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.
The students seeking admission for 1st Year B.E/B.Tech. must have passed +2 or any other equivalent examination and should have obtained marks as prescribed below :
| Community | Aggregate Marks |
|---|---|
| OC | 50% |
| BC & BCM | 45% |
| MBC & DNC | 40% |
| SC/SCA/ST | 40% |
| Community | Aggregate Marks |
|---|---|
| OC | 50% |
| BC & BCM | 45% |
| MBC & DNC | 40% |
| SC/SCA/ST | 40% |
| Community | Aggregate Marks |
|---|---|
| OC | 50% |
| BC & BCM | 40% |
| MBC & DNC | 40% |
| SC/SCA/ST | 40% |
The candidate should have passed Bachelor of Engineering in VLSI from recognized university.
A pass in any recognized Bachelor's Degree (in any discipline) of minimum in 3 years duration and obtained at least 50 % (45 % in case of candidates belonging to reserved categories) at the qualifying examination with:
(i) 10 + 2 + 3 years pattern (or)
(ii) 10 + 3 years Diploma + 3 years Pattern (or)
(iii) B.E/B.Tech/B.Arch/B.Pharm (or)
(iv) AMIE with 2 years regular full time Teaching experince / industrial experince in the relevant field after passing all the subjects.
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu)
Chennai (Tamil Nadu)
Chennai (Tamil Nadu)
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu)
Namakkal (Tamil Nadu)