GATE 2026 exam on February 7, 8, 14, 15; IIT Guwahati introduces new energy science paper
Anu Parthiban | August 5, 2025 | 10:37 PM IST | 3 mins read
GATE 2026 registration process will begin on August 25. IIT Guwahati will conduct the exam for 30 papers for admission to master's programmes in engineering, science, humanities, and architecture.
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The Graduate Aptitude Test In Engineering (GATE 2026) will be conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) for admission to master's, doctoral programmes in engineering, technology, science, architecture, humanities. GATE 2026 exam will be conducted on February 7 and 8 and February 14 and 15.
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GATE 2026 will be conducted for a total of 30 test papers comprising full and sectional papers. IIT Guwahati has introduced a new sectional paper on Energy Science (XE-1) in engineering science (XE) paper.
A candidate will be permitted to appear for one or up to two test papers. However, only specific two-paper combinations will be allowed, similar to last year. The validity of GATE score will remain for a period of three years from the date of result announcement.
As per the GATE exam date 2026, the institute will administer the entrance exam in two shifts – forenoon session from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and afternoon session from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm – on February 4, 5, 14, and 15. The GATE 2026 official website has been launched and the registration window will open on August 25.
There is no major change in the GATE 2026 exam pattern, except for the introduction of a new sectional paper in energy science.
The institute is yet to announce the application process, required documents, and list of exam cities. Candidates can check the GATE eligibility criteria here.
GATE 2025 eligibility criteria
Anyone with a bachelor’s degree, including BSc, BA, BCom degrees, seeking admission to master’s programs in Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institute of Science (IISc), will be eligible to apply. The degree-wise eligibility criteria for GATE 2026 is given below.
Degree/Program | Qualifying Degree/Examination | Description of Eligible Candidates |
BE/ BTech /BPharm | Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after BSc/ Diploma in Engineering/ Technology) | Currently in the third year or higher or already completed |
BArch | Bachelor’s degree of Architecture (5-year course)/ Naval Architecture (4-year course)/ Planning (4-year course) | Currently in the third year or higher or already completed |
BSc (Research)/ BS | Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma/4 years after 10+2) | Currently in the third year or higher or already completed |
Pharm 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 |
MBBS/ BDS/ BVSc | Professional Medical degree programs - MBBS/ BDS/ BVSc | 5th/6th/7th or higher semester or already completed |
MSc/ MA / 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 |
Integrated ME/ MTech (Post-BSc) | 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 ME/ MTech / MPharm 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 |
BSc /BA / BCom | Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science/Arts/Commerce (3-year program) | Currently in the 3rd year or already completed |
Integrated MSc/Int BS /MS | Integrated M.Sc. or 5-year integrated BS - MS program | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed |
Professional Society Examinations (equivalent to BE/ BTech/ BArch) | BE/ BTech/ BArch equivalent exams 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 |
BSc (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry) | 4-year program | Currently in the 3rd/4th year or already completed |
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