GATE Exam 2026 is scheduled for 7th, 8th, 14th, and 15th February 2026. The admit card for the GATE 2026 exam has already been released at the official website https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in/. Candidates are advised to download their respective admit cards in advance to avoid last-minute technical glitches.
The examination will be held as a computer-based test (CBT) in two sessions per day between 7 and 15 February 2026 across more than 200 cities, coordinated by eight zonal IITs. The result is scheduled to be declared on 19 March 2026.
GATE 2026 Exam- Overview
| Particulers | Details |
| Organization Name | Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) |
| Exam Name | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2026) |
| GATE Admit Card Status | Released |
| GATE Exam Date | 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th February 2026 |
| Shift Timings | Shift 1: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Shift 2: 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
| Shifts per Day | 2 |
| Total Subjects | 30 |
| Official Website | https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in/ |
GATE 2026 Exam Schedule
GATE 2026 Exam is scheduled for 7th, 8th, 14th, and 15th February 2026 for a total of 30 subjects. The exam will be held in two shifts each day, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
| Exam Date | Paper Name/ Code | Exam Timing |
| 7th February 2026 | AG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, XL | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm |
| AE, BT, CH, CY, GE, PH, XH | 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm | |
| 8th February 2026 | CS-1, ST | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm |
| CS-2, EY, NM, PE | 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm | |
| 14th February 2026 | CE-1, EE, PI | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm |
| BM, CE-2, ME, MT | 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm | |
| 15th February 2026 | EC | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm |
| AR, DA | 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
GATE Admit Card 2026 Download Link
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has officially activated the GATE 2026 Admit Card Download Link at its official website https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in/.
The direct link to download the admit card is given below.
How to Download the GATE 2026 Admit Card?
Candidates appearing for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) make sure to download their admit card in advance to avoid last-minute technical glitches. The step-by-step process to download the GATE 2026 Admit Card is as follows:
Step 1 – Visit the Official Website
Firstly, visit the official website of the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) at https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in/. This is the primary portal for all official updates regarding the GATE 2026 Exam.
Step 2 – Click on the Admit Card Link
On the home page, click on “Login” under the GATE Admit Card section.
Step 3 – Enter Your Login Details
Candidates are redirected to a new login page. In the login section, provide your login details, Enrollment ID/Email address & password. Once done, click the “Login” button to access your admit card.
Step 4 – View the Admit Card on the Screen
The GATE 2026 Admit Card appears on the system screen as a PDF document. Make sure to review the details displayed carefully.
Step 5 – Verify All Details on the Admit Card
Ensure that all the information mentioned on the admit card is correct. This includes your name, exam details, and other important information.
Step 6 – Download and Print Admit Card
Click the “Download” button on the PDF to save a copy of the admit card to your device. Open the downloaded PDF file and take a printout of the admit card to carry to the examination centre.
Details Need to Check on Admit Card
- Candidate’s Name
- Exam Date & Reporting Time
- Exam Centre Name & Address
- GATE Registration Number
- Photograph & Signature
- Exam Paper / Subject Name
- Important Exam Instructions
Important Points to Remember while Downloading the Admit Card
Candidates must keep the following points in mind while downloading the admit card to avoid any last-minute issues.
- Ensure a stable internet connection to prevent interruptions during the download
- Use the right login credentials to avoid access problems
- Cross-check all the details on the admit card and report any errors immediately
- Do not wait until the last minute to download the GATE Admit Card 2026, because the website may be busy
- Print out 2-3 original hard copies of the admit card, preferably in coloured format, to avoid inconvenience on the exam day
Documents to Carry with GATE Admit Card 2026
While appearing for the GATE Examination, candidates should carry one of the following Government-approved documents along with an Admit Card.
- Admit Card: GATE 2026 Admit Card (official document)
- Photographs: Two recent passport-sized colour photos
- Valid Photo ID (Original): One of the following – Passport, Aadhaar Card, Driving License, Voter ID, PAN Card, or any government-issued photo ID.
GATE 2026 Exam Pattern
GATE 2026 Exam will be conducted in online computer-based mode, including questions from MCQ, MSQ, and NAT-based. Candidates must have a clear understanding of the GATE Exam Pattern 2026 to score well in the exam.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Type of Questions | (a) Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) (b) Multiple Select Question (MSQ) (c) Numerical Answer Type (NAT) |
| Total No. of Questions | 65 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Mode of the question paper | English |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Number of papers (Subjects) | 30 test papers |
| Sections | General Aptitude (GA) + Candidate’s Selected Subject(s) |
| Testing of abilities | (a) Recall (b) Comprehension (c) Application (d) Analysis & Synthesis |
| Distribution of Marks in all Papers EXCEPT papers AR, CY, DA, EY, GE, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH, and XL | General Aptitude: 15 marks Engineering Mathematics: 13 marks Subject Questions: 72 marks Total: 100 marks (XE includes the Engineering Mathematics section XE-A of 15 marks) |
| Distribution of Marks in papers AR, CY, DA, EY, GE, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH, and XL | General Aptitude: 15 marks Subject Questions: 85 marks Total: 100 marks |
| Marking Scheme | Questions carry either 1 mark or 2 marks |
| Negative Marking | For a wrong answer chosen in an MCQ, there will be negative marking For a 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer For a 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 marks will be deducted for a wrong answer There is no negative marking for wrong answer(s) to MSQ or NAT questions There is no partial marking in MSQ |
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| GATE Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 | GATE Cut off (Previous Year) |
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