The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 will be conducted in February next year by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati.
The official website for the exam – gate2026.iitg.ac.in – has been launched.
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Important Dates
Application Start Date: August 25, 2025 (Monday)
Last Date for Regular Registration: September 25, 2025 (Thursday)
Extended Deadline with Late Fee: October 6, 2025 (Monday)
Exam Dates: February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026
Result Announcement: March 19, 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates eligible to apply must be in the third year or beyond of an undergraduate degree or must have completed a degree in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities from a recognised institution.
Degrees must be approved by the Ministry of Education (MoE), AICTE, UGC, or UPSC as equivalent to BE/BTech/BArch/BPlanning.
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Applicants with foreign qualifications are also eligible to appear for the exam.
Application Fees
Female/SC/ST/PwD Candidates: Rs 1,000 (Regular), Rs 1,500 (Extended)
All Other Candidates: Rs 2,000 (Regular), Rs2,500 (Extended)
About GATE
GATE is a national-level examination assessing a candidate’s understanding of undergraduate subjects in engineering and related fields. The exam serves as a gateway for:
Admission to Master’s and direct PhD programmes in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, and Humanities.
Recruitment by various Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).
Financial Assistance
Candidates with a valid GATE score may be eligible for financial assistance:
M.Tech Students: Rs 12,400/month (typically for 22 months)
Direct PhD Scholars: Rs 37,000/month for the first two years, increasing to Rs 42,000/month for years three to five
PSU Recruitment
Several PSUs consider GATE scores for recruitment. The list of participating companies is available on the official GATE 2026 website.
For complete details, eligibility criteria, and updates, candidates are advised to visit the official website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in.