GATE Exam Centres 2026 (Out): Zone-Wise Test Cities List PDF

GATE Exam Centres 2026 (Out): Zone-Wise Test Cities List PDF

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K Guna SahitiUpdated on 10 Oct 2025, 11:47 AM IST

GATE Exam Centres 2026 - IIT Guwahati has published the GATE 2026 exam centres list on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Aspirants can refer to the GATE exam cities 2026 in the information brochure. The GATE 2026 test centres are divided across eight IIT zones. The GATE exam will be held in more than 200 cities. Candidates will need to select their exam centres while filling out the GATE application form 2026. However, the complete address of the test venue will be available on the GATE admit cards. The authority will conduct the GATE 2026 exam on February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026.
Also Read: GATE syllabus | GATE paper pattern

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  1. GATE 2026 Exam Centres
  2. How to Change the Examination City for GATE 2026?
  3. GATE 2026 Exam Centres for Foreign Nationals
GATE Exam Centres 2026 (Out): Zone-Wise Test Cities List PDF
GATE Exam Centres 2026

Applicants must note that there may be no international exam centres for GATE 2026. Go through the complete article for more information on the exam centres of GATE 2026.

GATE 2026 Exam Centres

The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has released the GATE exam centres list 2026 on the official website. GATE 2026 will be conducted across eight zonal centres. The 2026 GATE exam centre list based on this year's information brochure is given below.

GATE 2026 Exam Centres List

Zonal Centres

GATE Exam Centres (Exam cities)Total number of exam cities

IIT Roorkee


Ambala
Hamirpur
Amritsar
Bathinda
Jalandhar
Mohali-Chandigarh
Patiala
Ghaziabad
Meerut
Moradabad
Muzaffarnagar
NOIDA
Dehradun
Haldwani
Roorkee
Kurukshetra
Bilaspur
Kangra
Mandi
Una (New)
Shimla-Solan
Ludhiana
Pathankot
Saharanpur
Baddi (New)
Palampur (New)

26

IISc Bengaluru

Ananthapuramu
Kurnool
Bagalkot
Ballari (Bellary)
Belagavi (Belgaum)
Bengaluru North
Bengaluru South
Bidar
Chikkballapur
Chikkamagaluru
Davanagere
Hassan
Hubballi (Hubli) / Dharwad
Kalaburagi (Gulbarga)
Kolar
Mandya
Mangaluru
Manipal - Udupi
Mysuru (Mysore)
Shivamogga (Shimoga)
Tumakuru
Angamaly
Kannur
Kasaragod
Kozhikode
Malappuram
Palakkad
Pathanamthitta
Payyanur
Puttur (New)
Thrissur
Vatakara
Wayanad
Hyderabad
Medak
Nalgonda
Port Blair

37

IIT Bombay

Ahmedabad
Anand
Bhavnagar
Bhuj
Gandhinagar
Jamnagar
Mehsana
Rajkot
Surat
Vadodara
Vapi
Ahmednagar
Akola
Amravati
Aurangabad
Baramati
Chandrapur
Dhule
Jalgaon
Kolhapur
Latur
Mumbai
Navi - Mumbai-Thane
Nagpur
Nanded
Nashik
Panvel-Raigad
Pune
Ratnagiri
Sangamner-Loni-Shirdi
Sangli
Satara
Solapur
Vasai-Palghar
Wardha
Yavatmal
Goa

37

IIT Delhi

Faridabad
Gurugram
Hisar
Jammu-Samba
Srinagar
Leh
Indore
Ujjain
New Delhi
Ajmer
Alwar
Bikaner
Bhilwara (New)
Dausa (New)
Hanumangarh (New)
Jaipur
Jodhpur
Kota
Sikar
Udaipur
Greater NOIDA
Mathura

22

IIT Guwahati

Itanagar
Dibrugarh
Guwahati
Jorhat
Silchar
Tezpur
Bhagalpur
Muzaffarpur
Patna
Purnea
Bokaro Steel City
Dhanbad
Imphal
Shillong
Aizawl
Dimapur
Kohima
Gangtok
Agartala
Asansol
Durgapur
Burdwa
Kalyani
Siligur

24

IIT Kanpur

Bhopal
Gwalior
Jabalpur
Sagar
Satna
Agra
Aligarh
Allahabad
Bareilly
Gorakhpur
Jhansi
Kanpur
Lucknow
Varanasi

