GATE Important Dates
GATE 2026 was conducted on four dates: 7 February, 8 February, 14 February and 15 February 2026. The examination was conducted in two sessions, with the forenoon session from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and the afternoon session from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
GATE 2026 Important Dates
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Event |
Date |
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GATE 2026 Online Registration Begins |
28 August 2025 |
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Regular Registration Last Date |
7 October 2025 |
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Extended Registration with Late Fee |
13 October 2025 |
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Application Rectification |
28 October – 10 November 2025 |
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Admit Card Released |
13 January 2026 |
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GATE 2026 Examination |
7, 8, 14 & 15 February 2026 |
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Candidate Response / Answer Key |
February 2026 |
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Answer Key Challenge Window |
25–28 February 2026 |
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GATE 2026 Result |
19 March 2026 |
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Score Card Available Free of Cost |
27 March – 31 May 2026 |
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Score Card with ₹500 Fee |
1 June – 31 December 2026 |
The official GATE 2026 website notes that dates were subject to change.
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