Institutes accepting GATE 2026 scores include premier engineering and research institutions across India and select international universities. The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 is being conducted by IIT Guwahati on 07, 08, 14 and 15 February 2026. The GATE 2026 result is scheduled to be announced on 19 March 2026, and the scorecard will remain valid for three years from the date of declaration.
GATE 2026 Admission Process and Counselling Overview
Admissions through GATE 2026 are conducted via centralised and institute-level counselling processes. The Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) is used for admissions to IITs, while the Centralised Counselling for MTech (CCMT) is conducted for NITs, IIITs, and other Government Funded Technical Institutions. Candidates meeting institute-specific cut-off scores will be eligible to participate in counselling rounds for MTech, integrated MTech, and PhD programmes.
IITs Accepting GATE 2026 Scores
The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are the most preferred destinations for GATE-qualified candidates. Admissions are offered for MTech, MS (Research), and PhD programmes across multiple engineering disciplines. Major IITs accepting GATE 2026 scores include IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT BHU, IIT ISM Dhanbad, IIT Indore, IIT Gandhinagar, IIT Ropar, IIT Jodhpur, IIT Mandi, IIT Patna, IIT Bhubaneswar, IIT Tirupati, IIT Jammu, IIT Palakkad, IIT Bhilai, and IIT Dharwad.
IISc Accepting GATE 2026 Scores
The Indian Institute of Science accepts GATE scores for research-oriented postgraduate programmes, including MTech and PhD. IISc is known for its emphasis on interdisciplinary research and advanced scientific studies.
NITs and IIITs Accepting GATE 2026 Scores
The National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) accept GATE scores primarily through the CCMT counselling process. Leading NITs include NIT Tiruchirappalli, NIT Rourkela, NIT Surathkal, NIT Warangal, NIT Calicut, NIT Durgapur, and NIT Silchar. Prominent IIITs accepting GATE scores include IIIT Hyderabad, IIIT Bangalore, IIIT Delhi, and IIIT Allahabad.
GFTIs, Government, and Private Universities Accepting GATE Scores
Several Government Funded Technical Institutions (GFTIs), state universities, and reputed private universities also accept GATE scores for postgraduate admissions. These include Anna University, Jadavpur University, Delhi Technological University, Jamia Millia Islamia, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Andhra University College of Engineering, Osmania University College of Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, and KIIT School of Engineering.
International Universities Accepting GATE 2026 Scores
Some international universities also recognise GATE scores for postgraduate admissions, subject to additional eligibility requirements. These include institutions in Singapore and Germany offering advanced engineering and technology programmes.
Purpose and Importance of GATE 2026 Scores
GATE 2026 scores are used for postgraduate admissions, research fellowships, and public sector recruitment. The examination serves as a standardised benchmark for assessing candidates’ technical competence across engineering, science, and technology disciplines.
