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GATE 2026 Rules and Regulations- IIT Guwahati has released the GATE rules and regulations on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates can check the brochure for all rules and regulations about GATE 2026. Also, some major details of the GATE 2026 exam day rules and regulations will be available with the GATE admit card. The GATE rules and regulations include details such as the dos & don'ts, dress code and more. The authority is conducting the GATE 2026 exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. The authority has released the branch-wise GATE exam dates 2026. GATE Rules & Regulations are the instructions given to the students on how to attempt the GATE exam.
IIT Guwahati specifies certain rules and regulations for candidates attending the GATE 2026 exam. These cover various aspects of exam centre behaviour that allow for the smooth conduct of the exam. The rules and regulations include the GATE 2026 exam day guidelines, a list of items that can be carried and should not be carried into the exam hall, dress code and more. Read this article to know about the rules and regulations of the GATE exam in detail.
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These are the tips and guidelines that candidates should keep in mind on the day before the GATE 2026 exam.
Ensure that the GATE 2026 admit card is printed and that the candidate has gone through the guidelines printed on the hall ticket.
Take note of the GATE 2026 exam centre address, timings, exam date and shift.
Candidates must also be aware of the location of the exam centre to avoid last-minute confusion
The GATE exam day rules and regulations will be available on the GATE admit card. These rules must be followed by the candidates on the day of the exam to avoid issues and successfully attend the GATE exam
Things to Carry to the GATE 2026 exam centre: Candidates must prepare their exam kit well in advance of the exam. The following items must be kept in the GATE 2026 exam kit
GATE 2026 admit card
Original valid photo-identification proof as submitted in the application form (Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Aadhar Card etc).
Pen
Pencil
Transparent Water Bottle
Pocket-sized hand sanitiser
Reporting time: The GATE reporting time will be mentioned on the admit card of the candidate. Candidates are instructed to arrive 60 minutes before the exam for verification. And occupy the seats 45 minutes before the scheduled start.
Entry Rules: Candidates are not allowed to enter after 10:00 AM for the forenoon session. Only after verification of credentials by officials are they allowed to enter.
Rules during the Examination: Candidates are not allowed to leave before the exam ends. A virtual scientific calculator will be available on the computer screen. A scribble pad will be provided for rough work (must write name & registration number; return it to the invigilator after the exam).
Prohibited items in the GATE 2026 exam: Personal calculators, watches, mobile phones, and electronic/communication devices are not allowed in the exam hall. Candidates will be forbidden to sit for the GATE 2026 exam if the items are found in their possession.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No, calculators are not allowed into the GATE 2026 exam hall. The authority provides virtual calculators instead..for the ease of candidates.
Yes, candidates are allowed to wear jeans to the GATE 2026 exam. However, they should try to avoid metal buckles.
On Question asked by student community
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