GATE 2026 Exam Date OUT: Admit Card (January 2), Schedule Released, Check Here
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 ( GATE )
Admit Card - 2 Jan '26
GATE 2026 Dates OUT: IIT Guwahati will release GATE admit card on January 2, 2026. Candidates who have registered for GATE examination 2026 can download it from the official website- gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The GATE 2026 paper-wise exam dates have been released for all 30 branch papers. As per the official notification, the exam dates are February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026 in two sessions.
Once the hall ticket is released, students can find the GATE admit card 2026 login link below. Aspirants can find all the event-related dates here. The IIT Guwahati GATE exam dates 2026 comprise the application form, admit card, exam, answer key, result, and counselling dates. To download GATE 2026 admit card, students have to provide their credentials - enrollment ID and password at GATE candidate login 2026.
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- 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 |
|---|---|
| 02 Jan ' 26 | GATE 2026 Admit Card |
| 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) |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 10 Nov ' 25 | Last Date for GATE 2026 Application Correction (for other candidates) |
| 28 Oct ' 25 | Start Date for GATE 2026 Application Form Correction |
| 08 Oct ' 25 - 13 Oct ' 25 | GATE 2026 Registration with late fees |
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 2026 exam schedule. GATE 2026 exam timings are Morning (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) and afternoon (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm). Candidates can check GATE 2026 branch 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
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.
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
GATE 2026 Pre-Exam Dates: Highlights
Candidates can check important GATE exam dates 2026 below of all events -
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The GATE 2026 registration process is now compled. 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 2026 Application Form Correction Window
The GATE 2026 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 2026 at the GOAPS portal using their enrollment ID and password.
GATE Mock Test 2026 Release Date
IIT Guwahati has released GATE 2026 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 Admit Card Release Date
The IIT Guwahati GATE admit card 2026 will be activated at the GOAPS portal- gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The GATE 2026 admit card release date is January 2. Candidates who have submitted their application form must download their hall ticket using their registration ID/enrollment ID and password. It is a mandatory document that must be carried to the exam hall.
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.
Commonly asked questions
The GATE admit card 2026 will be released on January 2, as mentioned in information brochure. Only registered candidates will be eligible to download their hall ticket. Applicants can download GATE admit card using their enrollment ID and password.
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. The GATE 2026 provisional answer key will be released on official website. Candidates can match their responses with the GATE answer key 2026 and challenge any question for a fee. Based on the submitted challenges, the final answer key will be released.
GATE 2026 Result Date
The GATE 2026 result date is March 19. Candidates can check their GATE 2026 results on the GOAPS portal by providing their enrollment ID and password.
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.
NOTE: The GATE 2025 scorecard is available for download (with INR 500 as fees) till December 31, 2025. Candidates can use their GATE 2025 enrollment ID and password to download.
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 2026 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.
GATE Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
No, the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering examination takes place once a year. Every year, different IITs and IISc conduct exam on rotational basis. GATE is conducted online for three hours for 30 branch papers.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, applicants who have qualified GATE exam are also eligible for WBUT PGET. Candidates must have a valid GATE scorecard. However, students have to appear for a personal interview round. Students must mention their GATE scorecard in the application form.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
GATE 2027 is expected to be conducted by IIT Madras for all 30 branch papers. Official announcement will be made soon.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month 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 2 months 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
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