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What is GATE?
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an examination that primarily assesses a candidate's comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in engineering and science.
It is used for admission to Master's programs and for recruitment in public sector companies. Most students aim to succeed in the GATE exam because it enhances their career prospects and secures a brighter future.
"It is a transformative opportunity for those aspiring to excel in engineering and science. Furthermore, several Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)—such as GAIL, Hindustan Petroleum, and Indian Oil—use GATE scores to recruit candidates for distinguished positions."
The GATE scorecard remains valid for three years from the date of announcement of results.
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Who can apply for GATE?
Before applying, candidates must ensure they meet the minimum qualification and eligibility criteria set by the organising institute.
Important Note
Eligibility depends on the specific paper you choose. Some papers may have additional requirements.
Final Year Students
Candidates in their final year can apply and must upload their marksheets for the penultimate year.
Certification
Professional certificates (e.g. AMIE) equivalent to B.E./B.Tech are also valid for eligibility.
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GATE opens the door to a future full of immense possibilities. Here is your technical roadmap to achieving greatness in the world of engineering.
Higher Education Opportunities
Admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other top institutes for M.Tech/M.E. programs. Receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 12,400 during postgraduate studies.
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PSU Recruitment
Direct recruitment into top Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) like ONGC, BHEL, GAIL, NTPC, etc., with attractive salary packages and job security.
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Opportunities Abroad
Admission to international universities such as the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Technical University of Munich (TUM).
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Research Opportunities
Openings for R&D roles in reputed research organisations like ISRO, DRDO, and BARC etc.
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Scholarships and Fellowships
Eligibility for AICTE/UGC scholarships and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions.
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Teaching Careers
Eligibility for teaching positions in engineering colleges and universities.
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Career Growth in Industry
Access to better roles and higher salaries in private companies that require advanced technical expertise.
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Flexibility in Career
Strong foundational preparation for other competitive exams like ESE, SSC-JE, RRB-JE, and State-level AE & JE exams.
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Prestige and Recognition
A GATE qualification adds significant credibility to your technical and academic profile.
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What's New in GATE 2026?
a. Organising Institute
IIT GUWAHATI.
b. Subjects
30 disciplines are covered, with detailed syllabi available online.
c. Two-Paper Combinations
New options for interdisciplinary combinations introduced.
d. XE Paper Update
GATE 2026 will have a new sectional test paper on Energy Science in Engineering Sciences (XE) paper.
e. Mode of Exam
Computer-Based Test (CBT).
F. THE COMPUTER-BASED TEST (CBT) WILL INCLUDE:
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
One correct option out of four.
Multiple Select Questions (MSQs):
One or more correct options out of four.
Numerical Answer Type (NATs):
Candidates must enter answers using a virtual keypad.
GATE 2026 Exam Schedule:
Dates of examination are February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. The exam will be held in two sessions on these dates – forenoon and afternoon.
Multiple Sessions:
Some test papers may have multiple sessions, but candidates will appear in ONLY ONE session per paper.
G. MARKING SCHEME/PATTERN/DURATION:
I. Total Questions 65/ Maximum Marks 100 / Duration 3 Hours
- 1 Mark Question(+1 Correct) / (-1/3 Wrong)
- 2 Mark Question(+2 Correct) / (-2/3 Wrong)
No negative marking; candidates receive full marks for correct answers.
Important Dates & Timelines
| GATE 2026 Event / Milestone | Date(s) / Schedule |
|---|---|
| GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) opens | August 25, 2025August 28, 2025 |
| Closing date of regular online registration/applications | September 25, 2025September 28, 2025 |
| End of extended period for online registration/ application (with late fee) | October 06, 2025October 09, 2025 |
| Last date for change of Category, Paper and Examination City. Adding a new test paper, and change of personal details (additional fee applicable per change) | November 06, 2025 |
| Admit Cards available for download | January 02, 2026 |
GATE 2026 Examination Dates Forenoon: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Afternoon: 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM | February 07, 2026 (Saturday)February 08, 2026 (Sunday)February 14, 2026 (Saturday)February 15, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Announcement of results in the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) | March 19, 2026 |
| Score Cards available for free download | March 27, 2026 to May 31, 2026 |
| Score Cards available for download by paying a fee of Rs. 500 per test paper | June 01, 2026 to December 31, 2026 |
Distribution of marks in various test papers of GATE
| Paper Code | General Aptitude (GA) Marks | Subject: Compulsory Section | Subject: Optional Section(s) | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, ES, IN, ME, MN, MT, NM, PE, PI, TF; Subject marks in these papers include questions on Engineering Mathematics (13 marks), which are paper-specific. | 15 | 85 | — | 100 |
| CY, DA, EY, MA, PH, ST | 15 | 85 | — | 100 |
| AR: Part A is Common and Compulsory. Part B1/B2 can be selected during the exam. B1 - Architecture, B2 - Planning | 15 | 60 | 25 | 100 |
| GE: Part A is Common and Compulsory. Part B1/B2 can be selected during the exam. B1 - Surveying and Mapping, B2 - Image Processing and Analysis | 15 | 55 | 30 | 100 |
| GG: Part A is Common and Compulsory. Part B1/B2 must be chosen at the time of application. B1 - Geology, B2 - Geophysics | 15 | 25 | 60 | 100 |
| XE: Section A (Engineering Mathematics) is Common and Compulsory. Applicants must select any TWO of the other sections during the exam. | 15 | 15 | 2 x 35 | 100 |
| XH: Section B1 (Reasoning and Comprehension) is Common and Compulsory. Applicants must select any ONE of the other sections at the time of application. | 15 | 25 | 60 | 100 |
| XL: Section P (Chemistry) is Common and Compulsory. Applicants must select any TWO of the other sections during the exam. | 15 | 25 | 2 x 30 | 100 |
Note - Only the on-screen virtual calculator will be allowed during the exam.
