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GATE 2026 (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) Admission Details

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EXAMINATION TIMELINE

Notification Release Date

21 Aug 2025

Online Registration Start Date (GOAPS)

28 Aug 2025

Registration Last Date (Without Late Fee)

07 Oct 2025

Registration Last Date (With Late Fee)

13 Oct 2025

Admit Card Release Date

**2026-01-02**

Exam Dates (Scheduled)

**2026-02-07, 2026-02-08, 2026-02-14, 2026-02-15**

Result Announcement Date

19 Mar 2026

Mark these dates in your calendar to never miss an important deadline!

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Academic Status

Currently in the 3rd year or higher of a qualifying undergraduate degree (B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch., etc.) or already completed.

Age & Attempts

No upper age limit and no restriction on the number of attempts.

Eligible Degrees

B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharm., B.Arch., M.Sc./M.A./MCA, and certain integrated degree programs (Int. M.Sc./Int. B.S.-M.S.).

EXAM PATTERN (CBT) & MARKING SCHEME

Step-by-Step•4 Stages

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

Follow each step to complete your selection journey

1
Stage 1

Exam Duration

3 Hours (180 Minutes)

3 Hours (180 Minutes)

Next: Total Marks
2
Stage 2

Total Marks

100 Marks (65 Questions)

100 Marks (65 Questions)

Next: Question Types
3
Stage 3

Question Types

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT).

  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • Multiple Select Questions (MSQ)
  • and Numerical Answer Type (NAT).
Next: Negative Marking
4
Stage 4

Negative Marking

Applicable **only to MCQ questions** (1/3rd of the mark will be deducted for a wrong answer).

Applicable **only to MCQ questions** (1/3rd of the mark will be deducted for a wrong answer).

4
Stages
1
Exams
0
Interviews
Final
Selection

Preparation Tip

Focus on clearing each stage one at a time. Prepare specifically for each round by understanding its format and requirements.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION (UPLOAD)

Photograph & Signature

Recent Passport Size Photograph and Scanned Signature (must meet specific size/resolution requirements).

Photo Identity Proof

Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, etc.).

Qualifying Degree Proof

Degree Certificate/Provisional Certificate/Course Completion Certificate (as applicable).

Category/Disability Certificates

Caste/Category (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) and PwD/UDID Certificates (if applicable, in PDF format).

ATTACHMENTS (IMPORTANT LINKS)

3 quick links available

Download Information Brochure

Link to the official GATE 2026 Information Brochure (PDF).

IIT Guwahati Official Website

Link to the official website of the organizing institute.

GOAPS Application Portal (Closed)

The official portal for registration, fee payment, and admit card download.

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