Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2026): Exam Schedule and Details
Posted: November 17, 2025, 6:28 PM
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has announced the examination schedule for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 on its official website. The GATE 2026 examination is scheduled to take place from February 07 to February 15, 2026.
The online registration for the IIT GATE Admission 2026 process commenced on August 28, 2025, and concluded on October 13, 2025. Candidates are advised to review the comprehensive details regarding the subject-wise examination dates for IIT GATE Admission 2026, as provided below.
Important Dates for GATE 2026
- Application Start Date: August 28, 2025
- Application Last Date: October 07, 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: October 07, 2025
- Last Date to Apply with Late Fee: October 13, 2025
- Examination Dates: February 07, 08, 14, & 15, 2026
- Admit Card Availability: January 02, 2026
- Result Declaration: March 19, 2026
- Score Card Validity: March 27, 2026 to May 31, 2026
Application Fee Structure
Phase I
- General / OBC: Rs. 2000/-
- SC / ST / PH: Rs. 1000/-
- All Category Female: Rs. 1000/-
Phase II (With Late Fee)
- General / OBC: Rs. 2,500/-
- SC / ST / PH: Rs. 1,500/-
- All Category Female: Rs. 1500/-
Payment for the examination fee can be made via ITI College Prepaid Coupon, Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
GATE 2026: Age Limit
There is no age restriction for candidates applying for the GATE 2026 examination. For age-related calculations or to determine eligibility based on age, you can use the Age Calculator.
GATE 2026: Document and Photograph Instructions
- Photograph: A good quality, recent passport-size color photograph with a white background is required. The face should occupy at least 75% of the photograph.
- Thumb Impression: Draw a rectangular box of 3 cm x 5 cm on A4 size paper and place your left thumb impression within this box.
- Signature: Draw a rectangular box of 2 cm x 7 cm on A4 size paper. Sign within this box using a black or blue pen in running handwriting.
GATE 2026: Educational Qualification
Candidates should have passed or be appearing in their final year of the following courses:
- B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Pharm. / B.Arch.
- B.Sc. Research / B.S.
- M.Sc. / M.A. / M.C.A.
- M.E. / M.Tech.
- Dual Degree / Integrated Courses
For detailed information on eligibility criteria, please refer to the official notification.
GATE 2026: Selection Process
The selection for GATE 2026 is based on an Online Examination.
How to Download GATE 2026 Subject-Wise Exam Date
- Navigate to the “Important Links” section.
- Click on the “Check Exam Date Schedule” link.
- You will be redirected to the dashboard.
- Enter your Registration Number, Date of Birth, Gender, and the Verification Code.
- Submit the details to download your exam date schedule.
Alternatively, you can download the exam schedule directly from the official website.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q: Has the IIT GATE Exam Date 2026 been released?
A: Yes, the IIT GATE 2026 exam dates have been released on the official website. - Q: When were the IIT GATE Exam Dates for 2026 announced?
A: The IIT GATE 2026 exam dates were announced on November 17, 2025. - Q: Where can the admit card be downloaded from?
A: The admit card will be available for download soon on the official IIT GATE website: https://gate.iitg.ac.in/ - Q: When will the IIT GATE exam be conducted?
A: The IIT GATE 2026 exam will be held on February 07, 08, 14, & 15, 2026. - Q: What is the official website for IIT GATE?
A: The official website for IIT GATE is https://gate.iitg.ac.in/.