IIT Guwahati Publishes GATE 2026 Statistical and Performance Report

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has officially released the Statistical and Performance Report for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026. This comprehensive document, now available for download on the official website at gate2026.iitg.ac.in, provides detailed insights into the examination's performance metrics, including registration numbers, attendance, and qualification statistics across various engineering disciplines.

The release of this report serves as a valuable resource for students who participated in the 2026 examination cycle, as well as those currently preparing for the GATE 2027 entrance test. By reviewing the data, prospective candidates can gain a clearer understanding of subject popularity, qualifying trends, and the competitive landscape of the examination.

Key Performance Metrics and Subject Data

The report offers a granular breakdown of candidate participation and success rates for major papers. For instance, the Computer Science (CS) paper recorded 259,922 registered candidates, with 211,020 appearing for the exam and 40,661 qualifying. Similarly, the Data Science (DA) paper saw 91,764 registrations, 69,242 appearances, and 12,849 qualified candidates.

Other major engineering branches also showed significant participation. In Electronics and Communication (EC), 115,448 candidates registered, while Civil Engineering (CE) and Mechanical Engineering (ME) saw 97,486 and 76,823 registrations respectively. The Electrical Engineering (EE) paper recorded 81,947 registrations. The report also highlights the maximum marks achieved in these subjects, with Mechanical Engineering reaching a maximum score of 967 out of 1000, and other core subjects like Civil Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering showing maximum marks of 94.54 and 95.67 respectively.

Accessing the Official Report

Candidates and stakeholders interested in reviewing the full dataset can access the document directly through the official portal. To download the PDF, users should navigate to the official IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 website at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Once on the homepage, candidates should locate the download section, where the link to the Statistical and Performance Report is hosted. This report is intended to assist students in making informed decisions regarding their paper selection and preparation strategies for future GATE cycles. The GATE 2026 examination was previously conducted by the institute over four days on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026.