GATE 2026 Brochure Out at gate2026.iitg.ac.in - Download PDF

GATE 2026 Brochure Out at gate2026.iitg.ac.in - Download PDF

Gandubilli UnnatiUpdated on 17 Nov 2025, 07:15 PM IST

GATE 2026 Brochure : IIT Guwahati has published the GATE 2026 information brochure on August 22, 2025. Candidates can download the GATE brochure 2026 from the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The brochure outlines everything related to the GATE exam, such as eligibility, application, GATE form correction 2026 process, dates, syllabus, and more. To get all details of the exam, candidates are advised to download the GATE brochure PDF online before filling the form to understand every aspect. The authority has announced the GATE 2026 branch wise exam date online. The authority will conduct the GATE 2026 exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. Find below more details as presented in the brochure for GATE 2026.

This Story also Contains

  1. GATE 2026 Brochure Date
  2. GATE 2026 Paper Schedule
  3. GATE Exam Pattern & Papers
  4. GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria
  5. GATE 2026 Application Process
  6. GATE 2026 Exam Centres
  7. GATE 2026 Admit Card
  8. GATE 2026 Result
GATE 2026 Brochure Out at gate2026.iitg.ac.in - Download PDF
GATE Information Brochure 2026

GATE Brochure 2026 Highlights

Feature

Details

Organizing Institute

IIT Guwahati

Exam Mode

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Total Papers

30

New Paper

Energy Science (XE-I) in Engineering Sciences

Question Types

MCQ (with negative marking), MSQ (no negative), NAT (no negative)

Eligibility

3rd year or higher of UG programs / completed govt.-approved degree in Engg/Tech/Arch/Science/Commerce/Arts/Humanities

Medium of Exam

English

Duration

3 hours (4 hours for PwD with scribe)

Number of Questions

65 (10 GA + 55 subject)

Total Marks

100

Negative Marking

Only for MCQs (–⅓ for 1 mark, –⅔ for 2 mark)

Application Mode

Online only (GOAPS portal)

Exam Cities

200+ across India (no international centres)

Age Limit

No age limit

Score Validity

3 years

GATE 2026 Brochure Date

Event

GATE 2026 Dates

Start date for GATE exam registration 2026

August 25, 2025

GATE 2026 registration last date (Without Late Fee)

September 25, 2025

October 6, 2025 October 7, 2025

Last date to submit the GATE application form 2026 (With Late Fee)

October 6, 2025

October 9, 2025

October 13, 2025

Modifications in the GATE 2026 application form

October 28 to November 3, 2025

GATE admit card release date

January 2, 2026

GATE 2026 exam date, branch-wise

February 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2026

Availability of the GATE response sheet 2026

February 2026

Release of the GATE exam answer key

February 2026

GATE 2026 answer key challenge period

February 2026

Result Date

March 19, 2026

Availability of the Score Card for download by candidates

March 2026

GATE 2026 Paper Schedule

Day, DateTime (IST)Test Papers
Saturday, February 07, 20269:30 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
Sunday, February 08, 20269:30 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
Saturday, February 14, 20269:30 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
Sunday, February 15, 20269:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN)EC
2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN)AR, DA

GATE Exam Pattern & Papers

The brochure contains information about the GATE exam pattern. Candidates attempting the exam must be aware of the exam pattern of GATE 2026. There is negative marking in the GATE Exam; hence, it is important to be aware of the GATE marking scheme while attempting the exam. The following types of questions will be included in the GATE exam:

  • MCQ: One correct option, negative marking for wrong answers.
  • MSQ: Multiple correct options, no negative marking, no partial marks.
  • NAT: Numeric answers, no negative marking.
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Along with the exam pattern, the authority also specified the GATE 2026 subjects with paper codes. The exam will be held for a total of 30 subjects. Candidates are allowed to attempt 2 subjects simultaneously in the exam. However, candidates can only choose the second subject from the list of acceptable GATE two-paper combinations mentioned in the brochure.

GATE Exam Subjects List 2026 and Paper Codes

Paper

Code

Paper

Code

Architecture and Planning

AR

Geology and Geophysics

GG

Biotechnology

BT

Mathematics

MA

Aerospace Engineering

AE

Physics

PE

Agricultural Engineering

AG

Engineering Sciences

XE*

Chemical Engineering

CH

Life Sciences

XL**

Civil Engineering

CE

Instrumentation Engineering

IN

Computer Science and Information Technology

CS

Mining Engineering

MN

Electronics and Communication Engineering

EC

Mechanical Engineering

ME

Electrical Engineering

EE

Textile Engineering and Fiber Science

TF

Chemistry

CY

Production and Industrial Engineering

PI

Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

DA

Biomedical Engineering

BE

Ecology and Evolution

EY

Petroleum Engineering

PE

Statistics

ST

Metallurgical Engineering

MT

Environmental Science and Engineering

ES

Humanities and Social Sciences

XH

Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering

NM

Geomatics Engineering

GE

GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The detailed GATE 2026 eligibility criteria are also specified in the information brochure. The basic eligibility for candidates to apply for the GATE exam is that indian candidates who have completed a Bachelor's degree or are in the 3rd / higher years of any undergraduate degree program in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities can apply.

GATE 2026 Application Process

Candidates must be aware of the GATE 2026 registration process to apply for the exam. The GATE process will be conducted entirely online via the GOAPS portal. Candidates have to fill in their basic and academic details, followed by uploading the required documents and paying the application fee for successful registration.

Category

Regular Period

Extended Period (Late Fee)

Two Papers (Regular)

Two Papers (Extended)

Female / SC / ST / PwD

₹1000

₹1500

₹2000

₹3000

All Other Candidates (including foreign nationals)

₹2000

₹2500

₹4000

₹5000

GATE 2026 Exam Centres

The information brochure also contains a list of the GATE exam centres. Candidates will only be able to appear for the exam at the designated exam centre. Candidates can select their exam centres while filling out the application form. The GATE exam will be conducted in more than 200 centres across India. The details about the allotted GATE exam centre will be available on the GATE admit card.

GATE 2026 Admit Card

The information brochure contains information about the GATE 2026 admit card. Candidates can only access the GATE admit card online through the candidate login. Details regarding the exam paper, exam centre address, candidate details, and instructions. Candidates will not be allowed to attempt the GATE Exam without their admit card.

GATE 2026 Result

Details regarding the GATE 2026 result, such as the result date, validity, and last date to download the scorecard, are mentioned in the information brochure. The result will be announced in the form of the GATE scorecard.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Where can I find the dates related to the GATE 2026 exam?
A:

Candidates can check the GATE 2026 exam date on the official website.

Q: Has the GATE 2026 information brochure been released?
A:

Yes, IIT Guwahati released the GATE 2026 brochure on August 22, 2025.

Q: Which IIT released the GATE 2026 brochure?
A:

The GATE 2026 brochure was released by IIT Guwahati.

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The link to the question paper is attached here. You can access the question papers along with the answer key on the careers360 website. Careers360 also provides students with preparation tips that will help them in preparing and the mock test and analyse their in-depth performance.

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Hello aspirant,

If you missed the correction window for GATE 2026, the portal will not allow changes right now. Usually, IIT opens a correction period only once. Since you need to change your surname, the best option is to contact the GATE organizing institute through their official support email or