14

IIT Kharagpur

Eluru
Kakinada-Surampalem
Rajamahendravaram (Rajahmundry)
Srikakulam
Tadepalligudem
Vijayawada
Visakhapatnam
Vizianagaram
Bhilai
Bilaspur
Raipur
Hazaribag
Jamshedpur
Ranchi
Balasore
Berhampur
Bhubaneswar
Cuttack
Rourkela
Dhenkanal
Kakatpur (Puri)
Sambalpur
Bankura
Beharampur-Murshidabad
Hooghly
Howrah
Kharagpur - Midnapur
Kolaghat
Kolkata
Suri (Birbhum)

30

IIT Madras

Chirala
Chittoor
Guntur
Kadapa
Nandyala (New)
Nellore
Ongole
Tirupati
Alappuzha
Aluva-Ernakulam
Attingal
Chengannur
Kanjirapally
Kollam
Kothamangalam
Kottayam
Muvattupuzha
Thiruvananthapuram
Puducherry
Chennai South
Chennai West
Coimbatore
Cuddalore
Dindigul
Erode (New)
Kanyakumari-Nagercoil
Krishnagiri (New)
Madurai
Namakkal
Pollachi (New)
Ramanathapuram
Salem
Thanjavur
Theni
Thoothukudi
Tiruchirapalli
Tirunelveli
Vellore
Virudhunagar
Adilabad
Karimnagar
Khammam
Kodad
Kothagudem
Nizamabad
Suryapet
Warangal

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How to Change the Examination City for GATE 2026?

To change the examination city for GATE 2026, applicants will have to follow these steps:

  • Visit the official GATE website.
  • Log in using your enrollment ID and password at the GATE candidate login portal.
  • Make the necessary changes, such as selecting a new exam centre, adding test papers, or updating personal details.
  • Pay the required fee through net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI.
  • Click on the submit option to finalize the changes.
  • Take a printout of the updated application form for future reference.
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GATE 2026 Exam Centres for Foreign Nationals

This year, there are no international centres for the GATE 2026 examination. Foreign nationals who wish to appear for the GATE 2026 exam are expected to select and appear at any of the Indian GATE exam centres in India.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How many GATE 2026 exam centres can be selected by candidates?
A:

Candidates can select up to three exam cities from the same zonal centres in order of their preferences while filling out the GATE 2026 application form.

Q: What are the centres for GATE exam?
A:

There are 8 zones for GATE exam centres 2026. They are IISc Bangalore, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, and IIT Roorkee.

Q: Which exam centre is GATE 2026?
A:

The GATE 2026 exam will be conducted across eight zonal centres: IISc Bangalore, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Madras.

Q: Can I edit my GATE exam centre selection
A:

Yes, candidates can edit their chosen GATE 2026 exam centres during the GATE application correction process by paying a small fee.

Q: Where can i check the list of GATE exam centres 2026?
A:

Candidates appearing for the GATE exam 2026 can check the list of exam centres of GATE on this page.

Q: How many GATE exam centres 2026 will be there in total?
A:

The GATE 2026 exam will be held across 8 IIT Zones.

Q: Will there be any arrangement at the GATE 2026 exam centre for the safe-keeping of personal items such as my mobile phone?
A:

No. Such arrangements will not be made at the examination centre. If a candidate brings personal belongings including mobile phones, they have to be kept outside the examination hall at the candidate's own risk. The GATE officials are not responsible for safe keeping of your personal items.

Q: Who will conduct GATE 2026?
A:

IIT Guwahati will conduct the GATE 2026 exam.

Q: Which institute will conduct GATE 2026?
A:

GATE 2026 will be organized by the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati.

Q: Why should I choose three GATE 2026 examination cities?
A:

Candidates are required to select three cities for the GATE 2026 exam. Typically, they will be allotted a centre in the city they select as their first choice. However, if there is a high number of candidates in a particular city, the second and third choices become relevant. It’s important to note that the GATE committee reserves the right to add or remove exam cities based on operational constraints, and candidates may be allotted a city that wasn't part of their chosen options.

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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!!

Hey! The GATE exam (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is very important for long-term career growth. It opens opportunities for postgraduate studies (M.Tech, MS, PhD) in top institutes like IITs and NITs and is also used by many public sector companies (PSUs) for recruitment, often with higher salary packages. In the long run, qualifying GATE can enhance your technical knowledge, career prospects, and credibility in the engineering field.

If your GATE application shows failed status even after a successful payment, don’t worry, this usually happens due to server or transaction update delays. First, wait for 24–48 hours as sometimes the status gets updated automatically. If it still shows failed, you should raise a query through the GATE application portal by providing your enrollment ID and payment receipt or transaction details. You can also contact the GATE zonal office via email or helpline with proof of payment. Keeping a screenshot of the payment success message will also help in resolving the issue quickly.