What are the GATE 2026 exam dates?

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2 months ago

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 -

EventsDates
GATE 2026 application form release dateAugust 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 dateNovember 10
GATE 2026 admit card release dateJanuary 13
GATE 2026 exam dateFebruary 7, 8, 14, and 15 
GATE 2026 result dateMarch 19
GATE scorecard download date March 27 to May 31 (free download) till December 31 (by paying a fee of INR 500)

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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 dateAllotted subject papers
Feb 7 (Forenoon) - 9:30 am to 12:30 pmAG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, XL
Feb 7 (Afternoon) - 2:30 pm to 5:30 pmAE, BT, CH, CY, GE, PH, XH
Feb 8 (Forenoon) - 9:30 am to 12:30 pmCS-1, ST
Feb 8 (Afternoon) - 2:30 pm to 5:30 pmCS-2, EY, NM, PE
Feb 14 (Forenoon) - 9:30 am to 12:30 pmCE-1, EE, PI
Feb 14 (Afternoon) - 2:30 pm to 5:30 pmBM, CE-2, ME, MT
Feb 15 (Forenoon) - 9:30 pm to 12:30 pmEC
Feb 15 (Afternoon) - 2:30 pm to 5:30 pmAR and DA

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