GATE 2026 Exam Date (OUT): Admit Card, Result & Other Exam Date s

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 ( GATE )

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UPASANA PRADHAN
Updated on Jan 2, 2026 00:10 IST

By UPASANA PRADHAN, Assistant Manager- Editorial

GATE 2026 Date OUT: Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati has postponed GATE 2026 exam admit card release date. Earlier, it was supposed to be released on January 2. The revised date to download hall ticket will be updated soon at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Students can download their hall ticket from GOAPS. 

The authorities have released GATE exam (subject-wise) on its official website. To download GATE entrance admit card, students have to provide their enrollment ID and password. Candidates whose application form is accepted can download their exam hall ticket using candidate login.

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering will conduct exam for engineering and science students on February 7, 8, 14, and 15 in two shifts. Once hall ticket for GATE 2026 is released, students must check their personal details and centre address. In this article, students can check complete information regarding GATE admission dates, result, and counselling dates here.

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Table of contents
  • GATE 2026 Pre-Exam Dates: Highlights
  • GATE 2026 Exam Date Branch Wise
  • GATE 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • GATE Exam 2026 Post-Exam Dates
  • Important FAQs related to GATE 2026 Dates
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GATE 2026 Pre-Exam Dates: Highlights

Candidates can check important GATE exam dates 2026 below of all events -

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GATE 2026 Admit Card Release Date (Postponed)

The IIT Guwahati GATE admit card 2026 will be activated at the GOAPS portal- gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The GATE hall ticket release date has been revised, dates will be announced soon. 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 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 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 registration 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 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 2026 at the GOAPS portal using their enrollment ID and password.

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Q:   What is the GATE 2026 admit card release date?
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The GATE admit card 2026 (Revised) will be released soon. The date has been postponed. Only registered candidates will be eligible to download their hall ticket. Applicants can download GATE admit card using their enrollment ID and password.

Q:   What is GATE EC exam date?
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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.

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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 2026 exam scheduleGATE 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
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Q:   What is the GATE 2026 registration last date?
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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. 

Q:   What is GATE CSE exam date?
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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
Q:   Where can I check GATE exam dates?
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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 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of GATE 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Jan ' 26

GATE 2026 Admit Card

TENTATIVE
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)

DatesPast 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

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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. 

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Q:   When will GATE COAP counselling dates be released?
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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.

Q:   When will GATE CCMT counselling start?
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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.

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Important FAQs related to GATE 2026 Dates

Check Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to GATE 2026 dates.

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Q:   What is the last date to register for GATE 2026 with late fees?
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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
Q:   Where can I check the GATE 2026 exam dates?
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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.

Q:   Why is it important to check the GATE 2026 dates?
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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.

Q:   When will the GATE 2026 toppers list be released?
A: 

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. 

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Answered 23 hours ago

GATE 2026 hall ticket can be downloaded anytime till the scorecard availability. The admit card will be required at the time of counselling process. Candidates can download their scorecard of GATE exam in two timeline, which can be checked below -

Scorecard (free download)March 27 to May 31, 2026
Scorecard (by paying a fee of INR 500)June 1 to December 31, 2026

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Shiksha Hazarika

Contributor-Level 7

Answered Yesterday

IIT Guwahati will release GATE entrance admit card for MTech, M.Pharma, ME, PhD, and other programmes soon. To download, candidates have to login at GOAPS using their enrollment ID and password. Students appearing for GATE exam must download their hall ticket in advance and keep it safe till counsel

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Shiksha Gaurav

Contributor-Level 7

Answered Yesterday

To download GATE admit card, students have to enter their enrollment ID and password along with arithmetic expression at GOAPS portal

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Indrani Uniyal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered Yesterday

No, GATE authorities do not release any notification regarding dress code. However, it is advised to wear simple and comfortable clothing, as it will ease the checking process. 

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Piyush Shukla

Contributor-Level 7

Answered Yesterday

No, passport size is not mandatory to carry. Along with GATE hall ticket, students must carry their valid ID proof, pen or pencil and water bottle. Scribe applicants can carry their assistive devices.

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Abhay Choudhury

Contributor-Level 7

Answered Yesterday

GATE CSE exam will take place on February 8 in two sessions. CS 1 and 2 shift timings are- 

  • Forenoon - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
  • Afternoon - 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm

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Sumridhi Sinha

Contributor-Level 7

Answered Yesterday

Official website for GATE admit card download is gate2026.iitg.ac.in. GOAPS portal link is goaps.iitg.ac.in. Students must provide their enrollment ID and password to download their hall ticket.

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UPASANA PRADHAN

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

GATE admit card release date has been postponed. The revised date for hall ticket will be announced soon. 

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Himanshi Choudhury

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

Yes, the TS PGECET and GATE syllabus remains the same for M.Tech admission. However, GATE questions are trickier and conceptual compared to TS PGECET. Students who want to appear both TS PGECET and GATE must prepare accordingly-

  • Go through pattern of both exams and syllabus
  • Solve mock test and questio

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Shiksha Gaurav

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

Candidates can check their offer status using their login ID and password obtained during COAP registration. GATE COAP offers will be displayed on given date and time only, where students have to confirm their choices.

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