GATE Exam 2026 Syllabus: Big news for those appearing for the GATE exam, changes in syllabus
GATE Exam 2026 Syllabus New Changes: This time, the GATE exam is being organized by IIT Guwahati. At the same time, changes are being made in the syllabus. The syllabus of GATE exam has been released. Read the full news to know when the exam is, pattern and marking scheme etc.
GATE Exam 2026 Syllabus New Changes: Many students doing B.Tech prepare for GATE to get admission in Masters course or to go for research work. If you are also one of these people who are preparing for GATE exam, then this news is useful for you. The GATE exam of 2026 will be held in the month of February. This time the GATE exam is being organized by IIT Guwahati. IIT Guwahati has released the syllabus of GATE exam.
GATE 2026 Exam Date: When is the exam?
GATE 2026 exam will be held on 7, 8, 14 and 15 February 2026 (GATE 2026 Exam Date). The result of the exam will be released on 19 March 2026. For your information, let us tell you that the score of the GATE exam will be valid for 3 years. GATE 2026 registration process will start from 25 August 2025. Application can be made till 25 September 2025 without late fee.
GATE Exam Important Dates
Exam Dates: 7, 8, 14 and 15 February 2026
Result Released: 19 March 2026
Score Validity: Valid for 3 years
Registration Starts: 25 August 2025
Last Date to Apply (Without Late Fee): 25 September 2025
GATE Exam 2026 Syllabus New Changes: Major Change in Syllabus
A major change has been made this time in the GATE exam syllabus (GATE 2026 Syllabus). A new section of 'Energy Science' has been added to the Engineering Science paper for next year's exam. The exam will be for a total of 30 papers. Candidates can choose a maximum of two papers.
GATE Exam 2026 Pattern: Exam Pattern
The GATE exam will be conducted for a total of 100. Its paper will be in English language.
General Aptitude (GA): 15 marks in all papers
Remaining papers: 85 marks for subject-specific papers
GATE 2026 Marking Scheme: GATE Marking Scheme
1 or 2 marks will be awarded for each correct answer (depending on the question)
1/3 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer carrying 1 mark
2/3 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer carrying 2 marks
