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GATE 2026 Syllabus PDF Download: Test Papers, Codes, Exam Pattern & Mark Distribution

by Sreesha V.S
August 27, 2025
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Table of Contents

  • GATE 2026 Highlights
  • GATE 2026 Exam Date 
  • GATE 2026 Important Dates
  • GATE 2026 Exam Pattern – Duration & Details
  • GATE 2026 Test Papers, Codes & Rules
  • GATE 2026 Syllabus PDF
  • GATE 2026 Syllabus – XE, XH & XL Papers PDF Download
  • GATE 2026 Marking Scheme & Distribution of Questions

GATE 2026 will be conducted for 30 test papers in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. Candidates can appear for one or two papers as per allowed combinations. A virtual scientific calculator will be provided, and all electronic devices are prohibited. Scribble pads will be given for rough work. The syllabus, previous year papers, and mock tests are available on the official GATE 2026 website. In this blog, we have attached the complete GATE 2026 syllabus and detailed exam pattern to help candidates plan their preparation strategy.

GATE 2026 Highlights

Feature Details
Organizing Institute Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG)
Mode of Exam Computer Based Test (CBT)
Total Papers 30
New Paper Introduced Energy Science (XE-I) under Engineering Sciences (XE)
Medium of Exam English
Question Types MCQs, MSQs, NATs
Calculator Policy Only on-screen virtual calculator allowed
Paper Choice One or two test papers only
Eligibility 3rd year or higher UG students / Graduates in approved programs; MBBS, BDS, BVSc, B.Sc. (Agri./Horti./Forestry) from 5th sem. onwards
Age Limit No age limit
Exam Centres 200+ cities/towns across India
Score Validity 3 years from result announcement
Exam Dates February 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2026 (Forenoon & Afternoon sessions)
Registration Start Date August 25, 2025
Registration End Date September 25, 2025
Extended Deadline October 6, 2025 (with late fee)
Official Website https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in

GATE 2026 Exam Date 

The GATE 2026 examination is scheduled to be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. The exam will be conducted in two sessions each day – forenoon and afternoon. Candidates must ensure they check their Admit Card for the exact date, time, and session allotted to them. GATE 2026 will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across various centers in India, covering all 30 test papers.

GATE 2026 Important Dates

Event Date/Period
GOAPS (Application Portal) Opens August 25, 2025
Closing Date for Regular Registration September 25, 2025
End of Extended Registration (with late fee) October 06, 2025
Last Date for Changes (Category, Paper, City, Personal Details) November 06, 2025
Admit Card Download Starts January 02, 2026
GATE 2026 Examination Dates February 07, 08, 14 & 15, 2026 (Sat & Sun)
Exam Sessions Forenoon: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Afternoon: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Result Announcement March 19, 2026
Free Score Card Download March 27, 2026 – May 31, 2026
Paid Score Card Download (₹500 per paper) June 01, 2026 – December 31, 2026

GATE 2026 Exam Pattern – Duration & Details

The GATE 2026 exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode for 30 test papers. Candidates can appear for one or two papers as per the allowed combinations. The exam evaluates candidates’ understanding of undergraduate-level subjects in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, and post-graduate level subjects in Science, Humanities, Commerce, and Arts.

GATE 2026 Exam Duration & Instructions

All GATE 2026 test papers will have a duration of 3 hours, with an extended 4 hours allowed for candidates availing compensatory time. Each paper consists of 65 questions totaling 100 marks, and the exam will terminate automatically once the allotted time elapses.

Candidates are allowed to occupy their seats 40 minutes before the scheduled start. The login for reading instructions will open 20 minutes prior to the exam.

Guidelines for Applicants

  • Candidates cannot login after 30 minutes from the scheduled start.
  • Leaving the examination hall before the scheduled end is strictly prohibited.

Pattern GATE 2026 Exam 

All exams will be in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode, with questions displayed on a computer screen. A virtual scientific calculator will be provided on-screen. Calculators, mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, electronic gadgets, wallets, books, papers, tables, pens/pencils, or smartwatches are strictly prohibited. Possession of such items can lead to disqualification, even if unused. Candidates are responsible for their personal belongings.

A scribble pad will be provided for rough work. Candidates must write their name and registration number on it before use. Only one scribble pad is allowed at a time, and the previous pad must be returned before taking another. All scribble pads must be returned to the invigilator at the end of the exam.

Parameter Details
Mode of Exam Computer Based Test (CBT)
Language English
Duration 3 hours (*PwD candidates get +1 hour)
Number of Papers 30 test papers
Sections General Aptitude (GA) + Selected Subject(s)
Types of Questions MCQ, MSQ, NAT
Number of Questions 10 (GA) + 55 (Subject) = 65
Marks Distribution (Most Papers) GA: 15, Engineering Math: 13, Subject: 72, Total: 100
Marks Distribution (AR, CY, DA, EY, GE, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH, XL) GA: 15, Subject: 85, Total: 100
Marking Scheme 1 or 2 marks per question
Negative Marking 1/3 for 1-mark MCQ, 2/3 for 2-mark MCQ; No negative for MSQ/NAT
Partial Marking Not allowed

GATE 2026 Test Papers, Codes & Rules

GATE 2026 will be conducted for 30 test papers, each totaling 100 marks, with 15 marks for General Aptitude (GA) and the remaining for subject-specific sections. Candidates can appear in one or two papers, choosing only from the approved two-paper combinations.

