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Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, the organizing institute for GATE 2026, has released the confirmed exam schedule. The exam will be conducted over two weekends in February 2026.
Admit Card Alert: The Admit Card is scheduled to be released on January 2, 2026 (Friday).
GATE 2026: Key Dates Overview
| Event | Date |
| Organizing Institute | IIT Guwahati |
| Admit Card Release Date | January 2, 2026 |
| Exam Dates | February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | March 19, 2026 |
| Official Website | gate2026.iitg.ac.in |
Detailed Branch-Wise Exam Schedule
The exam is divided into Forenoon (FN) and Afternoon (AN) sessions.
- Forenoon (FN): 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Afternoon (AN): 02:30 PM to 05:30 PM
| Date & Day | Session | Paper Codes |
| Feb 7, 2026 (Saturday) | Forenoon | AG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, XL |
| Afternoon | AE, BT, CH, CY, GE, PH, XH | |
| Feb 8, 2026 (Sunday) | Forenoon | CS-1 (Computer Science & IT), ST |
| Afternoon | CS-2 (Computer Science & IT), EY, NM, PE | |
| Feb 14, 2026 (Saturday) | Forenoon | CE-1 (Civil Engineering), EE (Electrical), PI |
| Afternoon | BM, CE-2 (Civil Engineering), ME (Mechanical), MT | |
| Feb 15, 2026 (Sunday) | Forenoon | EC (Electronics & Comm.) |
| Afternoon | AR (Architecture), DA (Data Science & AI) |
Note for Multi-Session Papers:
- CS (Computer Science) and CE (Civil Engineering) will be conducted in two sessions. Candidates will be allotted one of these sessions randomly on their admit card.
- DA (Data Science & AI) is scheduled for the afternoon of Feb 15.
Important Next Steps
- Download Admit Card: Mark January 2, 2026 on your calendar. You must download your admit card from gate2026.iitg.ac.in to know your exact center and session.
- Verify Details: Once downloaded, check your Name, Registration Number, Paper Code, and Exam Center address carefully.
- Mock Tests: Official Mock Tests are usually active on the official website. Attempting them is highly recommended to get used to the interface.
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