GATE: Two Paper Combination List (Out), Schedule (Out), Registration (Concluded)

GATE website has been launched by the authorities. This year, the GATE Exam will be conducted by IIT Guwahati. The GATE 2026 registrations commenced from Aug 28, 2025 as the authorities have postponed the application dates. The last date to apply for the GATE 2026 exam will be September 28, 2025.

The information brochure has been released on the official website. The exam will be conducted from Feb 07- 15, 2026. The Two Paper Combination list has also been released by the authorities on Aug 21, 2025. You can check the two paper combination list from the official website. 

The Application form will be released soon by the authorities. You need to create a candidate's portal for registering for the exam.  The Result is expected to be released on March 19, 2026. You can download the result in the form of a scorecard.  The GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is conducted to give admissions to MTech/ME/ and PhD programs into IITs, NITs other major institutions. 

GATE 2026 Latest Updates

• GATE 2026 Two Paper Combination List has been released on Aug 21, 2025. 
• GATE 2026 application form was released on Aug 28, 2025.
• GATE 2026 exam to be conducted on Feb 07-15, 2026.
• GATE 2026 Website Launched. 
• The last date to submit the GATE application form 2026 without a late fee is Sep 28, 2025

What is GATE Exam?

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, or GATE, is a national-level entrance examination for admission to Master's in Technology (MTech) and direct PhD programs at Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other institutes/universities across India.

The exam is jointly administered on a rotational basis by IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, IIT Roorkee, and Indian Institute for Science, Bangalore (IISC Bangalore) on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB - GATE), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource & Development (MHRD), Government of India.

GATE 2026 Exam Highlights

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	GATE
GATE Full Form	Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Exam Level	National
Organizing Body	IIT Guwahati
Conducting Body	IIT Guwahati
Exam Mode	Online (Computer-Based Test)
Language	English
Exam Duration	3 Hours
Official Website	gate2026.iitr.ac.in
Helpdesk	0512 259 6962/0512 259 6963

GATE Exam Dates 

The IIT Guwahati has announced GATE exam dates for all papers. The detailed GATE exam 2026 schedule is provided in the table below:

GATE 2026 Exam Schedule

The GATE 2026 exam schedule has been released on the official website of GATE along with the official notification. The GATE admit card 2026 will be released in Jan 2026 by the authorities. The table below contains the important events and dates related to the GATE exam 2026:

Event	Date (Official)
Official Website & Notification Release	August 6, 2025
Registration Starts (GOAPS portal)	August 28, 2025
Last Date to Apply (without late fee)	September 28, 2025
Last Date to Apply (with late fee)	October 6, 2025
GATE 2026 Admit Card Release	January 3, 2026 (expected)
Exam Dates	February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026
Result Announcement	March 19, 2026 (expected)
Scorecard Download Begins	Late March 2026 (expected)

Branch-wise GATE Exam Dates

The conducting authorities have released the entire schedule for the GATE 2026 exam on the official website. Candidates can check the exam date and paper timing for their subject from the table provided below:

Branch-wise GATE 2026 Exam Dates (Expected)

GATE Test Paper Code	Test Timing	GATE Exam Date
CS1, AG, MA	9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN)	Feb 07, 2026
CS2, NM, MT, TF, IN	2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN)
ME, PE, AR	9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN)	Feb 08, 2026
EE	2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN)
CY, AE, DA, ES, PI	9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN)	Feb 14, 2026
EC, GE, XH, BM, EY	2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN)
CE1, GG, CH, PH, BT	9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN)	Feb 15, 2026
CE2, ST, XE, XL, MN	2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN)

GATE Information Brochure

GATE information brochure 2026 has been released on the official website at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. You must go through the information brochure thoroughly before applying for the exam.

GATE Previous Year Key Changes

The conducting body has made a few changes to GATE examination. Based on the information brochure, the following are the changes made to GATE exam.

• GATE exam fee was increased from INR 1700 to INR 1800. 
• One additional subject, named Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, was added to the GATE syllabus. GATE 2026 exam contains a total of 30 subjects.
• No exam centres will be held outside India. 

