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GATE 2026 (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) Admission Details

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EXAMINATION TIMELINE

Notification Release Date

21 Aug 2025

Online Registration Start Date (GOAPS)

28 Aug 2025

Registration Last Date (Without Late Fee)

7 Oct 2025

Registration Last Date (With Late Fee)

13 Oct 2025

Admit Card Release Date

**2026-01-02**

Exam Dates (Scheduled)

**2026-02-07, 2026-02-08, 2026-02-14, 2026-02-15**

Result Announcement Date

19 Mar 2026

Total Events

7

Upcoming

1

Completed

4

Next Event

Result Announcement Date

In 45 days

Mark these dates in your calendar to never miss a deadline! 📅

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Academic Status

Currently in the 3rd year or higher of a qualifying undergraduate degree (B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch., etc.) or already completed.

Age & Attempts

Calculate Age

No upper age limit and no restriction on the number of attempts.

Eligible Degrees

B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharm., B.Arch., M.Sc./M.A./MCA, and certain integrated degree programs (Int. M.Sc./Int. B.S.-M.S.).

Verify all eligibility requirements before applying.

EXAM PATTERN (CBT) & MARKING SCHEME

Complete Overview4 Stages

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

Your complete selection journey at a glance

1
Stage 1

Exam Duration

3 Hours (180 Minutes)

2
Stage 2

Total Marks

100 Marks (65 Questions)

3
Stage 3

Question Types

  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • Multiple Select Questions (MSQ)
  • and Numerical Answer Type (NAT).
4
Stage 4

Negative Marking

Applicable **only to MCQ questions** (1/3rd of the mark will be deducted for a wrong answer).

4
Stages
1
Exams
0
Interviews
Final
Selection

Preparation Tip

Focus on clearing each stage one at a time. Prepare specifically for each round by understanding its format and requirements.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION (UPLOAD)

Required Documents

4 Documents

Keep all documents ready before applying

Doc #1

Photograph & Signature

Recent Passport Size Photograph and Scanned Signature (must meet specific size/resolution requirements).

Doc #2

Photo Identity Proof

Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, etc.).

Doc #3

Qualifying Degree Proof

Degree Certificate/Provisional Certificate/Course Completion Certificate (as applicable).

Doc #4

Category/Disability Certificates

Caste/Category (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) and PwD/UDID Certificates (if applicable, in PDF format).

Scan and upload clear, legible copies of all documents to avoid rejection!

ATTACHMENTS (IMPORTANT LINKS)

Access application forms, notifications, and results

Important Link

GOAPS Application Portal (Closed)

The official portal for registration, fee payment, and admit card download.

Official PDF

Download Information Brochure

Link to the official GATE 2026 Information Brochure (PDF).

Official Site

IIT Guwahati Official Website

Link to the official website of the organizing institute.

All download links are checked and verified.