GATE 2026 

• Mode: Online Computer-Based Test (CBT)

• Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes) Wikipedia+14GeeksforGeeks+14PW Live+14

• Total Marks: 100

• Total Questions: 65 PW Live+4VedPrep+4GeeksforGeeks+4

• Number of Papers: 30+ disciplines VedPrep+2GeeksforGeeks+2PW Live+2

🧭 Exam Pattern

• Question Types:

  • MCQ (1 or 2 marks; ≥ negative mark)

  • MSQ (select ALL correct; no negative marking)

  • NAT (numeric answers; no negative marking) PW Live+5Made Easy+5VedPrep+5

⚙️ Marking Scheme

• MCQ: +1 / –⅓ for 1-mark; +2 / –⅔ for 2-mark incorrect

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• MSQ/NAT: +1 or +2; no negative marking VedPrep

📅 Key Dates (Tentative)

• Registration Opens: Aug 2025

• Application Deadline: Oct 2025

• Admit Card Release: Jan 2026

• Exam Date: Feb 2026 qa.connect.redhat.com+6GeeksforGeeks+6PW Live+6Collegedunia+2Shiksha+2Engineering Careers 360+2

• Results: Mar 2026

🧠 Eligibility & Attempt Details

• Qualifications: Final-year or completed bachelor’s in Engineering/Science/Architecture/Arts Wikipedia+1PW Live+1

• Attempt Limit: No age or attempt limit; score valid for 3 years GeeksforGeeks+2Wikipedia+2VedPrep+2

• Paper Choice: One or two papers allowed (subject to combinations) VedPrep+2Made Easy+2GeeksforGeeks+2

📚 Syllabus Structure

1. General Aptitude

• Verbal Ability (grammar, analogies, comprehension)

• Numerical & Analytical Reasoning, Spatial Aptitude Reddit+6VedPrep+6Shiksha+6

2. Engineering Mathematics (in ~23 papers)

• Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations

• Complex Variables, Probability, Numerical Methods Engineering Careers 360VedPrep

3. Core Subject (per chosen paper)

Each discipline has a detailed syllabus with ~70% weight. A few examples:

• Civil (CE): Structural analysis, fluid mechanics, environmental engineering + math + GA VedPrep

• Chemical (CH): Thermodynamics, process control, reaction engineering + math + GA PW Live+7Engineering Careers 360+7VedPrep+7

• Biotech (BT): Molecular biology, bioengineering, bioprocess + math + GA Engineering Careers 360+1PW Live+1

Note: Papers like AR, CY, MA, PH, XL, XH may omit Engineering Mathematics, allocating full weight to subject areas VedPrepShiksha.

✅ Quick Summary

• Total Qs: 65

• Total Marks: 100

• Sections: GA (15) + Math (~13) + Core (~72)

• Duration: 180 mins CBT

• Question Types: MCQ, MSQ, NAT

• Negative Marking: For MCQs only

💡 Preparation Tips

1. Understand question formats (MCQ vs MSQ vs NAT) and practice them.

2. Master GA & Math—compulsory in most papers.

3. Deep-dive Subject Syllabus: Download branch PDF from official IIT Guwahati site (Aug 2025).

4. Attempt full-length mock tests under timed CBT conditions.

5. Prioritize accuracy, especially in MCQs—avoid careless negative marks.

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