GATE 2026 Application Form, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Result

About GATE 2026

The GATE 2026 exam is conducted by IIT Guwahati for admission to M.Tech and Ph.D. programs at IITs, IISc Bangalore, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. It also enables PSU recruitments.

GATE 2026 Application Form

• Start Date: Ongoing

• Last Date (Without Late Fee): September 28, 2025

• Last Date (With Late Fee): October 10, 2025

Steps to apply:

1. Register on GOAPS portal.

2. Fill in personal & academic details.

3. Upload documents.

4. Pay fee online.

Eligibility

• Final-year BE/BTech/BArch/Science students eligible.

• Postgraduates in relevant fields can also apply.

• No age bar.

Exam Pattern

• Mode: CBT

• Duration: 3 hours

• Questions: 65

• Marks: 100

Syllabus

The GATE 2026 Syllabus includes 30+ subjects. Important topics:

• Core Engineering branches

• Mathematics & Sciences

• Interdisciplinary papers

Admit Card

• Release Date: January 3, 2026

• Download from: GOAPS portal

Result

• Announcement: March 2026

• Mode: Online via GOAPS portal

Cutoff

• Cutoffs vary per stream.

• General CSE: ~28 marks

• General ME: ~32 marks

COAP 2026

• Mandatory for IIT admissions.

• Multiple offer rounds.

• Final decision through institute confirmation.

Relevant Exams

Candidates preparing for GATE often attempt WBJEE 2026 for UG engineering programs.