By Education And Careers Desk,News18,Sukanya Nandy
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The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has announced that the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026, initially scheduled for February 8, will be rescheduled to avoid potential clashes with the Union Public Services Commission (UPSC) ESE exam.
Previously, GATE 2026 was set to be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15. The February 8 exam may now be moved to either February 6 or February 16. The revised schedule will be updated on the official website soon. It will be held in two shifts each day, with the morning session from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and the afternoon session from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. As per the official notice, the results will be announced on March 19, 2026.
According to the official notice, the GATE 2026 committee is aware of the potential scheduling conflict with the UPSC ESE 2026 on February 8, 2026, as per the UPSC’s Annual Calendar. Therefore, specific GATE papers (CE, EC, EE, GE, GG, IN, ME, PI) will not be scheduled on February 8, 2026.
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GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The GATE 2026 examination is available to students currently in their third year or higher of any undergraduate programme, as well as those who have already obtained a government-recognised degree in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities.
IIT Guwahati will close the application window for the GATE 2026 exam on Sunday, September 28. To apply, candidates need their 10th and 12th documents, passport-size photo, signature, and other necessary documents ready to complete the online form. Additionally, candidates must provide their Category certificate (SC/ST), UDID/PwD certificate, dyslexic certificate, and any relevant annexures in PDF format if applicable.
How To Apply For GATE 2026?
Step 1 – Visit the official GATE 2026 portal at gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
Step 2 – Click on the Application Portal link.
Step 3 – Fill in personal, academic, and contact details.
Step 4 – Upload all required documents.
Step 5 – Review the application carefully and submit.
Step 6 – Download and save the confirmation page/scorecard for future use.
