GATE 2026 Syllabus & Question Papers – IIT Guwahati
GATE 2026 Syllabus & Question Papers -There will be thirty test papers in GATE 2026.
The list of papers with codes is displayed in the following table. To download the syllabus, please click the Paper/Code link.
A candidate may appear on one or up to two exam papers. For further information, please refer to the Two-Paper Combination page. GATE 2026 Question Papers
English will be used for the exam papers. A total of 100 marks are awarded for each GATE 2026 paper; 15 marks are awarded for General Aptitude (GA), and the remaining 85 marks are awarded for the test paper syllabus. For a thorough explanation of the question paper format, click this link.
| XE Paper Sections | Code | XH Paper Sections | Code | XL Paper Sections | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Mathematics (Compulsory) (15 marks) | A | Reasoning and Comprehension (Compulsory) (25 marks) | B1 | Chemistry (Compulsory) (25 marks) | P |
| Any TWO optional Sections (2×35 = 70 marks) | Any ONE optional Section (60 marks) | Any TWO optional Sections (2×30 = 60 marks) | |||
| Fluid Mechanics | B | Economics | C1 | Biochemistry | Q |
| Materials Science | C | English | C2 | Botany | R |
| Solid Mechanics | D | Linguistics | C3 | Microbiology | S |
| Thermodynamics | E | Philosophy | C4 | Zoology | T |
| Polymer Science and Engineering | F | Psychology | C5 | Food Technology | U |
| Food Technology | G | Sociology | C6 | ||
| Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences | H | ||||
| Energy Science | I |
Candidates must familiarize themselves with the paper code, as it is required both during application and examination.
GATE 2026 Syllabus & Question Papers – IIT Guwahati
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 is one of the most prestigious exams for engineering graduates aspiring for higher studies or PSU jobs. IIT Guwahati will be organizing GATE 2026, and aspirants across India have already started preparing for it.
In this post, we’ll cover the syllabus, exam pattern, and previous year question papers for all branches — so you can prepare smartly and confidently.
Overview of GATE
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | IIT Guwahati |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Total Papers | 30+ Engineering & Science Disciplines |
| Type of Questions | MCQ, MSQ & NAT |
| Official Website | gate.iitg.ac.in |