The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has released the official schedule for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 on the official website. Candidates who have successfully registered and will be appearing for the GATE 2026 exam can check the detailed exam schedule from the official website – gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The GATE exam 2026 will be conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. Each exam day will have two shifts – the forenoon shift from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and the afternoon shift from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
The exam will be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The detailed timetable for GATE 2026 exam brings clarity to the candidates, and candidates are advised to check the official portal for the detailed exam schedule to avoid any last-minute chaos. The 30 different papers are systematically scheduled on these dates, so that there is no confusion and overlap. The timely release of the exam schedule allows candidates to prepare well in advance.
GATE 2026 Examination Schedule: Paper-wise Shift Timings
Candidates can check the subject-wise GATE 2026 time table from the table below:
| Exam Dates | Time (IST) | Test Papers |
| February 7, 2026 | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM | AG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, XL |
| 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM | AE, BT, CH, CY, GE, PH, XH | |
| February 8, 2026 | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM | CS-1, ST |
| 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM | CS-2, EY, NM, PE | |
| February 14, 2026 | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM | CE-1, EE, PI |
| 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM | BM, CE-2, ME, MT | |
| February 15, 2026 | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM | EC |
| 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM | AR, DA |
GATE 2026 Exam: Admit Card
The GATE 2026 admit card will be released on the official website. It is a mandatory document that the candidates need to carry on the day of the examination; without it, candidates will not be allowed to enter the examination centre. Once the GATE 2026 admit card is released, candidates must verify all the details mentioned on it, and in case of any discrepancies, candidates should report them to the authority. The admit card contains details such as the exam day guidelines, reporting time, exam centre address, and more.
Candidates must stay updated for the admit card announcement by visiting the GATE official website – gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
