The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has released the official GATE 2026 Notification for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). The exam will be conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026 across multiple centres in India.
GATE is a national-level examination jointly conducted by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore and the IITs on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India.
Qualifying GATE 2026 is essential for admission into Master’s and Doctoral programs in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, and Science. It is also a gateway for PSU recruitment and certain Group A Central Government posts.
GATE 2026 Exam Overview
Name of Exam: Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026
Organizing Institute: IIT Guwahati
Mode of Exam: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Validity of Score: 3 years from result declaration date
Total Papers: 30
Question Types: MCQ, MSQ & NAT
Total Marks: 100
Exam Duration: 3 hours
Exam Dates: February 07, 08, 14 & 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
Candidates studying in 3rd year or higher of an undergraduate program or those who have completed a government-approved degree in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities are eligible.
Age Limit:
No age limit for appearing in GATE 2026.
GATE 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Regular Period | Extended Period |
|---|---|---|
| Female / SC / ST / PwD | ₹1000 | ₹1500 |
| All Others | ₹2000 | ₹2500 |
GATE 2026 Exam Centres under IIT Guwahati Zone
There are 24 exam centres (tentative) under IIT Guwahati, covering the North-East and Eastern states.
- Assam: Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur
- Arunachal Pradesh: Itanagar
- Bihar: Patna, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Purnea
- Jharkhand: Dhanbad, Bokaro Steel City
- Manipur: Imphal
- Meghalaya: Shillong
- Mizoram: Aizawl
- Nagaland: Kohima, Dimapur
- Sikkim: Gangtok
- Tripura: Agartala
- West Bengal: Siliguri, Asansol, Durgapur, Burdwan, Kalyani
How to Apply for GATE 2026?
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official GATE 2026 portal.
Steps to Apply:
Visit the official website – https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in/
Click on “Online Application Form”.
Register with valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill in personal, academic & communication details.
Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates).
Pay the application fee as per your category.
Submit and download the application form for future reference.
Important Dates for GATE 2026
Online Application Start Date: August 28, 2025
Last Date (without late fee): September 28, 2025
Last Date (with late fee): October 09, 2025
Admit Card Release: To be updated
Exam Dates: February 07, 08, 14 & 15, 2026
Result Announcement: March 19, 2026
Important Links for GATE 2026
| 👉 Online Application Form | Click Here |
| 👉 Information Brochure | Click here |
| 👉 GATE Exam Schedule | Click here |
| 👉 GATE Syllabus | Click here |
| 👉 Official Notification | Click here |
| 👉 GATE Notification | Click here |
FAQs on GATE 2026
Q1. Who can apply for GATE 2026?
Ans: Any student in the 3rd year or higher of UG courses or those who have completed a recognized degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Commerce/Arts/Humanities can apply.
2. Q2. Is there any age limit for GATE 2026?
Ans: No, there is no upper age limit to appear for the GATE exam.
Q3. What is the mode of GATE 2026 exam?
Ans: The exam will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode only.
Q4. How many subjects are available in GATE 2026?
Ans: There are 30 papers (subjects) in total.
Q5. Is GATE score useful for jobs?
Ans: Yes, many PSUs (BHEL, IOCL, NTPC, ONGC, GAIL, HAL, etc.) use GATE scores for recruitment. Even Central Government Group A posts consider GATE scores.
Q6. How long is the GATE 2026 score valid?
Ans: GATE 2026 score will be valid for 3 years from the result date.