What is GATE?

What is GATE?

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026

Conducting by IIT Guwahati | Your Gateway to Higher Education & PSU Careers

What is GATE?

GATE is a national-level examination that tests comprehensive understanding of undergraduate subjects in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, and Arts. GATE 2026 will be conducted as a computer-based test (CBT) organized by the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, on behalf of the National Coordination Board – GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India.

Uses of GATE Score

  1. Admission to Master’s programs and direct Doctoral programs in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, and Arts
  2. Admission to Doctoral programs in relevant branches with financial assistance
  3. Recruitment by numerous Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)

Note: Many institutions use GATE scores for admission even without MoE scholarship/assistantship.

GATE 2026 Key Information

Description Details
Conducting Institute Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Total Test Papers 30 (comprising full papers and sectional papers)
Test Paper Options Candidates can choose one or two test papers from allowed combinations
Score Validity Three years from results announcement

Important: The GATE score reflects your relative performance level and is valid for THREE YEARS from the date of results announcement.

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