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GATE 2026 Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, commonly known as GATE, is a national-level examination conducted for Master of Engineering (ME), Master's in Technology (MTech) and direct PhD admissions to Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) and other institutes/universities across India.
The exam is jointly conducted by IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, IIT Roorkee and Indian Institute for Science, Bangalore (IISC Bangalore), on a rotational basis on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB - GATE), Department of upper Education, Ministry of Human Resource & Development (MHRD), Government of India.
Note: The GATE 2026 score is valid for 3 years from the date of announcement of the results. Candidates, after securing the required qualifying marks in the exam, can apply for admission in the participating institutions. The schedule for admissions will be intimated by the participating institutions at the appropriate time.
GATE 2026 Highlights
| Exam Name | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Test Takers | Approx 10 Lakh |
| Accepting Colleges |
1496 colleges
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| Official Website | https://gate2026.iitr.ac.in/ |
| Activity | Day | Date* |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Date of GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) | Friday |
September 5, 2025 |
| Closing Date of EXTENDED online registration/ application process (With Late Fee) | Monday | October 13, 2025 |
| GATE Admit Card release | - | January 2026 |
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GATE 2026 Examinations |
Saturday Sunday Saturday Sunday |
7th February 2026 8th February 2026 14th February 2026 15th February 2026 |
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