With the launch of GATE 2026 official website, poster, and information bulletin, the examination process has officially begun.
Candidates interested in taking the examination should note that a few changes have been introduced this year compared to the previous session.
On 05th August 2025, the details regarding the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering session 2026 were announced via online mode. For this session GATE 2026 exam is being conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati. The authority has released some major details about the exam, and complete details will be released through the information bulletin.
GATE 2026 vs GATE 2025 Key Changes
Below we have given the key changes which are dont for the GATE 2026:
GATE Application Fees Increased
For this session the the application fees have been increased for all the categories. ₹100 is increased for Female / SC / ST / PwD candidates, and ₹200 for all other candidates (including foreign nationals).
| Candidate Category | GATE 2025 Regular | GATE 2026 Regular | GATE 2025 Extended | GATE 2026 Extended |
| Female / SC / ST / PwD (per paper) | ₹900 | ₹1000 | ₹1400 | ₹1500 |
| All Other Candidates (per paper) | ₹1800 | ₹2000 | ₹2300 | ₹2500 |
The GATE 2026 registration will begin on 25th August 2025 (Monday). The last date to complete regular online registration/ application process without late fees is 25th September 2025 (Thursday), and extended online registration with late fees can be done till October 06, 2025 (Monday).
New Section Introduced in GATE 2026
Under the GATE XE Paper Sections, a new sectional paper on Energy Science (XE-I) is being introduced. A candidate is allowed to appear in either one or Up To Two test papers.
IIT Guwahati has recently released a sample question paper with solution for ENERGY SCIENCE (XE-I). Candidates can review it to gain an understanding of the subject.
GATE Syllabus 2026: Check Subject/ Paper Wise Details
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On 11th August, the GATE 2026 poster was also released, and the information bulletin was released on 22nd August 2025, which has more details regarding the examination. According to the GATE 2026 exam schedule, the exam will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, in computer-based mode.
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