IIT (organizing institute rotates)Entrance Exam 2026
GATE 2026
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
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Conducting Body
IIT (organizing institute rotates)
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹1700 (early), ₹2500 (late) | SC/ST/PwD: ₹850 (early), ₹1250 (late) | Female: ₹850
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Eligibility Criteria
- BE/BTech/BArch or in final year
- MSc/MA/MCA or in final year
- Integrated ME/MTech or in 3rd year+
- No age limit; can appear any number of times
Exam Pattern
Computer Based Test — 3 hours, 100 marks. 65 questions (30 GA + 55 Subject). MCQs (1-2 marks, negative marking), MSQs (no negative), NATs (no negative).
Important Dates
Registration: August – October
Exam Date: February
Result: March
CCMT/COAP Counselling: April – July
Syllabus
General Aptitude: 15 marks (common for all)
Engineering Mathematics: 13-15 marks
Core Subject: 70-72 marks — varies by paper (29 papers: CSE, ECE, ME, CE, EE, etc.)
Student Tips
Previous 15-20 year GATE papers are the best preparation material
Focus on high-weightage subjects first (Engineering Math + Core)
Practice with virtual calculator — physical calculators not allowed
Take full-length mocks in timed conditions to build stamina