GATE 2026 Exam Date & Information Brochure Out Now!
IIT Guwahati, the organizing committee of GATE 2026, will released the GATE 2026 exam dates and Information brochure. The official website of IIT Guwahati will released the important dates related to this examination. GATE 2026 will be conducted for 30 subjects (also referred to as “papers”), and the examination will be distributed over the 1st to 3rd week of February 2026.
GATE aspirants must keep a note of the important GATE exam-related dates to complete the registration process on time without facing any hassles.
GATE 2026 Exam Important Dates
| GATE 2026 Official Website Live | Important Dates | |
|---|---|---|
| GATE 2026 Website Launch | Last week of June 2025 | |
| GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) | Last week of August 2025 | |
| Website Opens for Enrolment, Application | ||
| Filling, Application Submission | ||
| Closing Date of Regular online registration/application process | Last week of September 2025 | |
| End of Extended period for online registration/application (with late fee) | 1st week of October 2025 | |
| Last Date for Change of Category, Paper, and Examination City (An additional fee will be applicable) | 1st week of November 2025 | |
| Announcement of results in the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) | 2nd to 3rd week of March 2026 | |
| Availability of Admit Card on the Online Application Interface for printing | 1st week of January 2026 | |
| GATE 2026 Examination Dates | 1st to 3rd week of February 2026 | |
Now let us have a look at the examination schedule for all the branches.
GATE 2026 Exam Schedule
The official schedule for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 has not been released. The exam is tentatively scheduled for February 2026. Prospective candidates advice to check the official GATE website for updates.
Once the notification is released, we will update accordingly. Candidates should regularly visit the official website to stay informed about important dates, including the application process, admit card release, and exam schedule.
| Day, Date | Time (IST) | Test Papers |
|---|---|---|
| 1st week of February 2026 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN) | CSI, MA |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN) | CS2, IN | |
| 1st week of February 2026 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN) | ME, PE |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN) | EE | |
| 3rd week of February 2026 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN) | CY, DA, PI |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN) | EC | |
| 3rd week of February 2026 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN) | CEI |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN) | CE2 |
Have a look at the following table and mark your dates for the exam day. We hope your GATE exam preparation is going great.
The details of the papers as per the codes mentioned above are as follows:
| Sl.No | Paper Name | Code | Sl.No | Paper Name | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Aerospace Engineering | AE | 16. | Mathematics | MA |
| 2. | Agricultural Engineering | AG | 17. | Mechanical Engineering | ME |
| 3. | Architecture and Planning | AR | 18. | Mining Engineering | MN |
| 4. | Biomedical Engineering | BM | 19. | Metallurgical Engineering | MT |
| 5. | Biotechnology | BT | 20. | Petroleum Engineering | PE |
| 6. | Civil Engineering | CE | 21. | Physics | PH |
| 7. | Chemical Engineering | CH | 22. | Production and Industrial Engineering | PI |
| 8. | Computer Science and Information Technology | CS | 23. | Statistics | ST |
| 9. | Chemistry | CY | 24. | Textile Engineering and Fibre Science | TF |
| 10. | Electronics and Communication Engineering | EC | 25. | Engineering Sciences | XE |
| 11. | Electrical Engineering | EE | 26. | Humanities and Social Sciences | XH |
| 12. | Environmental Science and Engineering | ES | 27. | Life Sciences | XL |
| 13. | Ecology and Evolution | EY | 28. | Geomatics Engineering | GE |
| 14. | Geology and Geophysics | GG | 29. | Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | NM |
| 15. | Instrumentation Engineering | IN | 30. | Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | DA |
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions):
Q. 1. When will GATE 2026 be held?
Answer: GATE 2026 may be held on 1st to 3rd week of February 2026. Although exam dates has not been announced for GATE 2026.
Q. 2. When will the GATE 2026 exam online registration start?
Answer: The GATE 2026 exam registration tentatively starts from 4th week of August 2025.
Q. 3. How many times is the GATE exam held every year?
Answer: The respective organizing committee holds the GATE examination once every year.
Q.4. What is the aim of the GATE 2026 examination?
Answer: The GATE 2026 exam scores will pave the way to admission to the Master’s programs and Doctoral programs in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, and Arts.
Q.5. Which institute is conducting the GATE 2026?
Answer: IIT Guwahati will conduct the GATE 2026 examination.
Q.6. What is the total duration of the GATE 2026 Exam?
Answer: The total duration of the GATE 2026 Exam is 3 hours (180 minutes).
Q.7. What are the main sections of the GATE 2026?
Answer: General Aptitude (GA) and selected subjects for the examination are the two main sections of the GATE 2026 examination.
Q.8. What is the marking scheme for the GATE 2026?
Answer: The GATE 2026 comprises 65 questions for a total of 100 marks.
Q.9. How many papers are included in the GATE 2026?
Answer: The GATE 2026 examination includes 30 paper codes (also known as subjects).
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