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The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026

Published: August 06, 2025

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 is a national-level examination that evaluates candidates’ knowledge and understanding in Engineering, Technology, Science, Architecture, and Humanities at the undergraduate level. It is organized jointly by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and all IITs on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India. IIT Guwahati is the organizing institute for GATE 2026, which serves as a gateway for postgraduate admissions, research programs, and recruitment in PSUs.

   

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026

Important Dates

  • Opening Date of GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS):  August 25, 2025
  • Closing Date of REGULAR online registration/application process (Without Late Fee):  September 25, 2025
  • Closing Date of EXTENDED online registration/application process (With Late Fee):  October 06, 2025
  • GATE 2026 Examinations:
          • February 07, 2026
          • February 08, 2026
          • February 14, 2026
          • February 15, 2026
             

Application Fee

Category

Regular Period

(25,Aug- 25,Sep)

Extended Period

(26,Sep- 06,Oct)
  • Female/SC/ST/PwD* candidates (per test paper): 

 

1000/-

 

1500/-
  • All other candidates including foreign

nationals (per test paper): 

 

 

2000/-

 

2500/-

 

Elegibility

Degree/Program

Qualifying Degree/Examination

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

Pharma.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 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

Important Links

Apply Online

Link will Be Activated on 25/08/2025

Official Website

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