GATE Exam Dates 2026 (Announced) | Check Complete Schedule: The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore will conduct the GATE 2026 exam. This year, GATE 2026 will be held for a total of 29 subjects. The exam will be conducted in online mode (Computer Based Test) on 7th, 8th, 14th, and 15th February 2026. The official exam schedule has been released on the website, gate2026.iisc.ac.in. For students preparing for the exam, we have shared the confirmed GATE 2026 exam dates and timings below to help you plan better.
GATE Exam Dates 2026
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national-level exam conducted by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore and seven IITs — Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras, and Roorkee. It is held on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB)-GATE, under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India. For GATE 2026, some subjects may be conducted in multiple sessions. However, each candidate must appear for the exam in only one session of the selected paper.
GATE Exam Dates 2026 – Details
| GATE 2026 Exam Date | |
| Name Of The Organization | Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore |
| Name Of The Examination | GATE |
| Exam Level | National Level Entrance Exam |
| Category | Exam Dates |
| GATE 2026 Exam Date | 7th, 8th, 14th, and 15th February 2026 |
| Official Website | gate2026.iisc.ac.in |
| Day, Date | Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| Saturday, 7th February 2026 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN) 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN) |
| Sunday, 8th February 2026 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN) 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN) |
| Saturday, 14th February 2026 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN) 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN) |
| Sunday, 15th February 2026 | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session – FN) 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Afternoon Session – AN) |
GATE 2026 Exam Duration
All GATE 2026 exam papers will have a total duration of 3 hours. The test will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Once the 3-hour time limit is over, the exam screen will automatically close, and no further actions will be allowed. Candidates are advised to reach the exam centre early, as they will be allowed to occupy their assigned seats 40 minutes before the exam begins.
Candidates appearing for GATE 2026 will be allowed to log in and read the exam instructions 20 minutes before the scheduled start time. However, late login is strictly monitored. The system will not allow candidates to log in after 30 minutes from the actual start of the exam. Under any circumstances, logging in late beyond this limit is not allowed. Also, candidates cannot leave the exam hall before the completion of the full 3-hour exam duration.
How To Check GATE 2026 Exam Dates?
- Refer to the official website @ gate2026.iisc.ac.in
- Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore page will be opened.
- Then on the home page Notification section will be given.
- Below the notification, section check on the Important Dates.
- Check GATE 2026 Exam Dates.
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GATE Exam Dates 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions
On which date GATE Exam 2026 is scheduled?
The GATE 2026 Exam is scheduled on 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th February 2026 .
Who will be conducting GATE 2026?
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore will conduct GATE 2026.
Is the GATE exam conducted 2 times a year?
No, the GATE Exam will be conducted only once a year.
