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GATE Exam 2026: Exam Date, Registration, Admit Card, and Result Updates

 

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 is one of the most prestigious national-level exams for engineering, technology, architecture, and science graduates. Conducted by IIT Guwahati this time, GATE 2026 will serve as the gateway for M.Tech, PhD, and PSU recruitment opportunities. 

The official GATE 2026 exam dates are now out, and candidates can plan their preparation strategy accordingly. In this blog, we cover GATE 2026 exam date, registration schedule, admit card release, result announcement, and new changes introduced this year. 


GATE Exam 2026 Highlights 

  • Organizing Institute: IIT Guwahati 

  • Exam Dates: February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026 

  • Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT) 

  • Exam Duration: 3 hours 

  • Application Form Start Date: August 28, 2025 

  • Last Date (without late fee): September 28, 2025 

  • Last Date (with late fee): October 9, 2025 

  • Admit Card Release: January 2, 2026 

  • Result Date: March 19, 2026 

  • New Addition: XE-I (Energy Science) paper under Engineering Sciences 

 

GATE 2026 Exam Date 

The GATE Exam 2026 will be conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026 in different sessions. Students should note that the exam will be held in two shifts each day — Forenoon (9:30 AM – 12:30 PM) and Afternoon (2:30 PM – 5:30 PM). 

Knowing the exact GATE 2026 exam schedule is crucial for candidates to align their preparation and revision strategy. 

 

GATE 2026 Registration Dates 

The GATE 2026 application form will be available online from August 28, 2025 at the official website gate2026.iitg.ac.in. 

  • Registration Starts: August 28, 2025 

  • Last Date (No Late Fee): September 28, 2025 

  • Extended Deadline (with late fee): October 9, 2025 

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