Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026:
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 is a national-level entrance examination conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore and the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) on a rotational basis, under the guidance of the National Coordination Board (NCB)-GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India.
GATE is one of the most prestigious exams for engineering, technology, architecture, science, and humanities graduates seeking admission to postgraduate (M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D.) programs in IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other leading institutions, as well as for recruitment in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) like IOCL, NTPC, ONGC, BHEL, GAIL, HPCL, and many more.
Key Highlights of GATE 2026
- Name of Exam: Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026
- Conducting Authority: To be conducted by one of the IITs or IISc Bangalore (yet to be announced)
- Mode of Exam: Online (Computer-Based Test – CBT)
- Frequency: Once every year
- Level of Exam: National-level
- Duration: 3 hours
- Total Papers/Subjects: 30+ disciplines (Engineering, Technology, Science, Humanities)
- Type of Questions: MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions), MSQs (Multiple Select Questions), and NAT (Numerical Answer Type)
- Score Validity: 3 years from the date of result announcement
Eligibility Criteria (Expected for GATE 2026)
- Educational Qualification:
- Candidates who have completed or are in the final year of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Arts/Humanities are eligible.
- Age Limit:
- No upper age limit for appearing in GATE.
- Nationality:
- Indian citizens as well as foreign nationals are eligible.
Application Process
- Application Begin : 28/08/2025
- Last Date for Apply Online Phase I : 28/09/2024
- Last Date for Apply Online Phase II (Extended Period) :09/10/2025
- Exam Date : 07-15 February 2026
Exam Pattern (Expected)
- Exam Mode: Online (CBT)
- Total Questions: 65 questions (MCQ + MSQ + NAT)
- Maximum Marks: 100 marks
- Sections:
- General Aptitude (15 marks)
- Core Subject (85 marks)
- Marking Scheme:
- 1-mark and 2-mark questions
- Negative marking for MCQs only
Uses of GATE Score
- Admission to Postgraduate Programs: M.Tech., M.E., M.S., Ph.D. in IITs, NITs, IIITs, IISc, and other reputed institutes.
- PSU Recruitment: Various government organizations and PSUs use GATE scores for direct recruitment.
- Fellowships & Scholarships: Eligible candidates may receive financial assistance from MHRD and other bodies.
- International Opportunities: Some foreign universities (like in Singapore and Germany) accept GATE scores for admission.
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