GATE Schedule 2026 (Out) – Check Branch-wise Exam Dates, Shifts & Timings

GATE Schedule 2026 (Out) – Check Branch-wise Exam Dates, Shifts & Timings

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GATE 2026 Schedule- IIT Guwahati has announced the GATE schedule 2026 on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The GATE 2026 exam will be conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, in two shifts on each exam day. The subject-wise exam dates for GATE 2026 will be announced later online. The GATE 2026 registration has already ended on October 13, 2026, with a late fee. Further, the GATE 2026 application correction window will be available till November 6, 2025. Candidates must appear for the GATE 2026 exam related to their respective branches. Read the article below completely to know more details regarding the GATE exam and GATE 2026 schedule.
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GATE Schedule 2026 (Out) – Check Branch-wise Exam Dates, Shifts & Timings
GATE 2026 Schedule Out at gate2026.iitr.ac.in

GATE 2026 Schedule Branch-Wise

IIT Guwahati will announce the Branch-wise GATE 2026 exam dates on its official website. Every year GATE exam will be conducted in 2 sessions each day, with a morning session and an afternoon session. The GATE exam will be conducted in 30 different subjects. Candidates, according to their subject or specialisation, must attend the GATE 2026 examination. This year, too, the GATE exam is expected to be conducted over 2 weekends on Saturday and Sunday, in February 2026. Below are the tentative GATE 2026 exam dates based on the previous year.

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GATE Exam Schedule Branch Wise 2026

Paper Codes

GATE Exam Date 2026

Shift Timing

CS1, AG, MA

February 7, 2026

Forenoon Session

CS2, NM, MT, TF, IN

February 7, 2026

Afternoon Session

ME, PE, AR

February 8, 2026

Forenoon Session

EE

February 8, 2026

Afternoon Session

CY, AE, DA, ES, PI

February 14, 2026

Forenoon Session

EC, GE, XH, BM, EY

February 14, 2026

Afternoon Session

CE1, GG, CH, PH, BT

February 15, 2026

Forenoon Session

CE2, ST, XE, XL, MN

February 15, 2026

Afternoon Session

GATE 2026 Schedule - Exam Timings

GATE 2026 exam will be conducted in morning and afternoon sessions each day over the two weekends. Based on the previous year's GATE exam timings, GATE 2026 exam timings could be expected as shown in the table below.

Session

Timings

Forenoon Session

9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Afternoon Session

2:30 PM to 5:30 PM

GATE Schedule 2026 Highlights & Guidelines

  • The GATE 2026 exam is held for 3 hours.

  • Candidates with disabilities will get an extra hour, extended to 4 hours.

  • Candidates have to occupy their seats 40 minutes before the examination.

  • Candidates arriving for the exam more than 30 minutes after the scheduled examination time will not be allowed to log in.

  • Candidates must log in and read the instructions 20 minutes before the start of the examination.

  • Candidates are not allowed to leave the examination hall before the end of the GATE examination time.

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GATE 2026 Exam Important Dates

The authority has released important dates for GATE 2026 on the official website. Candidates can check the dates as tabulated below.

Activity

GATE 2026 Dates

GATE 2026 Notification release date

August 5, 2025

GATE 2026 Brochure release date

August 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

GATE registration last date (With a late fee)

October 6, 2025

October 13, 2025

GATE application form correction 2026 last date

November 6, 2025

GATE Admit Card Release Date

January 2, 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 available for download by paying a fee of ₹500 per test paper

June 01, 2026 to December 31, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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

Yes, the GATE 2026 application dates have been revised. The new dates are from August 28 to September 28, 2025.

Q: What are GATE exam timings?
A:

The GATE exam will be held in two daily sessions: a forenoon session from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and an afternoon session from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

Q: When will the GATE 2026 admit card be released?
A:

The GATE 2026 admit card will be issued on January 2, 2026.

Q: When is the GATE 2026 exam expected to be held?
A:

GATE 2026 examination dates are February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026.

Q: Who is the organizing institute for GATE 2026?
A:

IIT Guwahati is organising the GATE 2026 examination.

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Questions related to GATE

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Hello

If you're in 2nd year right now, you can’t register for GATE 2026 just yet.
The exam is only open to students in the 3rd year or beyond in their degree.
It’s mainly because the GATE tests subjects that are usually taught later in your course.
But don’t worry, you are in a great position to start preparing early!
Focus on your basics, practice problem-solving, and build strong concepts now.
By the time you reach 3rd year, you’ll be well ahead of the game.

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.