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 |
| M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | ₹1,32,000 - 1,51,150 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, minimum of 50% aggregate marks, valid score in entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, XAT, or CMAT |
| B.Pharm. (Bachelor of Pharmacy) | 10+2 education with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the science stream, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics as compulsory subjects, cleared relevant entrance exams such as MHT-CET or JEE | |
| M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology, valid GATE score, minimum qualifying marks may vary depending on specialization. | |
| M.C.A. (Master of Computer Applications) | ₹1,32,000 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum 50% aggregate marks, Studied Mathematics at the 10+2 level or higher |
| M.Pharm. (Master of Pharmacy) | ₹1,26,580 | Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm), Minimum aggregate of 55%, Valid score in Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) or equivalent national level entrance exam, Age criteria set by the institute |