Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati has released the official notification for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026. This year GATE will be conducted for 30 subjects (papers) and the exams will be held on 07th, 08th, 14th & 15th February 2026. The test will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode only.
GATE is a national level examination conducted jointly by IISc Bangalore and the IITs under the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India. Qualifying in GATE is essential for admission to Master’s and Doctoral programs and also for recruitment in leading Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) such as IOCL, BHEL, NTPC, ONGC, GAIL, PGCIL, HAL, etc. Moreover, several Central Government posts also accept GATE score as eligibility criteria.
GATE Exam 2026 Details
- Name of Exam: Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026
- Organizing Institute: IIT Guwahati
- Mode of Exam: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Total Papers: 30
- Duration: 3 Hours
- Total Marks: 100
- Question Types: MCQ, MSQ & NAT
- Validity of Score: 3 Years
- Exam Dates: 07th, 08th, 14th & 15th February 2026
Eligibility Criteria for GATE 2026
- Educational Qualification: Candidates studying in 3rd year or higher of any undergraduate degree (Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Commerce/Arts/Humanities) or those who have already completed a government-approved degree are eligible.
- Age Limit: No age limit for GATE 2026.
GATE 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Regular Period | Extended Period |
|---|---|---|
| Female / SC / ST / PwD | ₹ 1000 | ₹ 1500 |
| Others | ₹ 2000 | ₹ 2500 |
GATE 2026 Exam Centres under IIT Guwahati Zone
There are a total of 24 tentative exam centres under IIT Guwahati zone:
- Assam: Guwahati, Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Silchar, Tezpur
- Arunachal Pradesh: Itanagar
- Bihar: Patna, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, Purnea
- Jharkhand: Dhanbad, Bokaro Steel City
- Manipur: Imphal
- Meghalaya: Shillong
- Mizoram: Aizawl
- Nagaland: Kohima, Dimapur
- Sikkim: Gangtok
- Tripura: Agartala
- West Bengal: Asansol, Durgapur, Burdwan, Kalyani, Siliguri
How to Apply for GATE 2026?
- Scroll down to the Important Web-Links section.
- Click on the Online Application Form link.
- Register yourself and fill in all required personal & educational details.
- Upload necessary documents and pay the application fee.
- Finally, submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Important Dates of GATE Online Form 2026
- Starting date of online application: 28th August 2025
- Last date of online application (without late fee): 28th September 2025
- Last date of online application (with late fee): 09th October 2025
- Admit Card Download: To be updated
- Exam Dates: 07th, 08th, 14th & 15th February 2026
- Result Declaration: 19th March 2026
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| GATE Exam Schedule | Click Here |
| Information Brochure | Click Here |
| Official Notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |