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IIT Guwahati has released the eligibility criteria for GATE 2026. Check who can apply, educational qualification, age limit, nationality, number of attempts, and detailed degree-wise criteria. No age limit & unlimited attempts.
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Short InformationIIT Guwahati has released the eligibility criteria for GATE 2026. Check who can apply, educational qualification, age limit, nationality, number of attempts, and detailed degree-wise criteria. No age limit & unlimited attempts.

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Notification DatePost Date: 13/05/2026

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1GATE Eligibility Criteria 2026
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1paragraphGATE Eligibility Criteria 2026 for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) allows candidates who are currently in the 3rd year or higher of any undergraduate degree program or have completed any government-approved degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Commerce/Arts/Humanities to appear for the exam.
2paragraphIIT Guwahati is the Organizing Institute for GATE 2026. The exam provides opportunities for admission to M.Tech, MS, PhD programs in top institutes like IITs, NITs, and IISc, as well as recruitment in various Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). GATE eligibility is one of the most flexible among national-level exams -there is no age limit and no restriction on the number of attempts.
3paragraphCandidates must only satisfy the educational qualification requirements. Always check the official website for the latest updates, as minor changes can occur.
2GATE Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Educational Qualification
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1paragraphCandidates must be currently studying in the 3rd year or higher, or have already completed a government-approved qualifying degree. There is no minimum percentage required in the qualifying degree. A candidate can choose up to two papers from the allowed combinations.
2paragraphHere is the complete GATE Educational Qualification table:
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  • Degree/Program
  • Qualifying Degree/Examination
  • Description of Eligible Candidates
    • B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharm.
    • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc./Diploma)
    • Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed
    • B. Arch.
    • Bachelor’s degree of Architecture (5-year course)/Naval Architecture (4-year course)/Planning (4-year course)
    • Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed
    • B.Sc. (Research)/B.S.
    • Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma/4 years after 10+2)
    • Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed
    • Pharm. D. (after 10+2)
    • 6-year degree program
    • Currently in the 3rd/4th/5th/6th year or already completed
    • M.B.B.S./B.D.S./B.V.Sc.
    • Professional Medical/Veterinary degree
    • 5th/6th/7th or higher semester or already completed
    • M.Sc./M.A./MCA or equivalent
    • Master’s degree in any branch of Arts/Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications
    • Currently in the 1st year or higher or already completed
    • Int. M.E./M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.)
    • Post-B.Sc. Integrated Master’s degree (4-year program)
    • Currently in the 1st/2nd/3rd/4th year or already completed
    • Int. M.E./M.Tech./M.Pharm. or Dual Degree (after 10+2 or Diploma)
    • Integrated Master’s or Dual Degree (5-year program)
    • Currently in the 3rd/4th/5th year or already completed
    • B.Sc./B.A./B.Com.
    • Bachelor’s degree in Science/Arts/Commerce (3-year program)
    • Currently in the 3rd year or already completed
    • Int. M.Sc./Int. B.S.-M.S.
    • Integrated M.Sc. or 5-year integrated B.S.-M.S. program
    • Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed
    • Professional Society Examinations (equivalent to B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch.)
    • B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent exams recognized by MoE/UPSC/AICTE (e.g., AMIE)
    • Completed Section A or equivalent
    • B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry)
    • 4-year program
    • Currently in the 3rd/4th year or already completed
4paragraphNote: Candidates pursuing or holding higher degrees are also eligible. B.Sc./B.A./B.Com. graduates are eligible to appear, but they should verify specific admission criteria at the target institutes.
3GATE Eligibility 2026 - Age Limit
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1paragraphThere is no age limit for GATE 2026. Candidates of any age who meet the educational qualification can apply.
4GATE Eligibility 2026 - Nationality
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  • Indian nationals are eligible.
  • Candidates from Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Ethiopia, UAE, and other specified countries can also apply if they fulfill the educational criteria. International candidates typically need to appear for the exam at designated centers in India.
5GATE Eligibility 2026 - Number of Attempts Limit
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1paragraphThere is no limit on the number of attempts. You can appear for GATE as many times as you want. The GATE score is valid for three years from the date of result announcement.
6GATE Eligibility Criteria 2026 (General)
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  • No minimum marks/percentage required in the qualifying examination.
  • Candidates must upload valid supporting documents (provisional certificate, degree certificate, category certificate if applicable) during the application process.
  • Professional society qualifications (like AMIE) must be recognized by relevant authorities.
  • Always refer to the official GATE 2026 Information Brochure for exact document specifications.