Archive · 19 Nov 2025
GATE 2026: Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme, and Opportunities
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 will be held in CBT mode by IIT Guwahati and other IITs.
There are 30 test papers, including a new one on 'Energy Science'.
Each paper is 100 marks, with 15 marks for General Aptitude.
Negative marking only applies to MCQs.
A good GATE score can help you get into Master's programs and find jobs in PSUs.
GATE 2026 to be held in CBT mode by IIT Guwahati and other IITs
30 test papers, including new 'Energy Science' under 'Engineering Sciences'
Each paper carries 100 marks, with 15 marks for General Aptitude
Negative marking only for MCQs, no partial marking
Valid GATE score enables admission to PG programs and PSU recruitment
- Who
- Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati and other IITs
- What
- Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026
- When
- TBA
- Where
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode
- Why
- To evaluate candidates' understanding of undergraduate and postgraduate subjects
Proponents of Multiple Papers
Advocates of Single Paper
Flexibility in Choosing Papers
Proponents of Multiple Papers
Allows candidates to choose from permitted combinations based on future plans
Advocates of Single Paper
Can lead to confusion and incorrect paper selection
- Exam Mode
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Total Papers
- 30
- New Paper
- Energy Science (XE-I)
- Total Marks
- 100
- Validity of Score
- 3 years from result announcement