GATE EE Exam Guide 2026
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📊 Overview
- Exam Date
- 07, 08 and 14, 15 February 2026
- Full-Form
- Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
- Subject Name
- Electrical Engineer
- Official Website
- GATE Official Website
- Result announcement
- 19th March 2026
- Admit Card release date
- TBA
- Deadline for online applications
- 28th August 2025
- Starting for online applications
- 28th August 2025
📊 Exam Information 2
| Document | Size |
|---|---|
| Passport size photograph | 2 kb -200 kb |
| Signature in running handwriting | 2 kb-150 kb |
| Category Certificate (if applicable) | 10 kb -300 kb |
| PwD Certificate (if applicable) | 10 kb – 300 kb |
📊 Application Fee
| For Examination Centres in India | Fees to be Paid (Rs.) | During the Extended Period |
|---|---|---|
| Female candidates | 900 | 1400 |
| All other candidates | 1800 | 2300 |
📊 Exam Information 4
| Qualifying Degree | Qualifying Degree/Examination | Eligible Candidates Description |
|---|---|---|
| B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharm. | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology (four years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc./Diploma in Engineering/Technology) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher grade or already completed |
| B. Arch. | Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (5 years course)/Naval Architecture (four years course)/Planning (four years course) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher grade or already completed |
| B.Sc. (Research)/B.S. | Bachelor’s degree holder e in ScienME Stream (Post-Diploma/four years after 10+2) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher grade or already completed |
| Pharm. D.(after 10+2) | 6 years degree program, consisting of internship or residency training, during 3rd year onwards | Pursuing in the 3rd/4th/5th/6th year or already completed |
| M.B.B.S. | M.B.B.S. Degree holders and those who are in the 5th/6th/7th semester or higher | 5th, 6th, 7th or already completed |
| M.Sc./M.A./MCA or equivalent | Master’s degree in any branch of Arts/Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent | Currently in the 1st year or higher or already Completed |
| Int.M.E./M.Tech.(Post-B.Sc.) | Post-BSc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/Technology of 4 years program | Pursuing in the 2nd/3rd/4th year or already completed |
| Int. M.E./M.Tech. or Dual Degree(after Diploma or 10+2) | Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering/Technology (5 years program) | Candidate must be currently in the 4th/5th year or already completed |
| B.Sc. / B.A. / B.Com. | Bachelor degree in any branch of Science / Arts / Commerce (3 years program) | Currently in the 3rd year or already completed |
| Int. M.Sc./ Int. B.S.-M.S. | Integrated M.Sc. or Five years integrated B.S.-M.S. program | Currently in the 3rd year or already completed |
| ProfessionalSociety Examinations(equivalent to B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch.) | B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognized by MHRD/UPSC/AICTE (e.g., AMIE by Institution of Engineers-India, AMIME by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India and so on) | Completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Section 1 | General Aptitude (10 Questions) |
|---|---|
| Section 2 | Core Subject (55 Questions) |
| Total | 65 Questions will be asked |
📊 GATE EE Exam Pattern
| Mode of Examination | Online/ Computer-based Test |
|---|---|
| Total no. of questions | 65 |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Duration of Exam | 3 hours |
| Sections | General Aptitude and Subject Specific |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | GA | Subject Mark | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| EE | 15 | 85 | 100 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What are the exam dates for GATE EE 2026?
The GATE EE Exam 2026 will be conducted in February.
Q2.What will be the total duration for GATE EE 2026?
Total exam duration for GATE EE Examination 2026 is 3 hours (180 minutes). Candidates must take this time into consideration while preparing for the examination.
Q3.How many questions are asked in the GATE Electrical exam 2026?
The total number of questions will be 65 in the GATE EE examination.
Q4.Were there any changes in the GATE EE eligibility criteria?
Yes. The candidate in the third year of graduation can also apply in the GATE Electrical.
Q5.What type of questions are there in the GATE Electrical Exam?
There will be three question types: Multiple-choice Questions (MCQ) Multiple Select Questions Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions
Q6.What are the total marks in GATE EE 2026?
The GATE 2026 will be of a total of 100 marks.
Q7.Is there any negative marking in NAT type questions?
No, Numerical Answer Type questions will not have any negative marking.
Q8.How many sections are there in the GATE EE exam?
GATE 2026 question paper will comprise of 3 sections, read the below-mentioned sections along with its weightage. GA (General Aptitude) – 15% Engineering Mathematics – 15% The subject of the Paper – 70%
Q9.I am in my 3rd year of EE engineering, am I eligible?
Yes, you are eligible to apply for GATE EE 2026.
Q10.What is the marking scheme for GA in GATE EE 2026?
The General Aptitude (GA) section consists of 10 questions, there are 5 questions for 1 mark each and 5 questions for 2 marks each. The total marks for this section will be 15 marks.
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