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    GATE Notification 2026 (Out) : Information Brochure, Application Dates, Eligibility & Exam Updates

    GATE Notification 2026 (Out) : Information Brochure, Application Dates, Eligibility & Exam Updates

    Jalla VenkateshUpdated on 13 Jan 2026, 03:31 PM IST

    GATE Notification 2026: IIT Guwahati has issued the GATE 2026 notification on the official website. Candidates can check the GATE 2026 exam notification on this page. The notification includes updates on registration, eligibility criteria, exam date, admit card, syllabus, and more. The GATE 2026 admit card has been released on January 13, 2026. Candidates can download the admit card for GATE 2026 from January 13 to February 15, 2026. The authority will conduct the GATE 2026 exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. Check the latest branch-wise GATE exam dates 2026 below. It will be a computer-based test, held in two sessions, for 30 papers. Candidates can download the GATE 2026 syllabus for all 30 papers online.

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    Candidates seeking admission to MTech programmes at IIT Hyderabad can check the GATE cut-offs for the previous year 2025 from the table given below.

    Course NameMaximum GATE ScoreMinimum GATE Score
    Additive Manufacturing697483
    Aerospace Engineering788529
    Artificial Intelligence948772
    Chemical Engineering695418
    Climate Change703470
    Communications,Signal Processing and Learning917573
    Computer Science and Engineering918781
    Energy Science and Technology695521
    Environmental Engineering670484
    E-waste Resource Engineering and Management595355
    Geotechnical Engineering734416
    Hydraulics and Water Resources Engineering610415
    Integrated Circuits and Microsystems Packaging799591
    Integrated Design & Manufacturing746553
    Lightweighting Engineering560367
    Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering826453
    Mechanics & Design898573
    Medical Biotechnology897645
    Medical Device Innovation778549
    Medical Sensing, Analytics & Simulation (MedSAS)829498
    Microelectronics & VLSI928736
    Nanomedicine & Biomaterials (NBM)895630
    Network and Information Security881767
    Ophthalmic Engineering778279
    Power Electronics and Power Systems894602
    Quantum and Solid State Devices778463
    Robotics and Intelligent System Engineering801567
    Semiconductor Materials and Devices826538
    Smart Mobility812487
    Structural Engineering905622
    Sustainable Engineering773547
    Systems and Control917608
    Techno-Entrepreneurship712600
    Thermo-fluid Engineering850573
    Transportation Engineering712712
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    This Story also Contains

    1. GATE Notification 2026 Overview
    2. GATE Notification 2026 for Important Dates
    3. GATE 2026 Branch-Wise Timetable
    4. GATE Notification 2026 Release Date
    5. GATE Registration 2026 Link
    6. GATE 2026 Application Fees
    7. GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria
    8. GATE 2026 Exam Pattern
    9. GATE 2026 Two Paper Combinations
    10. GATE 2026 Admit Card Date Notification
    11. GATE Notification 2026 Syllabus
    GATE Notification 2026 (Out) : Information Brochure, Application Dates, Eligibility & Exam Updates
    GATE 2026 Notification

    The GATE application form correction 2026 has begun from October 28, 2025. The GATE 2026 registration has ended on October 13, 2025, with a late fee. The GATE 2026 information brochure has been released online. Candidates who wish to appear for the GATE 2026 exam must complete the registration and fulfil the eligibility criteria. Before registering, candidates are advised to carefully go through the GATE 2026 eligibility criteria. Candidates must also ensure they are familiar with both the GATE 2026 syllabus and exam pattern before attempting the exam. Read the article to know all the details on the GATE official notification, GATE exam date, syllabus, eligibility, and more.

    GATE Notification 2026 Overview

    Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national-level examination conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, and seven Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, and IISC Bangalore) on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB)-GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India. Candidates can check out the GATE 2026 notification table below.

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    GATE Notification 2026 Highlights

    Particulars

    GATE 2026 Registration Details

    GATE Full Form

    Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering

    GATE 2026 Conducted By

    IIT Guwahati

    Level of GATE Exam

    National Level

    GATE Notification 2026 Release Date

    August 5, 2025

    GATE 2026 Registration DateAugust 28, 2025

    Mode of Examination

    Online (Computer-based Test)

    GATE 2026 Exam Date

    February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026

    Duration of Exam

    180 Minutes (3 hours)

    Total Papers

    30 Papers

    Total Questions

    55 (Core Subject Specific and Engineering Mathematics)
    + 10 (General Aptitude) = 65

    Question Type

    MSQ, MCQ, and NAT

    Language of GATE 2026 Exam

    English

    GATE Negative Marking

    Yes

    GATE Notification 2026 for Important Dates

    IIT Guwahati has announced the GATE 2026 exam dates notification online. Candidates can refer to the dates related to the GATE 2026.

