GATE 2026 registration is now open at gate2026.iitg.ac.in for admission to M.Tech and research programs. Candidates can submit their applications without a late fee until September 28, 2025, while the deadline with a late fee is October 9, 2025. The examination is scheduled to be conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, in two sessions.
The GATE 2026 registration has been postponed to August 28, 2025. Regular applications close on September 28, with late submissions accepted until October 9. Exams will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, and results on March 19.
The TNEA 2025 Round 3 choice filling has started for candidates with ranks between 1,37,711 and 2,39,299 at tneaonline.org. The last day for choice filling is Aug 09, 2025. Tentative allotment will be released on August 10, with confirmation due by August 11.
The GATE 2026 schedule is now available on gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Registration for GATE 2026 will begin on August 25 and will close on September 25 without a late fee, and on October 6 with a late fee. The exam is scheduled for February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. The results will be announced on March 19, 2026.
A. Candidates of HSC (Academic) and Other Equivalent Examinations.
S.No | Community | A Pass with Minimum average marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together |
---|---|---|
1 | General Category | 50.00% |
2 | Backward Class includingBackward Class Muslim | 45.00% |
3 | MBC & DNC | 40.00% |
4 | SC / SCA / ST | 35.00% |
B. Candidates of HSC (Vocational)
S.No | Community | A Pass with Minimum average marks in any one of Related Subjects (Maths or Physics or Chemistry), Vocational Theory and Practicals put together |
---|---|---|
1 | General Category | 50.00% |
2 | Backward Class includingBackward Class Muslim | 45.00% |
3 | MBC & DNC | 40.00% |
4 | SC / SCA / ST | 35.00% |
C. Admission of Foreign Nationals:
50% Aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and English as an studying subject.
2. For Direct Second Year (Lateral Entry)
B.Sc., / Diploma holders are admitted directly in second year B.E / B.Tech. courses.
S.No | Community | Minimum average marks in the Pre-Final and Final semesters put together or Final year |
---|---|---|
1 | General Category | 55.00% |
2 | Backward Class includingBackward Class Muslim | 50.00% |
3 | MBC & DNC | 45.00% |
4 | SC / SCA / ST | Mere pass in Qualifying Examination for Diploma / B.Sc Degree Examination or Equivalent. |
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in the relevant field and obtained at least 50% (45% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in B.E. B.Tech. (or)
B.Arch. degree programme,/B.Pharm/B.Sc. (Agri. / Forestry / Horticulture / Fishery) degree programme(or)Master's Degree in the relevant branch of Science / Arts / M.Sc. (5 years) Integrated Degree Programme (or)
Master's Degree in the relevant branch of Science / Arts / M.Sc. (5 years) Integrated Degree Programme(or)
B.Sc. (3 years) in IT related major courses and M.Sc. (2 years) in IT related major courses
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