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GATE 2026 Notification, Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus, Important Dates
GATE 2026 Overview:
Exam Authority | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati |
Exam Name | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)- 2026 |
Exam Date | 7, 8, 14, 15 February 2026 |
Category | GATE 2026 Notification and Application Form |
Official Website | gate2026.iitg.ac.in |
GATE 2026 Important Dates:
The GATE 2026 exam will be held on 7, 8, 14 and 15 February 2026.
GATE 2026 Application Fees:
The Application Fee for the GATE 2026 is Rs. 1000/- for the SC, ST, PWD, and Female Candidates. The application fee for the rest of the categories (Gen, EWS, OBC) is Rs. 2000/-. The candidates can pay the GATE 2026 Application fee in online mode.
The application fee in the extended period i.e. from 26 September to 6 October 2025 is Rs. 1500/- for SC, ST, PWD, and Females. The application Fee for General, EWS, and OBC candidates in the extended period is Rs. 2500/-.
Candidates who are currently studying in the 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate degree program or who have completed any government approved degree program in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/ Arts/ Humanities are eligible to appear for GATE 2026
Program | Qualifying Examination |
B.E. / B.Tech. / B. Pharm. | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc. / Diploma in Engineering / Technology) |
B. Arch. | Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (5-year course) / Naval Architecture (4-year course) / Planning (4-year course) |
B.Sc. (Research) / B.S. | Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma / 4 years after 10+2) |
Pharm. D.(after 10+2) | 6 years degree program, consisting of internship or residency training, from third year onwards |
M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. / B.V.Sc. | Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science / Arts / Commerce (3-year program) |
M. Sc. / M.A. / MCA or equivalent | Master’s degree in any branch of Arts / Science / Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Applications or equivalent |
Int. M.E. / M.Tech.(Post-B.Sc.) | Post-B.Sc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering / Technology (4-year program) |
Int. M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Pharm or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2) | Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering / Technology (5-year program) |
B.Sc. / B.A. / B.Com. | Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science / Arts / Commerce (3-year program) |
Int. M.Sc. / Int. B.S. / M.S. | Integrated M.Sc. or 5-year integrated B.S.- M.S. program |
Professional Society Examinations* (equivalent to B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch.) | B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognized by MoE / UPSC / AICTE (e.g. AMIE by the Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India, and so on) |
B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry) | 4-years program |
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a prestigious national-level examination that assesses candidates for a comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate-level subjects in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/ Arts/ Humanities for admission to various Master’s and Doctoral Programs and Recruitment by some Public Sector Undertakings.
1. Admission
Valid GATE score can be used for seeking admission to:
· Master’s programs and direct Doctoral programs in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/ Arts/ Humanities; and
· Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/ Arts/ Humanities, in the institutions supported by the MoE and other Government agencies.
2. Financial Assistance
Qualifying GATE score can be used for seeking financial assistance towards:
· Master’s programs and direct Doctoral programs in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/ Arts/ Humanities; and
· Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/ Arts/ Humanities, in the institutions supported by the MoE and other Government agencies.
Financial Assistance given to M.Tech students is Rs. 12,400 per month and is generally paid for 22 months. PG Scholarship (GATE/GPAT)
Financial Assistance given for Ph.D. programs (Direct Ph.D. after B.E./ B.Tech/ M.Sc equivalent with a valid GATE score) is Rs. 37,000 per month for the first two years and Rs. 42,000 per month from the third to the fifth year.
3. Recruitment
Many Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) have been using the GATE score in their recruitment process. A list (not exhaustive) of such PSUs is provided below:
Airports Authority of India (AAI),
Follow these steps to apply for the GATE 2026.
· Visit the GATE 2026 Official Website https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in/index.html
· Click on the GATE 2026 Application Form/ Apply Online Link
· Duly Fill up the Application Form
· Upload the required documents, Photograph, Signature, etc.
· Submit the GATE 2026 Application Form and take a printout of it.
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