Admit Card - 2 Jan '26
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2020 is an all-India examination that is conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and seven Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) to provide admission to students in Master of Engineering degree programs. This year, the most sought-after exam for science graduates is going to be conducted on February 1, 2, 8, and 9. After clearing the GATE, candidates have incredible career avenues.
Before following the last-minute tips, one should know about the exam pattern of GATE. With not much time left for the GATE 2020 exam, the pressure can put a negative effect on your performance during the exam.
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- In the last week of your preparations, all you need to focus on is the revision. By now, you must be aware of your strong and weak areas in various subjects. Considering the weightage of the subjects you must revise again to strengthen your key concepts.
- Avoid starting new topics, it’s not the time to start new topics so avoid any such activity and focus only on your strengths. Instead, revise important formulas.
- Practice online mock tests to get a better understanding of the expected questions. These time-bound tests will help you keep track of the time required by you to answer each question. These tests will help to know the mistakes made by you while attempting the question paper and avoid them on the exam day. Doing so will boost your morale.
- Make sure to track down the route to your exam centre. Keeping in mind the unexpected traffic conditions start 30 minutes before the scheduled time. This will ensure that you reach the exam centre with a calm mind.
- Manage your time well during the exam. Keep track of time while attempting questions during the exam. If you find that you have devoted extra time to a section, do not panic. Just calm down, modify your earlier plan of solving the paper, and follow that. Always seek to maximise the score. Do not get disturbed if you find that your plan is not going according to design.
- Beware of the negative marking during the exam. Attempt the question only when fully sure.
- Eating well and sleeping on time is mandatory. Never skip meals as this will leave you weak and low on concentration due to self-imposed hunger.
Have confidence in yourself and follow your preparation schedule religiously. Keep your cool, especially in the examination hall because fear and tension may make you forget everything. You will score well for sure.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
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 2 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 2 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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Contributor-Level 7
How many times GATE exam is conducted in a year?