GATE 2026 Notification – Application Form Opens from 28th August 2025
The GATE 2026 notification has also been publicly issued, and the GATE 2026 application form will start opening on 28th August 2025 online on the official GATE 2026 website. Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national-level entrance exam that assesses the knowledge, comprehension, and proficiency of Candidates in engineering, technology, science, architecture, commerce, and arts. The GATE exam is conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) alternately on behalf of the Government of India. The GATE examination is one of the most sought-after competitive exams in India.
Every year, many students appear for the GATE exam to take admission into M.Tech, ME, MSc and Ph.D at reputed institutes such as IITs, NITs, IIITs, and IISc Bangalore. In addition, many PSUs or Public Sector Undertakings in India, such as BHEL, ONGC, NTPC, IOCL, and HPCL, are accepting GATE scores for recruitment to various posts for engineering graduates. Moreover, certain universities in Singapore and Germany are accepting admission applications for some programs using GATE scores.
The GATE exam 2026 can also be considered for research fellowships and scholarships, and employment in PSU, making it one of the top examinations for engineers or science graduates. With several opportunities for postgraduate admissions, loans, PSU jobs, and more, GATE remains one of the top choice examination options for any aspiring candidate every year.
GATE 2026 Exam Details
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Particulars |
Details |
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Name of the Exam |
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 |
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Conducting Body |
To be announced (Organised by IITs/IISc on a rotational basis) |
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Mode of Exam |
Online – Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
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Duration |
3 Hours |
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Total Questions |
65 Questions |
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Exam Pattern |
MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions), MSQ (Multiple Select Questions), NAT (Numerical Answer Type) |
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Total Marks |
100 Marks |
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Number of Papers |
30+ Disciplines (Engineering, Science, Humanities, Arts, Commerce) |
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Eligibility |
Final-year students and graduates from recognized universities |
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Accepted By |
IITs, NITs, IISc, IIITs, State Universities, PSUs, and select foreign universities |
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GATE 2026 Application Form Release Date |
28th August 2025 |
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Last Date to Apply without late fee |
September 28th, 2025 |
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Last Date to Apply with late fee |
October 9th, 2025 |
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GATE 2026 Admit Card Date |
January 2026 (Tentative) |
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GATE 2026 Exam Dates |
February 2026 (Expected weekends) |
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GATE 2026 Result Date |
March 2026 (Tentative) |
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Official Website |
https://gate2026.iisc.ac.in, https://gate2025.iitr.ac.in/, https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in/ |
Why You Should Apply for GATE 2026
- Top M.Tech/ME Admissions at IITs, NITs, IIITs, IISc
- PSU Recruitment through GATE - ONGC, NTPC, BHEL, IOCL & more
- Scholarships & Fellowships for postgraduate studies
- International Opportunities - admission in select global universitie
- Career Growth - Improves both academic and professional potential
Don’t Miss Out – Register for GATE 2026!
The GATE 2026 application form will be available online when the application becomes available from 28 August 2025. This is your chance to pursue higher education, PSU jobs or research fellowships.
Ensure that you check the GATE official website once it is available and register yourself on time for your future!
