Here's is an GATE 2026 timeline below as the information brochure
| Events | GATE 2026 dates |
| Launch of GATE 2026 poster and website | August 11 |
Release of the GATE 2026 information brochure | August 22 |
| Activation of the GOAPS portal and the GATE application form for 2026 | August 28, 2025 |
| Last date to submit the GATE application form without late fees | September 28, 2025 |
| Last date to submit the GATE registration form with late fees | October 9, 2025 |
| GATE 2026 correction window | November 6 |
| Release of the GATE admit card 2026 | January 2 |
| GATE 2026 exam dates | February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026 |
| Release of the GATE provisional answer key and objection facility | TBA |
| Announcement of GATE results 2026 | March 19 |
| GATE 2026 scorecard availability (free download) | March 27 to May 31 |
| GATE 2026 scorecard available (paying INR 500) | June 01 to December 31 |
| GATE counselling through COAP/CCMT | June/July 2026 |
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