Guwahati, September 25: GATE 2026 Exam Reschedule: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has announced that the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 exam scheduled to be conducted on February 8, 2026 will be rescheduled to avoid potential clashes with Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Engineering Services Examination (ESE). The GATE 2026 committee has decided to ensure that specific GATE papers including CE, EC, EE, GE, GG, IN, ME, PI are not scheduled on February 8, 2026, which coincides with UPSC ESE 2026 as per the Annual Calendar released by UPSC.
As per the schedule released earlier, GATE 2026 was supposed to be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. Now the February 8 exam can either be preponed to February 6 or postponed to February 16, with the revised schedule to be updated on the official website soon. IIT Guwahati will close the application window for GATE 2026 exam on Sunday, September 28, 2025. The examination will be conducted in two shifts each day with results scheduled to be released on March 19, 2026. Scroll down for complete information on GATE 2026 Exam Reschedule, including registration process, important dates and application requirements.
GATE 2026 Exam Schedule Timeline:
| GATE 2026 Events | Important Dates 2025-26 |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | September 28, 2025 |
| Original exam dates | February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026 |
| Rescheduled date options | February 6 or February 16, 2026 |
| Result declaration | March 19, 2026 |
| Revised schedule release | To be announced soon |
GATE 2026 Affected Subject Papers:
Papers Not Scheduled on February 8:
- CE: Civil Engineering
- EC: Electronics and Communication Engineering
- EE: Electrical Engineering
- GE: General Engineering
- GG: Geology and Geophysics
- IN: Instrumentation Engineering
- ME: Mechanical Engineering
- PI: Production and Industrial Engineering
GATE 2026 Exam Session Timings:
Daily Examination Schedule:
- Morning Session: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Afternoon Session: 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
- Total sessions per day: Two shifts
- Examination duration: 3 hours per session
GATE 2026 Registration Process & Requirements:
Application Deadline: September 28, 2025 (Sunday)
Required Documents for Registration:
- 10th class marksheet and certificate
- 12th class marksheet and certificate
- Passport size photograph (recent)
- Signature sample (digital format)
- Category certificate (SC/ST), if applicable
- UDID/PwD certificate, if applicable
- Dyslexic certificate, if applicable
- Relevant Annexure(s), if applicable
- All documents in PDF format
GATE 2026 Online Application Steps:
The step-by-step process to apply for GATE 2026 examination is mentioned below:
- Visit the official website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in
- On the homepage, look for and click on application portal
- Complete the registration process by providing email ID and mobile number
- Log in using generated credentials and fill the application form
- Upload the required documents as per specifications
- Pay the application fee through available payment methods
- Submit the completed form and take printout for future references
- Save the registration number and login credentials securely
GATE 2026 Schedule Revision Background:
The official notice from IIT Guwahati states: “GATE 2026 committee is aware of potential schedule clash between GATE 2026 and UPSC ESE 2026 on February 8, 2026 (as per the Annual Calendar released by UPSC). Hence, while scheduling the GATE 2026 Test Papers, it will be ensured that the GATE papers (CE, EC, EE, GE, GG, IN, ME, PI) are not scheduled on February 8, 2026.”
This proactive measure by IIT Guwahati ensures that engineering aspirants preparing for both GATE and UPSC ESE examinations do not face scheduling conflicts, allowing them to appear for both competitive examinations without compromising their preparation strategy.
GATE 2026 Registration Advisory:
Interested candidates who have not yet applied are strongly advised to complete their registration at the earliest to avoid last-minute technical glitches and ensure successful form submission before the September 28 deadline. The registration process requires careful preparation of all necessary documents in the specified digital format.
Candidates should regularly check the official website for updates regarding the revised examination schedule and any additional notifications related to GATE 2026 examination pattern, syllabus updates, and important instructions for the upcoming competitive examination.