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3 weeks agoContributor-Level 7
The following are the most registered subjects/papers in the GATE examination -
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
Every year, Lacs of candidates register for the above subjects, making the respective branch competitive.
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3 weeks agoContributor-Level 7
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 6 (REVISED) |
| GATE 2026 application form last date (with late fees) | October 9 |
| GATE 2026 form correction submission last date | November 6 |
| 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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3 weeks agoContributor-Level 7
The GATE cutoff is the minimum mark to be obtained by the candidate to qualify for the exam. The cutoff mark varies every year depending on the various factors, such as the total number of candidates registered, difficulty level of the paper, etc. Based on the previous year's cutoff trends, the GATE 2026 qualifying cutoff may range from 25 to 50 out of 100 for various branches. The cutoff for GATE 2026 will be released after the announcement of the results.
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3 weeks agoContributor-Level 7
The GATE counselling is done by the CCMT and COAP to offer admission to M.Tech and research programmes in IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other prestigious institutions. To participate in the GATE counselling process, candidates need to qualify for the GATE exam. The steps involved in the GATE counselling process are as follows -
- Online registration at the respective portal.
- Choice filling and payment of fees
- Choice locking
- Seat acceptance and downloading the seat allotment letter.
- Reporting to the allotted institute for document verification.
NOTE: Candidates must note that the GATE counselling process will be conducted in two to t
New answer posted
3 weeks agoContributor-Level 7
The GATE counselling process starts after the announcement of results. The GATE counselling is conducted by COAP and CCMT. The COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal) is the counselling portal that offers admission to IITs. While CCMT (Centralised Counselling for MTech/M.Arch/M.Plan) is the counselling portal that offers admission to NITs, IIITs, and other GFTIs. The GATE CCMT/COAP counselling usually starts in the second or third week of May.
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3 weeks agoContributor-Level 10
The GATE scorecard 2026 is valid for three years, which means the scorecard can be used till 2029. Candidates can download the scorecard using their enrollment ID and password. Candidates can use the scorecard for M.Tech or PhD admissions, or PSU recruitment.
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3 weeks agoContributor-Level 7
Candidates who have qualified in GATE can download the GATE scorecard. The scorecard will be available from March 27 onwards at the GOAPS portal. To download the scorecard, candidates can follow the steps below -
- Visit the official website of GATE
- Click on the "application form portal link/GOAPS portal"
- Log in using enrollment ID and password
- The scorecard will be displayed on the screen.
- Take a printout of the scorecard for future references.
New answer posted
3 weeks agoContributor-Level 7
The GATE 2026 result will be announced on March 19 on the GATE's official website. Candidates who have appeared for the exam can check their results at the GOAPS portal. However, the scorecard will be made available from March 27 onwards.
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3 weeks agoContributor-Level 7
The GATE provisional and final answer key are different. The GATE provisional answer key is released along with the response sheet. Through the provisional answer key, candidates will be able to raise objections. On the other hand, the final answer key is basically released after the review process, which is used for the GATE score evaluation. Candidates must note that the final answer key cannot be rechecked or raised for objections.
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3 weeks agoContributor-Level 7
The GATE authorities first release the GATE response key along with the question paper and provisional answer key. Candidates can download the GATE answer key at the GOAPS portal using their enrollment ID and password. The steps to download the GATE 2026 answer key PDF are as follows -
- Visit the official website of GATE
- Log in using the credentials at the GOAPS portal
- The answer key will be displayed on the screen.
- Check and download PDF
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