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IIT GATE 2026 Admission: Online Application Details and Important Dates

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has opened applications for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026. Interested candidates should review the eligibility criteria and important dates, including application deadlines and exam dates. The application process begins on August 28, 2025, with various fees depending on the candidate's category. This article provides essential details about the application process, eligibility requirements, and exam cities. For those looking to pursue higher studies in engineering, GATE 2026 is a crucial step. Don't miss out on this opportunity to apply online and prepare for the upcoming exam!
By Ambika Singh Aug 28, 2025, 19:46 IST
IIT GATE 2026 Admission: Online Application Details and Important Dates

IIT Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has announced the opening of online applications for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026. Candidates interested in applying for GATE 2026 should carefully review the eligibility criteria and official notifications before proceeding.


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Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)

Conducted by – Indian Institute of Science Guwahati
IMPORTANT DATES

  • Application Start Date: 28-08-2025
  • Last Date for Phase-I Applications: 28-09-2025
  • Last Date for Phase-II Applications: 09-10-2025 (Extended)
  • Exam Dates: 07-08, 14-15 February 2026
  • Admit Card Release Date: 02 January 2026
  • Result Announcement: 19 March 2026
APPLICATION FEE Phase-I

  • General/OBC: Rs. 2000/-
  • SC/ST: Rs. 1000/-
  • All Female Candidates: Rs. 1000/-
 APPLICATION FEE Phase-II

  • General/OBC: Rs. 2500/-
  • SC/ST: Rs. 1500/-
  • All Female Candidates: Rs. 1500/-

FEE Payment Method

  • Pay the exam fee via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan.
Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must have completed or be appearing for B.E., B.Tech, B.Pharma, B.Arch, B.Sc Research, B.S.M.Sc., MA, MCA, M.E., M.Tech, Dual Degree, or Integrated Courses.
  • Refer to the brochure for complete details.

Photo Submission Guidelines

  • A high-quality photograph with a white background taken after 01-08-2025 is required.
  • The face should occupy at least 75% of the photograph.

Thumb Impression Instructions

  • Draw a rectangular box measuring 3 cm x 5 cm on A4 paper and place your left thumb impression inside the box.

Exam Cities for IIT GATE 2026

  • IIT Kanpur: UP – Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Varanasi; MP – Bhopal, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Satna.
  • IIT Roorkee: Haryana – Ambala; Himachal Pradesh – Hamirpur; Punjab – Amritsar, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Mohali-Chandigarh, Patiala; Uttar Pradesh – Ghaziabad, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, NOIDA; Uttarakhand – Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee.
  • IIT Delhi: Haryana – Faridabad, Gurugram; Jammu and Kashmir – Jammu-Samba, Srinagar, Ladakh-Leh; Madhya Pradesh – Indore, Ujjain; New Delhi – New Delhi; Rajasthan – Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur; Uttar Pradesh – Greater NOIDA, Mathura.


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