You can download the GATE 2026 information brochure pdf file in the table below.

GATE 2026 Information Brochure

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GATE Eligibility Criteria 

Candidates should understand the importance of going through the pre-defined GATE eligibility criteria before attempting to fill out the application. The education requirement for GATE exam eligibility qualification 2026 is (10+2+3). Candidates studying in the final year of the UG program can also apply for the GATE 2026 exam.

Below are the highlights of the GATE exam eligibility criteria 2026.

GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria Highlights

Particulars	Details
Minimum Educational Qualification	Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture/Technology/Science/Commerce/Arts from a recognized university.
Age Criteria	No Age Limit
Required Documents	Degree Certificate or Provisional Certificate from HOD/ College Principal
Final Year Students	Candidates in the final year of a qualifying degree are also eligible to apply, provided they submit the certificate from the Principal of the university or college.

GATE Syllabus 

IIT Guwahati will release the GATE 2026 syllabus. The exam syllabus varies depending on the paper chosen by the students; however, the syllabus of the General Aptitude (GA) part will be the same for all 30 papers.

The General Aptitude portion will be weighted at 15%, with the core topics receiving 85% of the points. Candidates must study all of the topics covered in the GATE syllabus 2026. Candidates can access the GATE exam syllabus 2026 pdf online by clicking the link below.

Particulars	Link 2025	Link 2026
GATE Aerospace Engineering Syllabus	Download Here	Download Here
GATE Agricultural Engineering Syllabus	Download Here	Download Here
GATE Architecture and Planning Syllabus	Download Here	Download Here
GATE Biomedical Engineering Syllabus	Download Here	Download Here
GATE Biotechnology Syllabus	Download Here	Download Here
GATE Civil Engineering Syllabus	Download Here	Download Here
GATE Chemical Engineering Syllabus	Download Here	Download Here
GATE Computer Science & Information Technology Syllabus	Download Here	Download Here
GATE Chemistry Syllabus	Download Here	Download Here
GATE Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Syllabus	Download Here	Download Here
GATE Electronics and Communication Engineering Syllabus	Download Here	Download Here
GATE Electrical Engineering Syllabus	Download Here	Download Here
GATE Environmental Science & Engineering Syllabus	Download Here	Download Here
GATE Ecology & Evolution Syllabus	Download Here	Download Here
GATE Geomatics Engineering Syllabus	Download Here	Download Here
GATE Geology & Geophysics Syllabus	Download Here	Download Here
GATE Instrumentation Engineering Syllabus	Download Here	Download Here
GATE Mathematics Syllabus	Download Here	Download Here
GATE Mechanical Engineering Syllabus	Download Here	Download Here
GATE Mining Engineering Syllabus	Download Here	Download Here
GATE Metallurgical Engineering Syllabus	Download Here	Download Here
GATE Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Syllabus	Download Here	Download Here
GATE Petroleum Engineering Syllabus	Download Here	Download Here
GATE Physics Syllabus	Download Here	Download Here
GATE Production & Industrial Engineering Syllabus	Download Here	Download Here
GATE Statistics Syllabus	Download Here	Download Here
GATE Textile Engineering & Fibre Science Syllabus	Download Here	Download Here
GATE Engineering Sciences Syllabus	Download Here	Download Here
GATE Humanities & Social Sciences Syllabus	Download Here	Download Here
GATE Life Sciences Syllabus	Download Here	Download Here

GATE Exam Pattern

The GATE Exam Pattern 2026 is released on the GATE 2026 official website. It describes the basic framework of the question bank. Multiple-choice (MCQ), multiple-selection (MSQ), and numerical answer type (NAT) questions make up the GATE question paper. There is a negative marking for multiple-choice questions; however, there is no negative marking for questions containing numerical answers.

