GATE Application Date:28 Aug' 25 - 28 Sep' 25
GATE Exam Centres 2026 - IIT Guwahati has released the list of GATE 2026 exam centres along with the information brochure. Candidates can check the GATE exam cities 2026 on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The GATE 2026 test centres are divided across 8 IIT zones. The GATE exam will be held in more than 200 cities. Candidates will have to select the exam centres while filling out the GATE application form 2026. However, the complete address of the test venue will be available on the GATE admit cards. The GATE 2026 exam will be held on February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026.
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The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has released the GATE exam centres list 2026 on the official website. GATE 2026 will be conducted across eight zonal centres. The 2026 GATE exam centre list based on this year's information brochure is given below.
GATE 2026 Exam Centres List
Zonal Centres | GATE Exam Centres (Exam cities) | Total number of exam cities |
|---|---|---|
Ambala | 26 | |
Ananthapuramu | 37 | |
Ahmedabad | 37 | |
Faridabad | 22 | |
Itanagar | 24 | |
Bhopal | 14 | |
Eluru | 30 | |
Chirala | 48 |
To change the examination city for GATE 2026, applicants will have to follow these steps:
This year, there are no international centres for the GATE 2026 examination. Foreign nationals who wish to appear for the GATE 2026 exam are expected to select and appear at any of the Indian GATE exam centres in India.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Candidates appearing for the GATE exam 2026 can check the list of exam centres of GATE on this page.
The GATE 2026 exam will be held across 8 IIT Zones.
Candidates will be able to select up to three exam cities from the same zonal centres in order of their preferences while filling out the GATE 2026 application form.
No. Such arrangements will not be made at the examination centre. If a candidate brings personal belongings including mobile phones, they have to be kept outside the examination hall at the candidate's own risk. The GATE officials are not responsible for safe keeping of your personal items.
IIT Guwahati will conduct the GATE 2026 exam.
GATE 2026 will be organized by the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati.
Candidates are required to select three cities for the GATE 2026 exam. Typically, they will be allotted a centre in the city they select as their first choice. However, if there is a high number of candidates in a particular city, the second and third choices become relevant. It’s important to note that the GATE committee reserves the right to add or remove exam cities based on operational constraints, and candidates may be allotted a city that wasn't part of their chosen options.
No, candidates must choose all GATE 2026 three exam centres from the same zone.
On Question asked by student community
Hey! If you want to do M.Tech without a GATE score, there are several colleges that offer admission through their own entrance exams or selection process. For example, VIT Vellore (VITMEE), BITS Pilani (BITS HD), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI Entrance Exam), Amity University (Amity JEE), Thapar University (TUET), and Pondicherry University all accept students without GATE. Many private universities like Sanskriti University and Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth also allow admission through their own exams. You should check each college for eligibility, application process, fee structure, and placement opportunities before applying.
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For GATE Aerospace Engineering , here is a concise list of essential books to cover all important topics:
Aerodynamics:
Fundamentals of Aerodynamics – John D. Anderson Jr.
Aerodynamics for Engineering Students – Houghton & Carpenter
Flight Mechanics / Performance / Stability:
Introduction to Flight – John D. Anderson Jr.
Aircraft Performance & Design – John D. Anderson Jr.
Propulsion:
Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion – Hill & Peterson
Gas Turbines – V. Ganesan
Structures:
A Textbook of Strength of Materials – R.K. Bansal
Aircraft Structures for Engineering Students – T.H.G. Megson
Space Mechanics:
Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students – Howard D. Curtis
Engineering Mathematics:
Advanced Engineering Mathematics – Erwin Kreyszig / R.K. Jain & S.R.K. Iyengar
Practice:
GATE Aerospace mock tests and previous years’ solved papers.
Focus on these books to strengthen concepts, practice numericals, and revise efficiently for the exam.
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Yes, the GATE exam is valued for M.Sc. Microbiology in some institutes.
Many IITs, IISc, and some top universities accept GATE scores for admission to M.Sc. or integrated PhD programmes in Microbiology and related fields.
It is more commonly used for M.Tech/PhD admissions, but for M.Sc. Microbiology, a few institutes also consider GATE.
Some universities may prefer their own entrance exams instead.
It is best to check the admission rules of the specific university or institute you are interested in.
Hope it helps !
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As an EEE (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) graduate, your core GATE paper is EE (Electrical Engineering).
You can also choose papers like IN (Instrumentation) or EC (Electronics and Communication) if you're comfortable. GATE now allows two-paper combinations EE plus IN is a valid pair.
Choose based on your strengths and future goals (e.g., PSU jobs, M.Tech). Always check the latest GATE brochure for updated paper codes and combinations.
Here’s a concise 5-point version you can use:
Know syllabus & pattern: Focus on core subjects of your branch and General Aptitude.
Study material: Use UG textbooks, reference books, and previous year GATE papers.
Plan & practice: Make a daily/weekly schedule, solve problems, and revise regularly.
Mock tests & accuracy: Take weekly mock tests, analyze mistakes, and improve speed.
PSU recruitment: Apply to PSUs like NTPC, IOCL, BHEL, ONGC, GAIL based on GATE scores; some conduct interviews.
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