IIT Guwahati Launches GATE 2026 Website, Releases Exam Schedule – Key Dates Inside. GATE 2026 website launched, registration from August 25, exam
IIT Guwahati Launches GATE 2026 Website, Releases Exam Schedule – Key Dates Inside. GATE 2026 website launched, registration from August 25, exam in February.
IIT Guwahati Launches GATE 2026 Website, Releases Exam Schedule
The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT-G) has officially launched the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 website and announced the examination schedule. As the organizing institute for GATE 2026, IIT Guwahati has outlined crucial dates for registration, admit cards, and exams, providing clarity for lakhs of engineering and science aspirants.
GATE 2026: Key Highlights
Registration begins on: Monday, August 25
Regular registration ends on: Thursday, September 25
Extended registration window (with late fee) closes on: Monday, October 6
GATE 2025 exam dates: February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026.
Announcement of results: March 19, 2026
| Day, Date | Time (IST) |
Saturday, February 07, 2026 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN) |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN) |
Sunday, February 08, 2026 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN) |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN) |
Saturday, February 14, 2026 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN) |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN) |
Sunday, February 15, 2026 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN) |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN) |
Eligibility & Paper Changes
- Who Can Apply?
- Engineering graduates (3rd year or above) and postgraduate science students.
- No age limit.
- New Papers: IIT Guwahati may introduce discipline-specific changes; updates will be notified on the website.
Before filing an application, candidates are advised to ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria for GATE 2026.
Candidates who are currently studying in the 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate degree program or who have completed any government approved degree program in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Commerce/Arts/Humanities are eligible to appear for GATE 2026.
- The Institution of Engineers (India) (IE)
- The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
- The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)
- The Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI)
- The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, including Polymer and Environmental Group (IIChE)
- The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM)
- The Indian Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIIE)
Candidates who possess certification from any such professional societies must ensure that those examinations are approved by MoE/AICTE/UGC/ UPSC as being equivalent to B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch./B.Planning, etc.
Candidates who have obtained/are pursuing their qualifying degree from countries other than India: Candidates must be currently in the 3rd or higher years or must have completed their Bachelor’s degree (of at least three years duration) in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Commerce/ Arts/Humanities.
Any candidate fulfilling the above-mentioned criteria is eligible to appear for GATE 2026.
More details of eligibility criteria are given below.
| Degree/Program | Qualifying Degree/Examination | Description of Eligible Candidates |
| B.E./B.Tech./B. Pharm. | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc./Diploma in Engineering/Technology) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed |
| B. Arch. | Bachelor’s degree of Architecture (5-year course)/Naval Architecture (4-year course)/Planning (4-year course) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed |
| B.Sc. (Research)/B.S. | Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma/4 years after 10+2) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed |
| Pharm. D. (after 10+2) | A Professional Pharmacy doctoral program of 6 years duration after 10+2 which includes 1 year of internship or residency | Currently in the 3rd/4th/5th/6th year or already completed |
| M.B.B.S./B.D.S./B.V.Sc. | Professional Medical degree programs - M.B.B.S./B.D.S./B.V.Sc. | 5th/6th/7th or higher semester or already completed |
| M.Sc./M.A./MCA or equivalent | Master’s degree in any branch of Arts/Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent | Currently in the 1st year or higher or already completed |
| Int. M.E./M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.) | Post-B.Sc. Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/Technology (4-year program) | Currently in the 1st/2nd/3rd/4th year or already completed |
| Int. M.E./M.Tech./M.Pharm. or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2) | Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering/Technology (5-year program) | Currently in the 3rd/4th/5th year or already completed |
| B.Sc./B.A./B.Com. | Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science/Arts/Commerce (3-year program) | Currently in the 3rd year or already completed |
| Int. M.Sc./Int. B.S./M.S. | Integrated M.Sc. or 5-year integrated B.S. - M.S. program | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed |
| Professional Society* Examinations (equivalent to B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch.) | B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognized by MoE/UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India and so on) | Completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses |
| B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry) | 4-year program | Currently in the 3rd/4th year or already completed |
Application Process & Fees
- Fee Structure:
- General/OBC (Male): ₹1,800
- SC/ST/PwD/All Female Candidates: ₹900
- International Applicants: US$100
- Steps to Apply:
2. Fill details, upload documents (photo, signature, eligibility proof).
3. Pay fees online (credit/debit/net banking/UPI).
Exam Pattern
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT).
- Duration: 3 hours.
- Sections:
- General Aptitude (15% weightage).
- Subject-Specific (85% weightage).
- Marking Scheme:
- 1-mark MCQs: +1 (correct), −1/3 (wrong).
- 2-mark MCQs/NATs: +2 (correct), −2/3 (wrong for MCQs only).
Why GATE Matters
GATE scores are pivotal for:
✔ PG Admissions: M.Tech/MS/PhD at IITs, NITs, IISc.
✔ PSU Jobs: Recruitment in ONGC, BHEL, IOCL, etc.
✔ International Opportunities: Universities in Singapore, Germany consider GATE scores.
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Pro Tips for Aspirants
- Start Early: Focus on core subjects and previous years’ papers.
- Mock Tests: Utilize IIT-G’s mock tests (to be released on the portal).
Quote from IIT Guwahati
"GATE 2026 will adhere to fair and transparent processes. We urge candidates to avoid third-party agents and rely only on the official website for updates."
— GATE 2026 Organizing Committee, IIT Guwahati.
