The Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati has provided candidates with the GATE 2026 exam schedule on its official website. The GATE 2026 branch wise exam calendar for 2026 academic year will be out soon on the same website and students are advised to check the same frequently by visiting the gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The GATE 2026 will be conducted across four days including February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026 in two sessions each day: forenoon and afternoon. The GATE application form is all set to be released on August 25, 2025, with regular registration closing on September 25, 2025, and the extended window with late fees remaining open till October 6, 2025.
Candidates can find a tentative schedule of the GATE exam branch wise calendar on this page. For instance, CS1, AG, and MA papers will be held on February 7 in the forenoon session, while CS2, NM, MT, TF, and IN will be scheduled the same day in the afternoon (tentatively). Students will be able to find the official GATE branch wise schedule here once released by the authorities. Students may refer to the following to learn more about the GATE 2025 exam calendar.
GATE 2026 Branch Wise Exam Dates (Tentative)
Students may check out the tentative GATE branch wise time table below. The following table will help students learn more about each branch’s schedule so that they can plan their preparation and next steps accordingly.
Paper Codes | GATE Exam Date 2026 (Expected) | Shift Timing |
CS1, AG, MA | February 7, 2026 | Forenoon Session |
CS2, NM, MT, TF, IN | February 7, 2026 | Afternoon Session |
ME, PE, AR | February 8, 2026 | Forenoon Session |
EE | February 8, 2026 | Afternoon Session |
CY, AE, DA, ES, PI | February 14, 2026 | Forenoon Session |
EC, GE, XH, BM, EY | February 14, 2026 | Afternoon Session |
CE1, GG, CH, PH, BT | February 15, 2026 | Forenoon Session |
CE2, ST, XE, XL, MN | February 15, 2026 | Afternoon Session |
GATE Exam Dates 2026 (Official)
The following table contains all the dates and events related to GATE examination 2026. Students can analyze the same to plan their next step accordingly.
Activity | Day | Date |
Opening Date of GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) | Monday | August 28, 2025 |
Closing Date of REGULAR online registration/application (Without Late Fee) | Thursday | September 28, 2025 |
Closing Date of EXTENDED online registration/application (With Late Fee) | Monday | October 09, 2025 |
GATE 2026 Examination Date Day 1 | Saturday | February 07, 2026 |
GATE 2026 Examination Date Day 2 | Sunday | February 08, 2026 |
GATE 2026 Examination Date Day 3 | Saturday | February 14, 2026 |
GATE 2026 Examination Date Day 4 | Sunday | February 15, 2026 |
GATE 2026 Exam Calendar | New Paper Codes
Candidates are required to opt for the accurate GATE paper code while filling out the application form. The following table contains each paper name and their new codes for the 2026 academic year. Those who want to participate in 2 papers of GATE 2026 exam, they must choose the preferred paper primarily and then move to secondary choice.
GATE Paper Name | Code of the First Paper | Codes of the Second Paper |
Aerospace Engineering | AE | GE |
Agricultural Engineering | AG | XE |
Architecture and Planning | AR | GG, XE |
Biomedical Engineering | BM | DA, EE, XE |
Biotechnology | BT | ES, EY, CS, DA |
Civil Engineering | CE | DA, TF, EE |
Chemical Engineering | CH | CY, XL, DA |
Computer Science and Information Technology | CS | XE, BT, EE, ME |
Chemistry | CY | CH, XH |
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | DA | BM, CE, IN, CH, MT, BT, XH, GE |
Electronics and Communication Engineering | EC | XL |
Electrical Engineering | EE | BM, XL, CS, CE |
Environmental Science & Engineering | ES | BT, EY |
Ecology and Evolution | EY | BT, MA, ES |
Geomatics Engineering | GE | MN, XE, AE, DA |
Geology and Geophysics | GG | AR, MN, XE |
Instrumentation Engineering | IN | DA |
Mathematics | MA | EY |
Mechanical Engineering | ME | CS |
Mining Engineering | MN | GE, GG |
Metallurgical Engineering | MT | PI, DA |
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | NM | XE |
Petroleum Engineering | PE | XE |
Physics | PH | XL |
Production and Industrial Engineering | PI | MT |
Statistics | TF | XE, CE |
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science | XE | AG, AR, BM, CS, GE, GG, NM, PE, TF |
Engineering Sciences | XH | DA, CY |
Humanities & Social Sciences | XL | CH, EE, PH, CE |
GATE 2026 Exam Highlights & Tips
Exam Dates: GATE 2026 will take place on four different days including February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. Each day consists of two sessions, a forenoon session from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, and an afternoon session from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
Branch-Wise Sessions: Paper codes were allocated on certain dates and sessions for the smooth conduct of the exam. For example, CS1, AG, and MA papers will be run on February 7 (forenoon), and CS2, NM, MT, TF, and IN papers in the afternoon. The same has been arranged for the other papers on the subsequent exam dates.
Reporting Time: Candidates will need to report to their exam centres at least 90 minutes before the exam starts. The candidates will be allowed to enter the exam hall much before the actual exam time allowing them to log on calmly and read the instructions.
Login and Instructions: The Login portal will remain open 20 minutes before the start of the test. This is to enable the candidates to read the General Instructions and specific instructions before starting the paper.
Documents to Carry: Candidates should bring a printed admit card (one-sided on A4 copy paper), an original valid photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport/Voter ID), and a recent passport photo for verification.
Answer Saving: Candidates should save each answer before proceeding to the next question. The "View All Questions" panel is useful for going back or jumping between sections.
Preparation Detail: Candidates may wish to visit the exam center the day before to avoid confusion and delays on exam day. The authorities would like candidates to take a transparent water bottle and basic hygiene items (mask/hand sanitizer, etc).
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