GATE 2026 Virtual Calculator - IIT Guwahati will provide the facility to use the GATE virtual calculator 2026 during the exam. Aspirants must know how to use the GATE virtual calculator 2026 to save time in the test. Since the use of personal digital calculators is not allowed during the GATE exam, candidates will be provided with an on screen calculator. The GATE exam requires candidates to perform multiple complex calculations, and the GATE virtual calculator can assist in solving these problems. The authority will conduct the GATE 2026 exam on February 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2026.
The GATE 2026 scorecard will be valid for three years from the date of result declaration. Candidates appearing for the Civil Engineering (CE) paper can use the score for admissions to postgraduate programmes and for recruitment by public sector undertakings during this validity period, subject to the respective institute or organisation’s requirements.
GATE virtual calculator will be displayed on the computer screen, beside the exam questions. Aspirants must familiarize themselves with the virtual calculator for GATE 2026. Since candidates are not accustomed to this feature, they can read about how to use GATE 2026 virtual calculator here.
Some of the features are given below so that the candidates can learn how to use GATE 2026 virtual calculator:
Candidates appearing for the GATE 2026 exam will be allowed to use the virtual calculator of GATE 2026 by the authorities at the exam centres.
This calculator was introduced during the GATE 2016 exam.
The keys for simple operations will be available on the right-hand side of the GATE 2026 virtual calculator.
For scientific functions and operations, the keys will be placed on the left-hand side of the virtual calculator.
Inverse functions will have separate keys so the candidates will not be required to click SHIFT or INV keys.
The inverse functions will be below the respective functions. For example, sininv will be available below sin on the calculator.
Candidates will be able to find the trigonometric functions grouped.
The hyperbolic functions will also be grouped in the virtual calculator of GATE 2026.
Candidates can see two display boxes at the top of the virtual calculator. One of the boxes will indicate the sequence of the keys pressed by the candidate for reference.
The other box will show the actual entered values or those obtained after the calculation is done.
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How to Calculate | Example for Calculations |
Simple Arithmetic Calculations |
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How to evaluate function (value) |
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How to use sin(Degree), cos(Degree), tan(Degree) |
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How to find out y root() value | To evaluate 4th root of 8 candidates must enter 8, y√x, 4, = |
How to find out cube() value | To evaluate: 483 x 6+9 candidates must enter 48, x3, *, 6, +, 9, = |
How to find π value | To evaluate 8 π candidates must enter 8, *, π |
How to find cube root() | To evaluate cube root(3) candidates must enter 3,3√ |
How to find out square root | To evaluate square root(6) candidates must enter 6,√ |
How to find out factorial (nỊ) |
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How to find exponential (ex ) | To evaluate e0 candidates must enter 0, ex |
How to find 10x |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Questions related to any area related to complex numbers such as power systems or any other area, can be solved using the virtual calculator for GATE 2026.
Any constant needed for solving problems will be present in the question paper of GATE 2026. Wherever the constant is not mentioned, the candidates are required to know it beforehand.
Candidates will have to manually do these operations since the virtual calculators are not programmed for it.
No, the candidates will not be allowed to access a stand alone calculator since it will be available only in online mode. An internet connection will be required to load the calculator on your computer or mobile.
The numerical based questions will have answers only in decimal form. Therefore, there will be no provision for fractions.
Since there are no separate keys for this function, the candidates will have to use the appropriate conversions using the calculator.
These types of equations cannot be done in the virtual calculator since it is not programmed.
No. Candidates will not be allowed to use the keyboard during the examination.
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Here is a link for the sample papers for GATE Exam with DA subjects. Tap on the link given below to open it:
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