GATE 2026 Full Schedule Released by IIT Guwahati: Dates, Shifts and Papers

The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has released the complete timetable for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026. The exam will be held on February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026, in computer-based mode at centres nationwide. The full schedule, including paper codes, dates and session details, is available on the official website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in.

GATE 2026 Exam Dates and Sessions

GATE 2026 will run across four days, with two shifts daily:

• Forenoon: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

• Afternoon: 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
  
  

The exam dates are:

• February 7, 2026

• February 8, 2026

• February 14, 2026

• February 15, 2026

IIT Guwahati will publish the results on March 19, 2026.

Paper-Wise Schedule

Saturday, February 7, 2026
Forenoon: AG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, XL
Afternoon: AE, BT, CH, CY, GE, PH, XH

Sunday, February 8, 2026
Forenoon: CS-1, ST
Afternoon: CS-2, EY, NM, PE

Saturday, February 14, 2026
Forenoon: CE-1, EE, PI
Afternoon: BM, CE-2, ME, MT

Sunday, February 15, 2026
Forenoon: EC
Afternoon: AR, DA

Admit Card and Exam Centre Information

Admit cards will be issued online. Candidates must download and review them carefully, ensuring that the name, paper code, date, shift and centre location are correct.
Candidates should reach the centre at least an hour before the exam and must carry both the admit card and a valid government ID. Entry will not be allowed without proper identification.

Key Exam-Day Instructions

• The exam will be conducted entirely in computer-based format.

• Only the on-screen virtual calculator can be used.

• Personal calculators, mobile phones, watches and electronic items are not permitted.

• All exam-day rules and security checks must be followed.

• Any breach of guidelines may lead to disqualification.

Registration Details

Registrations opened on August 28, 2025.
The deadlines were:

• September 28 (regular fee)

• October 9 (late fee)

Candidates should refer to the official website for updates, including any correction window.

No Conflict With UPSC ESE 2026

The GATE organising committee has aligned the dates to ensure that the schedule does not overlap with the UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2026, enabling students to appear for both exams without timing issues.