GATE 2026 Notification: The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 will be conducted by IIT Guwahati. The official notification has been released along with the detailed information brochure. GATE is a national-level examination that serves as a gateway for postgraduate admissions (M.Tech/Ph.D.) and recruitment in PSUs.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | IIT Guwahati |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Number of Papers | 30 |
| Type of Questions | MCQ, MSQ, NAT |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Official Website | gate2026.iitg.ac.in |
| Purpose | Details |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Admission | M.Tech, MS, Ph.D. in IITs, NITs, IIITs & other institutes |
| PSU Recruitment | IOCL, NTPC, ONGC, GAIL, HPCL, BHEL & others |
| Fellowship Programs | CSIR, DRDO, ISRO, and other research bodies |
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Online Exam (CBT) | Single exam, 3 hours, multiple papers available |
| Score Normalization | Applied for multi-session papers |
| Result Declaration | Based on normalized scores |
| Admission/Recruitment | Counselling for institutes / PSU interviews |
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology (4 years) OR Master’s degree in Science/Mathematics/Statistics/ Computer Applications OR final-year students |
| Age Limit | No age limit |
| Nationality | Indian and foreign candidates can apply |
| Category | Regular Fee | Late Fee |
|---|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwD / Female | ₹900 | ₹1,400 |
| All Other Candidates | ₹1,800 | ₹2,300 |
| Foreign Nationals | US $100 | US $150 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Online CBT |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Sections | General Aptitude (15 marks), Core Subject (85 marks) |
| Question Types | MCQ, MSQ, NAT |
| Negative Marking | -1/3 for 1-mark MCQs, -2/3 for 2-mark MCQs; No negative for MSQ & NAT |
(Complete syllabus is available in the official GATE brochure.)
| Step | Process |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit gate2026.iitg.ac.in. |
| 2 | Register on GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System). |
| 3 | Fill in personal, academic, and exam paper details. |
| 4 | Upload photo, signature, and required documents. |
| 5 | Pay the application fee online. |
| 6 | Submit the form and download confirmation page. |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 18 August 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 30 August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 September 2025 |
| Extended Last Date (Late Fee) | 3 October 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | 3 January 2026 |
| Exam Dates | 7, 8, 14, 15 February 2026 |
| Result Declaration | 16 March 2026 |
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
❓ FAQs
A1. IIT Guwahati will conduct GATE.
A2. The exam will be held on 7, 8, 14 & 15 February 2026.
A3. The fee is ₹900 for SC/ST/PwD/Female and ₹1,800 for others (regular period).
A4. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology or Master’s in Science/Mathematics/Stats/Computer Applications are eligible.
A5. Yes, final-year students are eligible to apply
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