Check out the official GATE 2026 notification with exam dates, eligibility criteria, syllabus, and step-by-step application process. Stay updated and apply on time!
The GATE 2026 notification is officially released! Candidates can start filling the online application form from 25th August 2025. The last date to apply without late fee is 06 Oct 2025, and with late fee up to 9th October 2025. The notification includes exam dates, eligibility criteria, syllabus, and application process. Don’t miss the deadlines—apply early and begin your preparation to secure admission in top institutes.
| Indian Institute Of Technology Guwahati Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 |
GATE 2026 Notification Details
Gate 2026 Important Date
| Notification Release | 20th August 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 28th August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply (Without Late Fee) | 06 Oct 2025 |
| Extended Application Date (With Late Fee) | 9th October 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | 3rd January 2026 |
| GATE 2026 Exam Dates | 7th, 8th, 14th & 15th February 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | 21st February 2026 |
| Result Declaration | 19th March 2026 |
| Scorecard Availability | 23rd March 2026 |
Gate Application Fee 2026
| Category | Regular Fee | Late Fee |
|---|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwD / Female | ₹1000 | ₹1500 |
| All Other Candidates | ₹2000 | ₹2500 |
GATE 2026 Exam Pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Total Questions | 65 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Question Types | MCQ, MSQ, NAT |
| Sections | General Aptitude (15 marks), Engineering Mathematics (varies), Subject-specific |
GATE 2026 Syllabus Overview
| Paper Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of Papers | 30 |
| Traditional Streams | CSE, ECE, ME, CE, EE |
| New Additions | Energy Science (XE-I) under XE paper |
| Common Sections | – General Aptitude (15 marks) – Engineering Mathematics (for most papers) – Subject-specific syllabus |
| Official Syllabus | Detailed syllabus available in the official brochure |
GATE 2026 Selection & Score Usage
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Score Validity | 3 years from the date of result announcement |
| Usage | – Admission to IITs, NITs, IISc, and other institutes for M.Tech/Ph.D. programs – Recruitment in PSUs like ONGC, NTPC, IOCL, HPCL, BHEL, DRDO, and others |
GATE Online form 2026 Direct Link
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Group | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Group | Click Here |
| Download question paper 2025 | Click Here |
| GATE 2026 official website | Click Here |
GATE 2026 TWO-PAPER COMBINATIONS
| Code of the First Paper | Code of the Second Paper |
|---|---|
| AE | CE, ME, XE |
| AG | CE |
| AR | CE, GE |
| BM | BT, IN |
| BT | BM, XL |
| CE | AE, AG, AR, ES, GE, NM, XE |
| CH | ES, PE, XE |
| CS | DA, EC, GE, MA, PH, ST |
| CY | XE, XL |
| DA | CS, EC, EE, MA, ME, PH, ST, XE |
| EC | CS, DA, EE, IN, PH |
| EE | DA, EC, IN, PH |
| ES | CE, CH, GE |
| EY | XL |
| GE | AR, CE, CS, ES, GG |
| GG | GE |
| IN | BM, EC, EE, ME |
| MA | CS, DA, PH, ST |
| ME | AE, DA, IN, NM, PI, XE |
| MN | – |
| MT | XE |
| NM | CE, ME |
| PE | CH |
| PH | CS, DA, EC, EE, MA, XE |
| PI | ME, XE |
| ST | CS, DA, MA, XH |
| TF | – |
| XE | AE, CE, CH, CY, DA, ME, MT, PH, PI |
| XH | ST |
| XL | BT, CY, EY |
How to Apply for GATE 2026
- Visit the official portal: gate2026.iitg.ac.in
- Register on the GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System)
- Fill in personal, academic, and contact details
- Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, ID, certificates)
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form
Who is eligible for GATE 2026?
Students in their final year or who have completed qualifying degrees in engineering, technology, science, or architecture can apply.
Can I apply for 2 papers in GATE 2026?
Yes, if your subject combination is allowed.
What is the age limit for GATE 2026 ?
There is no age limit.
How many attempts are allowed in GATE 2026?
Unlimited. You can apply as many times as you want.