GATE 2026 Exam Dates Announced – Check Important Details

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 notification has officially been released by the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati). The update includes key information about registration dates, eligibility, exam schedule and further admission process for candidates seeking admission to postgraduate engineering/technology programs.

GATE 2026 Important Dates

Candidates must keep track of the following official dates released by IIT Guwahati:

Eligibility Criteria for GATE 2026

To appear for GATE 2026, candidates must meet the required academic and age criteria set by IIT Guwahati:

• Must have completed or be in the final year of any undergraduate degree program (Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Commerce/Arts/Humanities) or have completed an equivalent qualification.
• No age limit for appearing.
• Minimum marks/percentage requirement varies by program; check the official notification for specifics.
• Relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per the rules of the exam authority.

GATE 2026 Application Process

The application process is conducted in online mode only through the official website. The steps are:

1. Visit the official website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
2. Click on “Apply for GATE 2026”.
3. Register with basic details and create login credentials.
4. Fill out the application form accurately.
5. Upload required documents in the prescribed format (photo, signature, category certificate if applicable).
6. Pay the application fee and submit the form.

GATE 2026 Exam Pattern

The GATE 2026 exam will be conducted in online (CBT) mode. Exam pattern details are:

• Total Questions: 65 (typically)
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 3 hours
• Subjects/Sections Covered:
  • General Aptitude (GA)
  • Engineering Mathematics (for engineering papers)
  • Selected Subject(s) (based on test paper)
• Types of Questions:
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
  • Multiple Select Questions (MSQs)
  • Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions
• Marking Scheme:
  • For MCQs: Wrong answer in 1-mark question → –⅓ mark; wrong answer in 2-mark question → –⅔ mark.
  • No negative marking for MSQ and NAT.

GATE 2026 Result and Counselling

After the exam, the result will be released online, and qualified candidates will be eligible for further admission processes.

• Results will be declared on the official portal.
• The score will be valid for three years from the date of announcement of results.
• Qualified candidates can participate in counselling/allotment processes for postgraduate programmes in engineering, technology, architecture, science and related fields.

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