GATE 2026

New sectional paper on Energy Science (XE-I) is introduced in Engineering Sciences (XE) paper.

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a prestigious national-level examination.
The examination assesses the candidates for a comprehensive understanding of different undergraduate-level subjects in Engineering/Technology/Science/Commerce/Arts/Architecture/Humanities.
GATE 2026 is being conducted by IISc and all IITs, on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India.
IIT Guwahati is the Organizing Institute for GATE 2026.

OPPORTUNITIES

Candidates who qualify for GATE can seek admission with possible financial assistance to Master's programs, Direct Doctoral programs and Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Engineering/Technology/Science/Architecture/Humanities in institutions supported by Ministry of Education (MoE) and other Government agencies.
GATE score is also used by some colleges and Institutions for admission to postgraduate programs without MoE scholarship.
Several Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) have also been using GATE score for recruitment.

GATE 2026 will have a total of 30 test papers comprising full and sectional papers.
A new sectional paper on Energy Science (XE-I) is introduced in Engineering Sciences (XE) paper.
A candidate can appear for one or two test papers.
Only selected two-paper combinations are allowed for candidates appearing in two papers.
GATE score obtained by the candidate will remain valid for a period of THREE years from the date of announcement of results.

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GATE 2026 Examination Schedule

There are no international centres for GATE 2026 examination.

Before filing an application, candidates are advised to ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria for GATE 2026

Click here to go to the Application portal for GATE 2026

Before filing an application, candidates are advised to check Data Required for Filling the Online Application Form in GATE 2026

Two-paper combinations will be updated soon.