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GATE 2026 Exam Date & Admit Card: Complete Information

Komal Jain Jun 24, 2025 1K Reads

GATE(Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is a national-level exam for students who want to take admission in institutions like IITs, NITs, or IIITs to complete their master's or Phd in the engineering field. The primary objective of this test is to assess the knowledge of undergraduate students in fields such as engineering, technology, and related subjects.

The GATE exam is conducted by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and seven Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). The student will be assigned a center in the city selected by IISc. The eligibility criteria for this test are that student who have completed their third year or are pursuing it in the field of engineering or technical can give this exam.

However, the GATE exam was held on 1, 2, 15, and 16 February 2025, and the next exam will be conducted in February 2026, and the date has to been announced yet. The students can register for the GATE exam in 2026, but they must also check the exact date on the official website of GATE website.

The candidate who wants to grow in their career and needs to earn a higher position in a company within a short period, then they must opt for DBA( Doctor of Business Administration), and there is no entrance exam for this program. The student must have completed their bachelor's program and also have work experience of at least 2 to 3 years, or if the candidate has completed their master's, then there is no need for work experience. You will learn and gain knowledge from the foreign universities that are also valid in India.

Here is the overview of the GATE Exam 2026:

Category	Details
Examination Name	GATE 2026
GATE Full Form	Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Conducting Body	IIT Guwahati (Tentative)
Registration Start	Fourth week of August 2025(Yet to be declared)
Last Date to Apply (No Late Fee)	Second week of October 2025(Tentative)
Last Date to Apply (With Late Fee)	Third week of October 2025(Tentative)
Exam Date	February 2026 (Yet to be declared)
Purpose	Admission to M.E./M.Tech/Ph.D. programs in Government universities.
Application Mode	Online
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test
Exam Duration	3 hours (Approximately)
Total Questions	65
Frequency	Annual
Number of Papers	30 (tentative)
Admit Card Release	January 2026
Score Validity	3 years
Official Website	https://www.iitg.ac.in (yet to be declared)

How to Download the GATE Exam Admit Card?

The GATE Exam admit card will be released by the IIT Guwahati through online mode. However, the candidate must check the release date of the admit card on the official website of the GATE Examination.

It is easy to download the GATE exam admit card online, and for that, you need to follow the steps given below:

Visit the Official website of the GATE exam.
First, the student needs to create an account by filling in their email or mobile number.
Once the account is created then you will get the enrollment ID that will be sent to your email.
Now log in to your account, and then fill out all the required information, including academic qualifications, and the subject you'll be appearing for.
Upload the documents, photos, and signature by scanning them.
Complete the online payment and then tap on the Submit and Print option.
Now log in to the account and click on the Admit Card option.
Tap on the print option, and you will get the Admit Card.

Fees for the GATE Exam

The GATE exam fees are divided by the candidate’s category and the time at which the application will be submitted. If the candidate wants to make any changes in the exam form or the admit card, then for that the charges will be different, and they can check the exact fees on the official website of the GATE exam. Here is the detailed information on the fees for reference.

Description of Changes/Modifications	Fees Charges (Per Paper in ₹ )
Change in Name	500
Change in Date of Birth	500
Change in choice of examination cities	500
Change of existing paper	500
Add a second paper (from the given combinations concerning the primary paper)	500 (plus application fee for the additional paper)
Change of gender to female	500
Change of gender from female to any other gender	500(For female candidates or PwD candidates) 500 + 900 = 1400(For all other candidates)
Change of category to SC/ST	500
Change of category from SC/ST to any other category	500(For female candidates or PwD candidates) 500 + 900 = 1400(For all other candidates
Change from Non-PwD/Dyslexic to PwD/Dyslexic	500
Change from PwD/Dyslexic to Non-PwD/Dyslexic	500(For female candidates or PwD candidates) 500 + 900 = 1400(For all other candidates)
Any other change in category (not mentioned above)	500

*Note: The fees might change, so the candidates must check the exact fees on the official website.

Choose the Alternative Pathway of the GATE Exam

The candidates can also choose the online DBA ( Doctor of Business Administration) to create a better future. One of the best parts about this course is that you will get direct admission without giving any entrance exam, and you will get the best education from foreign universities just by sitting at home through online classes. The eligibility criteria for DBA are that the student must have completed their bachelor's program and have work experience of 2 to 3 years, or if you have completed a master's, then there is no need for work experience. After completion of this program, you will get the Dr title and the degree is also valid in India.

Here is the list of Colleges that are offering this course are mentioned below:

University	Program	Fees (INR)
Birchwood Online University	DBA Online	₹6,00,000
Golden Gate University	DBA Online	₹8,14,000
Rushford Business School	DBA Online	₹8,12,500
ESGCI International School of Management Paris	DBA Online	₹8,14,000
EIMT	DBA Online	₹5,50,000
Swiss School of Business Management	DBA Online	₹7,50,000
Edgewood College	DBA Online	₹7,00,000

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

To prepare for the GATE exam, the candidate must understand the exam pattern and check the complete syllabus. It will be easy for them to prepare for the GATE exam.

Yes, 75 marks are considered good marks in the GATE exam, and if the candidate scores 90+ marks, then it will be an excellent score.

To apply for the GATE exam, you need to access the official website of GATE and create an account. Once you make the account, fill out the application form to apply for the exam.

The GATE exam 2026 will be conducted by IIT Guwahati. However, it is recommended to check the GATE exam’s official website.

The core structure of most papers remains consistent. However, there might be occasional updates or revisions, so you need to check the official website or newspaper.

There is no limit for the GATE exam, and students can reattempt the exam as many times as they want.

The students who want to pursue a master's or Phd in the engineering or technical field from institutes like IITs, NITs, or IIITs, then they need to give the GATE exam.

By Komal Jain

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