GATE 2026: Online Application Form, Exam Dates, Eligibility & Syllabus

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

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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?

1. Scroll down to the Important Web-Links section.
2. Click on the Online Application Form link.
3. Register yourself and fill in all required personal & educational details.
4. Upload necessary documents and pay the application fee.
5. 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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – GATE 2026

Q1. What is the last date to apply for GATE 2026?

The last date to apply online for GATE 2026 is expected in September 2025. Exact date will be announced in the official notification.

Q2. Who is eligible for GATE 2026 exam?

Candidates who are in the final year or have completed Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science are eligible.

Q3. How can I download the GATE 2026 syllabus?

The detailed GATE 2026 syllabus PDF can be downloaded from the official IIT Guwahati GATE website after notification release.

Q4. What is the GATE 2026 application fee?

The expected application fee for GATE 2026 is ₹1800 for General/OBC and ₹900 for SC/ST/PwD/Female candidates.

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| Last Updated On August 28, 2025

State Eligibility Test (SET) 2025 – Check SLET Exam Results

The State Level Eligibility Test Commission, Assam (North East Region) has released the official notification for the State Eligibility Test (SET) 2025. This state-level examination is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for appointment as Assistant Professors in colleges and universities within the jurisdiction of the member states of the SLET Commission. The exam is similar to the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC.

SET 2025 Overview

Exam Name	State Eligibility Test (SET) 2025
Conducting Body	SLET Commission, Assam (N.E. Region)
Exam Level	State Level
Exam Date	23rd March 2025 (Sunday)
Mode of Exam	Offline (Written)
No. of Papers	2
No. of Questions	150 (50 + 100)
Maximum Marks	300 (100 + 200)
Negative Marking	No
Official Website	www.sletne.org

Eligibility Criteria for SET 2025

Age Limit

There is no upper age limit to appear in the SET examination.

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have secured at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in a Master’s degree or equivalent examination from a UGC-recognized university/institution for General/Unreserved/General-EWS categories.
• SC/ST/PWD/OBC-NCL candidates must have secured at least 50% marks in a Master’s degree or equivalent examination.
• Candidates awaiting final year results or whose qualifying examinations are delayed may also apply.

Application Fee

Category	Fee
UR	₹1200/-
OBC-NCL	₹1050/-
EWS	₹1050/-
SC/ST	₹1000/-
PWD	₹800/-

How to Apply for SET 2025?

1. Visit the official website www.sletne.org.
2. Click on the “Online Application Form” link and complete the registration process.
3. Log in with your credentials and fill in the required personal and educational details.
4. Upload scanned copies of necessary documents.
5. Pay the application fee as per your category.
6. Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.

Important Dates for SET 2025

• Starting date of online application: 1st December 2024
• Last date of online application: 15th January 2025
• Date of Examination: 23rd March 2025
• Date of Result Declaration: 13th August 2025

Exam Pattern of SET 2025

Paper	Marks	No. of Questions	Duration
Paper I	100	50	1 Hour (10:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
Paper II	200	100	2 Hours (11:30 AM – 1:30 PM)

Paper I: Tests teaching/research aptitude, reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness.
Paper II: Subject-specific questions (100 questions, 2 marks each). No negative marking.

SET 2025 Exam Centres

Centre Name	Code
Gauhati University	01
Dibrugarh University	02
Tezpur University	03
Assam University	04
Manipur University	05
Rajiv Gandhi Central University, Arunachal	06
Tripura University	07
Sikkim (Nar Bahadur Bhandari Degree College)	08
Mizoram University	09
North Eastern Hill University, Shillong	-
Medziphema Campus, Nagaland University	-

Important Links

Check SET Results	Click Here
SET Cut-Off Marks	Click Here
Admit Card	Click Here
Apply Online	Register | Login
Information Brochure	Click Here
Download Attestation	Click Here
SLET Syllabus	Click Here
Official Notification (PDF)	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

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| Last Updated On August 14, 2025

NTA UGC NET June 2025 – Apply online for JRF & Asst Professor Exam

National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification of NTA UGC NET June 2025 for ‘Junior Research Fellowship’ and eligibility for ‘Assistant Professor’ and admission to Ph.D. Interested and eligible candidates may online application here

Eligibility Criteria of NTA UGC NET Exam

Plz  Check Official notification

How to Apply for NTA UGC NET Exam ?

Interested and eligible candidates may apply for this exam through online mode by visiting official portal of National Testing Agency (NTA). 

Important Dates of NTA UGC NET Exam

• Online application submission start date: 16th April 2025
• Online application submission last date: 07th May 2025

Important Links of NTA UGC NET  Exam

Online Application	Click Here
Official Notification	Click Here
Brochure	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

FAQs of  NTA UGC NET Exam

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| Last Updated On April 20, 2025

NCET Exam 2025 – Apply Online for National Common Entrance Test

National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification of National Common Entrance Test [NCET] 2025. This year NCET 2025 will be conducted on 29th April 2025 (Tuesday). This article will guide all aspirants to know all details of NCET. 

The National Testing Agency has been entrusted by the NCTE (National Council for Teacher Education) with the responsibility of conducting the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) for admission to 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) in selected Central/State Universities/Institutions including IITs, NITs, RIEs, and Government Colleges etc. for the Academic Session 2025-26.

 

Organization	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Name	NCET 2025
Exam Type	Entrance Exam
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test(CBT)
Application Fee	Rs. 1200/-
Apply Mode	Online
Start Date	20 February 2025
Last Date	31 March 2025
Official Website	@https://ncet.samarth.ac.in/

NCET Exam Details

Organization Name: National Testing Agency (NTA)

Exam Name: National Common Entrance Test [NCET] 2025

Exam Date: 29th April 2025 (Tuesday)

Type of questions: Objective type with Multiple Choice Questions

Course Type: 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP)

Academic Session: 2025-2026

Helpline:

Email ID: ncet@nta.ac.in

Contact Number: 011 40759000

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Eligibility Criteria of NCET Exam

Age Limit: For appearing in the NCET 2025, there is no age limit for the candidates. However, the candidates will be required to fulfill the age criteria (if any) of the University / Institution / Government College to which they are desirous of taking admission.

Educational Qualification: The candidates who have passed the class 12 /equivalent examination or are appearing in 2025 irrespective of their age can appear in the NCET 2025 examination.

Examination Fee of NCET 2025

• General(UR): Rs. 1200/-
• OBC(NCL)/EWS: Rs. 1000/-
• SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender: Rs. 650/-

How to Apply for NCET Exam ?

Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for NCET Exam by visiting at official online portal of NTA NCET. 

Important Links of National Common Entrance Test

• Online Application Start Date: 20th February 2025
• Online Application Last Date: 31 March 2025 
• Admit Card issue Date: 03/ 04 days before the actual date of the Examination
• NCET 2025 examination date: 29th April 2025 (Tuesday)
• Result Daclaration Date on the NTA website: To be announced later 

Important Links of National Common Entrance Test

Online Application	Click Here
Information Brochure	Click Here
Official Notification	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

Syllabus of NCET 2025

FAQs of National Common Entrance Test

What is the starting date to apply online for National Common Entrance Test?

The starting date to apply online for National Common Entrance Test is 20th February 2025.

What is the last date to apply online for National Common Entrance Test?

The last date to apply online for National Common Entrance Test is 16th March 2025.

Who is eligible for the NCET exam? ?

Candidates who have completed Class 12th or equivalent examinations are eligible for the NCET Exam

What is the Official Website of National Common Entrance Test ?

Bhe Official Website of National Common Entrance Test is https://ncet.samarth.ac.in//

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| Last Updated On March 18, 2025