GATE 2026 Exam Date and Time
The official GATE 2026 exam will be conducted in February 2026. Candidates can check their exam date and session timing below. The exam will be held in two sessions: Forenoon (FN) and Afternoon (AN).
GATE 2026 Exam Schedule
| Exam Dates | Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| February 07, 2026 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (FN), 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (AN) |
| February 08, 2026 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (FN), 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (AN) |
| February 14, 2026 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (FN), 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (AN) |
| February 15, 2026 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (FN), 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (AN) |
Candidates should download the GATE 2026 Admit Card to confirm their specific exam date, time, and session. Checking the schedule carefully ensures proper planning and avoids confusion on the exam day.
GATE 2026 Exam Date Branch Wise PDF Download
Candidates can download the GATE 2026 exam date branch-wise PDF from the official IIT Guwahati website. The PDF provides the complete schedule for each branch/paper, including Forenoon (FN) and Afternoon (AN) session timings. Checking the branch-wise exam date helps candidates plan their preparation efficiently.
Branch-Wise GATE 2026 Exam Dates
Civil Engineering (CE)
- February 08, 2026: FN – CE1
- February 08, 2026: AN – CE2
Mechanical Engineering (ME)
- February 07, 2026: AN – ME
Electrical Engineering (EE)
- February 15, 2026: AN – EE
Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)
- February 15, 2026: FN – EC
Computer Science Engineering (CSE)
- February 14, 2026: FN – CS1
- February 14, 2026: AN – CS2
Chemical Engineering (CH)
- February 08, 2026: FN – CH
Architecture (AR)
- February 07, 2026: FN – AR
Other Branches
- AE, AG, BM, BT, CY, DA, ES, EY, GG, IN, MA, MN, MT, NM, PE, PH, PI, ST, TF, XE, XL, XH – See PDF for exact FN/AN session
Note: Candidates should always refer to the official PDF from gate2026.iitg.ac.in for final branch-wise exam dates and session timings.