Here are some key GATE 2026 exam pattern details to consider:

GATE Exam Pattern 2026

Particulars	Details
Examination Mode	Computer Based Test
Language	English
Duration	3 hours (180 minutes)
Number of GATE Papers	30 Papers
Sections	General Aptitude (GA) + Selected subject
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and /or Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions
Design of Questions	Recall, Comprehension, Application, Analysis & Synthesis
Distribution of Marks in all Papers EXCEPT papers AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL	General Aptitude: 15 marks Engineering Mathematics**: 13 marks Subject Questions: 72 marks Total: 100 marks (**XE includes Engineering Mathematics section XE-A of 15 marks)
Distribution of Marks in papers AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL	General Aptitude: 15 marks Subject Questions: 85 marks Total: 100 marks
Marking Scheme	Questions carry 1 mark or 2 marks
Negative Marking	For a wrong answer chosen in an MCQ, there will be a negative marking. For a 1-mark MCQ, a 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. For a 2-mark MCQ, a 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. There is no negative marking for wrong answer(s) to MSQ or NAT questions. There is no partial marking in MSQ.
Total Number of Questions	65 Questions (including 10 questions from General Aptitude)
Total Marks	100 Marks

GATE Application Form

GATE application form 2026 will be released on the official website on Aug 28, 2025 at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The last date to submit the application form without a late fee will be Sep 28, 2025. 

GATE exam form fees 2026 for the general category candidates is INR 1800. Whereas, female and SC/ST and PwD category candidates must pay INR 900. The late application fee for general and SC/ST/PwD category candidates is INR 2300 and INR 1400, respectively.

How to Edit GATE Application Form?

Candidates can follow the steps below on how to edit GATE 2026 application form.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website, gate2026.iitr.ac.in.
• Step 2: On the homepage, click the link that says 'GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS 2026).'
• Step 3: Enter the login information and click on the "log in" button.
• Step 4: Make the necessary changes to the GATE 2026 application form

Important: GATE Login 2026

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PSU Through GATE Notification

Generally, the notification for these kinds of posts is made in the National Newspapers/ Employment News/ Rozgar Samachar. Interested candidates must stay updated with the news not to miss out on any important events related to GATE 2026.

GATE Exam Centres

GATE exam centres 2026 will be released soon by the authorities. The Exam centre is selected by you while filling out the application form. You will be provided with 3 choices to fill in for the preferred exam centre. The final GATE exam center 2025 allotted to you will be mentioned on the admit card. 

The GATE exam centres 2026 must be chosen by candidates based on their preferences. IIT Guwahati assigns GATE test locations on a first-come, first-served basis.

• The provisional list of GATE exam centres 2026 was issued alongside the official notification.
• The GATE exam 2026 will be held in 176 exam centres tentatively.
• In all GATE 2026 exam centres, the number of scribes will be more than that required for PWD candidates.
• All PWD candidates will be granted permission to visit the particular GATE test centre a day before the GATE exam.

GATE Admit Card

GATE 2026 admit card will be made available on the official website for download in Jan 2026. Registered candidates can download the GATE exam admit card from the official GOAPS login portal.

Candidates must sign in to the GOAPS portal with their enrollment or email ID and password to download their GATE admit card 2026. GATE 2026 hall ticket will not be sent by post. Once released, the direct link to access the GATE admit card 2026 will be updated in the table below:

GATE Admit Card 2026 Download Link

To be Updated

Steps to Download GATE Admit Card

Follow the steps mentioned below to download the GATE admit card 2026: 

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website at gate2026.iitr.ac.in
• Step 2: Enter their enrollment ID and password for the GATE admit card 2026 download.
• Step 3: Click on the login button.
• Step 4: Click on the admit card download link.
• Step 5: GATE hall ticket/admit card is available in PDF format for download.
• Step 6: Take a printout and keep the GATE admit card downloaded PDF for future reference.

GATE Response Sheet 

GATE 2026 response sheet and answer key will be made available on the official website. The response sheets will be released on the official GATE 2026 website gate2026.iitr.ac.in. GATE 2026 provisional answer key and response sheet will allow applicants to calculate their tentative exam score.

To obtain the GATE exam response sheet 2026, applicants should have their GATE exam application number and password accessible. GATE response sheet will allow applicants to calculate their tentative exam score.

