GATE 2026 Dates: COAP Registrations Ongoing, CCMT Dates (Soon), Result Declared
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 ( GATE )
Result - 27 Mar '26 - 31 May '26
GATE 2026 Date OUT: IIT Guwahati has finally completed GATE exam process. Qualified candidates can now download their GATE scorecard from GOAPS portal. As of now, COAP 2026 registrations are ongoing and CCMT 2026 website has been launched. CCMT 2026 counselling is expected to start soon. While COAP 2026 counselling dates have been announced.
Interested aspirants who want to participate in the counselling process must download GATE 2026 scorecard and register as soon as possible. The last date to download scorecard for free is May 31. Post that, the scorecard is available till December 31, and candidates can download it by paying a fee of INR 500. The official website is gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
Candidates who have qualified GATE are eligible to participate in GATE counselling 2026 process. To check complete event-details regarding Graduate Aptitude Test in Enginering, read below.
- GATE 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- GATE Counselling Dates (Round-Wise)
- GATE 2026 Scorecard Release Date
- GATE 2026 Result Date
- GATE Answer Key 2026 Release Date
- GATE 2026 Exam Date Branch Wise
- GATE Admit Card 2026 Date
- GATE 2026 Application Form Date
- GATE 2026 Application Form Correction Date
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 27 Mar ' 26 - 31 May ' 26 | GATE 2026 Scorecard (free download) ONGOING |
| May ' 26 | CCMT 2026 TENTATIVE |
| 01 Jun ' 26 - 31 Dec ' 26 | GATE 2026 Scorecard by paying a fee of INR 500 per test paper |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 27 Mar ' 26 | COAP 2026 Registration |
| 19 Mar ' 26 | GATE 2026 Final Answer Key |
| 19 Mar ' 26 | GATE 2026 results |
GATE Counselling Dates (Round-Wise)
IIT Guwahati is not responsible for conducting GATE counselling 2026. The counselling for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is conducted by COAP and CCMT that is done by different IITs and IISc on a rotational basis. As per the latest updates-
- COAP dates have been announced. COAP 2026 registration date is March 27. IIT Roorkee is conducting COAP counselling this year. Common Offer Acceptance Portal is used for admission to IITs and IISc.
- The CCMT 2026 website will be updated soon. The CCMT counselling is used to provide admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
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Commonly asked questions
GATE 2026 COAP counselling dates can be checked now. The COAP 2026 round 1 counselling starts on May 11. However, the registration begins from March 27 onwards. Candidates who want to apply for IITs must register at COAP.
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 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.
GATE 2026 Scorecard Release Date
GATE 2026 scorecard is now available for free download from March 27 to May 31, 2026. Later, 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. GATE scorecard is valid for three years from the publication date of results.
GATE 2026 Result Date
The GATE result was announced on March 19. Candidates can check their GATE results 2026 on the GOAPS portal by providing their enrollment ID and password. The authorities will also soon publish the cutoff mark for all branches. Candidates can refer to GATE qualifying exam marks for expected cutoff this year. After GATE result date 2026, the officials will release topper's list.
GATE Answer Key 2026 Release Date
IIT Guwahati released GATE 2026 final answer key aong with response sheet on Feb 22. The answer key challenge was provided to students from Feb 25 to 28. Students had to match their esponses with GATE 2026 answer key and challenge any question for a fee. However, the GATE response sheet was not for challenge.
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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 |
IIT Guwahati conducted GATE 2026 exam for four days for different test paper codes. The branch-wise schedule was updated on official website. GATE branch-wise exam shift timings are - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm, and can be checked here.
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.
IIT Guwahati conducted GATE CS paper in two shifts on February 8. The overall paper analysis can be checked below of both shifts -
| GATE CSE paper and shifts | Shift-wise paper analysis |
| GATE CSE 1 (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) | CSE 1 overall paper was moderate to tough. Most students found paper to be lengthy. Important topics covered: algorithms, functions, and graph theory. |
| GATE CSE 2 (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm) | CSE 2 paper overall was moderate, and was easy compared to the first shift. CN |
Check marking-distribution (memory-based) of GATE 2026 CSE paper below -
database | 3 questions - 1 mark, 2 questions -2 marks |
Computer organisation and architecture | 2 questions - 1 mark, and 3 questions - 2 mark |
Operating system | 2 questions - 1 mark, and 2 questions - 2 mark |
Engineering mathematics | 4 questions - 1 mark |
Discrete mathematics | 1 questions - 1 mark, and 2 questions - 2 mark |
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 Admit Card 2026 Date
The GATE 2026 exam hall ticket was 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.
