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Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati has released the official notification for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026. GATE 2026 will be conducted for 30 subjects (also referred to as “papers”) and it would be distributed over February 07th, 8th, 14th and 15th 2026. The examination would be purely a Computer Based Test (CBT).

GATE Notification 2026 Details :

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national examination conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and all 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India.

Qualifying in GATE is a mandatory requirement for seeking admission and/or financial assistance to: (i) Master’s programs and direct Doctoral programs in Engineering/Technology/Architecture and (ii) Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Arts and Science, in the institutions supported by the MoE and other Government agencies. Even in some colleges and institutions, which admit students without MoE scholarship/assistantship, the GATE qualification is mandatory.

Further, several Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) have used GATE score to shortlist the candidates for employment. A few such organizations are: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL).

Direct recruitment to Group A level posts in Central government, i.e., Senior Field Officer (Tele), Senior Research Officer (Crypto) and Senior Research Officer (S&T) in Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India, is now being carried out on the basis of GATE score.

GATE 2026 Exam Details :

Name of Exam: Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026

Organizing Institute: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati

Type of Test: Fully Computer Based Test (CBT)

Validity of GATE 2026: Valid for three (3) years from the date of announcement of results

Total number of subject papers: 30

Number of questions: As per Paper Code
Type of questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) & Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions

Total Marks: 100 marks

Duration of Exam: 3 Hours

Examination Date(s): February 07th, 8th, 14th and 15th 2026

Educational Qualification for GATE 2026 :

Educational Qualification: 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. For detail educational qualification pl check here .

Eligibility Criteria for GATE 2026 :

Age Limit: There is NO age limit to appear for GATE 2026 examination

Application Fees for GATE 2026 :

Category wise per Paper	Regular Period	Extended Period
Female/SC/ST/PwD	Rs.1000	Rs.1500
Others	Rs.2000	Rs.2500

Examination Centres in IIT Guwahati :

There is a total of 24 examination centres (tentative) for GATE 2026 under IIT Guwahati zone

State	City/ Town
Arunachal Pradesh	Itanagar
Assam	Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur
Bihar	Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea
Jharkhand	Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad
Manipur	Imphal
Meghalaya	Shillong
Mizoram	Aizawl
Nagaland	Dimapur, Kohima
Sikkim	Gangtok
Tripura	Agartala
West Bengal	Asansol, Durgapur, Burdwan, Kalyani, Siliguri

How to Apply for GATE 2026 :

Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) by visiting official GATE Portal. Candidates may follow below mentioned steps to apply for GATE 2026 :

1. Scroll down, go to Important Links section.
2. Click on Online Application Form link .
3. A new webpage will be opened.
4. Enter all your personal and educational details as required .
5. Upload your passport sized photograph and signature and other required documents.
6. Pay the Application Fees as per your category and at the end click on submit button .
7. Don’t forget to take a print of submitted application form .

Important Dates for GATE 2026 :

• Starting date of submission of online application: August 28th, 2025
• Last date of submission of online application: September 28th, 2025 (Without late fee)
• Last date of submission of online application: October 09th, 2025 (With late fee)
• Availability of GATE Admit cards for download: to be updated
• Date of GATE 2026 Examinations: February 07th, 8th, 14th and 15th 2026
• Announcement of Results for GATE 2025: March 19th, 2026

Important Links for GATE 2026 :

Online Application Form	APPLY NOW
Information Brochure	Check Here
GATE Exam Schedule	Check Here
GATE Syllabus	Check Here
GATE Question Papers	Check Here
GATE Notification	Check Here
Official Website	Visit Here

Help Desk:

•  Phone: +91 361 258 6500
• Email: helpdesk.gate@iitg.ac.in

Official website: https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in/

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