The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has officially scheduled the GATE 2026 examination for February 7th, 8th, 14th, and 15th, 2026. The exam will be conducted in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format at various examination centers nationwide.
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a premier national-level examination in India, serving as the gateway for admissions into postgraduate programs (M.Tech, ME, and direct PhD) across engineering, technology, and science disciplines. IIT Guwahati, the organizing body for GATE 2026, has released the official exam schedule via its portal at https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in/. Candidates should note that GATE 2026 will be held on February 7th, 8th, 14th, and 15th, 2026. Aspirants are advised to align their study plans with these confirmed dates.
GATE Exam Date 2026 Announced
With the GATE 2026 exam dates confirmed for February 7, 8, 14, and 15, the examination will follow a computer-based testing format covering General Aptitude and chosen core subjects. The GATE 2026 syllabus comprises 30 test papers in total. Eligible candidates may opt for one or two test papers, provided the combination is selected from the official list during the application submission process.
| Events | Dates |
| GATE Admit Card 2026 | To be announced |
| GATE Exam Date 2026 | 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th February 2026 |
GATE Exam Date 2026 Notice
The official website for the examination, www.gate2026.iitg.ac.in, is now live and provides the complete timeline for critical milestones, including the GATE 2026 registration window and exam dates. All test papers will be conducted in English, consisting of objective-type questions designed to assess candidates' technical proficiency.
GATE 2026 Exam Pattern
The GATE 2026 examination is administered via a computer-based platform, featuring a total of 65 questions worth 100 marks. Candidates preparing for the test are strongly encouraged to thoroughly review the official GATE Exam Pattern to understand the topic weightage, marking scheme, and overall test structure.
| GATE 2026 Exam Pattern | |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (Online) |
| Duration of Exam | 3 hours |
| Number of Papers | 30 |
| Total Section | General Aptitude (GA) Engineering Mathematics Applicants Chosen Subject |
| Questions Type | Multiple Choice-Questions (MCQs) Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions |
| Total Number of Questions | 65 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Distribution of Questions in all Papers Excluding AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XL and XH | Engineering Mathematics – 13 Marks Subject Questions – 72 Marks General Aptitude – 15 Marks |
| Distribution of Questions in AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XL and XH | 85 Questions From Chosen Subject 15 Marks Questions From General Aptitude |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Marking Scheme | All Questions Will Either Carry 1 or 2 Marks |
| Negative Marking | Applicable to MCQs Only, Not MSQs and NATs: Deduction of 1/3 For 1 Mark Wrong Response Deduction of 2/3 For 2 Marks Wrong Response |
Also Read:
- GATE Final Answer Key 2026 Released: Direct Link, PDF Download & Result Date
- GATE Admit Card 2022: Download Link & Exam Schedule (Out Jan 7)
- GATE 2026 Registration Now Open: Apply Online at gate2026.iitg.ac.in
- GATE 2026 Answer Key & Response Sheet Out: Download Link at goaps.iitg.ac.in
- GATE Result 2026 Released: Direct Link at gate2026.iitg.ac.in
- GATE Admit Card 2026: Official Download Link, Exam Dates & Schedule at gate2026.iitg.ac.in