GATE ME 2026: Exam Date, Syllabus, Question Paper, Answer Key, Response Sheet

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Updated On: September 19, 2025 10:01 AM

GATE Mechanical Engineering exam 2026 is scheduled for February 2nd or 3rd week. Get the detailed GATE ME syllabus 2026 and practice with previous year question papers and answer key solutions to track your exam preparation. 
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GATE ME 2026

GATE ME 2026: If you are planning to sit for the GATE Mechanical Engineering paper, then this post includes all the details about the exam. First of all, you must know that Mechanical Engineering is one of the most opted papers; therefore, competition is tough for this specialization. Around 8000 students sit in the GATE Mechanical Engineering exam, out of which only 17% students are usually able to qualify. It. So, if you want to pass the GATE ME 2026 exam, then you need to do very good exam preparation. GATE exam official dates have been released, and the exam is just months away. The GATE 2026 exam will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. However, the final paper-wise GATE exam dates are yet to be announced. The GATE syllabus and exam pattern for Mechanical Engineering have been released.

You can check the GATE Mechanical Engineering 2026 exam dates, syllabus, answer key, and details here.

GATE ME 2026 Exam Date

Recently, IIT Guwahati released the GATE 2026 exam dates . The GATE Mechanical Engineering exam date 2026 is yet to be announced.

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February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026

GATE Mechanical Engineering Exam Date 2026

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GATE ME 2026 Syllabus

If you are looking for the official GATE Mechanical Engineering syllabus 2026, you can download it from the official website at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. IIT Guwahati has released the GATE 2026 syllabus for Mechanical Engineering and other papers. As per the syllabus, there are many topics and chapters that you need to prepare. The GATE ME syllabus is quite big; therefore, you must start studying now. The topics that you need to prepare are Engineering Mathematics, Applied Mechanics and Design, Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences and Materials, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering. Apart from this, the GATE ME syllabus also includes a General Aptitude section that you shouldn’t ignore, as it carries 15 mark weightage.

You can download the official GATE 2026 Mechanical Engineering syllabus by clicking on the link below.

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While doing your preparation for GATE 2026, you must practice with the previous year’s GATE question papers also. If you solve the GATE Mechanical Engineering previous year question paper, you will get an idea about important topics that you can focus on. It will help you judge your exam preparation, whether you are fully prepared or not. If you are someone who struggles with time management skills, you can improve them by solving previous year question papers.

You can get the last 3 year’s GATE Mechanical Engineering question paper by clicking on the links given below.

GATE ME 2026 Answer Key

Every year, the GATE answer key is made available for students so they can check the correct answer. You can download the GATE Mechanical Engineering answer key just a few days after giving the exam. You can go through the GATE ME answer key 2026 PDF and find out the correct answer for the questions asked in the exam. This will help you calculate your expected score also. If you find any mistake in the GATE 2026 answer key , you can raise an objection against it.

You can access the GATE Mechanical Engineering answer key 2026 from the links given below.

GATE ME 2026 Response Sheet

The GATE response sheet 2026 will consist of the answers you gave in the exam. You can use your response sheet as a reference with the answer key and match your answers. The GATE authorities usually release the response sheet, along with the answer key and GATE question papers.

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FAQs

When will the GATE 2026 result for Mechanical Engineering be released?

The GATE 2026 result is scheduled to be released on March 19, 2026. 

How many students appeared for the GATE Mechanical Engineering exam?

Every year, around 8000 students sit for the GATE Mechanical Engineering exam. Mechanical Engineering is one of the most opted papers in the GATE examination.

How to prepare for the GATE 2026 Mechanical Engineering exam?

To prepare for the GATE Mechanical Engineering exam 2026, you must first prepare a proper timetable and follow it. Study the complete syllabus and focus on important and high-weightage topics. Do a timely revision of the syllabus, and make short notes for it. Solve many previous year papers, mock tests, and sample papers.

Is the GATE Mechanical Engineering paper tough?

Yes, Mechanical Engineering is one of the most opted papers in the GATE examination, with around 8000 students appearing for the exam. GATE is a national-level exam that requires thorough exam preparation if you want to crack it on your first attempt. 

What is the GATE 2026 syllabus for Mechanical Engineering?

The GATE 2026 syllabus for Mechanical Engineering consists of 4 sections, namely Engineering Mathematics, Applied Mechanics and Design, Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences and Materials, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering.

What is the GATE Mechanical Engineering exam date 2026?

The GATE 2026 Mechanical Engineering exam date has not been released yet. The GATE 2026 exam will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026.

Who is eligible for GATE Mechanical Engineering?

To be eligible for the GATE 2026 Mechanical Engineering exam, you need a Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology from a recognized institute. If you have a master's degree in a relevant engineering specialization, you can still apply for GATE ME 2026. Final year students of bachelor’s and master’s degrees are also eligible for GATE ME. 

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