⭐ GATE 2026 – Key Highlights Conducting Body IIT Guwahati will organize GATE 2026. Conducted with IISc Bangalore + all IITs , under ...
⭐ GATE 2026 – Key Highlights
Conducting Body
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IIT Guwahati will organize GATE 2026.
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Conducted with IISc Bangalore + all IITs, under the National Coordination Board (NCB), Ministry of Education.
Exam Mode & Score Validity
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Conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
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Score validity: 3 years from the date of result announcement.
⭐ New in GATE 2026
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Total Papers: 30
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New Addition: Energy Science (XE-I) under the Engineering Sciences (XE) category.
⭐ Paper Selection
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Candidates may appear in 1 or 2 papers.
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Combinations must be chosen from the officially approved list.
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If a combination is canceled due to scheduling, second-paper fee will be refunded.
⭐ Question Paper Structure
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Total Marks: 100
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Total Questions: 65
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General Aptitude (GA): 10 questions → 15 marks (compulsory)
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Subject Questions: 55 questions → 85 marks
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Questions test:
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Recall
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Comprehension
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Application
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Analysis
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Synthesis
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⭐ Types of Questions
Only objective-type questions:
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MCQs – Multiple Choice
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MSQs – Multiple Select
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NATs – Numerical Answer Type
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Candidates use an on-screen virtual calculator.
⭐ Marking Scheme
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1-mark and 2-mark questions
Negative Marking (only for MCQs):
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1-mark MCQ: –1/3 for incorrect
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2-mark MCQ: –2/3 for incorrect
No Negative Marking for:
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MSQs
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NATs
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No partial marking
⭐ Session & Centre Allocation
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Popular papers like CE and CS may have multiple sessions.
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Each candidate gets only one session.
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Candidates with two papers may get different centers within the same city.
⭐ Choosing the Right Paper
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Candidates must choose papers themselves—usually aligned with their degree.
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Flexible combinations allowed depending on:
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Higher education goals
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PSU/job requirements
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Detailed syllabus available on the GATE 2026 official website.
⭐ Opportunities After GATE
A valid GATE score allows:
🎓 Higher Education
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Admission to Master’s and Direct PhD programs in MoE-supported institutions (with possible stipends).
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Admission to other institutes that accept GATE scores, even without MoE scholarships.
🏢 PSU Recruitment
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Many Public Sector Undertakings use GATE scores for hiring engineering and technical roles.
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Score indicates relative performance and remains valid for 3 years.
