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Content Writer | Updated On - Aug 6, 2025
IIT Guwahati will conduct the GATE 2026 exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. The registration starts from August 25, 2025, at the website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 official website has been launched at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. IIT Guwahati has released the important dates, along with the exam schedule and details. GATE 2026 registration starts on August 25, 2025.
- Candidates can register till September 25, 2025, without late fees. However, the GATE 2026 registration last date is October 6, 2025, with a late fee.
- GATE application fees are Rs 1000 (late fees are Rs 1500) for female/SC/ST/PwD and Rs 2000 (late fees are Rs 2500) for other candidates.
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati is conducting the GATE 2026 exam. The exam is scheduled for February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. The exam will be held in two sessions: the Forenoon Session from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and the Afternoon Session from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
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GATE 2026 Official Website
IIT Guwahati, the host for GATE 2026, has launched the GATE 2026 official website – gate2026.iitg.ac.in on August 5, 2025. All exam details, including exam date, schedule, syllabus, exam pattern, and application process, will be communicated through the official website.
Who will conduct GATE 2026?
IIT Guwahati is the Organizing Institute for GATE 2026. The conducting body rotates every year between IISc and all IITs.
When to Apply for GATE 2026?
Candidates can start applying for GATE 2026 from August 25, 2025. The application process will be held through the GOAPS portal. The last date to register is September 25, 2025. Candidates can register from September 26 to October 6, 2025, with late fees.
GATE 2026 Registration Dates
IIT Guwahati has released the important dates for GATE 2026. The registration will be open from August 25 to September 25, 2025. The exam will be held over two weekends in February 2026. Check the GATE 2026 application dates below:
| 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 |
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GATE 2026 Examinations
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Saturday Sunday Saturday Sunday |
February 07, 2026 February 08, 2026 February 14, 2026 February 15, 2026 |
| GATE 2026 Result Declaration | Thursday | March 19, 2026 |
*All dates are liable to change
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GATE 2026 Registration
IIT Guwahati will conduct the GATE 2026 registration on the official website through the GOAPS portal. GATE 2026 application starts on August 25 and will continue till September 25, 2025.
| Steps | Process |
|---|---|
| Registration | Visit the official website and register on the GOAPS website using your name, email ID, mobile number, and by creating a password. |
| Application Form | Fill in your details, academic qualifications, the subject you want to appear for, exam city preference, etc. |
| Document Upload | Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, eligibility proof, and category/PwD certificates. |
| Fee Payment | Pay the registration fees online using a Debit/Credit card, UPI, or net banking. |
| Submission | Review all details on the application and download the confirmation page for future use. |
GATE 2026 Registration Fees
IIT Guwahati has increased the GATE 2026 registration fees. Earlier, the fee for reserved candidates was Rs 900 and for other candidates was Rs 1800. Now, the GATE application fees are Rs 1000 for female/SC/ST/PwD and Rs 2000 for other candidates.
| 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: 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 Test Paper
- GATE 2026 will be conducted for 30 test papers.
- A new sectional paper on Energy Science (XE-I) has been introduced in the Engineering Science (XE) paper.
- Each candidate can appear for one or two test papers. You can select any two subjects from the published two-paper combinations.
- GATE 2026 score will be valid for three years from the date of result announcement.
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