🧪 GATE 2026 Overview
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Conducting Body: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati)
Exam Dates: February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026
Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)
Total Questions: 65 questions per paper
Total Marks: 100 marks per paper
Subjects Offered: 29 subject papers across Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, and Humanities
General Aptitude: Compulsory section in all papers
Eligibility: Final-year or pre-final-year undergraduate students in engineering, science, architecture, or humanities
Age Limit: No age limit for candidates
Paper Combinations: Candidates can appear in up to two papers from prescribed combinations
Registration Portal: gate2026.iitg.ac.in
Admit Card Release: January 2026
Result Announcement: March 19, 2026
Score Validity: 3 years
📅 Important Dates
💻 Exam Pattern
📝 Application Process
Regular Registration: August 28 – September 28, 2025
Extended Registration (with late fee): September 29 – October 9, 2025
Application Correction Window: October 2025 (dates to be announced)
Admit Card Release: January 2026
Examination Dates: February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026
Result Announcement: March 19, 2026
Question Types: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions
Sections:
General Aptitude: Compulsory in all papers
Subject-Specific: Varies based on the chosen paper
Marking Scheme:
MCQs: 1 or 2 marks each
NAT Questions: 1 or 2 marks each
Negative Marking:
MCQs: Negative marking applies
NAT Questions: No negative marking
Visit: Go to the official GATE 2026 website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in
Register: Create an account using a valid email ID and mobile number
Fill Application: Provide personal details, academic qualifications, and preferred paper(s)
Upload Documents: Photograph, signature, and other required documents
Pay Fee: Complete the payment through the available online modes
Submit: Review and submit the application
🎓 Opportunities After GATE
🌐 Useful Links
Postgraduate Admissions: M.Tech, M.S., and Ph.D. programs in IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other institutes
Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs): Recruitment in organizations like ONGC, NTPC, BHEL, DRDO, ISRO, etc.
International Opportunities: Some foreign universities accept GATE scores for admissions
Official Website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in
Registration Portal: GOAPS
Eligibility Criteria: Eligibility Details
Syllabus and Exam Pattern: Syllabus
