GATE 2026 Subject-Wise Schedule Released by IIT Guwahati, Check Now

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The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has released the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 paper-wise schedule today, November 17, 2025.

Candidates can check the official exam schedule on the official website at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates can start preparing for the exams.

👉 GATE 2026 Exam Timetable

The exams are scheduled over two weekends in February: February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026.

Below, we have broken down the schedule so you can easily find your exam date and shift.

Official GATE 2026 Exam Timetable

Here is the complete paper-wise schedule based on the official announcement.

Day & Date	Session & Time (IST)	Test Papers (Subjects)
Saturday Feb 07, 2026	Forenoon (FN) 9:30 am – 12:30 pm	AG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, XL
	Afternoon (AN) 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm	AE, BT, CH, CY, GE, PH, XH
Sunday Feb 08, 2026	Forenoon (FN) 9:30 am – 12:30 pm	CS-1 (Computer Science Set 1), ST
	Afternoon (AN) 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm	CS-2 (Computer Science Set 2), EY, NM, PE
Saturday Feb 14, 2026	Forenoon (FN) 9:30 am – 12:30 pm	CE-1 (Civil Set 1), EE, PI
	Afternoon (AN) 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm	BM, CE-2 (Civil Set 2), ME, MT
Sunday Feb 15, 2026	Forenoon (FN) 9:30 am – 12:30 pm	EC (Electronics & Comm.)
	Afternoon (AN) 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm	AR, DA (Data Science & AI)

GATE 2026: Understanding the Shifts

The exam takes place in two shifts each day. It's important to know the exact clock timings so you can plan your travel and sleep schedule accordingly.

Forenoon Session (FN): This is the morning shift. It starts at 9:30 am and ends at 12:30 pm.
Afternoon Session (AN): This shift begins at 2:30 pm and finishes at 5:30 pm.

GATE 2026 Important Dates

Prospective candidates must be aware of the important dates to avoid missing out on any deadlines. Check all the important dates for the GATE 2026 exam below.

Event	Date
Online submission of Application Form	November 10, 2025
GATE 2026 Admit Card Release Date	Second Week of January 2026 (Tentatively)
Date(s) of Examination	February 7, 8, 15, and 15, 2026
Declaration of Result on NTA Website	March 19, 2026
Score Cards available for free download	March 28, 2026 to May 31, 2026

GATE 2026 Exam Pattern

Candidates who are planning to appear for the GATE 2026 exam should ensure that they are familiar with the GATE question paper pattern. The GATE exam consists of 65 questions based on General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and core Engineering subjects. A total of 3 hours is allotted for the GATE exam. The GATE exam shall consist of multiple-choice questions, multiple-select questions, and numerical answer-type questions. Check the following table to know about the GATE exam pattern.

GATE Exam Pattern
Sections	The paper consists of three sections General Aptitude Engineering Mathematics Core Engineering
Total Number of Questions	65
Time Allotted	3 hours
Mode of Exam	Online
Maximum Marks	100
Type of Questions	Multiple choice Questions(MCQs) Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) Numerical Answer Type (NAT)
Negative Marking	1/3 for 1 mark Que in MCQ 2/3 for 2 marks ques in MCQ No Negative marking in MSQ and NAT

What Should You Do Next?

Now that you know the dates, it's time to finalize your revision strategy. Since the exam starts on February 7, you have a clear deadline to work toward.

Make sure you keep checking the official GATE 2026 website for updates regarding the Admit Card download. Good luck with your preparation!