GATE Application Date:28 Aug' 25 - 28 Sep' 25
GATE 2026 Latest News and Updates: IIT Guwahati has commenced the GATE 2026 registration on August 28, 2025. The authority has activated the GATE 2026 application form link on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates are advised to check the GATE 2026 eligibility criteria before applying. The last date to submit the GATE 2026 registration is September 28, 2025. The GATE 2026 exam for 30 papers will be conducted on February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026. The authority has also released the GATE 2026 syllabus. The authority has released the GATE 2026 information Brochure on August 22, 2026. Aspirants keep checking the page for the latest GATE news 2026.
Also Check: IIT Guwahati GATE 2026
Candidates can check the GATE 2026 dates below.
Events | Dates |
Commencement of GATE 2026 registration through GOAPS |
August 28, 2025 |
Last date for GATE Registration 2026 without a late fee |
September 28, 2025 |
Last date for submission of GATE exam application form 2026 (by registered candidates) with an additional late fee of Rs. 500 |
October 9, 2025 |
| GATE 2026 mock test release date | October 2025 |
| GATE application form correction 2026 start date | October 2025 |
Last Date for change of Category, Paper, and Examination City (Extended) | November 6, 2025 |
Release of GATE 2026 Admit Card | January 2, 2026 |
GATE 2026 exam date | February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026 |
| GATE 2026 answer key | February 2026 |
| GATE 2026 answer key objection window | February 2026 |
| Challenge of GATE Answer key last date | March 2026 |
| GATE defect rectification 2026 | March 2026 |
| Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering result date | March 19, 2026 |
| GATE Toppers List release date | March 2026 |
| Availability of GATE scorecard | March 2026 |
| Final GATE answer key 2026 release date | April 2026 |
| Availability of scorecard by paying a fee of Rs. 500 per test paper | June 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The authority has published the GATE 2026 notification on August 5, 2025.
Yes, the GATE 2026 exam will be held on February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati will be conducting the GATE 2026 exam process.
The GATE 2026 exam date are announced. Check the article for the same.
GATE 2026 official website is gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
On Question asked by student community
Hello
As an EEE (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) graduate, your core GATE paper is EE (Electrical Engineering).
You can also choose papers like IN (Instrumentation) or EC (Electronics and Communication) if you're comfortable. GATE now allows two-paper combinations EE plus IN is a valid pair.
Choose based on your strengths and future goals (e.g., PSU jobs, M.Tech). Always check the latest GATE brochure for updated paper codes and combinations.
How to clear GATE Exam :
First, know the syllabus and exam pattern.
Make a small study plan and follow it every week.
Read from good books or trusted online notes.
Practice old GATE question papers.
Give mock tests to check speed and accuracy.
Revise your notes and formulas again and again.
How to get Job in PSU:
Score high in GATE, because PSUs take only top ranks.
Keep checking PSU job notices regularly.
Apply on time with your GATE score.
Be ready for interviews or group discussions.
Work on subject knowledge and also your communication skills.
Yes, it will be acceptable. In GATE registration, the name should match your valid photo ID proof in terms of spelling, not the order. Many Indian IDs have surname written first, while the portal generates it as first–middle–last. Since all three parts of your name (Vikash, Rameshbhai, Bhagel) are correct, there won’t be any issue. Just ensure you upload the correct ID proof. During verification, they check spelling, photo, and signature, not the word order.
Hello,
Yes, you can change your category from General to OBC during the GATE 2026 correction window.
GATE always allows candidates to correct details like category. You will need to pay a small correction fee for this change. Make sure you upload a valid OBC certificate as per the format and date mentioned by GATE.
So, wait for the correction window, log in to your application, and update your category to OBC.
Hope it helps !
Hello! If you are preparing for GATE, there are plenty of free resources available online that can boost your preparation. You can easily access e-books, handwritten notes, subject wise PYQs, and test series shared by toppers on different platforms. Along with that, free PDFs and study material are available through various websites and Telegram channels. To make it easier, I will be attaching the link where you can find preparation tips, a study timetable, free study materials, and previous year question papers all in one place.
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