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GATE 2026 (2026)

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Notification
5 Aug 2025
Application Start
25 Aug 2025
Application End
6 Oct 2025
Exam Dates
7 Feb 2026
Result
19 Mar 2026
Score Card Download
15 Apr 2026
AI Overview • Direct Answer Summary
Verified via Official Gazette & IITs and IISc (on behalf of National Coordination Board)

GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is a national competitive recruitment examination conducted by the IITs and IISc (on behalf of National Coordination Board). Candidates appointed receive an estimated in-hand monthly salary of as per 7th CPC standards, with general eligibility requiring ages between 18 to 30/32 years.

Conducting BodyIITs and IISc (on behalf of National Coordination Board)
Monthly In-Hand7th CPC
Age Limit18-32 Yrs
Official Sourcegate.iitr.ac.in

About GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering)

GATE tests comprehensive engineering and science concepts for admission to postgraduate programs and PSU recruitment.

Conducting Body: IITs and IISc (on behalf of National Coordination Board)Official Portal: https://gate.iitr.ac.in

💡 Why Prepare for GATE?

  • ✓Gateway to top M.Tech/PhD admissions in India
  • ✓Direct recruitment route into many Maharatna/Navratna PSUs
  • ✓Recognized benchmark of engineering competence

📋 GATE Exam Pattern & Selection Stages

StageModeSubjects / ModulesDurationTotal MarksNegative MarkingDifficulty
Single PaperCBT (Objective + Numerical Answer)Engineering discipline core subjects, General Aptitude, Engineering Maths3 Hours1001/3rd negative for MCQsDifficult

🎯 Who Should Apply / Target Audience

Engineering graduates seeking M.Tech admission

Aspirants targeting PSU jobs via GATE score

Candidates aiming for research careers

🚀 How to Start Preparing for GATE

  1. 1Verify eligibility, age limits and qualification for GATE
  2. 2Review the latest exam pattern and detailed syllabus
  3. 3Collect standard books and solve previous 5-year papers
  4. 4Take section-wise and full-length mock tests regularly
  5. 5Analyze mock test scorecards and revise weak topics

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (GATE)

Q: Who conducts GATE?

A: GATE is conducted by the IITs/IISc on behalf of the National Coordination Board.

Q: Is GATE conducted every year?

A: Yes, GATE is generally held annually as per the official recruitment calendar.

Q: Is there negative marking in GATE?

A: Most objective stages carry negative marking; check the official notification for exact deduction.