GATE 2026 Exam Date: Branch Wise Dates & Schedule
GATE 2026 Update: The GATE 2026 exam will be conducted by the IIT Guwahati in February 2026 for 30 papers. The GATE exam dates and schedule will be spread over the 1st and 2nd week of February 2026. The GATE exam allows the 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, gate2024.iisc.ac.in, 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.
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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- gate2024.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
Important Dates for GATE 2026 Exams (Tentative)
| Particulars | Tentative Dates |
| Activation of GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) | August 2025 |
| Last Date for Registration for GATE 2026 (Without Late Fee) | October 2025 |
| Last Date for Registration for GATE 2026 (With Late Fee) | October 2025 |
| Admit Card Release Date | January 2026 |
| GATE Exam Date 2026 | February 2026 |
| Availability of Response Sheet | February 2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date | February 2026 |
| Answer Key Challenge Window | February 2026 |
| GATE 2026 Result Announcement | March 2026 |
| GATE 2026 Scorecard Availability | March 2026 |
GATE 2026 Exam Date Branch Wise (Tentative)
Find the tentative schedule for the GATE 2026 exam below based on the GATE 2025 reference. Once IIT Guwahati announces the exam date for all branches, it will be updated here.
| Date | Shift | Paper |
| February, 2026 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm | AR, CY, DA, ES, PI |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm | GE, ME, PH | |
| February, 2026 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm | BM, CE1, CH, EY, GG, XH |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm | CE2, IN, MA, MN, PE | |
| February, 2026 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm | AE, AG, BT, CS1, MT, NM, TF |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm | CS2, ST, XE, XL | |
| February, 2026 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm | EC |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm | EE |
Note: Civil Engineering (CE) and Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) will be multi-session papers.
To stay up-to-date with the latest information on the GATE Exam 2026, candidates are advised to visit the website regularly for updates on upcoming events. 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. If you have any doubts regarding the GATE exam dates in 2025, feel free to fill out this form to have a quick conversation with our mentors.
