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    IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 – Admit Card (Out), Question Paper Analysis, Answer Key, Exam Dates, Mock Test

    IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 – Admit Card (Out), Question Paper Analysis, Answer Key, Exam Dates, Mock Test

    Team Careers360Updated on 18 Mar 2026, 06:00 PM IST

    IIT Guwahati GATE 2026: IIT Guwahati will announce the GATE 2026 results on March 19, 2026. The authority will activate the GATE results 2026 link on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates can check the GATE College Predictor 2026 based on their GATE score to know which college is best for them. The authority will publish the GATE 2026 cutoff after the declaration of results. The GATE qualifying marks 2026 will also be released tomorrow. The GATE exam was conducted on February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026. Read the article carefully to know more about the IIT Guwahati GATE 2026.

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    The computer-based test GATE 2026 was conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026 by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati.

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    1. IIT Guwahati GATE 2026
    2. IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 Key Highlights
    3. IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 Exam Dates
    4. IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 Branch-Wise Timetable
    5. IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 syllabus
    6. IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 Eligibility
    IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 – Admit Card (Out), Question Paper Analysis, Answer Key, Exam Dates, Mock Test
    IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 – Exam Dates, and Updates

    IIT Guwahati GATE 2026

    The GATE exam is being conducted by Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. The GATE exam is conducted for PG admissions at IITs, IISc, and various other universities and colleges across India. GATE-qualified candidates can also apply for PSU recruitment through the GATE exam. The GATE conducting body plays an important role in setting up the overall structure of the exam. The conducting body influences the GATE exam’s eligibility criteria, exam dates, syllabus, exam pattern, and the process for conducting the exam across different branches and specialisations.

    GATE or Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is carried out jointly by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and the seven Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). These institutions collaborate under the umbrella of the National Coordination Board (GATE), which operates under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Every year, different IITs keep taking the lead in organising the exam.

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    IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 Key Highlights

    ParticularsDetails

    GATE full form

    Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering

    GATE 2026 Conducted by

    Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati

    Exam level

    National-level exam

    Mode of the GATE exam

    Online

    Purpose of the GATE 2026 exam

    Admission to postgraduate programs like M.E./M.Tech/Ph.D at IITs, IISc, and various other universities and colleges across India

    • PSU recruitment

    Official GATE 2026 exam notification release date

    August 5, 2025

    GATE 2026 exam date

    February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026

    IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 official website

    gate2026.iitg.ac.in

    IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 Exam Dates

    The GATE 2026 exam dates are available on the IIT Guwahati’s official website. The GATE exam date 2026 comprises the schedule for important events such as registration dates, admit card release date, result date, and more. Find below the IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 exam date.

    Exam dates for IIT Guwahati GATE 2026

    EventDate

    Exam Notification Release Date

    August 5, 2025

    Start date for registration

    August 25, 2025

    August 28, 2025

    Registration last date (Without Late Fee)

    September 25, 2025

    September 28, 2025

    October 6, 2025

    October 7, 2025

    Last date to submit the GATE application form 2026 (With Late Fee)

    October 6, 2025

    October 9, 2025

    October 13, 2025

    Modifications in the application form last date

    November 10, 2025

    GATE admit card release date

    January 2, 2026 January 13, 2026

    Exam date, branch-wise

    February 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2026

    Availability of the GATE response sheet 2026

    February 22, 2026

    Release of the exam answer key

    February 2026

    Answer key challenge period

    February 25 to 28, 2026

    GATE defect rectificationMarch 10 to 12, 2026

    Result Date

    March 19, 2026

    Availability of the Score Card for download by candidates

    March 27 2026, to May 31, 2026

    Score Cards available for download by paying a fee of ₹500 per test paperJune 01, 2026 to December 31, 2026

    IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 Branch-Wise Timetable

    Day, DateTime (IST)Test Papers
    Saturday, February 07, 20269:30 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, 20269:30 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, 20269:30 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, 20269:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN)EC
    2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN)AR, DA
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    IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 syllabus

    The IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 syllabus is available in the PDF format for all the subjects. Candidates can download the GATE 2026 syllabus from the official website. The GATE syllabus is available for all 30 papers. The exam papers include General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and core subjects from the undergraduate engineering programme. The General Aptitude section will have the same syllabus and question pattern regardless of the chosen engineering discipline. This section contributes 15 marks out of the total 100 in each GATE paper, and holds 15% weightage in the GATE question paper. Candidates can check the chapters and the topics of the GATE 2026 GA syllabus from the table below.

    GATE Syllabus 2026 for General Aptitude

    ChaptersTopics

    Verbal Aptitude

    Basic English grammar: tenses, articles, adjectives, prepositions, conjunctions, verb-noun agreement, and other parts of speech.

    Basic vocabulary: words, idioms, and phrases in context, reading and comprehension, Narrative sequencing.

    Quantitative Aptitude

    Data interpretation: data graphs (bar graphs, pie charts, and other graphs representing data), 2- and 3-dimensional plots, maps, and tables. Numerical computation and estimation: ratios, percentages, powers, exponents and logarithms, permutations and combinations, and serie.s Mensuration and geometry. Elementary statistics and probability.

    Analytical Aptitude

    Logic: deduction and induction, Analogy, Numerical relations, and reasoning

    Spatial Aptitude

    Transformation of shapes: translation, rotation, scaling, mirroring, assembling, and grouping paper folding, cutting, and patterns in 2 and 3 dimensions.

    IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 Eligibility

    Candidates are required to go through the GATE eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. To be qualified to appear for the GATE exam, candidates must have completed or be in their third year of a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. The academic criteria are different for different types of graduation degrees. The IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 eligibility is now available on the official website. Find below the generic eligibility criteria for 2026.

    Eligibility Criteria for GATE 2026 (General)

    CriteriaEligibility

    Nationality

    • Indian nationality candidates will be eligible

    • Candidates from other countries will also be eligible

    Qualifications for the GATE exam

    • Graduation in engineering/technology or a Master’s degree in any relevant science subject.

    • Pre-final or final year of their qualifying degree.

    • Obtained/are pursuing their qualifying degree from countries other than India: Must be currently (duration: at least 3 years) in Engineering / Technology / Science / Arts / Commerce.

    GATE Age Limit

    There is no age limit

    GATE attempt limit

    There is no restriction on the GATE attempt limit

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Which IIT will be conducting GATE 2026?
    A:

    IIT Guwahati is conducting the GATE 2026 exam.

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

    GATE 2026 exam registration has already begun from August 28, 2025, onwards. Candidates could apply without a late fee till October 7, 2025. 

    Q: When was the last time IIT Guwahati conducted the GATE?
    A:

    The last time IIT Guwahati conducted the GATE exam was in 2018. IIT Guwahati will be conducting the GATE exam for 2026.

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    Questions related to GATE

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    Have a question related to GATE ?

    Every PSU has different cut-off marks and eligibility. Hence, it is suggested to apply for PSU after checking the eligibility. Also, they do not reveal the marks of the finally selected candidates. So, wait for the final merit list.

    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.

    If you score 500 marks in GATE2026, your chances of getting into good engineering colleges (especially NITs, IIITs and some older IITs) are strong for most disciplines, while top branches like CSE/EEE/ECE at older IITs may still require higher ranks. Your GATE AllIndia Rank (AIR) with 500 marks usually falls