The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026, organized by IIT Guwahati, is scheduled to be held in February 2026. The Admit Card (Hall Ticket) is set to be released in January 2026.
The complete subject-wise exam schedule has been officially released.
📅 GATE 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date | Notes |
| GATE 2026 Admit Card Release | January 02, 2026 (Tentative) | Candidates must download the e-Hall Ticket from the official GOAPS portal. |
| GATE 2026 Exam Dates | February 07, 08, 14, and 15, 2026 | The exam will be conducted over two weekends. |
| Forenoon (FN) Session Timing | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM (IST) | 3-hour duration. |
| Afternoon (AN) Session Timing | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM (IST) | 3-hour duration. |
| Announcement of Results | March 19, 2026 | Results will be declared on the GOAPS portal. |
📥 How to Download the GATE 2026 Admit Card (Hall Ticket)
The Admit Card will be available only on the official GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) portal. No physical copy will be sent by post.
Steps to Download:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to the official GATE 2026 website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
- Navigate to Candidate Login: Click on the “Candidate Login” link (GOAPS Portal).
- Enter Credentials: Log in using your registered details:
- Enrollment ID or Registered Email Address
- Password
- Download: After successful login, click on the “Download Admit Card” option.
- Print: Save the PDF and take a clear printout on A4 paper.
⚠️ Mandatory Documents for Exam Day: You must carry the printed hard copy of the Admit Card and an original, valid Photo ID proof (like Aadhaar Card, Passport, PAN Card, etc.) to the examination hall.
📝 GATE 2026 Subject-Wise Exam Schedule
The table below provides the official schedule for the 30 papers of GATE 2026. Please check your specific paper code (e.g., CE-1, CS-2) as mentioned in your application.
| Day, Date | Time (IST) | Session | Test Papers (Codes) |
| Saturday, Feb 07, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Forenoon (FN) | AG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, XL |
| 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Afternoon (AN) | AE, BT, CH, CY, GE, PH, XH | |
| Sunday, Feb 08, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Forenoon (FN) | CS-1, ST |
| 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Afternoon (AN) | CS-2, EY, NM, PE | |
| Saturday, Feb 14, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Forenoon (FN) | CE-1, EE, PI |
| 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Afternoon (AN) | BM, CE-2, ME, MT | |
| Sunday, Feb 15, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Forenoon (FN) | EC |
| 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Afternoon (AN) | AR, DA (Data Science & AI) |
Paper Codes:
| Code | Subject | Code | Subject |
| AE | Aerospace Engineering | ME | Mechanical Engineering |
| CH | Chemical Engineering | PI | Production & Industrial Engg. |
| CE-1/2 | Civil Engineering | EC | Electronics & Comm. Engg. |
| CS-1/2 | Computer Science & IT | EE | Electrical Engineering |
| PH | Physics | MA | Mathematics |
| DA | Data Science & AI | AR | Architecture & Planning |
