GATE 2026

1. CSE — Computer Science & Engineering (GATE 2026)

Conducted: Feb 8, 2026  |  IIT Guwahati  |  2 Sessions  |  Overall: Moderate–Difficult

Format: 65 Questions | 100 Marks | 3 Hours | GA = 15 marks | Engg. Maths ≈ varies | Core CSE = 72 marks

Session 1 (CS-1) — Feb 8, 2026 AM

Subject	1-Mk Qs	2-Mk Qs	Total Marks	Difficulty
Digital Logic Design	1	2	5	Easy–Moderate
Computer Org. & Architecture	3	3	9	Moderate
Programming & Data Structures	3	3	9	Moderate
Algorithms	2	4	10	Difficult
Theory of Computation	1	3	7	Moderate–Difficult
Compiler Design	1	2	5	Difficult
Operating Systems	2	2	6	Moderate–Difficult
Databases (DBMS)	3	2	7	Moderate
Computer Networks	2	2	6	Moderate
Discrete Mathematics	1	2	5	Moderate
Engineering Mathematics	4	0	4	Moderate
General Aptitude	5	5	15	Moderate
TOTAL	---	---	100	---

CS-1 was Moderate to Difficult; Algorithms & Compiler Design were the toughest. No MSQ questions in Engineering Maths (only 4 one-mark Qs).

Session 2 (CS-2) — Feb 8, 2026 PM

Subject	1-Mk Qs	2-Mk Qs	Total Marks	Difficulty
Digital Logic Design	2	2	6	Moderate
Computer Org. & Architecture	3	3	9	Moderate
Programming & Data Structures	4	4	12	Moderate–Difficult
Algorithms	2	2	6	Moderate–Difficult
Theory of Computation	2	1	4	Moderate
Compiler Design	2	2	6	Moderate
Operating Systems	2	2	6	Moderate
Databases (DBMS)	2	2	6	Moderate
Computer Networks	3	3	9	Moderate
Discrete Mathematics	1	2	5	Moderate
Engineering Mathematics	4	3	10	Moderate
General Aptitude	5	5	15	Easy–Moderate
TOTAL		---	100	---

CS-2 was Moderate–Tough; Programming & DS was highest-weighted (12 marks). Conceptual and application-based emphasis.

2. ECE — Electronics & Communication Engineering (GATE 2026)

Conducted: Feb 15, 2026  |  IIT Guwahati  |  Single Session (AM)  |  Overall: Moderate–Difficult

Format: 65 Questions | 100 Marks | 3 Hours | Core ECE was calculation-intensive.

Subject	1-Mk Qs	2-Mk Qs	Total Marks	Difficulty
Network Theory	3	3	9	Moderate
Electronic Devices & Circuits	2	3	8	Moderate–Difficult
Analog Circuits	2	3	8	Moderate–Difficult
Digital Circuits	3	2	7	Moderate
Signals & Systems	3	2	7	Moderate
Control Systems	2	4	10	Moderate
Communication Systems	4	5	14	Moderate
Electromagnetics (EMFT)	1	3	7	Moderate–Difficult
Engineering Mathematics	3	4	11	Easy–Moderate
General Aptitude	5	5	15	Easy–Moderate
TOTAL	---	---	100	---

Communication Systems highest at 14 marks. Control Systems at 10 marks. GA and Engg. Maths were easy-moderate.

3. EEE — Electrical Engineering (GATE 2026)

Conducted: Feb 14, 2026  |  IIT Guwahati  |  Single Session (AM)  |  Overall: Moderate

Format: 35–40 MCQs + 12–15 MSQs + 10–15 NATs. Electromagnetic Fields was the hardest section.

Subject	1-Mk Qs	2-Mk Qs	Total Marks	Difficulty
Electric Circuits	3	3	9	Moderate
Electromagnetic Fields	2	3	8	Moderate–Difficult
Electrical Machines	3	3	9	Moderate
Power Systems	3	3	9	Moderate
Control Systems	3	2	7	Moderate
Power Electronics	2	3	8	Moderate
Signals & Systems	3	2	7	Moderate
Analog & Digital Electronics	1	2	5	Easy–Moderate
Electrical Measurements	0	1	2	Easy
Engineering Mathematics	3	3	9	Moderate–Tough
General Aptitude	5	5	15	Easy–Moderate
TOTAL	---	---	100	---

Power Electronics & Control Systems consistently high. Electromagnetic Fields was toughest section in 2026.

4. ME — Mechanical Engineering (GATE 2026)

Conducted: Feb 14, 2026  |  IIT Guwahati  |  Single Session (PM)  |  Overall: Moderate–Tough

SPECIAL NOTE: NO MSQ questions in 2026 — only MCQ and NAT (45 MCQs + 20 NATs)

Subject	1-Mk Qs	2-Mk Qs	Total Marks	Difficulty
Engineering Mechanics	3	2	7	Moderate
Strength of Materials	3	3	9	Moderate
Theory of Machines	3	2	7	Moderate
Machine Design	2	2	6	Moderate
Fluid Mechanics	3	3	9	Moderate–Tough
Thermodynamics	2	2	6	Moderate
Heat Transfer	2	2	6	Moderate
Manufacturing & Production	3	4	11	Moderate
Industrial Engineering	2	2	6	Easy–Moderate
Engineering Mathematics	3	3	9	Moderate
General Aptitude	5	5	15	Easy–Moderate
TOTAL	---	---	100	---

Manufacturing highest at ~11 marks. No MSQs — unique to 2026. Expected cutoff: 26–32 (General).

5. CE — Civil Engineering (GATE 2026)

Conducted: Feb 14, 2026  |  IIT Guwahati  |  2 Sessions (AM & PM)  |  Overall: Moderate

Session 1 (CE-1) — Feb 14, 2026 AM

Subject	1-Mk Qs	2-Mk Qs	Total Marks	Difficulty
Structural Engineering	3	4	11	Moderate–Tough
Geotechnical Engineering	3	4	11	Moderate–Tough
Water Resources Engineering	2	3	8	Moderate
Environmental Engineering	2	2	6	Moderate
Transportation Engineering	2	2	6	Moderate
Geomatics Engineering	2	2	6	Easy–Moderate
Engineering Mathematics	4	2	8	Moderate–Tough
General Aptitude	5	5	15	Easy–Moderate
TOTAL	---	---	100	---

Moderate–Slightly Tough. Structural and Geotechnical Engineering were toughest. Engg. Maths tougher than Session 2.

Session 2 (CE-2) — Feb 14, 2026 PM

Subject	1-Mk Qs	2-Mk Qs	Total Marks	Difficulty
Structural Engineering	4	4	12	Moderate
Geotechnical Engineering	4	4	12	Moderate
Water Resources Engineering	2	3	8	Moderate
Environmental Engineering	2	2	6	Moderate
Transportation Engineering	3	3	9	Moderate
Geomatics Engineering	1	1	3	Easy
Engineering Mathematics	3	3	8	Moderate
General Aptitude	5	5	15	Easy–Moderate
TOTAL	---	---	100	---

CE-2 was heavily NAT-oriented — 28 NAT questions confirmed. Transportation Engg. had higher weightage vs. Session 1.