The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati administered the GATE 2026 Computer Science exam on February 8, 2026. The Computer Based Test (CBT) occurred in two shifts. 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.
GATE 2026 CS Exam Structure
The exam comprised 65 questions totaling 100 marks. Candidates had 180 minutes to complete the paper. The question paper included Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions. The paper was divided into three sections: General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and Core Computer Science subjects.
Memory-Based Analysis: CS-1 Shift
The CS-1 shift, held in the forenoon, focused on recall-based questions. This analysis aims to help students evaluate their performance. Specific questions for CS-1 are being compiled based on candidate feedback. Details on the difficulty level and subject-wise breakdown of CS-1 will be updated. PDFs of the CS-1 paper are expected from coaching institutes.
Coaching Institute Resources for CS-1
| Coaching Institute | Download Link (Expected) |
|---|---|
| GATE Academy | To be updated |
| MadeEasy | To be updated |
Memory-Based Analysis: CS-2 Shift
The CS-2 shift, conducted in the afternoon, also utilized recall-based questions. This analysis allows candidates to gauge their performance. Specific questions for CS-2 are being collected from exam participants. Information on the CS-2 shift’s difficulty and subject distribution will be released. Coaching centers are expected to provide downloadable PDFs for the CS-2 exam.
Coaching Institute Resources for CS-2
| Coaching Institute | Download Link (Expected) |
|---|---|
| GATE Academy | To be updated |
| MadeEasy | To be updated |
Candidates can use the memory-based question papers and analysis to estimate their probable scores. Further details on the official GATE 2026 Computer Science cutoff marks and previous years’ trends are available. Analysis for other GATE 2026 subjects, including Aerospace Engineering and Mathematics, has also been released.