| Day & Date | Shift Time (IST) | Tentative Papers |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, February 07, 2026 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN) | AR, CY, DA, ES, PI |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN) | GE, ME, PH | |
| Sunday, February 08, 2026 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN) | BM, CE1, CH, EY, GG, XH |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN) | CE2, IN, MA, MN, PE | |
| Saturday, February 14, 2026 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN) | AE, AG, BT, CS1, MT, NM, TF |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN) | CS2, ST, XE, XL | |
| Sunday, February 15, 2026 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN) | EC |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN) | EE |
GATE
GATE Exam 2026 Date on Feb. 7, 8, 14, & 15th: Check Branch Wise Dates & Official GATE Website
Latest Update on GATE Exam Date 2026: The GATE 2026 exam will be conducted by IIT Guwahati on February 7, 8, 14, & 15 for total 30 papers. The official GATE website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in has been launched, and GATE exam registration will begin on Monday, August 25th. The GATE exam allows aspirants to take admissions at IITs, IISc, and other universities for postgraduate programs. PSUs in India also recruit candidates based on the GATE cutoffs.
The official website provides all essential details, including the admit card, answer key, results, and scorecard. The application and registrations for the GATE 2026 are expected to begin in July or August 2025 and admit cards will be available for download in January 2026. It is crucial to stay updated with the latest information and adequately prepare for the GATE exam to increase your chances of securing a good score. You can get the correct information from this article.
GATE Exam Date: Important Days and Schedule
| Particulars | Tentative Dates |
| Activation of GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) | Monday, August 25th, 2025 |
| Last Date for Registration for GATE 2026 (Without Late Fee) | Thursday, September 25, 2025 |
| Last Date for Registration for GATE 2026 (With Late Fee) | Monday, October 06, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release Date | January 2026 |
| GATE Exam Dates 2026 | Saturday, February 07, 2026 Sunday, February 08, 2026 Saturday February 14, 2026 Sunday, February 15, 2026 |
| Availability of Response Sheet | February 2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date | February 2026 |
| Answer Key Challenge Window | February 2026 |
| GATE 2026 Result Announcement | March, 19th 2026 |
| GATE 2026 Scorecard Availability | March 2026 |
GATE Exam Date 2026: Branch Wise Schedule
Here is an official schedule for the GATE 2026 exam based from the official website. Once IIT Guwahati announces the exam date for all branches, that will also be updated here.
What are the Eligibility Criteria for the GATE Exam?
Before filing an application, candidates must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria for GATE 2026. Candidates who are currently studying in the 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate degree program or who have completed any government approved degree program in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Commerce/Arts/Humanities are eligible to appear for GATE 2026.
Some Professional Societies*/Institutions, which conduct examination in various fields of engineering, are given below.
- The Institution of Engineers (India) (IE)
- The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
- The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)
- The Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI)
- The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, including Polymer and Environmental Group (IIChE)
- The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM)
- The Indian Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIIE)
Candidates who possess certification from any such professional societies must ensure that those examinations are approved by MoE/AICTE/UGC/ UPSC as being equivalent to B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch./B.Planning, etc.
Candidates who have obtained/are pursuing their qualifying degree from countries other than India: Candidates must be currently in the 3rd or higher years or must have completed their Bachelor’s degree (of at least three years duration) in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Commerce/ Arts/Humanities.
Any candidate fulfilling the above-mentioned criteria is eligible to appear for GATE 2026.
More details of eligibility criteria are given below.
| Degree / Program | Qualifying Degree / Examination | Who is Eligible Candidate |
| B.E. / B.Tech. / B. Pharm. | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc. / Diploma in Engineering / Technology) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed |
| B. Arch. | Bachelor’s degree of Architecture (5-year course) / Naval Architecture (4-year course) / Planning (4-year course) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed |
| 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 |
| Pharm. D.(after 10+2) | 6 years degree program, consisting of internship or residency training, from third year onwards | Currently in the 3rd/ 4th/ 5th/ 6th year or already completed |
| M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. / B.V.Sc. | Degree holders of M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. / B.V.Sc and those who are in the 5th/ 6th/ 7th semester or higher semester of such programme. | 5th/ 6th/ 7th or higher semester or already completed |
| M. Sc. / M.A. / MCA or equivalent | 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 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd/ 4th 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 3rd/ 4th/ 5th year or already completed |
| B.Sc. / B.A. / B.Com. | Bachelor degree in any branch of Science / Arts / Commerce (3 year program) | Currently in the 3rd year or already completed |
| Int. M.Sc. / Int. B.S. / M.S. | Integrated M.Sc. or 5-year integrated B.S.- M.S. program | Currently in the 3rd year or higher 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 |
| B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry) | 4-years program | Currently in the 3rd/ 4th year or already completed |
*Students enrolled with the professional bodies and institutions as per MHRD OM (No. 11-15/2011-AR (TS.II)) with permanent recognition upto May 31, 2013, stand recognized. Please see circular No. 13/56/PC/ODL-Mode/AICTE/2020, Dated November 23, 2020 for more details.