Paper Combination
The combination of TWO papers must be chosen from the predefined list (shown below). Only ONE application form is required, even for two papers.
| Code of Primary Paper | Codes of Papers Allowed as Secondary |
|---|---|
| AE | CE, ME, XE |
| AG | CE |
| AR | CE, GE |
| BM | BT, IN |
| BT | BM, XL |
| CE | AE, AG, AR, ES, GE, NM, XE |
| CH | ES, PE, XE |
| CS | DA, EC, GE, MA, PH, ST |
| CY | XE, XL |
| DA | CS, EC, EE, MA, ME, PH, ST, XE |
| EC | CS, DA, EE, IN, PH |
| EE | DA, EC, IN, PH |
| ES | CE, CH, GE |
| EY | XL |
| Code of Primary Paper | Codes of Papers Allowed as Secondary |
|---|---|
| GE | AR, CE, CS, ES, GG |
| GG | GE |
| IN | BM, EC, EE, ME |
| MA | CS, DA, PH, ST |
| ME | AE, DA, IN, NM, PI, XE |
| MT | XE |
| NM | CE, ME |
| PE | CH |
| PH | CS, DA, EC, EE, MA, XE |
| PI | ME, XE |
| ST | CS, DA, MA, XH |
| XE | AE, CE, CH, CY, DA, ME, MT, PH, PI |
| XH | ST |
| XL | BT, CY, EY |
Note - Candidates appearing for TWO GATE papers must select a primary and a secondary paper from the allowed combinations (shown above). Changes to combinations may occur due to scheduling constraints, with refunds provided if the second paper is canceled. New combinations, if announced, can be added with an additional fee. The exam centers for the two papers may differ but will remain in the same city. No legal liability is assumed for such arrangements.
GATE 2026 Schedule
| Day, Date | Time (IST) | Test Papers |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, February 07, 2026 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session - FN) | AG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, XL |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session - AN) | AE, BT, CH, CY, GE, PH, XH | |
| Sunday, February 08, 2026 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session - FN) | CS-1, ST |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session - AN) | CS-2, EY, NM, PE | |
| Saturday, February 14, 2026 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session - FN) | CE-1, EE, PI |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session - AN) | BM, CE-2, ME, MT | |
| Sunday, February 15, 2026 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session - FN) | EC |
| 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session - AN) | AR, DA |
Cutoffs & Score
Understand GATE cut-offs, score calculation, normalization method and result process.
GATE Average Cut-Off Marks (2019 – 2025)
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Insights
Cut-off marks vary slightly each year depending on exam difficulty and number of applicants.
General category cut-offs are typically 46-49% higher than SC/ST/PwD in Mechanical.
General category cut-offs are typically 50-52% higher than SC/ST/PwD in Civil.
Interdisciplinary papers like Engineering Sciences (XE) usually have moderate cut-offs compared to core engineering papers.
GATE Score
For Multi-Session Papers
Actual GATE Marks
Raw marks obtained using marking scheme.
Normalised GATE Marks
Used to adjust difficulty variations across sessions.
GATE Score
Calculated using normalized marks.
For Single-Session Papers
Actual GATE Marks
Raw marks obtained based on marking scheme.
GATE Score
Derived directly from actual marks without normalization.
Normalised Marks for Multi-Session Papers
In GATE, for multi-session papers, normalization adjusts variations in question difficulty across sessions. It assumes a similar ability distribution among candidates in all sessions ensured by large candidate numbers and random session allocation.
