Is the GATE 2026 Syllabus released?

GATE Exam Update: The Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati is the conducting authority for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering examination for this session.

On 05th August 2025, IIT Guwahati released the GATE 2026 official website, i.e gate2026.iitg.ac.in, and other details regarding the exam.

GATE 2026 examination schedule, eligibility, exam pattern, and application fees have been released, but note that the syllabus has not been released yet. There are 30 GATE test papers, and candidates are a candidate is allowed to appear in either ONE or UP TO TWO test papers

For this session, a new section paper on Energy Science (XE-I) is being introduced under the GATE XE Paper Sections, and the application fees are also increased for all categories.

How To Check GATE 2026 Syllabus

Follow the steps given below to check and download the GATE syllabus PDF:

• Go to the GATE 2026 official website gate2026.iitg.ac.in
• You will enter the homepage of the site
• On top, click on the “Get Paper” option.
• A drop-down will appear on the screen.
• Select “GATE 2026 Test PAPERS & Syllabus” option.
• You will be redirected to subject & syllabus detail page.
• Select your subject and click on its code.

The GATE 2026 exam date has been announced by the authority. IIT Guwahati, in computer-based mode, will conduct the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering on 07, 08, 14, and 15 February 2026.

Registration for GATE 2026 will start on 25th August 2025. The last date to complete regular online registration/ application process without late fees is 25th September 2025, and extended online registration with late fee can be done till October 06, 2025.

It is expected that the GATE 2026 syllabus will be released in the second week of August 2025, along with the poster and information bulletin.

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