What is the timeline of GATE 2026?

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Piyush Shukla | Contributor-Level 7

7 months ago

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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