GATE 2026 February 7 Exam LIVE UpdatesGATE 2026 February 7 and 8 Exam: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati is all set to conduct Day 2 of Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering exam today, February 08, 2026 . The paper will be conducted in Forenoon Session from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. CollegeDekho will provide information on the level of difficulty of the exam to enable test takers to prepare accordingly. Additionally, student reviews and feedback will also be available as a resource for the prospective candidates to know the broader picture of the exam, so that they can attempt the exam with some sense of confidence for upcoming shifts and days.
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GATE 2026 February 7 Question Paper Analysis: Students' Reviews
Based on examinees' comments and responses from those who appeared for the GATE 2026 February 7 Shift 1 exam, if you are appearing for subsequent shifts, check the responses and prepare accordingly.
- The difficulty level of the IN paper was 'Tough' as per initial student reviews
- A student from an exam centre in Kandrika - Vijayawada appeared for MA (Mathematics). According to him, the paper was extremely tough
- Renuka, a test taker from Vijayawada (exam centre in Kandrika) appeared for the Engineering Sciences (XE) exam. According to her, the paper was 'Moderate', but there were atleast 20-22 extremely tough questions
- Rajesh, a test taker from Guntur (exam centre at Universal Engineering College) appeared for the Life Sciences (XL) exam. According to him, the paper seemed Tough similar to last year's difficulty level
Overall GATE 2026 February 7 Exam Analysis Shift 1 (Paper-Wise)
You can find overall, core difficulty levels, expected good attempts, and other details for the February 7 Shift 1 exam in the table below for review. This data will be updated after 12:30 PM.
Parameter | Day 1 Shift 1 Analysis |
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Overall Difficulty Level |
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GA Difficulty Level | Easy to Moderate |
Numerical (NAT) Intensity | Tough |
Conceptual vs Formula-Based | Application-based questions |
Was the Paper Time-Consuming? | Yes |
Stay tuned to the blog to obtain real-time updates on GATE 2026 February 7 Question Paper Analysis across shifts, cutoff trends, previous statistics, and more!
GATE 2026 February 7 Exam LIVE Updates
12 00 AM IST - 09 Feb'26
CE-1 Practice Questions (13-15)
- Define effective stress and state Terzaghi’s principle.
- How does compaction differ from consolidation?
- What is the bearing capacity of soil as per Terzaghi’s equation?
11 00 PM IST - 08 Feb'26
GATE CE-1 (Civil Engineering) Practice questions (10-12)
What is the condition for maximum power transmission in a pipeline?
Define Reynolds number and explain its physical significance.
A tank drains through an orifice. How does discharge vary with head?
10 00 PM IST - 08 Feb'26
GATE CE-1 (Civil Engineering) Practice questions (7-9)
Determine the degree of static indeterminacy of a continuous beam.
In a pin-jointed truss, how many members are zero-force members?
What happens to bending moment at a hinge support?
09 00 PM IST - 08 Feb'26
GATE CE-1 (Civil Engineering) Practice questions (3-6)
A simply supported beam carries a UDL over its entire span. Where is the maximum bending moment?
A bar of uniform cross-section is subjected to axial load. How does elongation vary with length?
For a circular shaft under torsion, how does shear stress vary across the radius?
08 00 PM IST - 08 Feb'26
GATE CE-1 (Civil Engineering) Most Asked Questions for Practice
- If the determinant of a 3×3 matrix is zero, what can be inferred about the system of linear equations?
- Find the eigenvalues of a 2×2 matrix with repeated rows.
- A train covers equal distances at speeds v1v_1v1 and v2v_2v2. What is the average speed?
07 00 PM IST - 08 Feb'26
Last Year Petroleum Engineering (PE) paper records moderate participation with steady qualification numbers across categories.
Category Registered Appeared Qualified GEN 582 416 66 GEN-EWS 153 115 32 OBC-NCL 598 489 105 SC 293 226 56 ST 105 74 15 06 30 PM IST - 08 Feb'26
Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering (NM) remains one of the smallest papers in last year with very limited registrations and qualifications.
