The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati conducted the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 on February 8. The exam included Computer Science and Information Technology papers.
GATE 2026: February 8 Exam Analysis
The GATE 2026 exam was held in two sessions. The forenoon session ran from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The afternoon session took place from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
This article provides a subject-wise analysis of the difficulty level for both shifts. This information is based on student feedback and expert reviews collected after each session concluded.
Exam Structure and Subjects
The GATE 2026 exam is worth a total of 100 marks. It comprises two sections: General Aptitude and core subject topics.
On February 8, candidates took exams for Computer Science (CS-1, CS-2), Statistics (ST), Ecology and Evolution (EY), Naval Architecture (NM), and Petroleum Engineering (PE).
Shift 1: February 8 Analysis
The first shift on February 8 covered Computer Science (CS-1) and Statistics (ST) papers.
| Subject | Overall Difficulty Level | Subject Difficulty Level | Expected Number of Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS -1 (Computer Science) | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| ST (Statistics) | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Shift 2: February 8 Analysis
The second shift on February 8 administered exams for Computer Science 2 (CS-2), Ecology and Evolution (EY), Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NM), and Petroleum Engineering (PE).
| Subject | Overall Difficulty Level | General Aptitude Difficulty Level | Subject Difficulty Level | Expected Number of Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CS -2 (Computer Science) | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| EY (Ecology and Evolution) | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| NM (Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering) | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| PE (Petroleum Engineering) | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Detailed analysis for all subjects and shifts will be updated as available. Candidates can check the official GATE 2026 website for further information and results.