Steps to Download GATE Response Sheet 

Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to download 2026 GATE response sheet.

• Step 1: Candidate must log on to the GATE 2026 official website - GOAPS portal.
• Step 2: Candidates are required to provide the registered credentials like GATE enrolment ID and password OR email ID and password to access the candidate portal.
• Step 3: After logging in successfully, candidates must select the 'View Response' option.
• Step 4: GATE response sheet in PDF format will appear on the screen.
• Step 5: Candidates can now download their response sheet and save it for future reference.

GATE Answer Key 

The GATE master Answer Keys 2026 will be released by the authorities in Apr 2026, for all subjects. The provisional answer keys will be made available online at gate2026.iitr.ac in Feb 2026. Candidates unhappy with the answer key could file their challenge  IIT Guwahati prepared the GATE 2026 results based on the final answer key.

GATE Answer Key Challenge Window

Candidates may file complaints if they are dissatisfied with the GATE 2026 official answer key. The exam-conducting body considers the objections, and if they are deemed to be valid, the official answer key will be amended.
Candidates who desire to file an objection against the GATE answer key must complete an online form. To access the online form and raise objections, follow the steps outlined below.

• Step 1: Candidates must go to the official website of GOAPS.
• Step 2: Applicants should log in with their registered credentials.
• Step 3: Aspirants must click on the GATE answer key 2026.
• Step 4: Students can choose the paper that they appeared for.
• Step 5: Test-takers should click on "raise objection".
• Step 6: Candidates should check the question number in the official answer key and insert the question ID.

Steps to Download GATE Answer Key 

Candidates can follow the below steps to download GATE exam 2026 answer key.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website gate2026.IIT.ac.in.
• Step 2: Login using the credentials provided at the time of registration.
• Step 3: Click on the 'Answer Key' link in the notification section.
• Step 4: View and download the answer key of GATE exam 2026.

Also Check: What is a Good GATE Score 2026?

GATE Result 

GATE  2026 will be declared on Mar 19, 2026 on the official website of GOAPS. The direct link will be posted on the GATE 2026 website of IIT Guwahati. Candidates can log in to check their GATE results 2026 using their enrollment ID, email address, and password through the direct link posted above.

GATE 2026 result includes details about the candidate's obtained scores and All India Rank. GATE scorecards 2026 will be available on the official portal after the exam results are declared.

GATE 2026 Result Direct Link

To be Updated

Also Read: GATE Marks vs Rank 2026

GATE scorecard 2026 will be valid for three years from the release date. This means that the GATE score can be used for admission and job recruitment for three years from 2026 to 2028.

GATE Score Card 

GATE Score card 2026 will be released by IIT Guwahati from March 2026. The scorecards will be made available on the GATE 2026 website at gate2026.iitr.ac.in. GATE 2026 scorecards will be available for free download to candidates up until a specific date. However, Candidates can access and download their scorecards after the stipulated date with a late fee of INR 500.

Details mentioned in GATE Scorecard 

The following details will be mentioned in the scorecard of GATE 2026-

• Candidate’s name and photograph
• Gender
• Registration Number of GATE
• Attempted GATE paper
• Obtained Score (calculated out of 1000)
• Total Marks obtained out of 100 (Raw score)
• GATE Score Card Validity
• Obtained All India Rank
• Qualifying Marks (Category-wise)
• Total number of candidates who took the paper

GATE Reference Books

Candidates must obtain the correct study material to prepare effectively for the GATE 2026 exam. This section contains specific GATE Exam Books 2026 that are useful for the preparation. GATE 2026 reference books for different sections are listed below.

GATE Books for CSE	GATE Books for Mechanical Engineering
GATE Books for ECE	GATE Civil Engineering Books

GATE Preparation Tips 

Candidates can follow some tips mentioned below to nurture their GATE preparations.