    GATE 2026 Exam Important Dates

    Activity

    GATE 2026 Dates

    GATE 2026 Notification release date

    August 5, 2025

    GATE 2026 Brochure release dateAugust 22, 2025

    GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS)

    August 25, 2025 August 28, 2025

    GATE 2026 registration last date (Without a late fee)

    September 25, 2025

    September 28, 2025 October 6, 2025
    October 7, 2025

    GATE registration last date (With a late fee)

    October 6, 2025

    October 9, 2025 October 13, 2025

    GATE application form correction 2026 last date

    November 3, 2025

    GATE Admit Card Release Date

    January 13, 2026

    GATE 2026 Exam date

    February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026

    Candidate's response available in the Application portal

    February 2026

    Answer keys release date

    February 2026

    Submission of challenges by candidates on Answer Keys

    March 2026

    Announcement of Results for GATE 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 paperJune 01, 2026 to December 31, 2026

    GATE 2026 Branch-Wise Timetable

    Find below the latest GATE 2026 branch-wise timetable as released on the official website.

    Branch-Wise Timetable for GATE 2026

    Day, Date

    Time (IST)

    Test Papers

    Saturday, February 07, 2026

    9:30 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, 2026

    9:30 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, 2026

    9:30 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, 2026

    9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN)

    EC

    2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN)

    AR, DA


    GATE Notification 2026 Release Date

    Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has published the official notification for GATE 2026 online. All the candidates who want to do ME/MTech programs, PhD, or PSU jobs must read the GATE 2026 Notification PDF to know all the details related to the examination.

    GATE 2026 Notification PDF

    The GATE 2026 notification has been released on the official website. The GATE information brochure outlines key details for exam preparation, including important dates, eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam pattern, and application procedures. Candidates should thoroughly review the notification to ensure they are fully prepared for every aspect of the GATE 2026 exam.

    GATE Registration 2026 Link

    IIT Guwahati activated the GATE 2026 registration link online on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates were required to complete and submit their registration form before the last date. During the application process, applicants must provide personal and academic details, choose their preferred exam papers, and pay the application fee.

    GATE 2026 Application Fees

    The GATE 2026 Notification includes updated details on the application fees. The GATE 2026 fee will only be paid online, and the category-wise fee structure is outlined in the notification.

    GATE 2026 Registration Fees

    Candidate Category

    GATE exam fee for Regular Period

    GATE registration fee during the Extended Period

    Female candidates (per paper)

    ₹ 1000

    ₹ 1500

    SC / ST / PwD* category candidates (per paper)

    ₹ 1000

    ₹ 1500

    All other candidates including foreign nationals (per paper)

    ₹ 2000

    ₹ 2500

    GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

    IIT Guwahati has released the GATE eligibility criteria 2026 on the official website. The criteria outline details regarding age limit, nationality, relaxation provisions, and educational qualifications. Only candidates who meet the GATE 2026 eligibility criteria can apply for the exam. Candidates can review the GATE 2026 eligibility criteria in the table below.

    GATE 2026 Qualification

    Criteria

    Eligibility

    Nationality

    • Indian nationality candidates will be eligible

    • Candidates from other than India will be also eligible

    Qualification for the GATE exam

    • Candidates must have passed graduation in engineering/technology or a Master’s degree in any relevant science subject.

    • Candidates in the pre-final or final year of their qualifying degree are also eligible to appear for GATE 2026

    • Candidates who have obtained/are pursuing their qualifying degree from countries other than India: Must be currently in the 3rd or higher years or completed their Bachelor’s degree (duration: at least 3 years) in Engineering / Technology / Science / Arts / Commerce.

    GATE Age Limit

    There is no age limit for GATE 2026

    GATE attempt limit

    There is no restriction in the GATE attempt limit

    GATE 2026 Exam Pattern

    The authority has released the GATE 2026 exam pattern on the official website. The exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode and will last for three hours. It will consist of 65 questions totalling 100 marks. The pattern includes details on the marking scheme, test duration, and types of questions. The question paper will be divided into a General Aptitude section and core disciplines. The subject-wise exam patterns for GATE exam are available on the official website. Candidates can refer to the tables below to review the detailed GATE exam pattern.