Category Registered Appeared Qualified GEN 182 134 34 GEN-EWS 33 26 4 OBC-NCL 209 158 35 SC 90 58 8 ST 24 19 4 06 00 PM IST - 08 Feb'26
Ecology & Evolution (EY) paper shows modest participation with balanced qualification trends among reserved categories.
Category Registered Appeared Qualified GEN 1618 1252 274 GEN-EWS 285 221 36 OBC-NCL 971 770 154 SC 437 317 103 ST 198 153 29 05 30 PM IST - 08 Feb'26
GATE 2026 February 8 Shift 2 Exam Concludes
GATE 2026 February 8 Shift 2 exam has concluded successfully at all centres, with candidates exiting halls after submission of their responses. Initial feedback suggests the paper was balanced, though section-wise difficulty may vary.
05 00 PM IST - 08 Feb'26
Petroleum Engineering (PE) saw a clear decline in cutoffs last year, making qualification comparatively easier.
Category 2025 Cutoff (100) 2025 Score (1000) 2024 Cutoff (100) 2024 Score (1000) GEN 31.1 350 42.6 350 OBC/EWS 27.9 298 38.3 282 SC/ST/PwD 20.7 183 28.4 124 04 30 PM IST - 08 Feb'26
Naval Architecture cutoffs fell sharply in 2025, particularly in qualifying score values.
Category 2025 Cutoff (100) 2025 Score (1000) 2024 Cutoff (100) 2024 Score (1000) GEN 25.1 350 25.1 350 OBC/EWS 22.5 266 22.5 280 SC/ST/PwD 16.7 79 16.7 195 04 00 PM IST - 08 Feb'26
EY – Ecology & Evolution one of the biggest drops in 2025 cutoffs
Category
2025 Cutoff (100)
2025 Score (1000)
2024 Cutoff (100)
2024 Score (1000)
GEN
39.5
350
35.8
350
OBC/EWS
35.5
291
32.2
297
SC/ST/PwD
26.3
155
23.8
-55
03 30 PM IST - 08 Feb'26
CS-2 Data Science & Artificial Intelligence 2024 Cutoff Marks and Qualifying Score
Category 2024 Cutoff (100) 2024 Score (1000) GEN 37.1 350 OBC/EWS 33.3 298 SC/ST/PwD 24.7 243 03 00 PM IST - 08 Feb'26
CS-2 Data Science & Artificial Intelligence 2025 Cutoff
Category 2025 Cutoff (100) 2025 Score (1000) GEN 29.0 350 OBC/EWS 26.1 316 SC/ST/PwD 19.3 236 02 30 PM IST - 08 Feb'26
GATE 2026 February 8 Shift 2 Exam Starts
GATE 2026 February 8 Shift 2 examination has officially started across centres, with candidates beginning their papers under strict invigilation. The question paper is expected to test conceptual understanding, numerical skills, and application-based knowledge.
02 00 PM IST - 08 Feb'26
GATE 2026 Marking Scheme & Negative Marking
- MCQs have negative marking (-1/3 for 1-mark, -2/3 for 2-mark).
- No negative marking for MSQ and NAT questions.
- No partial marks in MSQs.
01 30 PM IST - 08 Feb'26
Statistics (ST) paper in GATE 2025 sees limited participation, with relatively selective qualification across all categories.
Category Registered Appeared Qualified GEN 1433 840 179 GEN-EWS 297 223 50 OBC-NCL 941 656 117 SC 313 201 57 ST 79 47 7 01 00 PM IST - 08 Feb'26
GATE 2025 Computer Science (CS-1) paper records the highest participation among all papers
Category
Registered
Appeared
Qualified
GEN
82743
64833
11503
GEN-EWS
20185
17452
3213
OBC-NCL
72606
61961
8421
SC
25167
20704
3492
ST
7150
5875
889
12 30 PM IST - 08 Feb'26
GATE 2026 Day 2 Shift 1 Exam Concluded
GATE 2026 February 8 Shift 1 exam has concluded successfully at all centres, with candidates exiting examination halls after completing their papers. The exam was conducted smoothly without major disruptions, as per early feedback from centres.