• Understand the Syllabus and Exam Pattern: The preparation plan will heavily rely on the exam curriculum and the number of topics. Understanding the GATE exam 2026 syllabus and exam pattern is crucial.
• Weightage: Understanding the topic distribution in the GATE question exam allows you to evaluate the weightage of your strong and weak areas and to prepare effectively.
• Previous year GATE question papers can be used to establish how subjects are weighted, and then you can focus on those topics that appear to have more questions and weightage in the question paper.
• Create a Study Strategy: Once acquainted with the exam pattern and topic weightage, developing a complete study strategy is crucial.
• Practise General Aptitude: The General Aptitude portion is worth 15 marks. To prepare for the general aptitude component, newspapers and past papers from other competitive examinations might be used.
• GATE 2026 Mock tests: Constant revision is the most important part of GATE exam 2026 preparation. The revision will help you better understand the topics or concepts and broaden your knowledge.
• Also, solve the preceding five years' papers, which can help you prepare significantly.

How to Prepare for GATE ECE Without Coaching?

GATE Mock Test

IIT Guwahati will make the subject code GATE 2026 Mock Test link active at gate2026.iitr.ac.in. Candidates can understand the difficulty level and the pattern of the paper with the help of the GATE mock test 2026. GATE exam 2026 mock test would help students evaluate their strengths and weaknesses. Candidates will learn to focus on those particular topics and score well in the actual GATE 2026 exam.

IIT also announced that the GATE 2026 test will contain a new paper titled Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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How to Attempt GATE Mock Test?

Follow the instructions below to take the GATE 2026 mock test gate2026.iitr.ac.in.

• Step 1: Candidates must go to the GATE 2026 official website.
• Step 2: Use valid credentials to sign in to the website (the link will be available once released).
• Step 3: You can take the Mock Tests once your login is successful.
• Step 4: A timer for the GATE exam 2026 will display the amount of time left to complete the test.

GATE Rank Predictor

GATE rank predictor 2026 is an important tool used to predict the ranks of the candidates based on their expected scores right before the announcement of the results. It does not return the actual ranks of the candidates but the expected ones. The rank obtained will help the candidates analyze or predict the college they will enter before participating in the GATE COAP counselling process 2026.

Candidates who appear for IIT GATE 2026 exam can predict their rank with the help of this rank predictor. They can also calculate their expected marks in the examination with the help of the official answer key 2026, response sheet 2026 and question paper 2026.

GATE Rank v/s Institute

GATE cut off for admission to all institutions may change annually, although it will be noted that the rank needed for admission to the best colleges essentially stays the same. As shown in the table below, some examples of ranks that establishments accept are:

PSU Through GATE 

In previous years, the GATE score was used by various reputed Public Sector Undertakings (PSU) to provide recruitment. Some of the PSUs that recruit through the GATE entrance exam are listed below.

Apart from these companies, direct recruitment to Group A-level posts in the Central Government is also done through a valid GATE score. Some of the posts are as follows.

• Senior Field Officer (Tele)
• Senior Research Officer (Crypto)
• Senior Research Officer (S&T;) in Cabinet Secretariat.

GATE Paper Analysis 

The GATE 2026 exam paper analysis will be released after exam concludes. The GATE 2026 analysis will be based on the views of students and coaching specialists. Candidates can use the GATE analysis PDF to learn about the exam overview, question kinds, difficulty level, significant topics, and more.

GATE exam 2026 analysis will be accessible for all the papers. Check the table below for a detailed previous year GATE analysis:

GATE Paper Analysis 2025

GATE Exam Dates 2025	GATE Paper Analysis 2025
GATE Paper Analysis 2026 Feb 01 Shift 1	Easy to Moderate (CS1 was easy to moderate, mathematics was moderately difficult)
GATE Paper Analysis 2026 Feb 01 Shift 2	Moderate to Difficult (Engineering Mathematics section was difficult compared to the core subjects)
GATE Paper Analysis 2026 Feb 02 Shift 1	Moderate to Difficult (ME was easy, Aptitude was easy to moderate)
GATE Paper Analysis 2026 Feb 02 Shift 2	Easy to Moderate (There were an equal number of theoretical and application-based questions)
GATE Paper Analysis 2026 Feb 15 Shift 1	Moderate to Difficult (Questions related to DC Algorithm NAT, and entropy concept-based were asked)
GATE Paper Analysis 2026 Feb 15 Shift 2	Moderate to Difficult (Lengthy Paper with too many concept-based questions and time-consuming)
GATE Paper Analysis 2026 Feb 16 Shift 1	Moderate to Difficult (Tricky and Challenging with conceptual and application-based questions)
GATE Paper Analysis 2026 Feb 16 Shift 2	Easy to Moderate (Most questions were asked from Fluid Mechanics, and the paper was lengthy)

