The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati, announced key dates for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) examination. Candidates can expect to download their admit cards starting on January 2, 2026 . The CSE exam itself will take place on February 8, 2026 .
Interested candidates access exam details and download admit cards through the official GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) portal atgate2026.iitg.ac.in. This information helps students prepare for the postgraduate engineering entrance exam.
GATE 2026 CSE: Key Dates and Details
IIT Guwahati organizes GATE 2026 for various engineering disciplines. The overall GATE 2026 examinations occur across four dates in February. Specific details for the Computer Science and Engineering paper are now available.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event Name | GATE 2026 CSE Exam |
| Organizing Body | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati |
| Official Website | gate2026.iitg.ac.in |
| Application Portal | GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) |
| Admit Card Release Date | January 2, 2026 |
| CSE Exam Date | February 8, 2026 |
| Overall GATE Exam Dates | February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026 |
| CSE Exam Shifts | CS1: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM CS2: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
GATE 2026 CSE Exam Pattern
The GATE 2026 CSE examination is a computer-based test (CBT) lasting three hours. The paper consists of two main sections, totaling 100 marks. Candidates should familiarize themselves with the distribution of marks and question types.
| Overview | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Duration | 180 minutes (3 hours) |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Number of Sections | 2 |
| Marks Distribution | General Aptitude: 15 marks Subject Specific: 85 marks |
| Question Distribution | General Aptitude: 5×1 mark + 5×2 mark = 15 Subject Specific: 25×1 mark + 30×2 mark = 85 |
GATE 2026 CSE Syllabus
The syllabus for the GATE 2026 CSE paper covers core computer science and engineering topics. Students must prepare thoroughly across these subjects to perform well in the examination.
- Engineering Mathematics (Discrete mathematics, linear algebra, calculus, probability and statistics)
- Digital Logic
- Computer Organization and Architecture
- Programming and Data Structures
- Algorithms
- Theory of Computation
- Compiler Design
- Operating Systems
- Databases
- Computer Networks
Accessing Admit Cards
Candidates must visit the GOAPS portal on or after January 2, 2026 , to download their GATE 2026 CSE admit cards. A valid Enrollment ID and Password are required to log in and retrieve the hall ticket. No physical admit cards will be sent to candidates.