Can I get admission to NITs and IITs without the GATE exam?
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Yes, it is possible to gain admission to IITs and NITs without a GATE score through several alternative pathways:Sponsored Candidates: Professionals with a minimum of two to three years of work experience can apply for M.Tech programs as sponsored candidates. In this route, the employer sponsors the candidate's education, and the candidate is not required to have a GATE score. However, a letter of sponsorship from the employer is typically mandatory.
Quality Improvement Program (QIP): This programme is designed for faculty members with at least three years of teaching experience. It allows them to pursue M.Tech or Ph.D. programs a
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The GATE exam is conducted once a year. The entrance test takes place on multiple dates and shifts for 30 test papers. For 2026, IIT Guwahati is conducting the exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15.
Yes, IIT Guwahati has extended the GATE 2026 registration date with late fees. The new GATE 2026 registration date is October 13.
The GATE cutoff changes every year depending on seat intake, number of applicants appeared in exam, toughness of question paper, and previous cutoff trends. Candidates who meet cutoff score can participate for counselling.
Based on the previous year's trends, the GATE 2026 expected cutoff for computer Science and engineering can be checked below-
- For General category it might go around 30 to 31.0
However, the GATE cutoff varies every year, depending on the difficulty level, number of applicants appearing for the exam, etc.
No, a duplicate GATE 2026 admit card will not be provided at the test center. Candidates must carry their own admit card along with the mentioned documents and items to the GATE exam center. IIT Guwahati will release the GATE admit card on January 2.
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