered candidates) with an additional late fee of Rs. 500 (Extended) |
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| Last date for change of Category, Paper, and Examination City. Adding a new test paper, and a change of personal details (additional fee applicable per change) | November 03, 2025 |
GATE 2026 exam date | February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026 |
GATE result date 2026 | March 19, 2026 |
| Score Cards available for free download | March 27, 2026, to May 31, 2026 |
| Score Cards are available for download by paying a fee of ₹500 per test paper | June 01, 2026 to December 31, 2026 |
The authority has increased the GATE 2026 application fees. Check the table below.
Category | Regular Period (Aug 25 to Sept 25, 2025) | During the Extended Period (Sept 26 to Oct 6, 2025) |
Female/SC/ST/PwD | Rs 1000 | Rs 1500 |
Other candidates (including foreign nationals ) | Rs 2000 | Rs 2500 |
GATE paper code 2026 | Paper Code |
Computer Science and Information Technology | CS |
Electronics and Communication Engineering | EC |
Aerospace Engineering | AE |
Civil Engineering | CE |
Chemical Engineering | CH |
Biomedical Engineering | BM |
Electrical Engineering | EE |
Mechanical Engineering | ME |
Biotechnology | BT |
Environmental Science & Engineering | ES |
Ecology and Evolution | EY |
Geomatics Engineering | GE |
Geology and Geophysics | GG |
Chemistry | CY |
Agricultural Engineering | AG |
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | DA |
Physics | PH |
Instrumentation Engineering | IN |
Mathematics | MA |
Mining Engineering | MN |
Metallurgical Engineering | MT |
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | NM |
Petroleum Engineering | PE |
Architecture and Planning | AR |
Production and Industrial Engineering | PI |
Statistics | TF |
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science | XE |
Engineering Sciences | XH |
Humanities & Social Sciences | XL |
A new optional paper, Energy Science, has been added to the list of other sectional papers of Engineering Sciences.
The application fee has been revised.
Several PSUs provide job opportunities based on the GATE score.
Many colleges and universities accept the GATE score for admission without the MoE scholarship.
Aspirants who take the GATE 2026 exam are eligible for financial assistance to Master’s and Doctoral programs. The option is available for relevant branches of Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Commerce/Arts/Humanities in institutions supported by the Ministry of Education and other Government agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Candidates had to apply at GOAPS 2026 portal, goaps.iitg.ac.in.
The GATE 2026 examination will be held on February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026.
GATE 2026 will have MCQs, NATs and MSQs, The exam will be computer-based. Total duration of the exam is 2.5 hours.
Yes, GATE 2026 poster has been published.
On Question asked by student community
Hello,
The GATE 2026 Agricultural Engineering (AG) paper will have a total of 100 marks. Out of this, 15 marks are for General Aptitude and 85 marks are for core Agricultural Engineering subjects.
The marks are generally distributed among major topics like Engineering Mathematics (12–13 marks), Farm Machinery (10–11), Farm Power (14–15), Soil & Water Conservation (12–13), Irrigation & Drainage (10–12), Agricultural Process Engineering (10–12), and Dairy & Food Engineering (9–10 marks).
The official qualifying marks for GATE 2026 are not yet released. However, based on previous years, the cutoff for the Agricultural Engineering paper is expected to be around 25 marks for General, 22.5 for OBC/EWS, and 16.6 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
Hope it helps !
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,
You can access various GATE Preparation materials from Careers360:
3. GATE Preparation tips for ECE 2026
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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!!
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