IIT GATE 2026 Examination Details
Here are the key dates related to the IIT GATE 2026 examination:
| Event |
Date |
| Online Application Start Date |
28 August 2025 |
| Application Last Date (Without Late Fee) |
07 October 2025 Extended |
| Application Last Date (With Late Fee) |
13 October 2025 |
| Admit Card Release |
13 January 2026 |
| Exam Date |
07, 08, 14 & 15 February 2026 |
| Answer Key Release |
22 February 2026 Available Now |
| Result Declaration Date |
19 March 2025 |
Application Fee Details
| Category |
Phase I Fee |
| General/ OBC/ EWS Candidates |
₹ 2000/- |
| SC/ ST/ PH Candidates |
₹ 1000/- |
| All Female Candidates |
₹ 1000/- |
| Category |
Phase II (Extended Period) Fee |
| General/ OBC/ EWS Candidates |
₹ 2500/- |
| SC/ ST/ PH Candidates |
₹ 1500/- |
| All Female Candidates |
₹ 1500/- |
Payment for the application can be made online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, or Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
Age Limit
There are no specific age limits for the IIT GATE 2026 Admissions Refer to the official website for detailed information
| Age Limit |
Details |
| Maximum Age |
N/A |
| Minimum Age |
N/A |
IIT GATE 2026 Admission Details
| Course Details |
Eligibility Criteria |
| IIT GATE 2026 |
Candidates must have passed/be appearing for BE/ B.Tech/ B.Pharma/ B.Arch/ B.Sc. Research/ M.Sc./ MA/ MCA/ ME/ M.Tech/ Dual Degree/ Integrated Course. Refer to the official notification for comprehensive eligibility details. |
Steps to Check & Download IIT GATE Answer Key 2026:
- Visit the official GATE 2026 website
- Find the “Answer Key” or “Candidate Response” section on the homepage
- Click on the link titled “GATE 2026 Answer Key.”
- Select your paper/discipline from the list
- The provisional answer key will open in PDF format
- Download the PDF and save it for future use
- Match your responses with the official answer key to estimate your score