12 00 PM IST - 08 Feb'26
Initial Student Reactions Expected for Day 2 Shift 1 Exam
With the exam now in progress, first reactions from students will emerge after the conclusion, offering insights into paper difficulty and question patterns. Experts will later analyse the paper.
11 30 AM IST - 08 Feb'26
Statistics (ST) Cutoff Trends of year 2024
Category 2024 Cutoff (100) 2024 Score (1000) GEN 26.6 350 OBC/EWS 23.9 306 SC/ST/PwD 17.7 156 11 00 AM IST - 08 Feb'26
Statistics (ST) Cutoff Trends 2025
Category 2025 Cutoff (100) 2025 Score (1000) GEN 30.2 350 OBC/EWS 27.1 294 SC/ST/PwD 20.1 169 10 30 AM IST - 08 Feb'26
Cutoff of GATE CS-1 Computer Science & Engineering 2024
Category 2024 Cutoff (100) 2024 Score (1000) GEN 27.6 350 OBC/EWS 24.8 319 SC/ST/PwD 18.4 189 10 00 AM IST - 08 Feb'26
CS-1 Computer Science & Engineering Cutoff Trend 2025
Category 2025 Cutoff (100) 2025 Score (1000) GEN 29.2 350 OBC/EWS 26.2 319 SC/ST/PwD 19.4 250 09 30 AM IST - 08 Feb'26
GATE 2026 February 8 Shift 1Exam Begins
GATE 2026 February 8 Shift 1 examination has officially begun as scheduled, with candidates starting their papers amid tight invigilation. The question paper is expected to assess conceptual clarity, numerical ability, and application-based understanding across core subjects.
09 00 AM IST - 08 Feb'26
GATE 2026 February 8 Shift 1 Entry Process Underway
Security checks and biometric authentication are currently underway at GATE 2026 exam centres for the February 8 Shift 1 paper. Candidates are being allowed entry in a phased manner to ensure smooth crowd management and timely seating inside the examination halls.
08 30 AM IST - 08 Feb'26
GATE 2026 February 8 Shift 1 Exam Reporting Begins
Reporting for GATE 2026 February 8 Shift 1 has begun at examination centres across the country, with candidates arriving early to complete biometric verification and document checks.
Aspirants are advised to carry their admit card, valid photo ID, and strictly follow exam-day guidelines issued by the authorities.08 00 AM IST - 08 Feb'26
Humanities & Social Sciences (XH) paper continues to show section-wise variation with controlled qualification numbers shows last year data
Category Registered Appeared Qualified GEN 9297 7086 4442 GEN-EWS 1503 1124 573 OBC-NCL 4689 3536 1763 SC 1913 1360 818 07 00 AM IST - 08 Feb'26
Geological Sciences (GE) paper shows compact participation with steady qualification trends.
Category Registered Appeared Qualified GEN 1422 1022 206 GEN-EWS 217 171 24 OBC-NCL 1224 981 203 SC 556 422 110 ST 197 130 28 06 00 AM IST - 08 Feb'26
Last Year Chemistry (CY) paper saw intense competition with relatively lower qualification percentages.
Category Registered Appeared Qualified GEN 12654 9559 1784 GEN-EWS 3206 2542 454 OBC-NCL 12311 9820 1397 SC 3623 2799 542 ST 1264 978 138 05 00 AM IST - 08 Feb'26
Chemical Engineering (CH) maintained a stable qualification ratio across all categories in 2025.
Category Registered Appeared Qualified GEN 5751 4611 901 GEN-EWS 1723 1487 383 OBC-NCL 6928 5838 1065 SC 2591 2070 503 ST 1016 837 150 04 00 AM IST - 08 Feb'26
Biotechnology (BT) paper records one of the highest qualification numbers among science streams.
Category Registered Appeared Qualified GEN 12168 9523 1981 GEN-EWS 1706 1425 338 OBC-NCL 7749 6480 1235 SC 2611 2059 690 ST 693 561 173 03 00 AM IST - 08 Feb'26
Aerospace Engineering (AE) paper showed selective qualification with controlled cutoffs.
