The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 begins tomorrow, January 7, 2026. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati is conducting the exam. Candidates must bring their admit cards and necessary identification to the exam center.
GATE 2026 Exam Schedule
The GATE 2026 examinations will run for four days. Exams are scheduled in two shifts each day across India. Candidates should arrive at their exam center at least 60 minutes before the scheduled start time. The official website for GATE 2026 is gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
Exam Dates and Timings
The exam schedule varies by engineering discipline. The forenoon session runs from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. The afternoon session takes place from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
Branch-Wise Examination Dates
| Papers | Exam Date | Shift Timings |
|---|---|---|
| AG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, XL | February 7 | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm (Forenoon) |
| AE, BT, CH, CY, GE, PH, XH | February 7 | 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm (Afternoon) |
| CS-1 and ST | February 8 | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm (Forenoon) |
| CS-2, EY, NM, PE | February 8 | 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm (Afternoon) |
| CE-1, EE, PI | February 14 | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm (Forenoon) |
| BM, CE-2, ME, MT | February 14 | 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm (Afternoon) |
| EC | February 15 | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm (Forenoon) |
| AR, DA | February 15 | 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm (Afternoon) |
Important Dates Summary
The GATE 2026 application process began on August 28, 2025. Regular application submissions closed on October 7, 2025. Late applications were accepted until October 13, 2025. Application rectification was open from October 28 to November 10, 2025. Admit cards became available for download on January 13, 2026. Results will be announced on March 19, 2026.