GATE Question Papers 

GATE question papers 2026 for all subjects will be released along with the GATE answer key on the official website of IIT Guwahati. GATE exam question papers can be downloaded by students without requiring them to log in to the official website. 

The direct link to access the GATE question paper and answer key for 2026 will be updated in the table provided below for candidates' reference:

Students may review the question papers covering all 30 GATE papers. Multiple choice questions (MCQs), multiple select questions (MSQs), numerical answer type (NAT) questions, and a few additional question formats are included in the GATE question papers. GATE exam PDF question papers for all 30 subjects, including CS, ME, EC, and EE, will be made available.

GATE COAP Counselling

GATE COAP Counselling 2026 dates will be released by the authorities.  Each applicant will submit a separate application for admission to the schools of their choice. However, COAP will handle the GATE 2026 admissions and counselling procedure for IIT admissions.

Candidates can find the direct link to the COAP login portal from the table below:

Event	Link
COAP Seat Allotment Round 1 2026	To be Updated

The detailed schedule for GATE COAP 2026 counselling is below:

Event	Dates	Available Options
		Accept & Freeze	Retain & Wait	Reject & Wait
COAP Registration	March 2026	--	--	--
Round 1 Counselling	March 2026	Yes	Yes	Yes
Round 2 Counselling	March 2026	Yes	Yes	Yes
Round 3 Counselling	March 2026	Yes	Yes/ No*	Yes
Round 4 Counselling	March 2026	Yes	Yes/ No*	Yes
Round 5 Counselling	March 2026	Yes	No	Yes

GATE Toppers List

GATE Toppers 2026 will be released on the official website in Mar 2026, as the results are out. GATE toppers 2026 will be released branch-wise for all 30 papers as All India Rank. GATE Toppers 2026 includes names of the candidate, paper name, marks, score, and rank.

Here's the detailed overview of the GATE rank list 2025 for your reference:

GATE Organizing Institute 

Every year, one of the seven IITs that jointly organise GATE 2026 with IIT Guwahati serves as the exam's organising institute. Candidates can look at the table below to learn which institutions have hosted the GATE exam in past years.

GATE Institutes

Year	Organizing Institute
2026	IIT Guwahati
2025	IIT, Roorkee
2024	IISc Bangalore
2022	IIT, Kharagpur
2021	IIT, Bombay
2020	IIT, Delhi
2019	IIT, Madras
2018	IIT, Guwahati
2017	IIT, Roorkee
2016	IIT, Roorkee
2015	IIT, Kanpur
2014	IIT, Kharagpur
2013	IIT, Bombay
2012	IIT, Delhi
2011	IIT, Madras
2010	IIT, Guwahati

Programs Offered Through GATE

GATE exam purpose serves the candidates to get admission for postgraduate and doctoral level programs as well as apply for PSU jobs. The programs offered through GATE exam 2026 are listed below.

• Master of Engineering (ME)
• Master of Technology (M.Tech)
• Master of Architecture (M.Arch)
• Master of Science (M.Sc)
• Master of Commerce (M.Com)
• Master of Arts (MA)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• PSU Recruitment

Participating Institutes for GATE 

National Coordination Board (NCB)-GATE, MHRD, Government of India conducts GATE exam purposes every year. Each year, one of the following institutes assumes the responsibility of conducting the GATE entrance exam 2026.

The following institutes are responsible for conducting the GATE exam 2026.

