The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati today released the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 paper-wise schedule. The national-level postgraduate examination is set for **February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026**. Candidates can find the detailed timetable on the official website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
GATE is a national examination for engineering and science graduates. It assesses candidates for admission to postgraduate programs like Master’s in Technology (MTech). GATE scores are also used for various public sector undertaking (PSU) recruitments. IIT Guwahati is the organizing institute for GATE 2026.
GATE 2026 Exam Overview
Key details about the GATE 2026 examination are:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event Name | GATE 2026 |
| Exam Name | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) |
| Board Name | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati |
| Academic Year | 2025-26 |
| Official Website | gate2026.iitg.ac.in |
| Application Portal | goaps.iitg.ac.in |
| Stream | Engineering |
| Scale | Nation-wide |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Exam Dates | **February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026** |
| Programme | MTech (Master’s in Technology) |
| Login Credential | Registration ID |
Detailed GATE 2026 Examination Schedule
The paper-wise schedule for GATE 2026 is as follows:
| Day, Date | Time (IST) | Test Papers |
|---|---|---|
| **Saturday, February 07, 2026** | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (FN) | AG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, XL |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (AN) | AE, BT, CH, CY, GE, PH, XH | |
| **Sunday, February 08, 2026** | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (FN) | CS-1, ST |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (AN) | CS-2, EY, NM, PE | |
| **Saturday, February 14, 2026** | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (FN) | CE-1, EE, PI |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (AN) | BM, CE-2, ME, MT | |
| **Sunday, February 15, 2026** | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (FN) | EC |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (AN) | AR, DA |
Further Information
Candidates should visit the official GATE 2026 website for complete information regarding registration, admit card downloads, and examination guidelines. The application portal is goaps.iitg.ac.in.