    GATE 2026 Exam Pattern Highlights

    Particulars

    Details

    Examination Mode

    Computer Based Test (Online)

    Duration

    3 Hours

    Number of Papers in GATE 2026

    30 Papers

    Section

    • General Aptitude (GA)

    • Candidate Selected Subject

    Type of Questions

    • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

    • Multiple Select Questions (MSQs)

    • Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions

    Design of Questions

    The questions are designed to test the listed abilities

    • Application

    • Analysis

    • Comprehension

    • Recall

    • Synthesis

    Number of Questions

    65 Questions (including 10 questions from General Aptitude)

    Distribution of Questions in all Papers except AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL

    • Engineering Mathematics - 13 Marks

    • Subject Questions - 72 Marks

    • General Aptitude - 15 Marks

    Distribution of Questions in AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL

    • Questions from Subject Concerned - 85 Marks

    • General Aptitude - 15 Marks

    Total Marks

    100 Marks

    Marking Scheme

    All of the questions will be worth 1 or 2 marks

    GATE Negative Marking

    Two types of MCQs:

    • MCQs - 1 mark for each correct answer; 1/3 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.

    • MCQs - 2 marks for each correct answer; 2/3 marks will be deducted for every incorrect response. There are no negative marks for Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions

    • NO negative marking for MSQ & NAT.

    GATE Exam Pattern 2026 - Paper Code Wise Subject Weightage

    Paper Code

    Exam Pattern

    CE, CS, EC, AE, AG, BT, CH, ME, MN, MT, EE, IN, TF, XE, PE, ST, and PI

    GA (General Aptitude) – 15

    Engineering Mathematics – 13 question

    Subject of the Paper – 72 question

    AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, XH, and XL

    GA (General Aptitude) – 15

    Subject of the Paper – 85

    GATE 2026 Exam Pattern - Marking Scheme

    GATE Paper Code

    General Aptitude (GA) Marks

    Subject Marks

    Total Marks

    Total Time (Minutes)

    AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, CY, EC, EE, ES, EY, IN, MA, ME, MN, MT, NM, PE, PH, PI, TF, ST

    15

    85

    100

    180

    AR [Part A + Part B (B1: Architecture or B2: Planning)]

    15

    60 + 25

    100

    180

    GE [Part A + Part B (Section I or Section II)

    15

    55 + 30

    100

    180

    GG [Part A + Part B (Section 1: Geology or Section 2: Geophysics)]

    15

    25 + 60

    100

    180

    XE (Section A + Any TWO Sections)

    15

    15 + (2 x 35)

    100

    180

    XH (Section B1 + Any ONE Section)

    15

    25 + 60

    100

    180

    XL (Section P + Any TWO Sections)

    15

    25 + (2 x 30)

    100

    180

    CY, DA, EY, MA, PH, ST

    15

    85

    100

    180

    GATE 2026 Two Paper Combinations

    For candidates who will register for the upcoming examination, a new set of two-paper combinations will be available. These additional combinations will be offered alongside the options previously available during the regular and extended application windows. Candidates who initially select only one paper will be able to add a second paper from these new options without penalty, while candidates with two papers may replace their second paper with one from the newly introduced combinations. Additionally, candidates wishing to add a second paper from the earlier combinations can do so by paying a penalty fee. These changes allow candidates to adjust their exam choices within the specified time frame.

    Table 2: New Two-Paper Combinations

    Code of the First PaperCode of the Second PaperCode of the First PaperCode of the Second Paper
    AEGEGGAR, MN, XE
    AGXEINDA
    ARGG, XEMAEY
    BMDA, EE, XEMECS
    BTES, EY, CS, DAMNGE, GG
    CEDA, TF, EEMTPI, DA
    CHCY, XL, DANMXE
    CSXE, BT, EE, MEPEXE
    CYCH, XHPHXL
    DABM, CE, IN, CH, MT, BT, XH, GEPIMT
    ECXLTFXE, CE
    EEBM, XL, CS, CEXEAG, AR, BM, CS, GE, GG, NM, PE, TF
    ESBT, EYXHDA, CY
    EYBT, MA, ESXLCH, EE, PH, EC
    GEMN, XE, AE, DA
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    Table 1: Original Two-Paper Combinations

