The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2026) has been announced by IIT Guwahati for admissions to M.Tech, MS, PhD, and PSU recruitments. Candidates across India can apply online for this prestigious exam and secure admission to top institutes like IITs, NITs, IIITs, and IISc.
Stay updated with all details including GATE 2026 Notification, Important Dates, Eligibility, Application Fees, and Selection Process below.
🗓️ Important Dates :
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 28 August 2025 |
| Application Start | 30 August 2025 |
| Last Date (Without Late Fee) | 28 September 2025 |
| Last Date (With Late Fee) | 09 October 2025 |
| Exam Dates | 7, 8, 14 & 15 February 2026 |
| Result Declaration | 19 March 2026 |
✅ Eligibility Criteria :
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Technology / Science (Final/Pre-final Year Eligible) |
| Age Limit | No upper age limit |
| Attempts | Unlimited |
| Nationality | Indian / Foreign Nationals eligible |
💰 Application Fee :
| Category | Fee (Regular) | Fee (Extended) |
|---|---|---|
| Female / SC / ST / PwD | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
📚 Participating Institutes & Opportunities
Admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs, IISc, and other top institutes.
Eligibility for PSU recruitment in companies like NTPC, ONGC, IOCL, GAIL, and more.
Admission to Postgraduate Programs (M.Tech / M.E / PhD) across India.
🧭 Selection Process:
- GATE CBT Exam (Online – Multiple Subject Papers)
- Score Normalization and Rank List
- Counselling / Admission via COAP or CCMT portals
- PSU Shortlisting & Interview (if applicable)
- Final Admission / Recruitment after verification of documents