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.
The GATE Exam registration has started, and the students can submit their applications till October 7, 2025. After this date, the candidates need to pay at least 500 INR for the late submission, and the registration date is extended until October 13, 2025. However, it is recommended to verify the dates on the official GATE Exam website.
The GATE Exam is going to be conducted in February 2026 by IIT Guwahati. The expected dates are February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. But it is recommended to check on the official website, as the GATE website will release the specific date.
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:
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Category |
Details |
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Examination Name |
GATE 2026 |
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GATE Full Form |
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering |
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Conducting Body |
IIT Guwahati (Tentative) |
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Registration Start |
August 28, 2025 |
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Last Date to Apply (No Late Fee) |
October 7, 2025 |
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Last Date to Apply (With Late Fee) |
October 13, 2025 |
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Exam Date |
February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026 |
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Purpose |
Admission to M.E./M.Tech/Ph.D. programs in Government universities. |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Exam Mode |
Computer-Based Test |
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Exam Duration |
3 hours (Approximately) |
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Total Questions |
65 |
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Frequency |
Annual |
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Number of Papers |
30 (tentative) |
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Admit Card Release |
January 2026 |
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Score Validity |
3 years |
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Official Website |
https://www.iitg.ac.in |
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.
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Description of Changes/Modifications |
Fees Charges (Per Paper in ₹ ) |
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Change in Name |
500 |
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Change in Date of Birth |
500 |
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Change in the choice of examination cities |
500 |
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Change of existing paper |
500 |
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Add a second paper (from the given combinations concerning the primary paper) |
500 (plus application fee for the additional paper) |
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Change of gender to female |
500 |
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Change of gender from female to any other gender |
500(For female candidates or PwD candidates) 500 + 900 = 1400(For all other candidates) |
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Change of category to SC/ST |
500 |
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Change of category from SC/ST to any other category |
500(For female candidates or PwD candidates) 500 + 900 = 1400(For all other candidates |
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Change from Non-PwD/Dyslexic to PwD/Dyslexic |
500 |
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Change from PwD/Dyslexic to Non-PwD/Dyslexic |
500(For female candidates or PwD candidates) 500 + 900 = 1400(For all other candidates) |
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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 they 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:
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University |
Program |
Fees (INR) |
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Birchwood Online University |
DBA Online |
₹6,00,000 |
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Golden Gate University |
DBA Online |
₹8,14,000 |
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Rushford Business School |
DBA Online |
₹8,12,500 |
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ESGCI International School of Management Paris |
DBA Online |
₹8,14,000 |
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EIMT |
DBA Online |
₹5,50,000 |
|
Swiss School of Business Management |
DBA Online |
₹7,50,000 |
|
Edgewood College |
DBA Online |
₹7,00,000 |
