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GATE 2026 Exam Dates, Eligibility, Pattern PYQs and Weightage<\/b><\/h1>\r\nGATE 2026<\/b><\/a> (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is a prestigious national-level entrance exam in India conducted by IIT Guwahati for admission into postgraduate programs like M.E., M.Tech, and Ph.D. at IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other universities, as well as for recruitment in public sector units (PSUs). It tests the comprehensive understanding of undergraduate subjects across engineering, technology, architecture, science, commerce, arts, and humanities. The exam is computer-based, held annually, with 30 papers expected, and a validity of the GATE score for 3 years. Registration begins on August 28, 2025, and the exam dates are scheduled for February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026.<\/span>\r\n

What is GATE Exam?<\/b><\/h2>\r\nThe Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national-level examination in India that primarily tests the comprehensive understanding of undergraduate subjects in engineering, technology, architecture, science, commerce, and arts. It is conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and seven Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) on behalf of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The GATE exam is used for admission to postgraduate programs such as M.E., M.Tech, M.Arch, and Ph.D., and scores are also used by various public sector undertakings (PSUs) for recruiting engineers.<\/span>\r\n

GATE 2026 Exam<\/b><\/h2>\r\nThe GATE 2026 exam, conducted by IIT Guwahati, will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. The exam will be conducted online in two sessions each day: a forenoon session from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and an afternoon session from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.<\/span>\r\n

GATE 2026 Exam Dates and Important Schedule\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\r\nGATE 2026 exam is scheduled to be conducted in multiple sessions across four days in February 2026. The registration and application deadlines extend from late August to early October 2025, with important events like admit card release and result declaration following the exam dates.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
GATE 2026 Exam Dates and Important Schedule\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Event<\/b><\/td>\r\nDate(s)<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Notification Release<\/span><\/td>\r\nAugust 5, 2025<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Registration Starts<\/span><\/td>\r\nAugust 28, 2025<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Last Date to Apply (No Late Fee)<\/span><\/td>\r\nSeptember 28, 2025<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Last Date to Apply (With Late Fee)<\/span><\/td>\r\nOctober 9, 2025<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Application Correction<\/span><\/td>\r\n3rd week of November 2025<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
GATE Admit Card<\/span><\/a> Release<\/span><\/td>\r\n1st week of January 2026<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
GATE Exam Dates<\/span><\/a><\/td>\r\nFebruary 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Exam Sessions<\/span><\/td>\r\n9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Forenoon) & 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM (Afternoon)<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Response Sheet Availability<\/span><\/td>\r\nFebruary 2026<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Answer Key Release<\/span><\/td>\r\nFebruary 2026<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Last Date for Objections<\/span><\/td>\r\nFebruary 2026<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Final Answer Key Release<\/span><\/td>\r\n1st week of March 2026<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Result Declaration<\/span><\/td>\r\nMarch 19, 2026<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Scorecard Availability (Free)<\/span><\/td>\r\nMarch 27 to May 31, 2026<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Scorecard Availability (Paid)<\/span><\/td>\r\nJune 1 to December 31, 2026<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/h2>\r\nGATE 2026 eligibility criteria<\/span><\/a> allow candidates who are in the third or higher year of their undergraduate program or have completed a government-approved degree in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities to appear for the exam. There is no age limit or restriction on the number of attempts.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Qualification Category<\/b><\/td>\r\nEligibility Description<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Undergraduate Students<\/span><\/td>\r\nCurrently in 3rd year or higher in a 4-year Bachelor's program (B.E.\/B.Tech\/B.Arch) or have completed it.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Postgraduate Students<\/span><\/td>\r\nIn final year or completed Master's degree (M.Sc.\/M.A.\/M.S.) in Science, Math, Statistics, Computer Applications.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Integrated Degree Students<\/span><\/td>\r\n2nd\/3rd\/4th year of a 5-year integrated Master's program or 4th\/5th year of a dual degree program.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Professional Certification<\/span><\/td>\r\nPassed Section A exams of AMIE, AMICE, or AMIETE recognized by UGC\/AICTE\/AIU.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Other<\/span><\/td>\r\nCandidates with B.Sc.\/B.A.\/B.Com (3-year program) currently in 3rd year or completed, eligible for some programs.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

GATE 2026 Exam Pattern<\/b><\/h2>\r\nThe <\/span>GATE 2026 exam pattern<\/b><\/a> is a computer-based test conducted over 3 hours with a total of 65 questions carrying 100 marks. The question paper consists of a General Aptitude section and a subject-specific section, with three types of questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQs), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
GATE 2026 Exam Pattern<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Particulars<\/b><\/td>\r\nDetails<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Exam Mode<\/span><\/td>\r\nComputer-Based Test (CBT)<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Exam Duration<\/span><\/td>\r\n3 hours (180 minutes)<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Total Questions<\/span><\/td>\r\n65 (10 General Aptitude + 55 Subject-specific)<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Total Marks<\/span><\/td>\r\n100<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Types of Questions<\/span><\/td>\r\nMCQ, MSQ, NAT<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Marking Scheme<\/span><\/td>\r\nQuestions carry 1 or 2 marks<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Negative Marking<\/span><\/td>\r\nApplicable for MCQs (1\/3 negative for 1-mark, 2\/3 negative for 2-mark questions)<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
General Aptitude Section<\/span><\/td>\r\n15 marks (includes verbal and numerical ability)<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Subject-Specific Section<\/span><\/td>\r\nUsually 72 marks (except certain papers with different distribution)<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Question Categories<\/span><\/td>\r\nRecall, Comprehension, Application, Analysis & Synthesis<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

GATE 2026 Exam Syllabus<\/b><\/h2>\r\nGATE 2026 syllabus<\/b><\/a> consists of General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics (for applicable papers), and Subject-Specific Topics. The exam covers 30 papers with each paper having 65 questions totaling 100 marks \u2014 10 questions from General Aptitude and 55 from the candidate's chosen domain subject.<\/span>\r\n