GATE 2026 Exam Schedule Released by IIT Guwahati
GATE 2026 Exam Schedule Overview
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has officially announced the schedule for the GATE 2026 examination. You can find the complete exam timetable on the official GATE website at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The GATE exam will take place in two shifts, so if you're planning to participate, make sure to review the schedule.
Understanding the GATE Exam Pattern
GATE Exam Structure
The GATE syllabus is categorized into three main sections: General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and the core subject of your choice. General Aptitude is uniform across all papers and assesses logical and critical thinking skills. Engineering Mathematics includes questions specific to the subject, while the main paper focuses on your selected discipline. The GATE exam comprises multiple-choice questions (MCQs), multiple-select questions (MSQs), and numerical answer type (NAT) questions, totaling 100 questions.
GATE Result Announcement
GATE Results Expected in March
As per the schedule, the GATE exam is set for February 2026. It 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. The results are anticipated to be released on March 19, 2026.
GATE 2026 Exam Schedule Details
GATE Exam Schedule
| Day / Date | Time (IST) | Session | Test Papers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 07 February 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Forenoon (FN) | AG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, XL |
| 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Afternoon (AN) | AE, BT, CH, CY, GE, PH, XH | |
| Sunday, 08 February 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Forenoon (FN) | CS-1, ST |
| 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Afternoon (AN) | CS-2, EY, NM, PE | |
| Saturday, 14 February 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Forenoon (FN) | CE-1, EE, PI |
| 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Afternoon (AN) | BM, CE-2, ME, MT | |
| Sunday, 15 February 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Forenoon (FN) | EC |
| 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Afternoon (AN) | AR, DA |
Essential Documents for GATE Exam
Required Documents
To ensure your application is accepted for the GATE exam, you must submit the following documents:
- Candidate's photograph
- Candidate's signature
- Valid photo ID
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- UDID/PwD certificate (if applicable)