GATE 2026: Application Process, Eligibility, Exam Dates, Fees, and Syllabus

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2026) notification is officially released. This time, IIT Guwahati will conduct the exam in February 2026. In this post, we cover who can apply, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, application fees, important dates, and the complete process to apply for GATE 2026.

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GATE 2026 Overview

Organizing Institute	IIT Guwahati
Official Website	gate2026.iit.ac.in
Exam Mode	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Exam Dates	7th, 8th, 14th & 15th February 2026
Result Date	19th March 2026
Score Card Validity	3 Years

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GATE 2026 Important Dates

• Registration Opens: 28th August 2025
• Last Date to Apply: 28th September 2025
• Extended Last Date with Late Fee: 9th October 2025
• Form Correction Window: Till 6th November 2025
• Admit Card Release: 2nd January 2026
• Exam Dates: 7th, 8th, 14th & 15th February 2026
• Result Declaration: 19th March 2026
• Score Card Download: 27th March 2026 onwards

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GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

• B.Sc. (Final Year or Completed)
• M.Sc. (1st Year, 2nd Year or Completed)
• Engineering & Science graduates from any recognized university
• No Age Limit – candidates of any age can apply

Note: Final year students of B.Sc. (Science) are also eligible.

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Application Fees

Category	Fee (Regular)	With Late Fee
Female / SC / ST / PwD	₹1000	₹1500
Other Candidates	₹2000	₹2500

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Exam Pattern

• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 3 Hours (180 Minutes)
• Total Questions: 65
• Question Types:
  • MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)
  • MSQ (Multiple Select Questions)
  • NAT (Numerical Answer Type)
• Negative Marking:
  • MCQ (1 Mark): -0.33
  • MCQ (2 Marks): -0.66
  • MSQ & NAT: No Negative Marking

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GATE 2026 Syllabus

The syllabus remains the same as previous years. Students can check detailed syllabus on the official website for each subject. For Chemistry candidates, the subject code is CY (not CH).

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Documents Required

• Recent Passport Size Photograph (as per guidelines)
• Signature (in Blue/Black Ink)
• Valid Photo ID (Aadhar, Passport, Driving License, etc.)
• Category Certificate (if applicable)

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GATE Scorecard Usage

• Admission into M.Tech / M.Sc / PhD programs
• Eligibility for PSU jobs (as per PSU requirements)
• Fellowships & Research Opportunities

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Key Highlights

• Exam conducted by IIT Guwahati in Feb 2026
• Scorecard valid for 3 years
• Online exam with virtual calculator facility
• Multiple question types: MCQ, MSQ, NAT
• No upper age limit

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The GATE 2026 application process begins on 28th August 2025. Eligible candidates should apply early to avoid late fees. With no age limit and wide opportunities in higher education and PSU jobs, GATE remains one of the most important exams for Science and Engineering graduates.

Tip: Do not wait until the last date. Prepare your documents in advance and apply early through the official website gate2026.iit.ac.in.