GATE 2026 Timetable Released: Subject-Wise Dates
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a highly competitive examination conducted in India for admission into postgraduate programs in engineering and technology. On November 17, 2025, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati announced the official timetable for GATE 2026, providing candidates with essential information regarding exam dates, timings, and paper codes.
Exam Schedule Overview
GATE 2026 will take place in February 2026, with exams scheduled in two shifts each day. The morning session will run from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, while the afternoon session will be held from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. The results for GATE 2026 are expected to be announced on March 19, 2026.
Detailed Subject-Wise Timetable
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Morning Shift (9:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
- Agricultural Engineering (AG)
- Environmental Science and Engineering (ES)
- Geology and Geophysics (GG)
- Instrumentation Engineering (IN)
- Mathematics (MA)
- Mining Engineering (MN)
- Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF)
- Engineering Sciences (XE)
- Life Sciences (XL)
Afternoon Shift (2:30 PM – 5:30 PM)
- Aerospace Engineering (AE)
- Biotechnology (BT)
- Chemical Engineering (CH)
- Chemistry (CY)
- Geomatics Engineering (GE)
- Physics (PH)
- Humanities and Social Sciences (XH)
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Morning Shift (9:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
- Computer Science & Information Technology – Paper 1 (CS-1)
- Statistics (ST)
Afternoon Shift (2:30 PM – 5:30 PM)
- Computer Science & Information Technology – Paper 2 (CS-2)
- Ecology and Evolution (EY)
- Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering (NM)
- Petroleum Engineering (PE)
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Morning Shift (9:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
- Civil Engineering – Paper 1 (CE-1)
- Electrical Engineering (EE)
- Production & Industrial Engineering (PI)
Afternoon Shift (2:30 PM – 5:30 PM)
- Biomedical Engineering (BM)
- Civil Engineering – Paper 2 (CE-2)
- Mechanical Engineering (ME)
- Metallurgical Engineering (MT)
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Morning Shift (9:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
- Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC)
Afternoon Shift (2:30 PM – 5:30 PM)
- Architecture & Planning (AR)
- Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA)
Conclusion
Candidates preparing for GATE 2026 should note these important dates and ensure they are well-prepared for their respective subjects. For further details, candidates can visit the official GATE 2026 website at gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
Note: The information provided in this article is based on the official announcement made by IIT Guwahati and is subject to change. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates.
