IIT GATE 2026 Subject-Wise Exam Schedule Released
Posted on: November 25, 2025Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 is an exam compiled by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati and the timetable of exams by subject has been published. The exam is open nationally and allows postgraduate admissions in the IITs, NITs and other reputable institutions along with PSU Government jobs in India with the help of various undertakings of the public sector. The exams will take place on February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026 and in two shifts per day. The applicants who can apply during the period between August 28 and October 13, 2025, are now able to plan their preparation according to this scheme. The admit cards would be issued on January 2, 2026 and results are due on March 19, 2026.
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Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
| IIT GATE 2026 |
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Important Dates
- Online Apply Start Date: August 28, 2025
- Apply Online Last Date Without Late Fee: October 7, 2025 (Extended)
- Apply Online Last Date With Late Fee: October 13, 2025
- Exam Date: February 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2026
- Admit Card Available: January 2, 2026
- Result Declared Date: March 19, 2026
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: N/A
- Minimum Age: N/A
Application Fee
Phase I
- General/OBC/EWS Candidates: Rs. 2000/-
- SC/ST/PH Candidates: Rs. 1000/-
- All Female Candidates: Rs. 1000/-
Phase II (Extended Period)
- All Female Candidates: Rs. 1500/-
- General/OBC/EWS Candidates: Rs. 2500/-
- SC/ST/PH Candidates: Rs. 1500/-
Payment Mode (Online)
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Internet Banking
- IMPS
- Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
Subject-Wise Exam Schedule
| Date | Session | Paper Code & Subject |
| February 7, 2026 | Forenoon | PH (Physics), CY (Chemistry), EY (Ecology and Evolution) |
| February 7, 2026 | Afternoon | AE (Aerospace Engineering), AG (Agricultural Engineering), BT. |
| February 8, 2026 | Forenoon | XE (Engineering Sciences – Sections A + any two from B to H) |
| February 8, 2026 | Afternoon | GG (Geology and Geophysics – Sections A + any one from P/C) |
| February 14, 2026 | Forenoon | CS (Computer Science and Information Technology), EC (Electronics and Communication Engineering) |
| February 14, 2026 | Afternoon | CE (Civil Engineering), CH (Chemical Engineering) |
| February 15, 2026 | Forenoon | EE (Electrical Engineering), IN (Instrumentation Engineering) |
| February 15, 2026 | Afternoon | MA (Math), ME, MN (Mining Engineering), MT (Metallurgical Engineering), PE, PI. |
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT) of 65 items (total of 100 marks): 15 marks General aptitude + 85 marks subject.
- GATE scores are good within 3 years in admissions and PSU recruits.
Steps to Check and Download Gate 2026 Exam Schedule
- Visit the official GATE (IIT) examination portal in your browser: gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
- The option to select between the exam schedule / time table of GATE 2026 or the exam date by subject appears on the home page under Latest Announcements or Important Updates.
- Click on the schedule link.
- Your entire schedule of exam date, session and time per subject will be displayed on your computer screen in PDF format.
- Get the PDF of the GATE 2026 Exam Schedule.
- It may be necessary to print out a copy to use during preparation.
FAQs
IIT Guwahati GATE portal has the exam schedule of IIT GATE on a subject-wise basis. On the official site, the exam schedule is available in the latest announcements section where the candidates may visit. The detailed schedule will include the exam dates, subjects and shifts with the help of which the candidates can plan their studying.
IIT GATE 2026 scores are very essential in getting jobs in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in India. Most PSUs utilize GATE results to filter candidates to recruitment. With a good performance in this exam, the candidates will be able to venture in different fields such as engineering, technology and research in government companies.
The test period of IIT GATE 2026 is between February 7 and 15, 2026 and the admit card will be issued on January 2, 2026. The declared results will be on March 19, 2026. Always check the official site to see a news update and to see any possible schedule change.
Important Links
| Check Exam Date Schedule | www.aavedan.co |
| Check Apply Date Postponed Notice | www.aavedan.co |
| Apply Online | www.goaps.iitg.ac.in |
| Official Notification | www.gate2026.iitg.ac.in |
| Official Website | www.gate2026.iitg.ac.in |
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