Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati IIT GATE has released the GATE 2026 Answer Key on its official portal for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) examination. The entrance test was conducted from 07 to 15 February 2026 , while the application process had closed on 07 October 2025 . Candidates who appeared in the examination can access and download their answer key by logging in with their Enrollment Number, Registration Number, or Date of Birth on the official website. The direct access link is available below.
Overview
Particular Details Exam Name Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 Conducting Body IIT Guwahati Exam Level National Purpose PG Admission / PSU Recruitment Exam Mode Computer-Based Test Papers 30 Subjects Application Mode Online Official Website gate2026.iitg.ac.in
Important Dates
Event Date Notification Release Aug 2025 Application Start 28 Aug 2025 Last Date (Without Late Fee) 07 Oct 2025 Last Date (With Late Fee) 13 Oct 2025 Admit Card Jan 2026 Exam Dates 07, 08, 14, 15 Feb 2026 Result 19 Mar 2026
Application Fees
Category Regular Late Female / SC / ST / PwD ₹1000 ₹1500 All Other Candidates ₹2000 ₹2500 Mode Online
Total Posts
GATE is an entrance examination for admissions and PSU recruitment; therefore, no fixed vacancies/posts are defined.
Vacancy Details
Not applicable — GATE provides score for:
Use Details M.Tech / ME Admission IITs, NITs, IIITs PhD Admission IITs / Research Institutes PSU Jobs Engineering PSUs
Age Limit
Criteria Age Minimum No Limit Maximum No Limit
GATE has no age restriction for candidates.
Selection Process
Stage Details Stage 1 Computer-Based Test Stage 2 Score Normalization Stage 3 All India Rank Stage 4 Admission / PSU Selection
GATE score is used by institutes and PSUs for selection.
Exam Pattern (Brief)
Feature Details Duration 3 Hours Total Marks 100 Questions MCQ / MSQ / NAT Papers 30
Eligibility Criteria
Requirement Details Qualification Engineering / Technology / Science Degree Status Final Year or Passed Duration 3+ Years UG Institution Recognized
Students in 3-year or higher UG programs are eligible
How to Fill IIT GATE Form 2026
Step Process 1 Visit GOAPS portal 2 Register with email & mobile 3 Login and fill details 4 Select exam paper 5 Choose exam city 6 Upload photo & documents 7 Pay application fee 8 Submit form 9 Download confirmation
Required Documents
Document Photo Signature ID Proof Degree / Certificate Category Certificate (if applicable)
Important Link
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Important question
Q1. IIT GATE 2026 exam date kya hai?
07, 08, 14, 15 February 2026.
Q2. Application last date kya thi?
07 Oct 2025 (without late fee).
Q3. IIT GATE me age limit hai?
Q4. Qualification kya chahiye?
Engineering/Science UG degree or final year.
Q5. IIT GATE score kis liye use hota hai?
M.Tech, PhD admission & PSU jobs.
