GATE 2026: Exam Dates, Syllabus, Registration & Eligibility

GATE 2026 Exam: Dates, Syllabus, Registration & Eligibility

GATE 2026

About GATE 2026

    The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a prestigious national examination. For 2026, here's what you need to know:

    • Purpose: To evaluate a candidate's understanding of undergraduate-level subjects in Engineering, Technology, Science, Architecture, and Humanities.
    • Organizing Institute: IIT Guwahati is the primary institute responsible for conducting GATE 2026.
    • Governing Body: The exam is conducted on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB-GATE), Ministry of Education, Government of India.

    GATE 2026 Important Dates

    IMPORTANT DATES

    Activity

    Day

    Date

    Opening Date of GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS)

    Monday

    August 25, 2025

    Closing Date of REGULAR online registration/application process (Without Late Fee)

    Thursday

    September 25, 2025

    Closing Date of EXTENDED online registration/application process (With Late Fee)

    Monday

    October 06, 2025

    GATE 2026 Examinations

    Saturday
    Sunday
    Saturday
    Sunday

    February 07, 2026
    February 08, 2026
    February 14, 2026
    February 15, 2026


    Application Fee for GATE 2026

    Category

    Regular Period
    (August 25 to September 25, 2025)

    During the Extended Period
    (September 26 to October 06, 2025)

    Female/SC/ST/PwD* candidates (per test paper)

    1000

    1500

    All other candidates including foreign nationals (per test paper)

    2000

    2500

    NOTE

    *PwD means Persons with Benchmark Disability.

    → The above Application fees are for a single test paper. Candidates opting for two papers would have to pay twice the above mentioned fees.

    GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

    Degree/Program

    Qualifying Degree/Examination

    Description of Eligible Candidates

    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)

    Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed

    B. Arch.

    Bachelor's degree of Architecture (5-year course)/Naval Architecture (4-year course)/Planning (4-year course)

    Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed

    B.Sc. (Research)/B.S.

    Bachelor's degree in Science (Post-Diploma/4 years after 10+2)

    Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed

    Pharm. D. (after 10+2)

    A Professional Pharmacy doctoral program of 6 years duration after 10+2 which includes 1 year of internship or residency

    Currently in the 3rd/4th/5th/6th year or already completed

    M.B.B.S./B.D.S./B.V.Sc.

    Professional Medical degree programs - M.B.B.S./B.D.S./B.V.Sc.

    5th/6th/7th or higher semester or already completed

    M.Sc./M.A./MCA or equivalent

    Master's degree in any branch of Arts/Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent

    Currently in the 1st year or higher or already completed

    Int. M.E./M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.)

    Post-B.Sc. Integrated Master's degree programs in Engineering/Technology (4-year program)

    Currently in the 1st/2nd/3rd/4th year or already completed

    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)

    Currently in the 3rd/4th/5th year or already completed

    B.Sc./B.A./B.Com.

    Bachelor's degree in any branch of Science/Arts/Commerce (3-year program)

    Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed

    Int. M.Sc./Int. B.S./M.S.

    Integrated M.Sc. or 5-year integrated B.S. - M.S. program

    Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed

    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 Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India and so on)

    Completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses

    B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry)

    4-year program

    Currently in the 3rd/4th year or already completed

    GATE DA Full Course with Test Series