GATE 2026 Virtual Calculator: Check Steps to Use, Features, Tips and Tricks, and more
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2025 ( GATE )
Admit Card - 2 Jan '26
GATE 2026 Virtual Calculator: The GATE 2026 exam will take place on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, and the information regarding the virtual calculator mentioned in the GATE 2026 information brochure might confuse many aspirants preparing for the GATE examination. Read here to learn what a GATE virtual calculator is, the steps to use it, and more.
Students who are planning to appear for GATE 2026 exam this year must know and understand how to use GATE 2026 virtual calculator. As the GATE officials, do not allow any electronic gadgets inside the exam hall, candidates are therefore provided with scientific calculator in-built in the computer system. With the help of GATE virtual calculator, candidates can perform complex calculations in short period of time. In this article, we have discussed how to use virtual calculator while solving GATE 2026 question paper.
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To ease the situation, GATE provides a GATE virtual calculator during the exam, where candidates can use this feature to solve mathematical problems. As the GATE 2026 exam will be conducted on Feb 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, in two shifts, candidates must know how to use a virtual calculator for the GATE exam.
IISc Bangalore admission is competitive due to high cutoff and limited seats. The entrance tests required for getting admission in the institute are taken by many. Hence, the chances of securing seat becomes less. Students are required to perform well in the entrance exam required for their course to get admission in the institute. In 2024, the JEE Main closing R1 cutoff for General category candidates was 903 for BSc (Research) in Physics.
No, NIT Trichy does not provide direct admission for BTech. NIT Trichy BTech admission is entrance-based. The institute accepts admission to the BTech course through a valid score of JEE Main. Every aspirant needs to qualify for the exam in order to get admission. Selected candidates further need to take part in JoSAA counselling as well. There is no other procedure for admission.
GATE 2026 Virtual Calculator: Features
Candidates who are appearing GATE (computer-based exam) must know about the properties of the calculator and how to access it.
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- For simple operations, the keys are present in the right-hand side of GATE 2026 virtual calculator
- For questions related to scientific functions and operations, the keys are present on the left-hand side
- Inverse functions have separate keys. They can be seen below the respective functions
- The keys for scientific operations and functions are located on the left side of the calculator.
- Candidates must be aware of all the keys and their functions to avoid time consuming
- Trigonometric function keys are grouped in the calculator
- The hyperbolic functions are also group in the GATE 2026 virtual calculator
- There are two display boxes- one displays the sequence of keys pressed by the candidate, and the other shows the actual value entered or the result of the calculation.
Smart Ways to use GATE 2026 Virtual Calculator
Here are some tips and hacks to use VIRTUAL Calculator efficiently
- Use the C key to begin calculations. It can be used anytime to begin a new calculations
- Students can use operands and pre-set operators for time management
- Candidates must note that once the answer is entered it cannot be altered. So, use it carefully
- Use MC key to clear memory and MS key to retain digits
- To read a number from memory, use the MR key for faster evaluation
It is advised to start practicising daily to get hang of it, as GATE authorities will not provide any other medium to solve questions. Also, the GATE 2026 scientific calculator has a few limitations, which are -
- A factorial calculation has a maximum output 14 digits
- For logarithmic and hyperbolic, the maximum output is 2 digits
- Mod operation can be used only if the number is less than 12 digits
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No, candidate who are looking for admission at IISC Bangalore need to have a valid GATE score. However, 70% GATE score + 30% performance in written test (100% GATE based for Aerospace, Chemical, Civil, Materials Engg.) + COAP counselling will be accepted. Apart from this, students might face some problems while downloading the GATE hall ticket 2024. The problem might be due to slow internet connectivity or a heavy load on the server. In such situations, candidates should try downloading the admit card after a short duration. In case any candidate forgets their application ID/Enrollment ID or password, they can reset it. In case a candidate has forgotten their password, they can reset it from the GOAPS portal.
To be eligible for BSc an IISc Bangalore, candidates must meet with the minimum eligibility criteria set by the institute and go through the selection rounds accepted by the institute. Details around the same are as follows:
- Eligibility: A pass in Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as main subjects in their qualifying exam along with any other subjects with first class or 60% aggregate (relaxed to just pass for SC/ ST students)
- Selection: Merit list of one of the national examinations, among Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) KVPY (Stream-SA)/ JEE Main/ JEE Advanced/ NEET (UG) and IISER Aptitude Test
NOTE:
- Candidate must be qualified in any one of the exams mentioned above, and the exam result must be valid as on Aug 1 of the year of admission.