Category Registered Appeared Qualified GEN 2994 2308 440 GEN-EWS 355 296 73 OBC-NCL 2910 2410 370 SC 1072 813 143 ST 245 182 48 02 00 AM IST - 08 Feb'26
Life Sciences (XL) emerges as one of the highest-participation papers last year
Category Registered Appeared Qualified GEN 21007 16585 3867 GEN-EWS 4992 4273 860 OBC-NCL 16814 14307 2403 SC 5572 4577 1314 ST 1699 1344 317 01 00 AM IST - 08 Feb'26
Engineering Sciences (XE) paper maintained consistent qualification trends across all social categories previous year
Category Registered Appeared Qualified GEN 5230 3731 758 GEN-EWS 1376 1078 230 OBC-NCL 5528 4325 893 SC 2153 1551 338 ST 650 471 73 12 00 AM IST - 08 Feb'26
Textile Engineering (TF) paper witnesses limited participation but reasonable qualification ratios.
Category Registered Appeared Qualified GEN 742 574 112 GEN-EWS 176 141 40 OBC-NCL 975 805 171 SC 396 319 76 ST 66 50 7 11 00 PM IST - 07 Feb'26
As per 2025 Statistics, Mining Engineering (MN) paper showed strong qualification performance in OBC-NCL and SC categories.
Category Registered Appeared Qualified GEN 1848 1482 315 GEN-EWS 624 533 182 OBC-NCL 3707 3119 731 SC 1687 1424 374 ST 1015 880 167 10 30 PM IST - 07 Feb'26
Mathematics (MA) paper in GATE 2025 records comparatively lower qualification rates despite high registrations.
Category Registered Appeared Qualified GEN 6347 4734 499 GEN-EWS 1969 1611 184 OBC-NCL 6230 4993 399 SC 1815 1382 221 ST 592 451 54 10 00 PM IST - 07 Feb'26
Instrumentation Engineering (IN) paper saw healthy qualification counts, especially among OBC-NCL candidates.
Category
Registered
Appeared
Qualified
GEN
4826
3772
723
GEN-EWS
1318
1134
295
OBC-NCL
5673
4799
986
SC
2118
1625
419
ST
745
605
147
09 30 PM IST - 07 Feb'26
GATE 2025 Geology & Geophysics (GG) paper shows balanced qualification trends across GEN and OBC categories.
Category Registered Appeared Qualified GEN 2315 1776 396 GEN-EWS 564 461 156 OBC-NCL 2438 1971 418 SC 960 729 211 ST 560 415 79 09 00 PM IST - 07 Feb'26
GATE Environmental Science (ES) paper last year records strong participation, with steady qualification numbers across reserved categories.
Category
Registered
Appeared
Qualified
GEN
2743
1880
410
GEN-EWS
656
494
115
OBC-NCL
3376
2631
536
SC
1627
1160
314
ST
671
466
106
08 30 PM IST - 07 Feb'26
Agriculture Engineering (AG) Last Year Paper shows moderate qualification rates across all categories
Category Registered Appeared Qualified GEN 711 585 65 GEN-EWS 280 242 39 OBC-NCL 1276 1120 124 SC 513 422 49 ST 315 255 31 08 00 PM IST - 07 Feb'26
Across XH papers, GATE 2025 cutoffs moved downward overall, though section-wise variation remained noticeable.
Category
2025 Cutoff (100)
2025 Score (1000)
2024 Cutoff (100)
2024 Score (1000)
GEN
40.0
350
37.0
350
OBC/EWS
36.0
299
33.3
284
SC/ST/PwD
26.6
181
24.6
185
07 30 PM IST - 07 Feb'26
Physics cutoffs declined clearly in 2025, reflecting a tougher question paper compared to 2024.
