GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria can be checked online released by IIT Guwahati on the website. Students wishing to apply for the GATE 2026 examination must check the complete eligibility details here. Registration will start from 25 August 2025.
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Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering also referred to as GATE is a national level entrance test that is regulated by IITs & IISc rotationally. The examination will be conducted on 07th, 08th, 14th & 15th February 2026.
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GATE 2026 exam will be conducted for those aspirants looking for admissions in M.Tech/ M.E and other programmes provided by IITs, NITs, and other institutions and colleges. Here we are providing complete details about GATE Eligibility Criteria 2026.
GATE Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates should fulfil the given eligibility criteria to fill GATE 2026 Application Form. Complete details about eligibility criteria are provided below:
General Eligibility:
As per the changes introduced, candidates who have successfully completed their 10+2+2 or 10+3+1 will be eligible to apply for GATE 2026.
Also, those who are currently appearing in the 3rd year of their UG degree/ higher years of study or graduated in any Govt. approved degree course in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Arts/ Commerce will be eligible to apply for GATE 2026.
- There will be no minimum or maximum age limit as prescribed for this examination.
- GATE exams are primarily meant for candidates who completed their degrees from a recognized university.
- Candidate who registered after prescribed period for certification equivalent to B.E./B.Tech/B.Arch from any of the professional societies (IE, ICE, IETE, AeSI, IIChemE, IIM, IIE, etc) but meets other eligibility criteria, will be also eligible to apply for GATE 2026. However, as the matter is subjudice, the eligibility of such candidates will be subjected to further orders of the court.
- There will be no minimum percentage specified for appearing in GATE examination.
- No attempt limit will be prescribed to apply for this exam.
Qualifying Degree Eligibility:
Before applying for the examination, candidates must check the eligibility criteria. Here we have mentioned the qualifying degree/ examination for different courses:
UG/ PG Degree/ Programs:
| Degree/Program | Qualifying Degree/ Examination | Description Of Eligible Candidates |
| B.E./B.Tech./B. Pharm. | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc./Diploma in Engineering/Technology) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed |
| B. Arch. | Bachelor’s degree of Architecture (5-year course)/Naval Architecture (4-year course)/Planning (4-year course) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed |
| B.Sc. (Research)/B.S. | Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma/4 years after 10+2) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed |
| Pharm. D. (after 10+2) | A professional pharmacy doctoral program of 6 years duration after 10+2, which includes 1 year of internship or residency | Currently in the 3rd/4th/5th/6th year or already completed |
| M.B.B.S./B.D.S./B.V.Sc. | Professional Medical degree programs – M.B.B.S./B.D.S./B.V.Sc. | 5th/6th/7th or higher semester or already completed |
| M.Sc./M.A./MCA or equivalent | Master’s degree in any branch of Arts/Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent | Currently in the 1st year or higher or already completed |
| B.Sc./B.A./B.Com. | Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science/Arts/Commerce (3-year program) | Currently in the 3rd year or already completed |
| Professional Society Examinations | B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent exams by professional societies recognized by MoE/UPSC/AICTE (e.g., AMIE, AMICE, etc.) | Completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses |
| B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry) | 4-year program | Currently in the 3rd/4th year or already completed |
Integrated Degree:
| Int. M.Sc./Int. B.S./M.S. | Integrated M.Sc. or 5-year integrated B.S. – M.S. program | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed |
| Int. M.E./M.Tech./M.Pharm./Dual Degree | Integrated Master’s or Dual Degree program in Engineering/Technology (5-year program) | Currently in the 3rd/4th/5th year or already completed |
| Int. M.E./M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.) | Post-B.Sc. Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/Technology (4-year program) | Currently in the 1st/2nd/3rd/4th year or already completed |
Candidates, those from Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Ethiopia & Singapore, either have to complete or must have completed in the last year of their bachelor’s degree in engineering/technology or master’s degree (M.Sc) in any relevant science subject to be eligible.
Note: If candidates is studying any higher degree or already get a degree higher than that mentioned in the above table, then candidates can select the minimum required qualifying degree while filling the application form.
For any other queries related to GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria, you can ask us by leaving your comments below in the comment box.
Can a bsc 3rd year students should attend the gate entrance now I wrote Bsc 2nd year but when i ill apply gate entrance that I also become a 3rd years but I am not write 5th sem exam so I can write
YES, undergraduate student who is appearing in 3rd year or higher years of any government approved program in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/Arts/ Humanities will be eligible to appear for GATE 2025.
Sir i m in 5sem right now .. can I eligible for gate 2024 feb exam?
Yes, appearing candidates will be also eligible.