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IIT Guwahati releases GATE 2026 syllabus, adds fresh sectional paper option
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has released the detailed syllabus for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026, along with important updates to the exam format. The national-level entrance test is set to be conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, with online registration beginning on August 25 through the official portal – as a gateway to MTech, MS, and PhD admissions in IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other premier institutes, GATE scores are also widely used by Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) for CHANGES IN GATE 2026This year, the exam will include 30 test papers comprising both full and sectional papers. A notable addition is the 'Energy Science' section, introduced under the Engineering Sciences (XE) paper. Candidates may opt to appear for one or two papers, but the combination must align with the officially approved two-paper list, which will be announced on the GATE 2026 STRUCTURE
Language: English onlyTotal Marks per Paper: 100General Aptitude (GA): 15 marksSubject-specific section: 85 marksQuestion Types: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT)MARKING SCHEME1-mark questions: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer2-mark questions: 2/3 mark deducted for each wrong answerSECTION-WISE DETAILSXE (Engineering Sciences) Paper:Compulsory: Engineering Mathematics (15 marks)Optional: Any two sections, 35 marks eachB: Fluid MechanicsC: Materials ScienceD: Solid MechanicsE: ThermodynamicsF: Polymer Science and EngineeringG: Food TechnologyH: Atmospheric and Oceanic SciencesI: Energy ScienceXH (Humanities and Social Sciences) Paper:Compulsory: Reasoning and Comprehension (25 marks)Optional: One section, 60 marksC1: EconomicsC2: EnglishC3: LinguisticsC4: PhilosophyC5: PsychologyC6: SociologyXL (Life Sciences) Paper:Compulsory: Chemistry (25 marks)Optional: Any two sections, 30 marks eachQ: BiochemistryR: BotanyS: MicrobiologyT: ZoologyU: Food TechnologyIMPORTANT GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANTSCandidates must know their paper codes, as they are required during both registration and the one application per candidate is allowed. If opting for a second paper, it must be added to the original application form. Multiple applications will be rejected, and fees will not be detailed syllabi, paper combinations, and other updates, aspirants can refer to the official GATE 2026 website.- Ends
