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) | 10+2 education, Minimum aggregate of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, Valid score in Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission (TNEA) or relevant entrance examination, Indian nationals or completed higher secondary education in India | |
| B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) | 10+2 education, minimum aggregate of 50% marks in relevant subjects, strong foundation in mathematics and science | |
| B.B.A. (Bachelor of Business Administration) | 10+2 education from a recognized board, minimum aggregate of 50%, valid score in any national or state-level entrance exam, strong foundation in mathematics, economics, and business studies | |
| B.Com. (Bachelor of Commerce) | 10+2 education from a recognized board, minimum aggregate of 50%, studied Commerce as a subject in qualifying examination | |
| Diploma | 10th standard or equivalent examination from a recognized board, minimum aggregate score of 50% in 10th standard exams, strong foundation in mathematics and science subjects | |
| M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology, minimum aggregate score of 50%, valid GATE score, qualify in Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) | |
| B.C.A. + M.C.A. | 10+2 education with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in relevant subjects, valid score in entrance exams such as JEE Main or TANCET, diploma in computer applications or related fields |
| Gender | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General | 281 | 73 |
| OBC | 0 | 0 |
| SC | 23 | 3 |
| ST | 0 | 0 |
| Muslim | 0 | 0 |
| PWD | 0 | 0 |