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The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 is scheduled to be conducted by IIT Guwahati. Below are the key dates:
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| Online Registration Opens | August 28, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply (Without Late Fee) | October 7, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply (With Late Fee) | October 13, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | January 2, 2026 |
| Examination Dates | February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | March 19, 2026 |
Candidates must meet the following criteria to be eligible for GATE 2026:
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| Criteria | Details |
| Academic Qualification | Currently studying in the 3rd or higher year of any undergraduate degree program or have completed any government-approved degree program in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Commerce/Arts/Humanities |
| Age Limit | No Age Limit |
The GATE 2026 examination will follow the pattern outlined below:
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| Aspect | Details |
| Mode of Examination | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Number of Papers | 30 |
| General Aptitude (GA) | 15 Marks (Common for all papers) |
| Subject-Specific Questions | 85 Marks |
| Types of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions |
| Negative Marking | Yes, for MCQs (1/3 for 1-mark questions, 2/3 for 2-mark questions); No negative marking for MSQs and NATs |
The selection process for GATE 2026 includes the following steps:
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| Step | Details |
| Application Submission | Online through the official GATE 2026 portal |
| Admit Card Download | Available from January 2, 2026 |
| Examination | Conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | March 19, 2026 |
Qualified candidates may be eligible for the following benefits:
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| Benefit | Details |
| Postgraduate Admissions | Admission to M.Tech/Ph.D. programs at IITs and other institutes |
| Financial Assistance | Scholarships and financial assistance for postgraduate studies |
| Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) | Recruitment opportunities in PSUs through GATE scores |
Information regarding the posts available through GATE 2026:
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| Postgraduate Programs | Various M.Tech/Ph.D. programs across IITs and other institutes |
| PSU Recruitment | Various technical and managerial positions in PSUs |
Details regarding the admit card for GATE 2026:
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| Detail | Information |
| Availability | Available from January 2, 2026 |
| Download | Can be downloaded from the official GATE 2026 portal |
| Required Documents | Valid ID proof and GATE 2026 registration details |
Information regarding the results of GATE 2026:
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| Detail | Information |
| Useful Important Links | |
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| Official Website | Visit Official Website |
| Short Notification | View Short Notification |
| Notification PDF | Download Notification PDF |
| Apply Link | Apply Online Now |
| Admit Card | Download Admit Card |
| Answer Key | Check Answer Key |
| Syllabus | View Exam Syllabus |
| Check Eligibility | Check Now |
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The post offered is IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 Examination Online Form - Apply Now for Postgraduate Admissions and PSU Recruitment.
The job location for this post is Guwahati.
The last date to apply is 09 Oct 2025.
You can apply through Online mode. Please check the official link for more details.