Engineering Entrance Exam

The list of GATE paper codes and valid paper combinations is available on the GATE's 2026 official website. Candidates can also check their GATE paper codes in the information brochure. 

This year, GATE 2026 is organised by IIT Guwahati. The GATE exam dates 2026 are February 7, 8, 14, and 15.

The GATE 2026 will have 30 paper codes, covering wide range of disciplines including engineering, science, life sciences, humanities, and architecture. 

New papers have been introduced, which are -

• Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA)
• Geomatics Engineering (GE) and 
• Environmental Science (ES)

Candidates are advised to go through the GATE paper codes carefully before adding their paper choices. 

The GATE paper codes are unique identifier codes that is assigned to each GATE paper. The GATE paper codes can be checked on the official website. For example, the GATE paper code for computer Science and engineering is CS, and ME for mechanical engineering, and EC for electronics and communication engineering. 

The GATE paper codes help candidates identify their chosen subject during the GATE registration and while downloading the admit card, checking results and more. 

Yes, GATE allows candidates to choose any two paper from the approved list of GATE two paper combinations. The list is available on the official website and in the information brochure. Candidates must check the GATE paper codes and the paper eligibility before submitting. 

Yes, candidates can apply for GATE 2026 even if they have backlog, as long as you are in the final year or have completed your degree. GATE does not disqualify candidates with backlogs. However, candidates must clear their backlogs before taking M.Tech admission or getting into PSU. However, during the counselling or recruitment process, it can hamper in the selection process. 

Yes, candidates having a foreign degree can also apply for GATE. In such cases, the applicant must be in their final year (bachelor's degree) or relevant fields. It is advised to go through the GATE eligibility criteria and conditions before filling the application form.

NOTE: Applicants must note that there will be no international exam centres for the examination. Candidates need to travel to India in order to attempt the GATE exam. 

To get into ECE at VIT Vellore:

- *Score*: Aim for 85+ (75+ for certain categories).

- *Rank*: Typically 5,000 to 15,000.

- *Category-wise Cutoff*:

    - Category 1: Up to 12,000

    - Category 2: Up to 15,000

    - Category 3: Up to 22,000

    - Category 4: Up to 28,000

    - Category 5: Up to 35,000

Check the official VITEEE website for the latest cutoff information.