Engineering Entrance Exam

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 Scie

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

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

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 th

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

No, there is no age-limit for attempting GATE exam. Whether you are a fresh graduate, or a working professional, or someone who want to get into PSUs can apply for the GATE exam 2026, as long as you can meet the eligibility. Apart from the age-criteria, the GATE eligibilty relies on other factors, s

The GOAPS is an online portal activated by IIT Guwahati for GATE aspirants to perform GATE related activities. The uses of the GOAPS portal are as follows -

• Registration and application 
• GATE application fee payment
• Editing or modification in the GATE application form
• Downloading the GATE admit car

The GATE 2026 admit card will be released on January 2, 2026. Candidates who have submitted their application form will be eligible to download the hall ticket. The GATE admit card 2026 will be available on GOAPS portal, and the credentials required to download the admit card is enrollment ID and pa

Yes, candidates can edit their GATE 2026 application form on GOAPS portal. The portal offers correction window after the GATE 2026 registration process. The last date to make changes is November 6. The GATE 2026 application form correction facility will be available for a specific timeline (2 to 3 d