GATE 2026 Exam Dates Out: IIT Guwahati’s Official Schedule is LIVE – Check Now at gate2026.iitg.ac.in
GATE 2026 Exam Dates Out: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has officially announced the examination schedule for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026. This national-level entrance test is one of the most competitive exams in India for engineering, technology, architecture, and science graduates. The GATE 2026 exam will be conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026 in computer-based mode at various centres across India.
GATE 2026
GATE is conducted jointly by the IITs and IISc Bengaluru on a rotational basis. The scores are accepted for:
- Admission to M.Tech, ME, MSc, and PhD programs in top institutes
- Recruitment in various Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) like IOCL, ONGC, NTPC, and others
For the 2026 session, IIT Guwahati is the organising institute. The official website for updates is https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens | 25 August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply (without late fee) | 25 September 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply (with late fee) | 6 October 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | 7–10 days before exam |
| Exam Dates | 7, 8, 14, 15 February 2026 |
Exam Details
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Language: English only
- Total Papers: 30
- Allowed Attempts: One or two papers (from approved combinations)
- Question Types:
- MCQs – Multiple Choice Questions
- MSQs – Multiple Select Questions
- NATs – Numerical Answer Type
Exam Pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Online (CBT) |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Total Questions | 65 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Sections | General Aptitude (15 marks), Engineering Mathematics (13 marks in most papers), Subject-specific questions |
| Negative Marking | -1/3 for 1-mark MCQs, -2/3 for 2-mark MCQs |
| No Negative Marking | For MSQs and NATs |
Marks Distribution:
- Most Papers: Engineering Mathematics – 13 marks, Subject Questions – 72 marks, General Aptitude – 15 marks
- Certain Papers (AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XL, XH): Subject Questions – 85 marks, General Aptitude – 15 marks