
GATE 2026 Date OUT: IIT Guwahati has released branch-wise exam schedule for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. The GATE 2026 admit card has been released on the website gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Students appearing for GATE this year can check their respective paper exam date and shift timings here, along with other related events.
As per official notification, the GATE 2026 will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15. Candidates appearing for the MTech entrance exam must download their GATE admit card at GOAPS using their enrollment ID and password. In this article, students can check complete information regarding GATE admission dates, hall ticket, answer key, result, and counselling dates here.
Latest Update: GATE Admit Card 2026 Released
- GATE 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- GATE 2026 Exam Date Branch Wise
- GATE 2026 Pre-Exam Dates: Highlights
- GATE Exam 2026 Post-Exam Dates
- Important FAQs related to GATE 2026 Dates
GATE 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of GATE 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 07 Feb ' 26 | GATE 2026 Exam- Afternoon (AE, BT, CH, CY, GE, PH, XH) |
| 07 Feb ' 26 | GATE 2026 Exam- Forenoon (AG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, and XL) |
| 08 Feb ' 26 | GATE 2026 Exam - Afternoon (CS2, EY, NM, and PE) |
| 08 Feb ' 26 | GATE 2026 Exam - Forenoon (CS1 and ST) |
| 14 Feb ' 26 | GATE 2026 Exam - Afternoon (BM, CE-2, ME, and MT) |
| 14 Feb ' 26 | GATE 2026 Exam - Forenoon (CE-1, EE, and PI) |
| 15 Feb ' 26 | GATE 2026 Exam - Afternoon (AR and DA) |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 13 Jan ' 26 | GATE 2026 Admit Card |
| 10 Nov ' 25 | Last Date for GATE 2026 Application Correction (for other candidates) |
| 28 Oct ' 25 | Start Date for GATE 2026 Application Form Correction |
GATE 2026 Exam Date Branch Wise
IIT Guwahati released the GATE 2026 exam dates on the official website. Candidates are advised to keep track of GATE exam schedule. GATE exam timings are Morning (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) and afternoon (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm). Candidates can check GATE branch-wise exam dates below.
| GATE 2026 Exam Day and Date | Shift Timings | GATE Test Papers |
|---|---|---|
| February 7 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (forenoon session) | AG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, XL |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (afternoon session) | AE, BT, CH, CY, GE, PH, XH | |
| February 8 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (forenoon session) | CS-1 and ST |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (afternoon session) | CS-2, EY, NM, PE | |
| February 14 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (forenoon session) | CE-1, EE, PI |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (afternoon session) | BM, CE-2, ME, MT | |
| February 15 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (forenoon session) | EC |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (afternoon session) | AR, DA |
Commonly asked questions
IIT Guwahati will conduct GATE CSE exam on February 8, 2026 in two shifts. The CS1 will be held in first shift and CS2 in second shift. The exam timings can be checked below-
- CS1 paper - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
- CS2 paper- 2:30 am to 5:30 pm
The IIT Guwahati had released the GATE application form on August 28 at the GOAPS portal. The registration window is now closed. The last date to apply was (with late fees) October 13.
Students can check GATE exam dates on IIT GATE Guwahati website- gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The dates have been released for GATE admit card, branch-papers, and results. Dates for answer key and counselling will be made available soon.
GATE 2026 Pre-Exam Dates: Highlights
Candidates can check important GATE dates 2026 below of all events -
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The GATE 2026 exam hall ticket has been released on January 13, 2026. The IITG GATE admit card 2026 link has been activated at GOAPS. Students can download using their enrollment ID and password.
GATE Mock Test 2026 Release Date
IIT Guwahati has released GATE mock test link on its official website. Candidates who are appearing for exam can click on their registered paper link and attempt for test.
