The GATE 2026 mock tests for all subjects are now available on gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The examination is scheduled for February 7, 8, 14, and 15, while the admit cards will be issued on January 2, 2026.
The deadline for the GATE 2026 application form correction window has been extended to November 10, 2025. The examination will take place on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026.
The GATE 2026 correction window is now active at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates can make necessary edits to their application forms through the GOAPS portal until November 3, 2025.
The last date to apply for GATE 2026 for M.Tech and research program admissions has been extended to October 13, 2025, with the applicable late fee. The examination will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, and will be conducted in two sessions daily.
A.Candiadates of HSC (Academic) & other Equivalent
| SI.NO | Community | A Pass with Minimum average marks in maths chemistry Physics Put together |
| 1. | General Category | 50.00% |
| 2. | Backward Class including Backward class Muslim | 45.00% |
| 3. | MBC /DNC & SC/SCA/ST | 40.00% |
B.Candidates of HSC (Vocational)
| SI.NO | Community | A Pass with Minimum average marks in Maths,vocational theory and practicals Put together |
| 1. | General Category | 50.00% |
| 2. | Backward Class including Backward class Muslim | 45.00% |
| 3. | MBC/ DNC & SC/SCA/ST | 40.00% |
Eligiblity Criteria for second year(Lateral Entry) B.E/B.Tech Engineering Courses
Diploma Candidates
A Pass with prescribed Minimum Eligblity Marks in any One of the Diploma in appropriate branch of Engineering / teschnology of the State Board of Technical Education and Training.
B.Sc. Candidates
A Pass with Prescribed minimum eligblity marks in any Recognized Bachelor's Degree in Science of Minimum 3 Years Duration with 10+2+3 Years Pattern and studied core Maths as one of subject at Degree level.
Minimum Eligiblity Marks
| SI.NO | Community | Minimum Average Marks in the Pre-final and Final Semester put together or final year |
| 1. | General Category | 55.00% |
| 2. | Backward Class including Backward class Muslim | 50.00% |
| 3. | MBC/DNC & SC/SCA/ST | 40.00% |
A.Candiadates of HSC (Academic) & other Equivalent
| SI.NO | Community | A Pass with Minimum average marks in maths chemistry Physics Put together |
| 1. | General Category | 50.00% |
| 2. | Backward Class including Backward class Muslim | 45.00% |
| 3. | MBC /DNC & SC/SCA/ST | 40.00% |
B.Candidates of HSC (Vocational)
| SI.NO | Community | A Pass with Minimum average marks in Maths,vocational theory and practicals Put together |
| 1. | General Category | 50.00% |
| 2. | Backward Class including Backward class Muslim | 45.00% |
| 3. | MBC/ DNC & SC/SCA/ST | 40.00% |
Eligiblity Criteria for second year(Lateral Entry) B.E/B.Tech Engineering Courses
Diploma Candidates
A Pass with prescribed Minimum Eligblity Marks in any One of the Diploma in appropriate branch of Engineering / teschnology of the State Board of Technical Education and Training.
B.Sc. Candidates
A Pass with Prescribed minimum eligblity marks in any Recognized Bachelor's Degree in Science of Minimum 3 Years Duration with 10+2+3 Years Pattern and studied core Maths as one of subject at Degree level.
Minimum Eligiblity Marks
| SI.NO | Community | Minimum Average Marks in the Pre-final and Final Semester put together or final year |
| 1. | General Category | 55.00% |
| 2. | Backward Class including Backward class Muslim | 50.00% |
| 3. | MBC/DNC & SC/SCA/ST | 40.00% |
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