GATE 2026 Exam Starts Tomorrow; Check branch-wise Schedule Here
GATE 2026 will be held on four days starting from tomorrow. As per schedule, GATE will be held in two shifts. Candidates are advised to carry their GATE admit card 2026 and any one photo ID to exam centre. Check brach-wise GATE 2026 exam dates here
GATE 2026 Branch-Wise Exam Dates
GATE 2026: Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, will be conducting GATE exam on February 7, 8, 14 and 15. Tomorrow, GATE 2026 will be held in two shifts: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and 2:30 to 5:30 pm. As per schedule available on official website GATE forenoon session will be held for AG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, XL. Whereas GATE afternoon session will be conducted for AE, BT, CH, CY, GE, PH, XH tomorrow.
Candidates appearing for MTech entrance exam must download their GATE admit card from GOAPs portal. They need to carry their GATE 2026 admit card and any one photo ID to exam centre. They are also advised to reach the centre at least 60 to 90 minutes before reporting time.
GATE Exam Date Branch-Wise
Check table to know exam dates for civil, mechanical and other GATE subjects
| GATE Papers |
GATE Exam Date |
Shift Timings |
|---|---|---|
| AG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, XL |
February 7 |
9:30 am to 12:30 pm (forenoon session) |
| AE, BT, CH, CY, GE, PH, XH |
2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (afternoon session) |
|
| CS-1 and ST |
February 8 |
9:30 am to 12:30 pm (forenoon session) |
| CS-2, EY, NM, PE |
2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (afternoon session) |
|
| CE-1, EE, PI |
February 14 |
9:30 am to 12:30 pm (forenoon session) |
| BM, CE-2, ME, MT |
2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (afternoon session) |
|
| EC |
February 15 |
9:30 am to 12:30 pm (forenoon session) |
| AR, DA |
2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (afternoon session) |
What not to carry at GATE 2026 Exam Centre?
Candidates are advised not to carry mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, notes, books, bags, study materials, or any kind of electronic devices inside exam centre. They must note that tough sheets will be provided at centre and candidates must write their name and registration number on them before using them. They must wear simple and comfortable clothes and strictly follow all instructions given by invigilators.
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No, physical calculators are not allowed inside GATE exam hall. Candidates will be provided with a virtual calculator to solve their questions. It is advised to practice using GATE calculator to improve accuracy.
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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The GATE 2026 paper code of XE stands for Engineering Sciences, XH stands for Humanities and Social Science, and XL stands for Life Sciences.
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