GATE Syllabus 2026

🎓 GATE 2026 (Post‑Grad Engineering) – Syllabus, Pattern, Eligibility & Complete Guide

Exam Name: Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026
Purpose: Admission to M.Tech/M.E/MS/Ph.D & PSU recruitment opportunities
Conducting Body: Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IITG)
Mode of Exam: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Language: English
Total Marks: 100 marks per paper
Number of Papers: 30 test papers (different engineering/science disciplines)

📅 Important Dates (Expected)

• Registration Start: August 25, 2025
• Registration End (Without Late Fee): September 25, 2025
• Registration End (With Late Fee): October 06, 2025
• Exam Dates: February 7, 8, 14, & 15, 2026
• Admit Card Release: January 2026
• Result Declaration: March 2026 (Approx.)

✔ Eligibility Criteria

• Any bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Commerce/Arts/Humanities from a recognised university.
• Final year students of qualifying exam are also eligible to apply.
• No specific age limit.
• Valid for admission to postgraduate programs and PSU recruitment use.

📊 Exam Pattern

• Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Duration: 3 Hours
• Total Questions: 65
• Total Marks: 100
• Section 1: General Aptitude (GA) – 15 marks
• Section 2: Subject/Discipline – 85 marks (including Engineering Mathematics for some papers)
• Question Types: Multiple Choice (MCQ), Multiple Select (MSQ), Numerical Answer Type (NAT)
• Negative Marking: Applicable for MCQs only (1/3 for 1‑mark, 2/3 for 2‑mark negatives)
• No negative marking for MSQs and NATs.

📚 GATE 2026 Syllabus Overview

• General Aptitude (GA): Verbal Ability (Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension), Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning.
• Engineering Mathematics: Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Complex Variables, Probability & Statistics (applies to most engineering papers).
• Core Subject Syllabus: Varies depending on chosen paper (ME, CE, EE, CSE, EC, CH, AE, IN, etc.).

📌 Branch-Wise Core Subjects (Examples)

• Computer Science (CS): Data Structures, Algorithms, Operating Systems, DBMS, Computer Networks, Theory of Computation, Compilers, Digital Logic.
• Mechanical Engineering (ME): Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Machine Design, Theory of Machines, Heat Transfer, Manufacturing.
• Civil Engineering (CE): Structural Engineering, Geotechnical, Transportation, Environmental Engineering, Fluid Mechanics.
• Electrical Engineering (EE): Electric Circuits, Control Systems, Power Systems, Signals & Systems, Machines.
• Chemical Engineering (CH): Mass Transfer, Heat Transfer, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Process Calculations.

🎯 Preparation Tips

• Start by thoroughly studying the core syllabus for your chosen GATE paper.
• Practice Previous Year Question Papers (PYQs) to understand question patterns.
• Attempt regular mock tests and analyze performance.
• Build strong basics in General Aptitude and Engineering Mathematics.
• Revise formulae and key concepts regularly.

🔗 Important Links

• Official GATE 2026 Website: https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in
• Download GATE 2026 Syllabus & Brochure: Available on official portal
• GATE 2026 Registration Portal: Official website links

❓ FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1. GATE 2026 me kaun kaun se papers honge?
Ans: GATE 2026 me total 30 test papers honge jinme candidates apne discipline ke hisaab se paper choose kar sakte hain. 

Q2. GATE score ka use kaha hota hai?
Ans: GATE score ka use M.Tech/MS/PhD admissions, fellowship/financial aid eligibility aur kuch PSUs recruitment ke liye hota hai. 

Q3. Negative marking hota hai kya?
Ans: Haan, 1‑mark aur 2‑mark MCQ me negative marking hoti hai, par MSQs aur NATs me nahi hota.

⚠ Disclaimer

Yeh GATE 2026 information official notifications aur syllabus documents ke basis par tayyar ki gayi hai. Updated details ke liye official GATE 2026 brochure aur website zaroor check karein.