The last date to apply for GATE 2026 for M.Tech and research program admissions has been extended to October 13, 2025, with the applicable late fee. The examination will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, and will be conducted in two sessions daily.
The GATE 2026 application deadline for M.Tech and research program admissions has been extended to October 6, 2025, without any late fees. The exam is scheduled for February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, and will be conducted in two sessions each day.
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.
Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) | ₹1,50,000 | Higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent, Minimum aggregate score of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, Valid score in entrance exams like TNEA or JEE Main |
M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | ₹50,000 | Undergraduate degree in any discipline, Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Valid score in entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, XAT, or TANCET |
Diploma | ₹40,000 | 10th standard or equivalent examination with a minimum aggregate of 50%, strong foundation in Mathematics and Science subjects |
M.C.A. (Master of Computer Applications) | ₹50,000 | Undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university, Mathematics studied in 10+2 or at the undergraduate level, minimum aggregate score of 50% in qualifying examination, qualify in the entrance examination. |
Bachelor of Engineering-B.E. | ₹50,000 | Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Minimum aggregate of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in higher secondary education (10+2), Valid score in entrance examinations such as Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission (TNEA) or other relevant state/national level engineering entrance exams |
Master of Engineering-M.E. | ₹50,000 | Undergraduate degree in a relevant field of engineering, Minimum aggregate score of 50% in bachelor's degree, Valid score in Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) or Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) |