GATE 2026 Poster OUT: GOAPS portal created, Check What's New, Exam Dates, Syllabus, Pattern and more
The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has released the GATE 2026 official poster TODAY at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The GOAPS portal 2026 has been created, and the GATE 2026 application form will be made available on August 25. Candidates willing to participate in the GATE 2026 can go through the following details. Read below for more.
GATE 2026 Poster OUT at gate2026.iitg.ac.in: IIT Guwahati has finally released the GATE MTech 2026 poster along with the question paper PDF on its official website.
The GOAPS 2026 portal - goaps.iitg.ac.in has been created and will be LIVE on August 25. The GATE poster 2026 carries information regarding the dates, eligibility criteria, and more. The GATE 2026 application form, with the regular form, will be available from August. The GATE 2026 exam will take place on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, in two shifts.
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is a national-level entrance exam to offer admissions to MTech, PhD, and research programmes, along with the GATE 2026 eligibility to apply for PSU recruitment.
Where can I check the GATE 2026 poster?
Candidates can check the GATE 2026 poster on the GATE’s official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in. To download the GATE 2026 poster, follow the steps below -
- Visit the official website and click on the "Download section"
- Select the "GATE 2026 poster"
- Download and save to read the GATE exam details.
Details Included in GATE 2026 Poster
The GATE poster carries the following details -
GATE 2026 examination dates
The IIT Guwahati will conduct the GATE 2026 exam on the scheduled dates. The exam will be conducted in two sessions on different dates. The GATE dates include registration dates, followed by exam and result dates. Applicants can check the GATE exam dates 2026 below -
| Events |
Scheduled dates |
|---|---|
| GATE 2026 online registration dates (regular period) |
August 25 to September 25 |
| GATE 2026 online registration dates (with late fees) |
September 26 to October 6 |
| GATE 2026 exam dates |
February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026 |
| GATE 2026 result date |
March 19, 2026 |
GATE application fees
Commonly asked questions
GATE papers have three major sections; General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics & Specific Subject. There are 65 questions asked for 100 marks in GATE exam.
General aptitude questions are asked for 15 marks, Engineering mathematics in some paper codes, 13 marks and the rest 72 marks from the chosen subject.
In some paper codes engineering mathematics will be excluded only 15 marks general aptitude questions and rest 85 marks will be of chosen subject.
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering has come a long way since its inception. The entrance test was first introduced in 1983 and was conducted offline (in pen and paper format) only for engineering and science streams. However, over the years, the pattern of the GATE examination has changed in several factors, such as the following -
Giving more emphasis on numerical ability and reasoning questions.
More case-based questions are included to understand the candidate’s ability and approach towards practical knowledge.
Changing the exam mode from offline to a computer-based test for faster evaluation, improved accuracy, and a more secure examination process.
Introducing more elaborated syllabi and disciplines to align with the industry demands and technological advancements.
Overall, the GATE has grown beyond being a gateway for postgraduate studies. It is now a recognised criterion for recruitment in over 50 PSUs, such as ONGC, IOCL, and NTPC. Candidate can check GATE exam pattern here: GATE 2025 Exam Pattern.
The GATE 2026 application fees are different for female/SC/ST/PwD and general and international candidates. Candidates can check the GATE 2026 application fees (per paper below) -
| Category | Regular Period (August 25 to September 25, 2025) |
During the Extended Period (September 26 to October 06, 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Female/SC/ST/PwD* candidates (per test paper) | 1000 | 1500 |
| All other candidates including foreign nationals (per test paper) | 2000 | 2500 |
GATE 2026 eligibility criteria and opportunities
A candidate who is currently studying in a third or higher year of any undergraduate program is eligible to appear in the GATE exam 2026. A qualified GATE score can be used for seeking admission and financial assistance to MTech/Doctoral programmes.
GATE scores can also be used by some colleges and institutes for admitting students without the MoE scholarship or assistantship. Many PSUs also accept GATE scores for recruitment.
GATE 2026 papers with codes - Candidates can check the list of participating GATE 2026 papers along with the test paper codes, along with the GATE exam pattern.
Also read:
- Documents to keep ready before GATE 2026 registration starts
- GATE 2025 scholarships: link soon, check dates, eligibility and more
- AAI recruitment through GATE Official Notification OUT: Registrations from August 28
GATE result 2026 date
The GATE 2026 result will be announced on March 19 on the official website. Candidates can check their results using their enrollment ID and password. Candidates are advised to check the GATE 2026 details and keep their documents ready before the GATE GOAPS portal opens for registration.
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