Qualification for GATE 2026: The authority released the minimum required qualification for GATE 2026 on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The official qualification for the GATE 2026 notification was released on August 5, 2025. Candidates can check the detailed qualifications for GATE 2026 in this article. As per the GATE 2026 eligibility, aspirants studying in the 3rd or higher years of any UG degree or who have completed government-approved degree course in Engineering/Science/ Architecture/Technology/Commerce /Humanities/Arts are eligible to apply for the GATE 2026 exam. The authority had opened the GATE 2026 application form correction window on October 28, 2025, and it will close on November 3, 2025. The authority will conduct the GATE 2026 exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026.
Yes, downloading the GATE 2026 admit card is mandatory as it contains important details like name, photo, signature, paper code, and exam date/time. It must be carried to the GATE exam centre and kept safe until the admission process is complete.
IIT Guwahati has announced the GATE 2026 exam date online. The GATE exam allows candidates to pursue MTech programs in prestigious institutes. Candidates must make sure to have a valid qualification before applying for the course. Read the article below completely to know more details regarding the Qualification for GATE 2026.
The authority released the GATE 2026 qualification details on August 5. Below is the qualification exam required for GATE 2026.
Degree | Qualifying Examination | Eligible Candidates |
B.Sc. (Research) / B.S. | Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma/4 years after 10+2) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher, or already completed |
B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry) | 4-year B.Sc program | Currently in the 3 rd/ 4 th year or already completed |
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc. / Diploma in Engineering / Technology) | Currently in the 3 rd year or higher or already completed | |
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (5- year course) / Naval Architecture (4- year course) / Planning (4- year course) | Currently in the 3 rd year or higher or already completed | |
Degree holders of M.B.B.S./B.D.S. and those who are in the 5th/6th/7th semester or higher semester of such programme | 5 th/ 6 th/ 7 thor higher semester or already completed | |
Pharm. D. (after 10+2) | 6 years degree program, consisting of internship or residency training, from the third year onwards | Currently in the 3rd/ 4 th/ 5 th/6th year or already completed |
Bachelor's degree in any branch of Science / Arts / Commerce (3-year program) | Currently in the 3 rd year or already completed | |
Master’s degree in any branch of Arts/Science/Mathematics/Statistics/ Computer Applications or equivalent | Currently in the first year or higher or already Completed | |
Int. M.E./ M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.) | Post-B.Sc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/ Technology (4-year program) | Currently in the 1 st/ 2 nd/ 3 rd/ 4 th year or already completed |
Int. M.E./ M.Tech./M.Pharm or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2) | Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering/Technology (5-year program) | Currently in the 3 rd / 4 th/ 5 th year or already completed |
Professional Society Examinations (equivalent to B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch.) | B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognized by MoE/UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by the Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India, and so on) | Completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses |
Int. M.Sc. / Int. B.S. / M.S. | Integrated M.Sc. or 5-year integrated B.S.-M.S. program | Currently in the 3 rd year or higher or already completed |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
IIT Guwahati will conduct the GATE 2026 exam.
The last date for the GATE 2026 registration with a late fee was October 13, 2025.
The candidate has to complete 4 years of graduation in either the maths or science stream.
On Question asked by student community
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The link to the question paper is attached here. You can access the question papers along with the answer key on the careers360 website. Careers360 also provides students with preparation tips that will help them in preparing and the mock test and analyse their in-depth performance.
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/last-15-years-gate-papers-solutions
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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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