• IIT Bombay
• IIT Delhi
• IIT Guwahati
• IIT Kanpur
• IIT Kharagpur
• IIT Madras
• IIT Roorkee

Importance of GATE Exam

What is the GATE exam? and what is the GATE exam's purpose? answers the question about the students' understanding of disciplines such as engineering and science. The GATE 2026 score of any given year is valid for three years only. GATE score 2026 is also mandatory to be eligible for the various recruitment processes in many Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).

A valid GATE exam 2026 is an essential requirement for admission or financial assistance for the following programs supported by MoE or other government agencies.

• Master's Programs
• Direct Doctoral Programs in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture
• Doctoral Programs in Relevant Branches of Science.

GATE Admission Process

The GATE 2026 admission process includes all the events from the beginning of the application to the counselling process.

• Filling out the GATE 2026 Application Form: The application form must be filled out first. Candidates must register on the GATE 2026 official website to take the exam.
• GATE 2026 Admit Card Download: Candidates must download their GATE admit card after registering.
• Attend the GATE 2026 Exam: Candidates must attend the exam on the designated date, according to their chosen subject.
• GATE Result 2026: The exam's organising body will make the GATE exam 2026 announcement. The candidates' marks, normalised scores, and ranks will be included in the GATE 2026 result.
• Please participate in the GATE 2026 Counseling Process: GATE-qualified applicants will participate in counselling to select the college and branch based on their rank and preferences.

Qualifying Exams for GATE 

Candidates who take these exams are also eligible to appear for the GATE 2026 entrance exam.

Qualifying Exams for GATE 2026

Qualifying Degree	Qualifying Degree / Examination	Year of Qualification not later than
B.E./B.Tech./ B.Pharm.	Candidate must be a Bachelor in Engineering/Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc./ Diploma in Engineering / Technology) Qualified or in pre-final/final year	2026
B.Arch.	Candidate must have completed Bachelor of Architecture (5 years course)/Naval Architecture (4- year course) / Planning (4- year course) Qualified or in pre-final/final year	2026 (for 5-year program), 2026(for the 4-year program
B.Sc.(Research)/B.S.	Candidate needs to have completed a Bachelor of Science degree (Post-Diploma/ 4 years after 10+2) Qualified or in pre-final/final year	2026
Pharm.D. (after 10+2)	Candidate must have completed 6 years program having internship or residency training during the sixth year as part of it Qualified or in pre-final/final year	2026
M.Sc./ M.A./ MCA orequivalent	Candidates need to have a Master's in Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Applications, or equivalent Qualified or in pre-final/final year	2026
Int. M.E./M.Tech.(Post-B.Sc.)	Candidates should have done Post-BSc Integrated Master’s degree in Engineering or Technology (4 years program) Qualified or currently in 2nd/3rd /4th year	Any year
Int. M.E./M.Tech. or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2)	Candidates should have completed Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree in Engineering or Technology (5 years program) Qualified or in pre-final/final year	2026
Int. M.Sc./Int. B.S.-M.S.	Candidates applying must have completed Integrated M.Sc. or 5 years integrated B.S.-M.S. program Qualified or in pre-final/final year	2026
Professional Society Examinations* (equivalent to B.E/ B.Tech/ B.Arch.)	Candidates need to have completed B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Arch. Equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognized by MHRD/UPSC/AICTE (e.g., AMIE by the Institution of Professional Courses Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India) Qualified or in pre-final/final year	Recognized up to 31st May 2013
B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry)	4-years program	-

Note: Students must make sure that these exams are conducted and approved by MoE/ AICTE/ UGC/ UPSC as equivalent to BE/B.Tech/ B.Arch./ B.Planning etc. Otherwise, they will not be eligible to appear for GATE exam 2026 under any circumstances.

GATE Contact Details

In case of any questions or queries, candidates can reach out to the concerned authorities through the following contact details. 

Monday to Friday (except holidays): 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Address:
Chairperson, GATE
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
West Bengal - 721302

Phone Number: +91-3222-282091, +91-3222-282095 

Email ID: helpdesk.gate@iitr.ac.in

Official Website: gate2026.iitr.ac.in