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GATE 2026 Notification โ€“ Exam Dates, Eligibility, Application, and Syllabus

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.


๐Ÿ” Overview

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

๐Ÿ“Š Vacancy / Admission Scope

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

๐ŸŽฏ Selection Process

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

๐ŸŽ“ Eligibility Criteria for GATE 2026

Parameter Details
Educational Qualification

Bachelorโ€™s degree in Engineering/Technology (4 years) OR Masterโ€™s degree in Science/Mathematics/Statistics/

Computer Applications OR final-year students

Age Limit No age limit
Nationality Indian and foreign candidates can apply

๐Ÿ’ฐ Application Fees

Category Regular Fee Late Fee
SC / ST / PwD / Female โ‚น900 โ‚น1,400
All Other Candidates โ‚น1,800 โ‚น2,300
Foreign Nationals US $100 US $150

๐Ÿงช Exam Pattern for GATE 2026

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

๐Ÿ“˜ GATE 2026 Syllabus

  • General Aptitude (Verbal ability, Quantitative aptitude, Reasoning, Data interpretation)
  • Core Subjects โ€“ As per chosen paper (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, CSE, ECE, Biotechnology, Mathematics, etc.)

(Complete syllabus is available in the official GATE brochure.)


๐Ÿ“ How to Apply

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.

๐Ÿ“… Important Dates

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

๐Ÿ”— Important Links

Description Link
Official Website Click Here
Apply Online Click Here
Download Notification Click Here

โ“ FAQs

Q1. Who will conduct GATE 2026?

A1. IIT Guwahati willย  conductย GATE.

Q2. What are the exam dates for GATE 2026?

A2. The exam will be held on 7, 8, 14 & 15 February 2026.

Q3. What is the application fee for GATE 2026?

A3. The fee is โ‚น900 for SC/ST/PwD/Female and โ‚น1,800 for others (regular period).

Q4. What is the eligibility for GATE 2026?

A4. Candidates with a Bachelorโ€™s degree in Engineering/Technology or Masterโ€™s in Science/Mathematics/Stats/Computer Applications are eligible.

Q5. Can final-year students apply for GATE 2026?

A5. Yes, final-year students are eligible to apply


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