Notes:
- Candidates pursuing any higher degree or in possession of a degree higher than that mentioned in the table below, will be allowed to appear for GATE 2026.
- Candidates with B.Sc./B.A./B.Com. degrees (3-year program) desirous of seeking admission to Master’s programs in IITs and IISc.
What is the Syllabus for the GATE Exam 2026?
GATE 2026 will be conducted for 30 test papers. A candidate is allowed to appear either in one or up to two test papers. The GATE Syllabus 2026 for all 30 subjects has been released on the official website. Aspiring candidates can review the important topics and chapters.
Read More: GATE Marking Scheme 2026: Subject Wise Paper Pattern | GATE Syllabus For Civil Engineering | GATE Mock Test
What is the Marking Scheme for the GATE Exam?
PwD candidates with a disability benchmark greater than 40% are eligible for one hour of extra time. Candidates with a disability below 40% who have difficulty writing can also get extra time if they provide a required certificate: Appendix-I of the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
| Paper Code | General Aptitude (GA) Marks | Compulsory Section | Subject Marks | Total Marks | Total Time (Minutes) |
| AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, ES, IN, ME, MN, MT, NM, PE, PI, TF.
The subjects and topics cover Engineering Mathematics, allocating 13 marks to paper-specific questions. |
15 | – | 85 | 100 | 180 |
| CY, DA, EY, MA, PH, ST | 15 | – | 85 | 100 | 180 |
| AR
Section A is mandatory for everyone. Applicants must choose between Section B1 or Section B2 when taking the exam. Option B1 is for Architecture, and option B2 is for Planning. |
15 | 60 | 25 | 100 | 180 |
| GE
Part A is Common and Compulsory for all; Part B1 or B2 can be selected during the Exam. B1 – Surveying and Mapping or B2 -Image Processing and Analysis. |
15 | 55 | 30 | 100 | 180 |
| GG
Part A is Common and Compulsory for all. Part B can either be Geology (B1) or Geophysics (B2) — which must be chosen at the time of Application. |
15 | 25 | 60 | 100 | 180 |
| XE
Section A (Engineering Mathematics) is Common and Compulsory for all. Applicants must select any TWO additional Sections during the Exam |
15 | 15 | 2 x 35 | 100 | 180 |
| XH
Section B1 (Reasoning and Comprehension) is Common and Compulsory for all. Applicants must select any 1 additional Section at the time of Application |
15 | 25 | 60 | 100 | 180 |
| XL
Section P (Chemistry) is Common and Compulsory for all. Applicants must select any TWO additional Sections during the Exam. |
15 | 25 | 2 x 30 | 100 | 180 |
How to Download GATE 2026 Admit Card
When you register for the GATE 2026 exam in July or August, you can get your admit card on the GOAPS portal. To view your admission card, enter your enrollment ID and password. The GATE admission card is an important document that you must have on the day of the exam. To make downloading the admission card easier, follow the steps below.
- Visit the GATE 2026 official website- gate2026.iisc.ac.in
- Click on GATE GOAPS Login
- Enter the enrollment number and password
- Click on the IISc Bangalore GATE admit card download link
- Admit Card will be downloaded in the pdf format
- Save it and take a printout to be carried while appearing for the exam
Keep Track of Updates
To make sure you don’t miss crucial announcements related to the GATE examination. Keep following this space for more updated information.
- Bookmark the official GATE site by IIT Guwahati or GOAPS: Regularly checking the official websites is the most reliable way to stay informed about important updates, notifications, and deadlines.
- Subscribe to email alerts or follow official GATE social accounts: Opting into email notifications from the official GATE body or following their verified social media channels can provide timely alerts directly to your preferred platforms.
- Consider adding mentor-based reminders or live session prompts: Engaging with mentors or attending live sessions specifically designed for GATE aspirants can offer valuable insights and ensure you’re aware of key developments. This can also include setting personal reminders based on information shared in such sessions.
It is important to have a preparation strategy and study accordingly to crack the GATE 2026 exam. Candidates should also be well-versed in the GATE syllabus and exam pattern. Keep in mind the important tips for better outcomes of your efforts.
