GATE 2026 Exam Live Updates: Exam Day Guidelines, Dress Code, Question Paper Analysis Soon
GATE 2026 Exam Live Updates: Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026, conducted by IIT Guwahati, has commenced today in computer-based test (CBT) mode across examination centres nationwide. The exam is scheduled to be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, in two shifts each day.
This live blog provides real-time updates on exam day guidelines, reporting time, dress code, shift-wise exam analysis, difficulty level, student reactions, and question papers. The GATE 2026 question paper and detailed analysis will be shared after each shift concludes to help candidates appearing in upcoming sessions understand trends and difficulty levels.
Here is GATE 2026 Exam Live Updates:
Updated at 5:30 PM, 5 February 2025
Items Prohibited Inside GATE Exam Centre
Candidates are not allowed to carry:
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Mobile phones or smart devices
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Personal calculators or watches
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Electronic gadgets of any kind
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Books, notes, log tables, or papers
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Heavy jewellery or ornaments
Updated at 4:30 PM, 5 February 2025
GATE 2026 Exam Dates and Conducting Authority
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Exam Dates: February 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2026
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Conducting Institute: IIT Guwahati
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Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
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Shifts Per Day: Two (Forenoon & Afternoon)
Candidates must download the GATE 2026 admit card and strictly follow all instructions mentioned on it.
Updated at 4:00 PM, 5 February 2025
GATE 2026 Reporting Time and Entry Instructions
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Reach the exam centre at least 90 minutes before the exam
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Biometric verification and document checks are mandatory
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Candidates are seated well before the exam begins
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20 minutes are provided for login and reading instructions
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Entry is denied after the gates are closed