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
IIT Guwahati will conduct the GATE 2026 exam for four days for different test paper codes. The branch-wise schedule has been updated on official website. The GATE exam timings are - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
GATE 2026 Application Form Dates
The GATE application form is now closed. Candidates can check schedule below -
- Last date to submit without late fee: August 28, 2025, to October 7, 2025
- Last date to submit with late fees: October 13, 2025
GATE Application Form Correction Window
The GATE correction facility was available till November 10, where aspirants were able to edit their personal and other details, such as category, name, educational qualification details, etc. Candidates can access the GATE application form correction window at the GOAPS portal using their enrollment ID and password.
Commonly asked questions
GATE 2026 admit card release date was January 13, 2026. The hall ticket is now available for download at GATE official website. Candidates whose application has been accepted can download their hall ticket at GOAPS portal.
GATE 2026 Electronics and Communication paper will be conducted on February 15 in the first shift. Students who have regsitered for EC paper must download their admit card on January 2.
GATE Exam 2026 Post-Exam Dates
Once, the examination is over, the authorities will release the following -
GATE 2026 Answer Key Release Dates
The answer key will be available in two formats - provisional and final. GATE provisional answer key will be released on official website. Candidates can match their responses with the GATE answer key and challenge any question for a fee. Based on the submitted challenges, final answer key will be updated along with result. It must be noted that the candidates cannot challenge final answer key of GATE 2026.
GATE 2026 Result Date
The GATE result date is March 19, 2026. Candidates can check their GATE results on the GOAPS portal by providing their enrollment ID and password. After the announcement of result, the authorities will publish the cutoff mark for all branches.
GATE 2026 Scorecard
The GATE 2026 scorecard will be available for free download from March 27 to May 31, 2026. Later, the scorecards will be available for download by paying a fee of INR 500 per test paper from June 1 to December 31, 2026. Only qualified candidates can view and download their scorecards. The GATE scorecard will be valid for three years from the publication date of the results.
GATE 2026 Counselling for Admissions
The GATE counselling process through CCMT will start after the announcement of results. Qualified candidates can register and start filling in their choices within the deadline. The dates for the CCMT and COAP counselling will be updated soon.
Commonly asked questions
GATE 2026 COAP counselling dates will be released in June/July after the announcement of results. Students who want to take admission in IITs must register through COAP for counselling.
GATE CCMT counselling is expected to start in June/July. Students who have qualified in GATE exam 2026 and want to take admission in NITs and other engineering colleges must register and participate in CCMT. The dates will be updated here for each round.
Important FAQs related to GATE 2026 Dates
Check Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to GATE 2026 dates.
Commonly asked questions
The last date to register for GATE 2026 with late fees was October 13. For submission with late fees, the application form window remained active from October 7 to October 13. The registration fee with late fees is as follows -
- For female/SC/ST and PwD candidates, the fee is INR 1500
- For all other candidates, including foreign nationals, the fee is INR 2500
Applicants can check GATE 2026 exam dates on the official website- gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The dates have been released. With the help of exam schedule, candidates can prepare for test. IIT Guwahati will conduct the GATE 2026 exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15 in two shifts. Paper-wise exam schedule is now available.
Candidates who have applied for GATE 2026 must check event datesheet so they don't miss out on any dates. IIT Guwahati has released GATE 2026 exam dates along with branch-wise schedule at gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
The GATE 2026 toppers list will be OUT on the website after a few days of the result announcement. As per the last year, the GATE toppers list was announced on March 25. Candidates must keep checking the website for the latest updates and notifications.
Yes, but within the timeline mentioned by the GATE authorities. IIT Guwahati has started the registration process for GATE 2026. The authorities provide two timelines to submit the application form: with late fees and without late fees. So, incase, you have missed out the date to submit, you can still submit the form during the extended period. Candidates can check the GATE 2026 datesheet below -
- GATE application form last date without late fees - September 28
- GATE application form last date with late fees - October 9
The GATE counselling process starts after the announcement of results. The GATE counselling is conducted by COAP and CCMT. The COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal) is the counselling portal that offers admission to IITs. While CCMT (Centralised Counselling for MTech/M.Arch/M.Plan) is the counselling portal that offers admission to NITs, IIITs, and other GFTIs. The GATE CCMT/COAP counselling usually starts in the second or third week of May.
