GATE

Yes, of course, the selection of the GATE exam centre completely depends on the candidate's convinience and interest. They can choose any exam centre across India, regardless their college or hometown.

NOTE: A candidate can choose 3 cities from the list given above. All the three choices must be from the same GATE 2026 zone. 

GATE 2026 is divided into eight zones, each managed by an IIT or IISc. Each zone contains a list of cities where exam centres are located. You must choose your cities from a single zone only.

The list of the eight GATE 2026 zones is as follows -

• Zone 1 - IISc Bengaluru
• Zone 2 - IIT Bombay
• Zone 3 - IIT Delhi
• Zone 4 - IIT Guwahati
• Zone 5 - IIT Kanpur
• Zone 6 - IIT Kharagpur
• Zone 7 - IIT Madras
• Zone 8 - IIT Roorkee

Yes, candidates can change their GATE exam centre at the time of editing the GATE application form (during the correction facility). Candidates can access the GATE 2026 application form correction window at the GOAPS portal and submit it by paying the requisite amount. 

If you have forgot your GATE enrollment ID, then you can follow the steps below to retrieve it -

• Visit the official GATE 2026 website
• Click on the log in page and select "Forgot credentials"
• Now enter email ID, mobile number, and select "Send OTP"
• The details will be sent to the registered mobile number and email ID.

Ensure you're checking the same contact details used during registration. If you're still unable to retrieve it, contact the GATE helpdesk of the organizing institute.

The GATE enrollment ID is a unique identification number that is used for accessing the GATE GOAPS portal. The enrollment ID will be sent to your registered mobile number/email ID and is also visible on GATE dashboard. 

Candidates can receive the GATE 2026 enrollment ID, after successfully registering for the exam. It is the pre-application process, and has to be done for future uses. The uses of the GATE enrollment ID include -

• Filling out the GATE application form
• Form correction or editing
• Downloading admit card
• Checking answer key and downloading question paper
• Check GATE results and scorecard
• Other GATE 2026 related notifications

Yes, GATE has already introduced new GATE papers like Data Science, Humanities, and Environmental Science in the recent years. This reflects growing importance in the interdisciplinary knowledge. In core branches too, topics like basic programming, statistics, and machine learning may appear, especially in MSQs and NATs. Candidates must keep a track on the evolving trends, and emerging career trends and start practising in these domains too to stay ahead. 

Yes, GATE has increasingly inclined towards MSQs (Multiple select questions) and NAT (Numerical Aptitude Questions), as it evaluates candidate's conceptual clarity than the rote memorisation. Based on the previous year's GATE question papers and GATE analysis- we can expect alteast 30 to 40% of the questions to be MSQs and NATs, and here's why -

• These type of questions are more challenging and demand precise understanding.
• Requires conceptual clarity with accuracy in attempting these questions. 

BONUS TIP: Practice as many online GATE mock tests and past question papers to enhance speed and time management skills.