Overview
- Applications open August 28, 2025 on gate2026.iitg.ac.in for the IIT Guwahati‑conducted exam.
- Reports conflict on the last dates for regular and late registration, so applicants should confirm the timeline on the official site.
- GATE 2026 will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15 in two shifts (9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.), with results due March 19, 2026.
- Fees have increased to Rs 2,000 per paper in the regular window and Rs 2,500 with late fee for most candidates, and Rs 1,000/1,500 for female/SC/ST/PwD.
- A new Energy Science section (XE‑I) is introduced under Engineering Sciences, the two‑paper option is limited to approved combinations, and eligibility clarifications include third‑year students and specified foreign degrees.