IIT Guwahati Reschedules GATE 2026 Exam to Avoid UPSC ESE Clash

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has announced a revision in the GATE 2026 exam schedule. The exam, initially set for February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, will now be adjusted to prevent a clash with the UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2026. Candidates can expect a revised timetable soon on the official GATE 2026 portal. The exam will continue to be conducted in two shifts daily, with the morning session from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and the afternoon session from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Results are scheduled to be released on March 19, 2026.

GATE 2026 Revised Exam Schedule Overview

To accommodate UPSC ESE 2026, IIT Guwahati has excluded specific papers from the original February 8 schedule. These include CE, EC, EE, GE, GG, IN, ME, and PI papers. The tentative revised date for these papers may be February 6 or February 16, 2026. Candidates are advised to monitor updates on the official website.

This adjustment ensures candidates appearing for both exams can avoid scheduling conflicts.

GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The GATE 2026 exam is open to candidates meeting the following eligibility requirements:

• Currently enrolled in the third year or higher of any undergraduate programme, or holding a government-recognised degree in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities.
• Indian citizenship is mandatory.
• Documents required for the application include 10th and 12th mark sheets, passport-sized photograph, signature, and category/PwD/dyslexia certificates, where applicable.

How To Apply For GATE 2026

Candidates must complete the online application before the September 28, 2025 deadline. The stepwise application process is as follows:

1. Visit the official portal at gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
2. Click on the Application Portal link.
3. Fill in personal, academic, and contact details accurately.
4. Upload all required documents in PDF format.
5. Review and submit the application.
6. Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Late submissions after September 28 will require payment of an additional fee, applicable until October 9, 2025.