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.
Eligibility
| S.No. | Community | A Pass with Minimum average Marks in related subjects put together [HSC ACADEMIC / VOCATIONAL] | Lateral Entry- Overall Percentage of Marks obtained by the Candidate from 1 st semester to 6 th semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | General Category | 50% | 55% |
| 2. | Backward Class including Backward Class Muslims | 45% | 50% |
| 3. | MBC & DNC | 40% | 45% |
| 4. | SC / SCA / ST | 40% | Mere pass in the qualifying examination for Diploma examinations as stipulated by the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Tamilnadu/ B. Sc Degree examinations/ Equivalent |
| S.No. | Community | Minimum average marks in the Pre-Final and Final semesters put together or Final Years |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | General Category | 50% |
| 2. | SC / SCA / ST | 45% |