The GATE 2026 Admit Card for Computer Science & IT will be available on January 2, 2026 at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The CS exam is scheduled for February 8, 2026, and will be held in two sessions: CS1 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and CS2 from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
The GATE 2026 schedule for all 30 papers is now out. The exams will take place on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. CS and CE will be conducted in two shifts, while the remaining papers will have a single shift. Admit cards will be released on January 2, 2026.
The GATE 2026 mock tests for all subjects are now available on gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The examination is scheduled for February 7, 8, 14, and 15, while the admit cards will be issued on January 2, 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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