GATE 2026 Exam Dates Announced by IIT Guwahati

GATE 2026 Exam Schedule Released

Exciting news for those preparing for the GATE 2026 examination! The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has officially released the dates for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). Candidates who have registered can now access and download the exam schedule from the official IIT Guwahati website. The GATE exam is set to take place in various shifts from February 7 to February 15, 2026.

Detailed Exam Dates

The GATE 2026 examination will occur on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. IIT Guwahati has published the subject-specific exam timetable, which can be viewed on their official site. The examination will be conducted in two shifts: the first from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and the second from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

Results Announcement

Following the completion of the GATE exam, results will be announced on March 19, 2026.

Exam Format Overview

The GATE exam encompasses a total of 30 subjects. Candidates have the option to choose one or two papers from these subjects. The duration of the exam is three hours, during which candidates will face multiple-choice questions. The total number of questions is 100, comprising 15 from General Aptitude and 85 from the chosen subject. It's important to note that there is negative marking for incorrect answers.