Key Highlights:
✅ Registration Starts: August 25, 2025 (Regular deadline: September 25)
✅ Exam Dates: February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026
✅ Eligibility: 3rd-year UG students or graduates in Engineering/Science/Arts
GATE 2026 Registration Begins August 25 – IIT Guwahati Releases Official Schedule
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 is set to commence registrations on August 25, 2025, with IIT Guwahati overseeing the prestigious examination scheduled for February 2026. The official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in, is now live, providing aspirants with crucial details on eligibility, fees, and key dates.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Prospective candidates must mark their calendars for the following milestones:
- Registration Opens: August 25, 2025
- Regular Registration Deadline: September 25, 2025
- Late Registration (with fee): October 6, 2025
- Exam Dates: February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026
- Result Declaration: March 19, 2026
Who Can Apply for GATE 2026?
Eligibility criteria include:
- Current third-year or higher undergraduate students.
- Graduates in Engineering, Science, Architecture, Commerce, or Humanities from recognized institutions.
- Candidates with foreign degrees equivalent to Indian BE/BTech (approved by MoE, AICTE, or UGC).
Application Fees Breakdown
- Regular Registration:
- ₹1,000 (Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates)
- ₹2,000 (All others)
- Late Registration (with penalty):
- ₹1,500 (Female/SC/ST/PwD)
- ₹2,500 (General/OBC candidates)
Why is GATE Important?
GATE scores are widely recognized for:
✔ PG Admissions (M.Tech, PhD) in top institutions.
✔ PSU Recruitment (BHEL, ONGC, etc.).
✔ Financial Aid (Monthly stipends up to ₹42,000 for PhD scholars).
For further details, visit the official GATE 2026 website.
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