Category
2025 Cutoff (100)
2025 Score (1000)
2024 Cutoff (100)
2024 Score (1000)
GEN
26.8
350
32.0
350
OBC/EWS
24.1
309
28.8
302
SC/ST/PwD
17.8
215
21.3
221
07 00 PM IST - 07 Feb'26
Previous Years Cutoff Trends of Geology (GE)
Category
2025 Cutoff (100)
2025 Score (1000)
2024 Cutoff (100)
2024 Score (1000)
GEN
25.7
350
41.1
350
OBC/EWS
23.1
300
36.9
278
SC/ST/PwD
17.1
186
27.4
130
06 30 PM IST - 07 Feb'26
Chemistry cutoffs remained largely stable in Last Two Years
Category
2025 Cutoff (100)
2025 Score (1000)
2024 Cutoff (100)
2024 Score (1000)
GEN
25.0
350
25.2
350
OBC/EWS
22.5
310
22.6
311
SC/ST/PwD
16.6
216
16.7
133
06 00 PM IST - 07 Feb'26
Chemical Engineering saw a moderate drop in qualifying marks in 2025,
Category
2025 Cutoff (100)
2025 Score (1000)
2024 Cutoff (100)
2024 Score (1000)
GEN
27.7
350
25.0
350
OBC/EWS
24.9
309
22.5
313
SC/ST/PwD
18.4
214
16.6
232
05 30 PM IST - 07 Feb'26
GATE 2026 February 6 Shift 2 Exam Concluded at 5:30 PM
The Shift 2 exam concluded at 5:30 PM, marking the end of the afternoon session. Candidates were instructed to remain seated until submission was confirmed on the screen. Initial reactions on difficulty level, question pattern, and time management will be updated shortly and will be helpful for candidates appearing in upcoming shifts.
05 00 PM IST - 07 Feb'26
Biotechnology witnessed a sharp decline in cutoffs in 2025, especially for GEN candidates
Category 2025 Cutoff (100) 2025 Score (1000) 2024 Cutoff (100) 2024 Score (1000) GEN 28.0 350 38.9 350 OBC/EWS 25.2 295 35.0 292 SC/ST/PwD 18.6 166 25.9 213 04 30 PM IST - 07 Feb'26
AE cutoff dropped across all categories in 2025 compared to 2024
Category 2025 Cutoff (100) 2025 Score (1000) 2024 Cutoff (100) 2024 Score (1000) GEN 28.9 350 33.3 350 OBC/EWS 26.0 314 29.9 311 SC/ST/PwD 19.2 231 22.1 103 04 00 PM IST - 07 Feb'26
Life Sciences (XL) Cutoff Increased Slightly in 2025
Category 2025 Cutoff 2025 Score 2024 Cutoff 2024 Score GEN 31.3 300 29.3 302 OBC/EWS 28.1 300 26.3 302 SC/ST/PwD 20.8 185 19.5 237 03 30 PM IST - 07 Feb'26
Engineering Sciences (XE) Cutoff Shows Minor Dip in 2025
Category 2025 Cutoff 2025 Score 2024 Cutoff 2024 Score GEN 35.4 303 36.2 299 OBC/EWS 31.8 303 32.5 299 SC/ST/PwD 23.5 193 24.1 204 03 00 PM IST - 07 Feb'26
Textile Engineering (TF) Cutoff Rose Across All Categories
Category 2025 Cutoff 2025 Score 2024 Cutoff 2024 Score GEN 34.7 290 28.1 307 OBC/EWS 31.2 290 25.2 307 SC/ST/PwD 23.1 152 18.7 139 02 30 PM IST - 07 Feb'26
GATE 2026 February 6 Shift 2 Exam Begins at 2:30 PM Sharp
The GATE 2026 February 6 Shift 2 examination commenced at 2:30 PM, following standard instructions from invigilators. Candidates were provided virtual calculators (where applicable), scribble pads, and on-screen instructions before the exam started. The paper consists of 65 questions carrying 100 marks, including General Aptitude and core subject sections.
02 00 PM IST - 07 Feb'26
GATE 2026 February 6 Shift 2 Reporting Begins Early for Biometric Verification
Candidates appearing for GATE 2026 February 6 Shift 2 (Afternoon Session) have reported at the exam centre. Entry at the centre typically starts around 1 PM to allow smooth biometric verification, document checks, and seating arrangements. Late entry beyond the reporting window may not be permitted as per IIT guidelines.