GATE Score Calculation
For single-session papers, the GATE Score is calculated using the actual marks obtained.
For multi-session papers, the GATE Score is calculated using normalized marks based on raw marks.
The GATE score is calculated using a formula defined by the organizing institute.
GATE Results
Results are announced on the official GATE website.
The GATE score remains valid for three years from the date of announcement.
GATE 2026 Scorecard
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Qualified candidates can download their scorecard betweenMarch 27, 2026 and May 31, 2026
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After May 31, candidates must payRs. 500 per test paperUntil December 31, 2026
No hard copies of the scorecard will be provided.
GATE Organising Institutes
Year-wise list of institutes that have conducted the GATE examination since its inception.
| S. No. | GATE Organising Institute | GATE Organising Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | IISc, Bangalore | GATE - 1984 |
| 2 | IIT, Madras | GATE - 1985 |
| 3 | IIT, Delhi | GATE - 1986 |
| 4 | IIT, Bombay | GATE - 1987 |
| 5 | IIT, Kharagpur | GATE - 1988 |
| 6 | IIT, Kanpur | GATE - 1989 |
| 7 | IISc, Bangalore | GATE - 1990 |
| 8 | IIT, Madras | GATE - 1991 |
| 9 | IIT, Delhi | GATE - 1992 |
| 10 | IIT, Bombay | GATE - 1993 |
| 11 | IIT, Kharagpur | GATE - 1994 |
| 12 | IIT, Kanpur | GATE - 1995 |
| 13 | IISc, Bangalore | GATE - 1996 |
| 14 | IIT, Madras | GATE - 1997 |
| 15 | IIT, Delhi | GATE - 1998 |
| 16 | IIT, Bombay | GATE - 1999 |
| 17 | IIT, Kharagpur | GATE - 2000 |
| 18 | IIT, Kanpur | GATE - 2001 |
| 19 | IISc, Bangalore | GATE - 2002 |
| 20 | IIT, Madras | GATE - 2003 |
| 21 | IIT, Delhi | GATE - 2004 |
| 22 | IIT, Bombay | GATE - 2005 |
| 23 | IIT, Kharagpur | GATE - 2006 |
| 24 | IIT, Kanpur | GATE - 2007 |
| 25 | IISc, Bangalore | GATE - 2008 |
| 26 | IIT, Roorkee | GATE - 2009 |
| 27 | IIT, Guwahati | GATE - 2010 |
| 28 | IIT, Madras | GATE - 2011 |
| 29 | IIT, Delhi | GATE - 2012 |
| 30 | IIT, Bombay | GATE - 2013 |
| 31 | IIT, Kharagpur | GATE - 2014 |
| 32 | IIT, Kanpur | GATE - 2015 |
| 33 | IISc, Bangalore | GATE - 2016 |
| 34 | IIT, Roorkee | GATE - 2017 |
| 35 | IIT, Guwahati | GATE - 2018 |
| 36 | IIT, Madras | GATE - 2019 |
| 37 | IIT, Delhi | GATE - 2020 |
| 38 | IIT, Bombay | GATE - 2021 |
| 39 | IIT, Kharagpur | GATE - 2022 |
| 40 | IIT, Kanpur | GATE - 2023 |
| 41 | IISc, Bangalore | GATE - 2024 |
| 42 | IIT, Roorkee* | GATE - 2025* |
| 43 | IIT, Guwahati* | GATE - 2026* |
* Tentative / Upcoming Organisers
Career Opportunities After GATE
Various Central and State Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) use the GATE score to hire candidates. Leading research institutes like ISRO, DRDO, and BARC also recruit based on GATE scores.
Maharatna PSUs
- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
- Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
- Coal India Limited (CIL)
- Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL)
- Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
- National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
- Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
- Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
- Oil India Limited (OIL), etc.
Navratna PSUs
- Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
- Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR)
- Engineers India Limited (EIL)
- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
- Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL)
- National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
- National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited (NBCC)
- Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited (NLC)
- NMDC Limited (NMDC)
- Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL)
- Shipping Corporation of India Limited (SCI)
- Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL)
- ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL)
- Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilisers Limited (RCF)
- IRCON International Limited (IRCON)
- RITES Limited (RITES), etc.
Miniratna Category I & II PSUs
- Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL)
- Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited (NLC)
- National Fertilisers Limited (NFL)
- Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)
- Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE)
- Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)
- Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO)
- Bharat Pumps & Compressors Limited (BPCL)
- Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL)
- Engineering Projects (India) Limited (EPIL), etc.
Research & Strategic Recruitment
Beyond PSUs, prestigious research institutes like ISRO, DRDO, and BARC also recruit candidates based on their GATE scores, offering high-impact careers in science and technology.
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