GATE 2026 Exam Schedule: The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 will be conducted by IIT Guwahati. The official website gate2026.iitg.ac.in has released the full schedule and exam details. Below is the full timeline for registration, exam dates, result declaration, and more.
GATE 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | August 6, 2025 |
| Online Registration Starts | August 25, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply (Without Late Fee) | September 25, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply (With Late Fee) | October 6, 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | October to early November 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | First Week of January 2026 |
| GATE 2026 Exam Dates | February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key | February 2026 |
| Final Answer Key & Response Sheet | February 2026 |
| Result Declaration | March 19, 2026 |
| COAP Counselling Starts | Mid-March 2026 |
| COAP Seat Allotment Rounds | May to July 2026 |
Registration Fees
| Category | Without Late Fee | With Late Fee |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwD/Female | ₹900 | ₹1,400 |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹1,800 | ₹2,300 |
Key Details
- Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Duration: 3 hours
- Questions: 65 (MCQs, MSQs, NAT)
- Total Marks: 100 (15 GA + 85 Subject)
- No age limit
- Eligibility: Final-year or graduated students in B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc/M.Sc/B.Arch/Arts/Commerce or equivalent
New Subject in GATE 2026
A new subject Energy Science (XE‑I) has been added under Engineering Sciences.
Timeline Summary (Aug 2025 – Mar 2026)
- Aug 2025 – Registration begins
- Sept–Oct 2025 – Application submission & correction
- Jan 2026 – Admit card download
- Feb 2026 – Exam days & answer keys
- Mar 2026 – Results & scorecards
- May–Jul 2026 – COAP rounds & M.Tech admissions
Useful Links
Final Note
Stay ahead of the curve by setting reminders for key dates and preparing early. GATE 2026 is your gateway to top M.Tech programs and PSU recruitments. Visit the official website regularly for updates and practice mock tests to boost your score!
Best wishes to all GATE aspirants!
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