The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has been entrusted with the responsibility of conducting the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026, scheduled for February 2026. The official website for GATE 2026 has already been launched, ushering in the new phase of preparations for aspiring engineers, technologists, and researchers across the country.
Key Dates and Registration Timeline
The registration process for GATE 2026 will commence on Monday, August 25, 2025, and interested candidates can apply online without a late fee until Thursday, September 25, 2025. An extended registration window with a late fee will be open until Monday, October 6, 2025.
The examination is set to take place across two weekends—February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026—and the results will be declared on March 19, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
GATE 2026 is open to a wide range of candidates. Those currently in the third year or higher of any undergraduate program in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities or those who have already completed such a degree from a recognized institution are eligible.
Moreover, candidates possessing qualifications certified as equivalent to BE/BTech/BArch/BPlanning by regulatory bodies such as the Ministry of Education (MoE), AICTE, UGC, or UPSC are also eligible. Additionally, foreign nationals who are either pursuing or have completed equivalent degree programs are welcome to apply.
Application Fee Structure
For Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates, the application fee during the regular registration period is ₹1,000 per test paper. During the extended registration period, the fee rises to ₹1,500.
For all other candidates, the application fee is ₹2,000 per paper during regular registration and ₹2,500 during the extended period.
About GATE
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a prestigious, national-level entrance exam that evaluates a candidate’s grasp of various undergraduate-level subjects in engineering, technology, architecture, and science. It is jointly conducted by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB) under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India.
GATE scores are used for admission into Master’s and Doctoral programs in premier institutes such as IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded technical institutions. In addition, many Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) like ONGC, NTPC, BHEL, GAIL, and HPCL consider GATE scores for recruitment.
GATE 2026 provides an excellent opportunity for candidates to pursue higher education and open doors to employment in reputed PSUs. With the official website now live and the registration opening on August 25, aspirants are advised to begin their preparation in earnest and stay updated on announcements from IIT Guwahati regarding the exam syllabus, paper structure, and important guideline, for more details CLICK HERE
