GATE 2026 Expected Exam Date

Mahima Gupta

Updated On: March 21, 2025 02:45 PM

After analysing the previous year's exam dates (2021 to 2025), we have provided GATE 2026 Expected Exam Date on this page.
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GATE 2026 Expected Exam Date: Looking ahead to the years 2021 to 2025, the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is generally held on the first and second weekends of February. However, in 2026, February 1 is Sunday while February 28 is Friday. GATE is usually not conducted in the third or last weekend. Hence, only two weekends are available to conduct GATE 2026. This means that students can expect GATE 2026 to be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026 , although the exact date hasn’t been officially confirmed yet. This important engineering exam will be conducted using computers. For GATE 2026, there will be a total of 30 different subjects available for students to choose from, which include both complete test papers and specific sections on various topics.

GATE 2026 Expected Exam Date

Candidates preparing for GATE 2026 should note the anticipated exam schedule. The expected exam date is provided in the table below to aid in your preparation. Make sure to check for official updates about the exact dates and more information on how the exam will be conducted.

Particulars

Details

GATE Exam Date 2026 - 1st Weekend

  • Saturday - February 7
  • Sunday - February 8

GATE Exam Date 2026 - 2nd Weekend

  • Saturday - February 14
  • Sunday - February 15

GATE 2026 Expected Exam Date: Previous Years' Exam Dates

Here are the examination dates for GATE for the years 2025 to 2021 to help in predicting the dates for the coming academic year.

Year

Exam Date

2025

February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025

2024

February 3, 4, 10, and 11, 2024

2023

February 4, 5, 11, and 12, 2023

2022

February 5, 6, 12, and 13, 2022

2021

February 6, 7, 13 and 14, 2021

GATE is a prestigious exam conducted by IITs and IISc for admission to postgraduate programs in engineering, technology, and architecture, as well as for public sector recruitment. With increasing candidate registrations, thorough preparation is essential. Aspirants should stay updated on the syllabus, exam pattern, and registration details, and should create a study plan, utilize mock tests, and strengthen their conceptual understanding to enhance their chances of success.

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