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GATE 2026 - Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
IIT (Rotational)
National
Online
Closed
<p class="lead">GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is India's premier entrance exam for admission to M.Tech/M.E. programs at IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other top engineering institutes. GATE scores are also used by PSUs for recruitment and by foreign universities for admissions.</p>
Important Dates
| Exam Date | 22 Nov 2025 |
| Application Deadline | 05 Nov 2025 |
| Result Date | 22 Dec 2025 |
About GATE 2026
GATE is conducted annually by IITs/IISc on a rotational basis. It assesses candidates on their understanding of various undergraduate subjects in Engineering, Science, and Architecture. GATE scores are valid for 3 years and accepted by 1000+ institutes for M.Tech admissions and 50+ PSUs for recruitment.
Key Facts: 29 papers | 3 hours | 100 marks | Online CBT | Score valid for 3 years
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- B.E./B.Tech (Engineering) - Any year students can apply
- Final year students eligible
- B.Sc. graduates in relevant streams
- M.Sc., M.A. graduates in relevant subjects
Age Limit:
NO AGE LIMIT - Candidates of any age can appear
Attempts:
UNLIMITED ATTEMPTS - No restriction on number of attempts
Syllabus
GATE Syllabus (Paper-wise)
29 Papers Available: CS, EC, EE, ME, CE, CH, IN, BT, XE, XH, PI, and more
Common Sections (All Papers):
- General Aptitude (15 marks): Verbal ability, Numerical ability, Reasoning
- Core Subject (85 marks): Branch-specific engineering topics from UG curriculum
Most Popular Papers:
- CS (Computer Science): DSA, OS, DBMS, Networks, TOC, Compiler Design
- EC (Electronics): Analog & Digital circuits, Signals & Systems, Communications
- EE (Electrical): Power Systems, Machines, Control Systems, Circuits
- ME (Mechanical): Thermodynamics, Mechanics, Manufacturing, Design
Note: Each paper has detailed syllabus available on official GATE website
Exam Pattern
Total Marks: 100. Duration: 3 hours. Questions: MCQs and NAT. Sections: General Aptitude (15 marks) + Subject (85 marks).
Application Process
1. Visit gate.iitkgp.ac.in. 2. Register with email. 3. Fill application. 4. Choose paper and exam city. 5. Pay fee. 6. Submit application.
Preparation Tips
Focus on fundamentals. Practice numerical problems. Solve previous year papers. Take online mock tests.
Quick Info
| Mode | Online |
| Level | National |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Negative Marking | -1/3 for MCQs, -2/3 for 2-mark MCQs, No negative for NAT |
| Application Fee | Female/SC/ST/PwD: ₹850, Others: ₹1700 |
| Language | English |
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