Also read: GATE exam day guidelines and instructions
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 Application Form Date
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 2026 Application Form Correction Date
Important FAQs related to GATE 2026 Dates
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
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
IIT Guwahati conducted GATE CS paper in two shifts on February 8. The overall paper analysis can be checked below of both shifts -
| GATE CSE paper and shifts | Shift-wise paper analysis |
| GATE CSE 1 (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) | CSE 1 overall paper was moderate to tough. Most students found paper to be lengthy. Important topics covered: algorithms, functions, and graph theory. |
| GATE CSE 2 (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm) | CSE 2 paper overall was moderate, and was easy compared to the first shift. CN |
Check marking-distribution (memory-based) of GATE 2026 CSE paper below -
database | 3 questions - 1 mark, 2 questions -2 marks |
Computer organisation and architecture | 2 questions - 1 mark, and 3 questions - 2 mark |
Operating system | 2 questions - 1 mark, and 2 questions - 2 mark |
Engineering mathematics | 4 questions - 1 mark |
Discrete mathematics | 1 questions - 1 mark, and 2 questions - 2 mark |
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 13 |
| 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) |
GATE 2026 exam dates are available on official website. Candidates can also check the schedule here. The GATE exam dates were Feb 7, 8, 14, and 15, and was held in two shifts.
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.
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.
COAP 2026 counselling registrations are ongoing. Round 1 counselling will begin on May 11.
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 soon on official website. IIT Guwahati announced the GATE 2026 result on March 19. The cutoff is different for each subject/branch and varies every year.
IIT Guwahati conducted GATE 2026 exam on Feb 7 and 8 in two shifts. Then on Feb 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 exam dates has been released on official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
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| Target Performance | Desired Score | Approx. Questions to Attempt | Reasoning |
| Top IITs / PSUs | 70 - 85+ | 55 - 60 Questions | High attempts with near-perfect accuracy are required to compete for the top 500 ranks. |
| Old IITs / Top NITs | 55 - 70 | 45 - 52 Questions | A safe zone where you focus on high-weightage topics and core subjects. |
| Qualification / New NITs | 30 - 45 | 35 - 40 Questions | Focus on General Aptitude, Mathematics, and your the strongest 3–4 technical subjects. |
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Yes, the official GATE 2026 Master Question Papers and final Answer Keys have been released by IIT Guwahati.
The exam was conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, and the results were officially declared on March 19, 2026. You can now download the branch-wise question papers directly from the of
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The GATE 2026 results were officially released by IIT Guwahati on March 19, 2026, at approximately 3:00 PM IST.
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| Category | Potential Branches | Admission Chance |
| General | Interdisciplinary branches (Biomedical, Earth System Science, Aquacultural Engineering) | Moderate |
| OBC | Chemical, Cryogenic, or Functional Materials | Moderate to High |
| SC / ST | Core branches (Mechanical, Communication, Structural) | Very High |
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| Institute Category | Potential IITs | Admission Chance |
| Newer IITs | IIT Jammu, IIT Bhilai, IIT Dharwad | High |
| Mid-Tier IITs | IIT Patna, IIT Mandi, IIT Palakkad | Moderate (Likely in later rounds) |
| Old IITs | IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur | Low for core M.Tech |
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| Category | Recommended Institutions | Likely Branches |
| Mid-to-Lower NITs | NIT Patna, NIT Meghalaya, NIT Agartala, NIT Srinagar | Power Systems, Control Systems, or Wireless Technologies (often in Spot Rounds). |
| Specialized GFTIs | DIAT Pune, SLIET Longowal, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya | Laser & Electro-Optics, Power Electronics, or Instrumentation. |
| Top Private Universities | BITS Pilani (Higher Degree), VIT Vellore, Thapar Institute, LPU | Various Electrical specializations. |
| State Universities | Anna University (CEG), JNTU Hyderabad, College of Engineering Pune (COEP) | Power Systems or Electrical Machines. |
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| Category | Chance at Rank 1360 | Likely Specialization |
| General (Open) | Moderate | Advanced Communication Systems, EMLS (Spot Round) |
| OBC-NCL | High | EMLS, Advanced Communication Systems |
| SC / ST / PwD | Very High | VLSI System Design, EMLS |
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At this score, he should look for specialised or interdisciplinary branches where the OBC cutoff is lower:
IIT Jammu / IIT Dharwad: May get core Electrical or Power Electronics in later rounds.
IIT BHU (Varanasi): Possible for programs like Electrical Machines and Drives or specialised Chemical/Materi
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| Category | Chance of Admission | Likely Institutes |
| General | Low for premium colleges | State Government Universities, Private Universities, and newer GFTIs. |
| OBC-NCL | Moderate | Newer IIITs (spot rounds), state-level universities, and mid-tier private colleges. |
| SC / ST / PwD | High | Mid-to-lower tier NITs, some IIITs, and newer IITs. |
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