The Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, has released the GATE 2026 exam dates on the official website. Candidates can check the GATE 2026 dates below -
| Events | Dates |
| GATE 2026 application form release date | August 28 |
| GATE 2026 application form last date (without late fees) | October 7 (REVISED) |
| GATE 2026 application form last date (with late fees) | October 13 |
| GATE 2026 form correction submission last date | November 10 |
| GATE 2026 admit card release date | January 13 |
| GATE 2026 exam date | February 7, 8, 14, and 15 |
| GATE 2026 result date | March 19 |
| GATE scorecard download date | March 27 to May 31 (free download) till December 31 (by paying a fee of INR 500) |
The GATE exam dates were - Feb 7, 8, 14 and 15. The branch-wise exam dates and shift timings were announced later by IIT Guwahati, which can be checked below -
| GATE 2026 exam date | Allotted subject papers |
| Feb 7 (Forenoon) - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm | AG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, XL |
| Feb 7 (Afternoon) - 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm | AE, BT, CH, CY, GE, PH, XH |
| Feb 8 (Forenoon) - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm | CS-1, ST |
| Feb 8 (Afternoon) - 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm | CS-2, EY, NM, PE |
| Feb 14 (Forenoon) - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm | CE-1, EE, PI |
| Feb 14 (Afternoon) - 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm | BM, CE-2, ME, MT |
| Feb 15 (Forenoon) - 9:30 pm to 12:30 pm | EC |
| Feb 15 (Afternoon) - 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm | AR and DA |
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Candidates with following engineering background are eligible for GATE Robotics and Automation Engineering paper:
GATE Computer Science and Engineering
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The GATE "Robotics and Automation" (RA) question paper will have a total of 100 marks.
General Aptitude: 15 marks
Subject Questions: 85 marks
The marking scheme and time duration remain the same. GATE "RA" paper structure can be checked below:
Part "A" is common, which carries 60 marks. It is comp
Yes, CSE students can also apply for GATE Robotics and Automation paper. They can either take it as a primary or secondary paper.
The GATE 2027 registration process remains the same. However, here are a few changes that have been implemented for GATE application form-filling process.
- Create a verified DigiLocker account for a smooth registration process
- Candidates have to provide their facial details/recognition during reg
As per the GATE 2027 official notification, it is recommended to create a verified DigiLocker account for a smooth registration process.
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