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GATE 2026 Exam Schedule Released

GATE 2026 Exam Schedule Released

Source: The official website of GATE

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Guwahati) published the exam schedule for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 on November 17, 2025. Candidates who registered can visit the official website of GATE (IIT Guwahati) to check the schedule.

GATE 2026 is a national-level examination conducted for admissions to postgraduate courses in the Engineering, Technology, Science, and Architecture streams offered at various institutes across India. The exam will consist of a total of 30 test papers, and each candidate can appear for one or a maximum of two papers. Additionally, those who opt for two papers are allowed to attempt the exam in any of the combinations mentioned on the official website.

Overview of GATE 2026:

Particulars		Details
Online Application Start Date		August 28, 2025
Regular Online Application Last Date (Without Late Fee)		October 7, 2025
Extended Online Application Last Date (with Late Fees)		October 13, 2025
Time	Test Paper	Exam Dates
9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN)	AG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, XL	February 7, 2026 (Saturday)
2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN)	AE, BT, CH, CY, GE, PH, XH	February 7, 2026 (Saturday)
9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN)	CS-1, ST	February 8, 2026 (Sunday)
2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN)	CS-2, EY, NM, PE	February 8, 2026 (Sunday)
9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN)	CE-1, EE, PI	February 14, 2026 (Saturday)
2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN)	BM, CE-2, ME, MT	February 14, 2026 (Saturday)
9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN)	EC	February 15, 2026 (Sunday)
2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN)	AR, DA	February 15, 2026 (Sunday)

GATE 2026 Registration Fee:

Gender/ Category
Regular Period
Extended Period
Female/ SC/ ST/ PwBD*
Rs. 1,000/-
Rs. 1,500/-
Other Candidates
Rs. 2,000/-
Rs. 2,500/-

Note:
For 2 papers, the fees payable is twice that of a single paper.
* PwBD implies Persons with Benchmark Disability.