Some papers may have multiple sessions, but each candidate is assigned to one session only. Test paper codes must be noted during application and exam. Applicants should select papers aligning with their qualifying degree and only one application will be accepted if multiple submissions are made.

General Test Papers

Test Paper Code Test Paper Code
Aerospace Engineering AE Geology and Geophysics GG€
Agricultural Engineering AG Instrumentation Engineering IN
Architecture and Planning AR# Mathematics MA
Biomedical Engineering BM Mechanical Engineering ME
Biotechnology BT Mining Engineering MN
Civil Engineering CE Metallurgical Engineering MT
Chemical Engineering CH Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering NM
Computer Science & IT CS Petroleum Engineering PE
Chemistry CY Physics PH
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence DA Production & Industrial Engineering PI
Electronics & Communication EC Statistics ST
Electrical Engineering EE Textile Engineering & Fibre Science TF
Environmental Science & Engineering ES Engineering Sciences XE⊕
Ecology & Evolution EY Humanities & Social Sciences XH†
Geomatics Engineering GE$ Life Sciences XL*

GATE 2026 Paper Sections for XE, XH, and XL

Paper Compulsory Section Optional Sections Code
XE (Engineering Sciences) Engineering Mathematics (15 marks) Any TWO sections (2×35 = 70 marks) A (Compulsory), B – Fluid Mechanics, C – Materials Science, D – Solid Mechanics, E – Thermodynamics, F – Polymer Science & Engineering, G – Food Technology, H – Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences, I – Energy Science
XH (Humanities & Social Sciences) Reasoning & Comprehension (25 marks) Any ONE section (60 marks) B1 (Compulsory), C1 – Economics, C2 – English, C3 – Linguistics, C4 – Philosophy, C5 – Psychology, C6 – Sociology
XL (Life Sciences) Chemistry (25 marks) Any TWO sections (2×30 = 60 marks) P (Compulsory), Q – Biochemistry, R – Botany, S – Microbiology, T – Zoology, U – Food Technology

GATE 2026 Paper Sections for AR, GE, and GG

Paper Compulsory Section Optional Sections Code
AR (Architecture & Planning) Part-A (Compulsory) Part-B1 – Architecture, Part-B2 – Planning AR
GE (Geomatics Engineering) Part-A (Compulsory) Part-B1 – Surveying & Mapping, Part-B2 – Image Processing & Analysis GE
GG (Geology & Geophysics) Part-A (Compulsory) Part-B1 – Geology, Part-B2 – Geophysics GG

GATE 2026 Allowed Two-Test Paper Combinations

Primary Paper Code Allowed Secondary Papers
AE (Aerospace Engineering) CE, ME, XE
AG (Agricultural Engineering) CE
AR (Architecture & Planning) CE, GE
BM (Biomedical Engineering) BT, IN
BT (Biotechnology) BM, XL
CE (Civil Engineering) AE, AG, AR, ES, GE, NM, XE
CH (Chemical Engineering) ES, PE, XE
CS (Computer Science & IT) DA, EC, GE, MA, PH, ST
CY (Chemistry) XE, XL
DA (Data Science & AI) CS, EC, EE, MA, ME, PH, ST, XE
EC (Electronics & Communication Engg.) CS, DA, EE, IN, PH
EE (Electrical Engineering) DA, EC, IN, PH
ES (Environmental Science & Engg.) CE, CH, GE
EY (Ecology & Evolution) XL
GE (Geomatics Engineering) AR, CE, CS, ES, GG
GG (Geology & Geophysics) GE
IN (Instrumentation Engineering) BM, EC, EE, ME
MA (Mathematics) CS, DA, PH, ST
ME (Mechanical Engineering) AE, DA, IN, NM, PI, XE
MN (Mining Engineering) —
MT (Metallurgical Engineering) XE
NM (Naval Architecture & Marine Engg.) CE, ME
PE (Petroleum Engineering) CH
PH (Physics) CS, DA, EC, EE, MA, XE
PI (Production & Industrial Engg.) ME, XE
ST (Statistics) CS, DA, MA, XH
TF (Textile Engg. & Fibre Science) —
XE (Engineering Sciences) AE, CE, CH, CY, DA, ME, MT, PH, PI
XH (Humanities & Social Sciences) ST
XL (Life Sciences) BT, CY, EY

GATE 2026 Syllabus PDF

The GATE 2026 syllabus, previous year question papers, and mock exams along with the virtual scientific calculator are available on the official GATE 2026 website. It is attached along with the official notification PDF. For your convenience, we have attached the GATE 2026 syllabus PDF below. You can download it to access the detailed syllabus for all test papers here.

