The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has officially released the examination schedule for to facilitate postgraduate admissions into MTech, MS and PhD programmes at leading engineering and science institutes. The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 will be conducted in computer‑based test (CBT) mode over four days in February 2026, with tests held in two shifts each day. The schedule and mock test links are available on the official portal gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates can use the mock tests to familiarise themselves with the CBT interface and question navigation ahead of the actual exam.
Exam Dates and Shift Timings
IIT Guwahati has scheduled the examination across the following dates:
The computer‑based test will be conducted in dual shifts on each of the four exam days. Candidates must check the paper code and session information on their admit cards to confirm the exact date and timing for their subject.
Mock Test Links and Exam Pattern
IIT Guwahati has also activated mock test links on the official website to help candidates understand the CBT layout, question format and navigation system. These mock tests are especially useful for exam day preparation. The mock test environment includes simulated functionality similar to the actual GATE CBT, though scorecards and evaluations will not be generated from these practice attempts.The question paper will comprise multiple choice questions (MCQ), multiple select questions (MSQ) and numerical answer type (NAT) questions.
About GATE and Its Importance
The GATE exam is a national‑level postgraduate entrance examination conducted for admission to MTech, MS and PhD programmes in premier institutions including IITs, IISc and NITs. Scores are also widely used for public sector undertaking (PSU) recruitment across India.Candidates across 30 different test papers will appear for the exam, which evaluates undergraduate knowledge in engineering and science disciplines. The exam is recognised as a gateway to higher education and research opportunities in technology and science streams.
