GATE 2026 Exam Date OUT — Check Now Shift-wise Schedule, Timings, and Exam Overview
📢 GATE 2026 Exam Date Announced
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has officially announced the GATE 2026 Exam Dates. As per the official schedule, the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026 across 235 test centres in India.
The exam will be conducted in two shifts each day — a forenoon session (9:30 AM to 12:30 PM) and an afternoon session (2:30 PM to 5:30 PM).
All registered candidates can now plan their final preparation strategy as per this confirmed timetable.
GATE 2026 Exam Date: Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Dates | February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026 |
| Shifts | Forenoon (9:30 AM – 12:30 PM) & Afternoon (2:30 PM – 5:30 PM) |
| Admit Card Release Date | January 3, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Official Website | gate.iitg.ac.in |
GATE 2026 Shift-wise Exam Schedule
The GATE 2026 exam will be conducted over four days and eight sessions. The distribution of papers and timings will be announced soon by IIT Guwahati, but here’s the confirmed shift structure and daily schedule for reference:
| Exam Date | Forenoon Session | Afternoon Session |
|---|---|---|
| 7 February 2026 (Saturday) | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
| 8 February 2026 (Sunday) | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
| 14 February 2026 (Saturday) | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
| 15 February 2026 (Sunday) | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
📌 The branch-wise paper schedule (e.g., Mechanical, CS, EE, Civil, etc.) will be released separately by IIT Guwahati.
About GATE 2026
GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is a national-level entrance exam for admission to postgraduate programs (M.Tech, M.E., PhD) and for recruitment in top Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) such as ONGC, IOCL, NTPC, BHEL, and HPCL.
The exam is conducted jointly by the IITs and IISc Bangalore on behalf of the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Key Points to Remember
✅ Admit Card Release: 3 January 2026 (Tentative)
✅ Exam Dates: 7, 8, 14 & 15 February 2026
✅ Mode: Online (CBT)
✅ Papers: 30+ Engineering and Science streams
✅ Duration: 3 Hours per paper
✅ Type of Questions: MCQ, MSQ, NAT (Numerical Answer Type).
Now that the GATE 2026 dates are fixed, focus on completing your core syllabus by December. January should be for mock tests, revision, and formula sheets. Maintain a daily routine and aim for full-length mock tests at least thrice a week for real exam readiness.
Important Links – GATE 2026
| Action | Link |
|---|---|
| 🗓️ GATE 2026 Official Website | gate.iitg.ac.in |
| 🎫 Download GATE Admit Card 2026 | To be active on January 3, 2026 |
| 📘 GATE Previous Year Papers | gate.iitk.ac.in / NaukriBee Study Section |
| 🧩 GATE Syllabus 2026 (All Branches) | gate.iitg.ac.in/syllabus |
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❓ FAQs on GATE 2026 Exam Schedule
Q1. Who is conducting GATE 2026?
👉 IIT Guwahati is the organizing institute for GATE 2026.
Q2. What are the exam dates for GATE 2026?
👉 The exam will be held on 7, 8, 14, and 15 February 2026.
Q3. What are the GATE 2026 exam timings?
👉 Forenoon: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Afternoon: 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
Q4. When will the admit card be released?
👉 The GATE 2026 Admit Card will be available from January 3, 2026.
Q5. What is the mode of exam?
👉 The exam will be conducted online (CBT) at designated test centres.
📝 Editorial Note
This post was curated by the NaukriBee Education Desk using verified information from the official GATE 2026 portal (IIT Guwahati). Always refer to gate.iitg.ac.in for authentic updates.
