The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has officially released the GATE 2026 poster today on the official website — gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) portal for 2026 has been created and will go live on August 25, 2025. The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national-level exam for admission to MTech, PhD, and research programmes. It also serves as an eligibility criterion for recruitment in various Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).
GATE 2026
- Poster Release Date: August 12, 2025
- GOAPS Portal Creation: August 2025
- Application Form Availability: August 25, 2025
- Exam Dates: February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026
- Result Date: March 19, 2026
- Conducting Body: IIT Guwahati
| Event | Date |
| Online Registration (Regular) | August 25 – September 25, 2025 |
| Registration (With Late Fee) | September 26 – October 6, 2025 |
| Exam Dates | February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | March 19, 2026 |
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Application Fees (Per Paper)
| Category | Regular Period | Extended Period |
| Female / SC / ST / PwD | ₹1000 | ₹1500 |
| All Other Candidates | ₹2000 | ₹2500 |
GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates in the third year or higher of any undergraduate programme can apply.
- A valid GATE score can be used for:
- Admission to MTech/Doctoral programmes.
- Financial assistance for higher studies.
- Recruitment in PSUs.
- Admission to certain institutes without Ministry of Education (MoE) scholarships.
Details Available in the GATE 2026 Poster
The official GATE 2026 poster provides:
- Exam dates and registration timelines.
- Eligibility criteria.
- Application fees.
- List of papers and codes.
- Examination pattern.
How to Download the GATE 2026 Poster
- Visit gate2026.iitg.ac.in
- Go to the Download Section.
- Select GATE 2026 Poster.
- Save it for reference.
IIT Guwahati will conduct the GATE exam in two computer-based sessions per day at various centers throughout India.