    Code of the First PaperCode of the Second PaperCode of the First PaperCode of the Second Paper
    AECE, ME, XEGEAR, CE, CS, ES, GG
    AGCEGGGE
    ARCE, GEINBM, EC, EE, ME
    BMBT, INMACS, DA, PH, ST
    BTBM, XLMEAE, DA, IN, NM, PI, XE
    CEAE, AG, AR, ES, GE, NM, XEMTXE
    CHES, PE, XENMCE, ME
    CSDA, EC, GE, MA, PH, STPECH
    CYXE, XLPHCS, DA, EC, EE, MA, XE
    DACS, EC, EE, MA, ME, PH, ST, XEPIME, XE
    ECCS, DA, EE, IN, PHSTCS, DA, MA, XH
    EEDA, EC, IN, PHXEAE, CE, CH, CY, DA, ME, MT, PH, PI
    ESCE, CH, GEXHST
    EYXLXLBT, CY, EY
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    GATE 2026 Admit Card Date Notification

    The authority has issued the GATE admit card 2026 on January 13, 2026 on the official website. Candidates can download the GATE admit card 2026 through the login window.

    GATE Notification 2026 Syllabus

    IIT Guwahati has published the GATE syllabus 2026 on the official website. The detailed GATE syllabus 2026 PDF download is available for all 30 subjects online. The GATE exam syllabus includes three major sections, viz. General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and Core Engineering subjects are included at the graduation level.

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    GATE Exam Notification 2026 for IIT & Programs Offered

    Candidates can also find a list of the programs offered by each IIT below. This list will be useful during the GATE 2026 counselling.

    GATE 2026 list of offered programs

    Institutes

    Programmes

    Official website

    IIT Madras

    B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, M.Sc.

    iitm.ac.in

    IIT Delhi

    B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, Ph.D

    iitd.ac.in

    IIT Bombay

    B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, M.Sc, Ph.D

    iitb.ac.in

    IIT Kharagpur

    B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Arch, M.Sc, Ph.D

    iitkgp.ac.in

    IIT Kanpur

    B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, Ph.D

    iitk.ac.in

    IIT Roorkee

    B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Arch, M.Tech, MBA, Ph.D

    iitr.ac.in

    IIT Guwahati

    B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, Ph.D

    iitg.ac.in

    IIT Hyderabad

    B.Tech, M.Tech, Ph.D

    iith.ac.in

    IIT BHU

    B.Tech, M.Tech, Ph.D

    iitbhu.ac.in

    IIT Indore

    B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, Ph.D

    iiti.ac.in

    IIT Dhanbad

    B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, Ph.D

    iitism.ac.in

    IIT Bhubaneswar

    B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, Ph.D

    iitbbs.ac.in

    IIT Mandi

    B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, Ph.D

    iitmandi.ac.in

    IIT Patna

    B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, Ph.D

    iitp.ac.in

    IIT Gandhinagar

    B.Tech, M.Tech, Ph.D

    iitgn.ac.in

    IIT Ropar

    B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, Ph.D

    iitrpr.ac.in

    IIT Jodhpur

    B.Tech, M.Tech, Ph.D

    iitj.ac.in

    IIT Tirupati

    B.Tech, M.Tech, Ph.D

    iittp.ac.in

    IIT Bhilai

    B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, Ph.D

    iitbhilai.ac.in

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Is the GATE 2026 notification released?
    A:

    Yes, the first GATE 2026 notification was released on August 5, 2025.

    Q: What is the official website of GATE exam 2026?
    A:

    The GATE 2026 official website is gate2026.iitg.ac.in.

    Q: How can I download the GATE 2026 notification PDF?
    A:

    Candidates can visit the GATE official webite for GATE 2026 notifications.

    Q: What is the date for GATE 2026 registration?
    A:

    The GATE 2026 registration began on August 28, 2025.

    Q: What were the GATE 2026 application form dates?
    A:

    The GATE 2026 application form dates were from August 28 to October 7, 2025.

    Q: When should I apply for GATE 2026?
    A:

    The GATE 2026 registration process has begun on August 28, 2025.

    Q: Who will conduct GATE 2026?
    A:

    GATE 2026 will be conducted by IIT Guwahati.

    Q: Is the GATE 2026 syllabus released?
    A:

    Yes, the GATE syllabus 2026 has been released on the official website.

    Q: Are the GATE 2026 registration dates revised?
    A:

    Yes, the authority has revised the GATE 2026 application dates. 

    Q: When GATE exam is conducted in 2026?
    A:

    The GATE 2026 exam will be conducted as a computer-based test on February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026. 

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    Yes. You can. GATE eligibility specifies that students in their 3rd year and above can appear for the exam. Since the results are valid for 3 years, you can use the same for your admissions.

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