The recent headline has released the official notification for GATE 2026 examinations. IIT Guwahati has been selected as the managing institute. The official website — gate2026.iitg.ac.in, for GATE 2026 has also been released. This article reveals the key dates, examination schedule, eligibility criteria, examination fee and scope of recruitment after GATE 2026 in a shorter yet broader way.
GATE 2026: About the Examination
GATE stands for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, is a prestigious national level examination, assessing engineering, architecture and many other undergraduates in their understanding of undergraduate subjects.
GATE is conducted by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs), on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Important Dates for GATE 2026 Registration
| Particulars | Dates |
| Start date for Online Registration | August 25, 2025 |
| Last date for Online Registration (without late fee) | September 25, 2025 |
| Last date for Online Registration (with late fee) | October 06, 2025 |
| Result Announcement date | March 19, 2026 |
Detailed Examination Schedule of GATE 2026
GATE 2026 examinations will be conducted in the month of February 2026 in two sessions- Forenoon and Afternoon.
| Day/ Date | Time (IST) |
| Saturday/ February 07, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Forenoon Session) |
| 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM (Afternoon Session) | |
| Sunday, February 08, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Forenoon Session) |
| 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM (Afternoon Session) | |
| Saturday, February 14, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Forenoon Session) |
| 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM (Afternoon Session) | |
| Sunday, February 15, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Forenoon Session) |
| 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM (Afternoon Session) |
GATE 2026: Eligibility Criteria
The candidates are advised to ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria for GATE 2026 examination.
- Candidates must have a valid degree in the field of Technology/ Engineering/ Science/ Architecture/ Humanities from a recognised institute or must be studying either in the 3rd or higher year of any undergraduate course from these streams.
- Any candidate having certification must be affiliated by MoE/ AICTE/ UGC/ UPSC and must be equivalent to B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Arch./ B. Planning, etc.
- Candidates who are pursuing degrees or have completed degrees from outside India are also invited to apply for registration.
For more details of eligibility criteria, Click Here.
Application Fee Structure for GATE 2026 Examination
| Category | Regular Registration (by Sep 25, 2025) | Late Registration (by Oct 06, 2025) |
| For Female/SC/ST/ PwD Candidates | 1000 | 1500 |
| For Other Candidates | 2000 | 2500 |
Note: The above registration fees are for a single test paper. Candidates opting for two papers are required to pay the fees twice.
GATE 2026: Significance and Opportunities
Admission
Valid GATE score can help the candidates in seeking admission to:
- Master’s programs and direct Doctoral programs in Technology/ Engineering/ Science/ Architecture/ Humanities.
- Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Technology/ Engineering/ Science/ Architecture/ Humanities, in the institutions supported by the MoE and other Government agencies.
Financial Assistance
GATE scores can also be used for evaluating the eligibility for granting financial assistance.
| Category | Financial Assistance (INR) |
| M.Tech Students for 22 months | 12,400 per month |
| Ph.D. Programs: First two years | 37,000 per month |
| Ph.D. Programs: Third to fifth year | 42,000 per month |
PSU Recruitment
Many Public Sector Undertakings use GATE score for selecting entry-level engineers. A list of some of the PSUs has been provided on GATE 2026 official website.
For the details of examination centers and documents required for filling the application form, stay updated to the official website of GATE 2026.
The Most Effective Use of Education
Examinations are definitely the pathway to achieve greater success but have you ever paused to think and ask ourselves — Is our education making us a good human being as well? The answer is a reflection of your inner self. However, people with success and education are often observed to have low moral values and ethics in real life.
In this scenario the role of educating youth with the right spiritual wisdom becomes crucial. Jagatguru Tatvdarshi Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj is the only one shedding light on the right way of living backed by the power of true mantras as well. He has explained with evidence from holy Vedas that the true worship and true spiritual wisdom can offer remedy to any problem, everlasting peace and happiness in one’s life.
In order to know more about the true spiritual wisdom shared by Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj, visit www.jagatgururampalji.org or watch spiritual videos at ‘Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj’ YouTube channel.
