Is it good to drop a year for GATE preparation?
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GATE is a very competitive exam and it still becomes tougher if you plan to do M.Tech from IIT in your branch and subject. Devoting one full year for GATE examination preparation has its own merits and demerits. Dropping a year means that you will get sufficient amount of time to prepare for GATE exam. It will allow you take full-time coaching and help to score good ranking in GATE exam. This may help you get all from a top PSU for a job. But one-year GATE preparation means loss of likely salary which you could have earned in one year. However, one year is a long time so the possibility of you may change your goals and objectives. You...more
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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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