The last date to register for GATE 2026 without late fees have been revised from September 28 to October 6. The GATE candidate login 2026 link is now activated for the application form process. Candidates who want to apply must visit the GATE's official website and register to receive an enrollment ID and password and apply within the mentioned dates.
Yes, GATE 2026 application form correction window has started. The last date to edit is November 10 (extended). During the correction facility, candidates will be able to change a few particulars, such as exam city, category, exam centre, etc. This year, there is a hike of INR 100 for gender, category, and PwD change.
IIT Guwahati has activated the GATE admit card 2026 link on the website gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates can download their admit card at GOAPS portal using their enrollment ID and password.
IIT Guwahati has started the GATE 2026 registration process on August 28. The application form facility is open at the GOAPS portal. The deadline has been revised. As per the latest update, candidates who want to apply for GATE can check the dates and submit as per their convenience. The last date to submit the application form without late fees is October 6 (revised) and till October 9 with late fees.
The GATE 2026 cutoff will be released along with the results or after a few days. IIT Guwahati will announce the GATE 2026 result on March 19. The cutoff will be different for each subject/branch and varies every year. For preparation or planning their dream college/institute, candidates must refer to the previous year's GATE cutoff. Going through the cutoff of the respective branch helps students to understand the difficulty level of the question papers.
IIT Guwahati will conduct GATE 2026 exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15 in two shifts. The exam timings are Forenoon - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and afternoon - 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Branch-wise dates have been announced at gate2026.iitg.ac.in
The Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, has released the GATE 2026 exam dates on the official website. Candidates can check the GATE 2026 dates below -
| Events | Dates |
| GATE 2026 application form release date | August 28 |
| GATE 2026 application form last date (without late fees) | October 7 (REVISED) |
| GATE 2026 application form last date (with late fees) | October 13 |
| GATE 2026 form correction submission last date | November 10 |
| GATE 2026 admit card release date | January 2 |
| GATE 2026 exam date | February 7, 8, 14, and 15 |
| GATE 2026 result date | March 19 |
| GATE scorecard download date | March 27 to May 31 (free download) till December 31 (by paying a fee of INR 500) |
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No, GATE is not a mandatory entrance exam for Plaksha University MS in AI admissions. Candidates also have the option to appear for other entrance exams to qualify for MS in AI admissions such as GRE, CAT and GMAT.
However, candidates who have cleared their UG level course from top institutes such as
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The GATE paper will be divided into sections like engineering mathematics, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, water resources engineering, environmental engineering, etc.
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Bachelor's degree holder from IITs with a CGPA of 8.0 or above can get direct admission in M.Tech programme of IIT Dhanbad without GATE. The respective department reviews such applications and seats for such aspirants are supernumerary.
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Yes, you can get M.Tech admission without a GATE in Bangalore colleges through institute specific entrance exams. The seats are sponsored in IITs and NITS. Private and state universities also offer direct admissions via their own tests or merit.
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No, the GATE cutoffs for IIT Patna 2025 admissions are currently unknown. The only availabe cutoff data for MSc admissions at IIT Patna comes from IIT JAM. The GATE cutoffs may differ from the IIT JAM however, the difficulty of both exams is relatively the same. Hence, candidates can expect similar
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No, the GATE registrations for IIT Patna 2026 MSc admissions are no longer open. The GATE registrations were closed in the month of November 2025. The GATE is scheduled to take place in the month of February 2026. Candidates who failed to register for the GATE are required to wait for the GATE 2027
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No, a valid GATE Exam 2026 score is not required for final admission confirmation at Chandigarh University. Admission confirmation depends on fulfilling academic eligibility requirements, document verification, and fee payment. GATE scores are relevant only if a student is applying for the GATE fell
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The GATE Exam 2026 fellowship at Chandigarh University is paid for a total of 8 months in a year. The payment is made during two academic phases: from August to November and from January to April. Fellowship is not disbursed during vacation or semester break periods. Students who qualify GATE 2026 a
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