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

Falak Khan

Updated On: September 22, 2025 10:01 AM

GATE Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering exam is scheduled in February 2026. You can check the GATE NM 2026 exam dates, syllabus PDF, question paper, and answer key details here. 


 
GATE NM 2026

GATE NM 2026: If you are preparing for the GATE 2026 Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering exam, then you must know that the exam dates are out. The GATE 2026 exam will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering is not a very popular specialization in GATE, with only around 300 students appearing for it. However, it must be shocking to hear that even though around 300 students appear, only 80 to 90 students are able to qualify it. You have only a few months left for the exam, so gear up your exam preparation. The official GATE NM 2026 syllabus and exam pattern have been released recently. You can go through the official pattern and syllabus to know about the topics and chapters that you need to prepare. You can check the GATE Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering 2026 exam, syllabus PDF, question paper, answer key, and response sheet details here.

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GATE NM 2026 Exam Date

IIT Guwahati revealed the GATE 2026 exam dates along with the official brochure. However, the paper-wise GATE dates are yet to be released.

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GATE Exam Date 2026

February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026

GATE Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Exam Date 2026

To Be Announced

GATE NM 2026 Syllabus

You can now access the GATE Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering 2026 exam from gate2026.iitg.ac.in. IIT Guwahati has recently released the official GATE 2026 syllabus and exam pattern for all the papers. Currently, you will find the GATE NM syllabus 2026 mentioned on various sources. However, please refer to the official syllabus PDF only. There are 5 sections in the GATE NM syllabus 2026 that you need to prepare, like Engineering Mathematics, Applied Mechanics and Structures, Fluid Mechanics and Marine Hydrodynamics, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, and Thermodynamics and Marine Engineering.

You can download the official GATE 2026 Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering syllabus by clicking on the link below.

GATE NM 2026 Question Paper

You will be able to download the official GATE NM 2026 question paper a few days after the GATE 2026 exam. During your GATE exam preparation, you should try to solve many previous year question papers. By attempting last year’s GATE Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering question papers, you will be able to identify the important topics and chapters. Solving the GATE previous year papers will help you get an idea about your preparation so far. This way, you can go through the mistakes you are making and improve them. Practicing with the GATE previous year question papers will also help you improve your time management skills.

You can download the last 3 years of GATE Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering question papers by clicking on the link below.

GATE NM 2026 Answer Key

Like every year, the GATE 2026 answer key will be released in February, shortly after the exam conclusion. The answer key of GATE 2026 will consist of the correct answers for the questions asked in the exam. You can use the GATE answer key to match it with the answer you marked in the exam and give yourself a score. If you find any errors in the answer key released by the GATE authorities, you can raise objections. The authorities will consider the objections made by you and other students and release a final answer key.

You can access the last 3 years' GATE Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering answer key by clicking on the link below.

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GATE NM 2026 Response Sheet

Along with the answer key, the authorities will also issue the GATE response sheet for Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. The response sheet of GATE will consist of the answers you gave in the exam. You can match your answers with the official answer key and calculate your expected score for the GATE 2026 NM exam.

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How to prepare for the GATE NM exam in 2026?

To prepare for the GATE Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering 2026 exam, you must first create a proper timetable and follow it. You should study the complete syllabus and give attention to the important and high-weightage topics. Do a timely revision of the complete syllabus. Solve many previous year papers, mock tests, sample papers, and test series. Work on your time management skills and improve your mistakes. 

Who is eligible for GATE 2026 Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering?

Students who are in their final year or have completed their bachelor’s degree in the relevant engineering specialization are eligible to appear for the GATE 2026 NM exam. Students with a master’s degree are also eligible to apply for the GATE Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering exam. 

What is the syllabus for GATE 2026 Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering?

The GATE Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering 2026 syllabus includes 5 sections, namely Engineering Mathematics, Applied Mechanics and Structures, Fluid Mechanics and Marine Hydrodynamics, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, and Thermodynamics and Marine Engineering. 

Who is going to conduct GATE 2026?

IIT Guwahati is going to conduct the GATE 2026 exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, in two shifts. 

Is the GATE 2026 syllabus released?

Yes, the GATE 2026 syllabus for all the engineering specializations have been released by IIT Guwahati at gate2026.iitg.ac.in.

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