GATE 2026 Registration LIVE: Last day to apply for MTech, PhD admission; exam details

GATE 2026 previous years' question papers are available on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. IIT Guwahati has also released energy science sample paper. Aspirants can check the GATE 2026 PYQs and sample papers to get an idea of the exam pattern. 

Read More: GATE 2026 previous years’ question papers, energy science sample paper out

GATE 2026 syllabus for computer science has 10 topics. The GATE CS paper will be held for a total of 100 marks. The question paper will include questions on general aptitude, engineering mathematics, and subject-based questions. 

Read More: GATE 2026 syllabus for computer science paper has 10 sections; topics covered

In a relief to thousands of aspirants, IIT Guwahati clarified that major GATE 2026 papers will not be scheduled for February 8 as the UPSC will also conduct the ESE 2026 exam on the same day. GATE exam 2026 is going to be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15. 

Read More: IIT Guwahati confirms GATE schedule won’t overlap with UPSC ESE 2026 exam

In case of any query or discrepancy, while filling out the GATE 2026 application form, candidates can contact the authorities through the helpline numbers at 022-2576 7068 and 022-2572 4054.

The list of GATE 2026 paper combinations is given below.

Candidates can apply for GATE 2026 on the official website, goaps.iitg.ac.in, by September 28, without any late fee charge. The last date for GATE 2026 registration with a late fee is October 9.

Candidates can apply for GATE 2026 on the official website, goaps.iitg.ac.in, by September 28, without any late fee charge. The last date for GATE 2026 registration with a late fee is October 9.

The GATE 2026 application fee has been increased for all categories. There has been a hike of Rs 100 in the application fee for female and reserved category candidates. The fee has increased by Rs 200 for the other candidates, including foreign nationals.

The IIT Guwahati will close GATE 2026 registration today, August 28. Candidates can submit applications online at gate2026.iitg.ac.in without a late fee.

In case of any query or discrepancy, while filling out the GATE 2026 application form, candidates can contact the authorities through the helpline numbers at 022-2576 7068 and 022-2572 4054.

GATE 2026 exam pattern is given in the table below.

Candidates can apply for GATE 2026 on the official website, goaps.iitg.ac.in, by September 28, without any late fee charge. The last date for GATE 2026 registration with a late fee is October 9.

The list of GATE 2026 paper combinations is given below.

The GATE 2026 syllabus for computer science and information technology is given below. 

GATE 2026 syllabus for computer science paper has 10 sections; topics covered

GATE 2026 exam format for the engineering sciences paper will comprise the following sections:

• Fluid mechanics
• Materials science
• Solid mechanics
• Thermodynamics
• Polymer science and engineering
• Food technology
• Atmospheric and oceanic sciences
• Energy science

GATE 2026 will be conducted in two sessions: the morning session from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, and the afternoon session will be held from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm

The GATE 2026 application fee has been increased for all categories. There has been a hike of Rs 100 in the application fee for female and reserved category candidates. The fee has increased by Rs 200 for the other candidates, including foreign nationals.

IIT Guwahati has confirmed that GATE 2026 important papers, such as civil, electronic, electrical, mechanical engineering, geology, and geophysics, won't clash with the UPSC ESE exam on February 8. The decision brought relief for thousands of candidates who were planning to take both exams. GATE 2026 exam for MTech aspirants will be conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15 for 30 subjects.

IIT Guwahati confirms GATE schedule won’t overlap with UPSC ESE 2026 exam

IIT Guwahati has added a new sectional paper on Energy Science (XE-1) under the Engineering Sciences (XE) test. The total number of test papers continues to be 30. The sample paper for Energy Science is now available online.

The GATE 2026 registration deadline without a late fee will be tomorrow, August 28. Candidates who miss this deadline can still submit their applications with a late fee until October 9, 2025, through the official portal, gate2026.iitg.ac.in.

While registering for GATE 2026, candidates should upload their photograph according to the following requirements:

• Upload a recent, passport-size colour photograph (3.5 cm × 4.5 cm).
• Face should cover 60–70% of the photograph.
• No caps, hats, sunglasses, or colored glasses; normal spectacles allowed. Glare on spectacles must be avoided.
• The photograph must be in JPEG/JPG format, with an aspect ratio of 0.66–0.89.
• Pixel resolution between 200×260 and 530×690, and a file size of 5 kB to 600 kB.

The IIT Guwahati will conduct the GATE 2026 on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. The exam will be held for 30 papers across multiple cities in India. 

The IIT Guwahati will close GATE 2026 registration tomorrow, August 28. Candidates can submit applications online at gate2026.iitg.ac.in without a late fee.