01 30 PM IST - 07 Feb'26
Mining Engineering (MN) Cutoff Increased Sharply in 2025
Category 2025 Cutoff 2025 Score 2024 Cutoff 2024 Score GEN 30.6 305 25.0 304 OBC/EWS 27.5 305 22.5 304 SC/ST/PwD 20.4 203 16.6 212 01 00 PM IST - 07 Feb'26
Mathematics (MA) Cutoff Marks Remain Constant Over Two Years
Category 2025 Cutoff 2025 Score 2024 Cutoff 2024 Score GEN 25.0 293 25.0 301 OBC/EWS 22.5 293 22.5 301 SC/ST/PwD 16.6 158 16.6 −91 12 30 PM IST - 07 Feb'26
GATE 2026 February 7 FN Session Concluded
The GATE 2026 February 7 forenoon session concluded at 12:30 PM after a duration of 3 hours. Candidates are advised to remain seated until the exam officially ends and follow the invigilator's instructions.
12 00 PM IST - 07 Feb'26
Instrumentation Engineering (IN) Cutoff Reduced in 2025
Category
2025 Cutoff
2025 Score
2024 Cutoff
2024 Score
GEN
25.6
308
32.7
308
OBC/EWS
23.0
308
29.4
308
SC/ST/PwD
17.0
210
21.8
−112
11 30 AM IST - 07 Feb'26
GG2 Previous Years Cutoff Trend
Category
2025 Cutoff
2025 Score
2024 Cutoff
2024 Score
GEN
40.0
264
49.0
229
OBC/EWS
36.0
264
44.1
229
SC/ST/PwD
26.6
61
32.6
−170
11 00 AM IST - 07 Feb'26
GATE GG 1 Cutoff Continues to Remain on the Higher Side
Category
2025 Cutoff
2025 Score
2024 Cutoff
2024 Score
GEN
38.4
287
42.0
281
OBC/EWS
34.5
287
37.8
281
SC/ST/PwD
25.5
141
28.0
50
10 30 AM IST - 07 Feb'26
Environmental Sciences (ES) Cutoff Dropped Significantly in 2025
Category
2025 Cutoff
2025 Score
2024 Cutoff
2024 Score
GEN
26.1
307
37.9
291
OBC/EWS
23.4
307
34.1
291
SC/ST/PwD
17.4
210
25.2
119
10 00 AM IST - 07 Feb'26
GATE AG Cutoff Trend Shows Complete Stability in 2025 and 2024
Category
2025 Cutoff (100)
2025 Score (1000)
2024 Cutoff (100)
2024 Score (1000)
GEN
25.0
350
25.0
350
OBC/EWS
22.5
305
22.5
316
SC/ST/PwD
16.6
199
16.6
223
09 30 AM IST - 07 Feb'26
GATE 2026 February 7 Forenoon Session Begins
The forenoon (FN) session of GATE 2026 begun sharp at 9:30 AM. Candidates are being provided with a computer system, and the login ID and password will be displayed on the screen. Rough sheets for calculations will also be issued inside the examination hall and must be returned after the exam.
09 00 AM IST - 07 Feb'26
No Entry Allowed After 9:30 AM for Day 1 Shift 1 Test Takers
IIT Guwahati will close the entry gates before the commencement of the GATE 2026 February 7 forenoon session. Candidates will not be allowed to enter the examination hall after 9:30 AM under any circumstances, even if they reach the centre late.
08 30 AM IST - 07 Feb'26
What candidates must carry inside GATE 2026 exam hall?
Candidates appearing for the GATE 2026 February 7 exam must carry a valid GATE 2026 admit card and an original photo ID proof. Biometric verification, frisking, and document checks are mandatory at the exam centre.
08 00 AM IST - 07 Feb'26
GATE 2026 February 7 Reporting Time: Candidates Advised to Reach Exam Centres Early
As per official guidelines, candidates appearing for the GATE 2026 February 7 exam must report to their allotted centres 60–90 minutes before the exam for mandatory biometric verification. For the forenoon session, reporting is advised around 8 AM.