- IISER Aptitude Test is introduced as a new mode of entry for the academic year 2024. Candidates have to apply directly on the IISc admission portal to apply through this mode.
The preparation for JEE Main begins two years in advance. It is a national-level exam, which can be passed with a good base of concepts and preparation. A good preparation strategy is what will help a student ace the JEE Main 2023 exam. Some of the pointers to include in the action plan are mentioned below:
- Revise topics section-wise
- Cross-check section-wise weightage & syllabus for all subjects covered in JEE Main
- Solve as many Mock Tests as possible. Shiksha.com is providing FREE Downloadable JEE Main Mock Test Paper (with Solutions).
- Solve previous year’s JEE question papers there are high chances of getting questions from there
- Refer to a few reference books to have a better understanding of topics
To secure admission into prestigious institutions such as the IITs, NITs and IIITs, it is essential for the aspirants to have a strong command on the material taught in their class 11 and class 12. Shiksha is offering free NCERT questions and solutions to aid JEE candidates in excelling in these classes. To access the NCERT solutions, click on the below links:
The first step is to clear JEE Main, however, the ultimate objective must be to qualify JEE Advanced exam, check out the Downloadable2 strategy for JEE Advanced.
Here are some examples of how the calculations can be done using the GATE virtual calculator.
- To calculate 60+40 x 2, candidates have to enter the following - 60,+40, *, 2 =
- To calculate 70 x 50-10, candidates have to enter the following - 70, *, 50, -, 10 =
- To calculate 70 x (20 +10), candidates have to enter the following - 70, *, (, 2, +, 3,), =
Functional Calculations
- To calculate 2+ log (30) x10, candidates should enter the following - 30, log, *, 10, +, 2=
- To calculate log (20) x 3 -5, candidates have to enter the following - 20, log, *, 3, -5, =
How to use trigonometric functions
- To calculate sin (25) or cos (25) or tan (25), candidates should enter 25, sin or cos, or tan.
- To calculate tan (30) x 6+2, candidates must enter the following - 30, tan, *, 6, +, 2 =
The GATE 2026 exam will be conducted in two sessions- Morning (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) and Afternoon (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm) on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. Candidates who will submit the GATE application form can download the GATE 2026 admit card using their GATE enrollment ID and password.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days ago
The GATE exam is conducted once a year. The entrance test takes place on multiple dates and shifts for 30 test papers. For 2026, IIT Guwahati is conducting the exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, IIT Guwahati has extended the GATE 2026 registration date with late fees. The new GATE 2026 registration date is October 13.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
If you notice an error or discrepancy after submitting your GATE form, don't panic. Once the application correction window opens, log in via GOAPS using your credentials and make the corrections. Details like category, gender, exam city, paper choice, date of birth, etc., can often be edited — usual
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The factors that determine the GATE cutoff are -
- Availability of seats (the total seat intake varies every year for NITs, IIITs, and IIT admission)
- Number of registered applicants
- The difficulty level of the examination - (GATE is conducted on multiple days, however, the paper difficulty varies for eve
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Based on the previous year's trends, the GATE 2026 expected cutoff for computer Science and engineering can be checked below-
- For General category it might go around 30 to 31.0
However, the GATE cutoff varies every year, depending on the difficulty level, number of applicants appearing for the exam,
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, a duplicate GATE 2026 admit card will not be provided at the test center. Candidates must carry their own admit card along with the mentioned documents and items to the GATE exam center. IIT Guwahati will release the GATE admit card on January 2.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Candidates will get only one scribble pad at a time. They must write their name and registration number before using it. If the rough sheet gets filled, then they can ask for another one scribble pad after returning the previous one to the invigilator. After the exam concludes, candidates must retur
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Yes, candidates will get a scribble pad in the GATE exam 2026 to do the rough work. Candidates have to write their name and registration number on the scribble pad before using it. However, the rough sheet must be returned after the completion of the exam.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
The barcode present in the GATE admit card 2026 carries the candidate's information. It is required for a faster verification process and fraud prevention. So, make sure it does not get tampered. Carry multiple copies in case your GATE 2026 hall ticket is torn or tampered.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Applicants must carry the following documents and items to the center along with the GATE 2026 admit card -
- Photo ID proof (as uploaded in the application form)
- Passport-size photograph
- Transparent water bottle
- Pen (blue or black)
It is advised to carry two to three copies of the GATE admit card to avoid
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There is no University-wise IISC entrance exam required for BTech course, students need to clear JEE and JEE Mains. If the student qualifies any of this mentioned-exam and you have top rank is qualify for Indian Institute of Science course admissions. Every year cut off is different but you need top ranks.