GATE 2026 notification is officially out and this year, it will be conducted by IIT Guwahati. If you’re from the Life Sciences or Biotechnology stream, this blog will cover all major details – including paper combinations, syllabus, exam dates, pattern, eligibility, and fee structure.
The GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) exam is not a recruitment exam in itself but a qualifying test used by various institutes and organizations for admission or recruitment purposes. Here’s how the selection process works:
Stage
Description
1. Appear for GATE Exam
Candidates must register and appear for the GATE 2026 exam in their selected subject(s).
2. Score & Result Declaration
GATE result will be declared based on the final score out of 100 marks. A normalized score (GATE Score) is also calculated for multi-session papers.
3. Qualifying Cutoff
IIT Guwahati will release qualifying cutoffs for each paper and category. Only candidates meeting or exceeding the cutoff are eligible for further selection.
4. Admission to PG Programs (M.Tech/PhD)
Candidates can apply to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other institutes through COAP or CCMT portals using their GATE score.
5. PSU Recruitment (if applicable)
Some PSUs (Public Sector Undertakings) may release separate recruitment notifications and shortlist candidates based on their GATE score.
6. Counseling/Interview (if applicable)
Institutes or PSUs may conduct interviews, written tests, or counseling rounds for final selection.
Note:
GATE score is valid for 3 years for admissions.
For PSU jobs, GATE score is typically valid only for the current year (i.e., 2026).
Each institute or PSU has its own eligibility criteria and selection process, so candidates must check individual notifications.
GATE 2026 Paper Details
GATE 2026 will be conducted in 30 subjects. Candidates can appear for up to 2 papers in allowed combinations.
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