Subject Code Syllabus PDF
Aerospace Engineering AE
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Agricultural Engineering AG
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Architecture and Planning AR
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Biomedical Engineering BM
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Biotechnology BT
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Civil Engineering CE
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Chemical Engineering CH
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Computer Science & IT CS
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Chemistry CY
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Data Science & AI DA
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Electronics & Communication Engineering EC
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Electrical Engineering EE
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Environmental Science & Engineering ES
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Ecology and Evolution EY
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Instrumentation Engineering IN
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Mathematics MA
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Mechanical Engineering ME
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Metallurgical Engineering MT
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Mining Engineering MN
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Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering NM
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Petroleum Engineering PE
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Physics PH
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Production & Industrial Engineering PI
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Statistics ST
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Textile Engineering & Fibre Science TF
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Engineering Sciences XE
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Humanities & Social Sciences XH
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Life Sciences XL
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GATE 2026 Syllabus – XE, XH & XL Papers PDF Download

Get the complete GATE 2026 syllabus for all test papers, including Engineering Sciences (XE), Humanities & Social Sciences (XH), and Life Sciences (XL). The syllabus covers General Aptitude (GA) 15 marks for all papers, along with subject-specific sections for each test paper. Download the official PDF below!

GATE 2026 XE (Engineering Sciences) Syllabus PDF

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Engineering Mathematics (Compulsory) A 15
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Fluid Mechanics B 35
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Materials Science C 35
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Solid Mechanics D 35
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Thermodynamics E 35
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Polymer Science & Engineering F 35
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Food Technology G 35
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Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences H 35
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Energy Science I 35
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GATE 2026 XH (Humanities & Social Sciences) Syllabus PDF

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Reasoning & Comprehension (Compulsory) B1 25
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Economics C1 60
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English C2 60
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Linguistics C3 60
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Philosophy C4 60
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Psychology C5 60
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Sociology C6 60
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GATE 2026 XL (Life Sciences) Syllabus PDF Sections

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Chemistry (Compulsory) P 25
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Biochemistry Q 30
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Botany R 30
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Microbiology S 30
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Zoology T 30
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Food Technology U 30
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GATE 2026 Marking Scheme & Distribution of Questions

The GATE 2026 examination consists of 65 questions totaling 100 marks. Every paper includes a General Aptitude (GA) section of 10 questions carrying 15 marks, designed to test language and analytical skills. The remaining marks are allocated to the subject-specific sections. Below is a detailed breakdown of marks and question distribution for various test papers.

Test Paper Sections Questions Marks Notes
All Papers (GA) General Aptitude 10 15 5 × 1 mark + 5 × 2 marks
AR (Architecture & Planning) Part A (Compulsory) 39 60 18 × 1 mark + 21 × 2 marks
Part B (Optional B1/B2) 16 25 7 × 1 mark + 9 × 2 marks
GE (Geomatics Engineering) Part A (Compulsory) 36 55 17 × 1 mark + 19 × 2 marks
Part B (Optional B1/B2) 19 30 8 × 1 mark + 11 × 2 marks
GG (Geology & Geophysics) Part A (Compulsory) 16 25 7 × 1 mark + 9 × 2 marks
Part B (Optional B1/B2) 39 60 18 × 1 mark + 21 × 2 marks
XE (Engineering Sciences) XE-A (Engg. Math – Compulsory) 11 15 7 × 1 mark + 4 × 2 marks
Optional Sections B–I (choose 2) 22 each 35 each 9 × 1 mark + 13 × 2 marks
XH (Humanities & Social Sciences) B1 (Reasoning & Comprehension – Compulsory) 16 25 7 × 1 mark + 9 × 2 marks
Optional Sections C1–C6 (choose 1) 39 60 18 × 1 mark + 21 × 2 marks
XL (Life Sciences) P (Chemistry – Compulsory) 17 25 9 × 1 mark + 8 × 2 marks
Optional Sections Q–U (choose 2) 19 each 30 each 8 × 1 mark + 11 × 2 marks

GATE 2026 Distribution of Marks – Test Papers

Paper Code General Aptitude (GA) Subject: Compulsory Section Subject: Optional Section(s) Total Marks
AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, ES, IN, ME, MN, MT, NM, PE, PI, TF 15 85 — 100
CY, DA, EY, MA, PH, ST 15 85 — 100
AR 15 60 B1 – Architecture / B2 – Planning – 25 100
GE 15 55 B1 – Surveying & Mapping / B2 – Image Processing & Analysis – 30 100
GG 15 25 B1 – Geology / B2 – Geophysics – 60 100
XE 15 15 2 × 35 100
XH 15 25 60 100
XL 15 25 2 × 30 100

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