GATE Topper List 2026: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has officially announced the results for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026. Following the result declaration on March 19, 2026, the highly anticipated list of candidates who secured All India Rank (AIR) – 1 across various test papers has been released.
Notably, the Metallurgical Engineering paper saw a perfect Raw Marks score of 100 out of 100 by topper Aman Singh.
The GATE 2026 scorecards are available for download from March 27 to May 31, 2026, on the official website gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
GATE 2026 AIR 1 Candidates List: Paper-wise Toppers
Here is the complete list of candidates who secured All India Rank – 1 in their respective GATE 2026 test papers.
| Test Paper | Name of Candidate | Raw Marks (out of 100) | GATE Score (out of 1000) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | YUGESH KUMAR R | 73 | 1000 |
| Agricultural Engineering | DEBA PRASAD RATH | 76 | 1000 |
| Architecture and Planning | BHARAT | 80.33 | 967 |
| Biomedical Engineering | SRAVANI VETI | 60.67 | 1000 |
| Biotechnology | DHANVIN RICHIE GUPTA | 82.67 | 1000 |
| Civil Engineering | AMIT SIHAG & SAHIL NAGAL | 94.54* | 1000 |
| Chemical Engineering | EKTA PRIYADARSHINEE | 87.33 | 1000 |
| Computer Science and IT | MANINDER | 92.57* | 1000 |
| Chemistry | RAJAT CHAUHAN | 63 | 1000 |
| Data Science and AI | YASHWANTH M S | 90 | 1000 |
| Electronics and Comm. Engg. | GAURAV KUMAR | 95.67 | 1000 |
| Electrical Engineering | TEJAVATH MANOJ KUMAR | 92 | 1000 |
| Environmental Sci. & Engg. | VISHRUT SINGH | 68.33 | 985 |
| Ecology and Evolution | ROHIT SAMUEL PADANKATTI | 95.67 | 941 |
| Geomatics Engineering | RAJENDRA SINGH | 61 | 1000 |
| Geology & Geophysics (Geology) | SAYANTA SINHA | 84 | 1000 |
| Geology & Geophysics (Geophysics) | SOUMITRA KAR | 68.33 | 1000 |
| Instrumentation Engineering | RAJA MAJHI | 93 | 1000 |
| Mathematics | SUDHARSHAN RAJAGOPALAN | 84.67 | 996 |
| Mechanical Engineering | RAHUL NEHRA | 96.67 | 1000 |
| Mining Engineering | NIKHIL SHIVHARE | 83.67 | 1000 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | AMAN SINGH | 100 | 1000 |
| Naval Architecture & Marine Engg. | RAJAVIVEGAN M R | 56.67 | 1000 |
| Petroleum Engineering | PRAJWAL GOSWAMI & MOHAMMAD SHEHBAZ | 69 | 948 |
| Physics | BIPASHA | 70 | 975 |
| Production and Industrial Engg. | ASHISH | 84 | 1000 |
| Statistics | SAPTASHWA BAISYA | 94 | 1000 |
| Textile Engg. & Fibre Science | SATYAM YADAV | 66.33 | 968 |
| Engineering Sciences (Maths, FM, SM) | KUSHAGRA MISRA & SH GOWTHAM GUDIMELLA | 84.67 | 942 |
| Humanities (Economics) | SURYODAY SETHI | 81.33 | 1000 |
| Humanities (English) | RISHABH MENON | 78.33 | 1000 |
| Humanities (Linguistics) | BHAMA R | 60 | 1000 |
| Humanities (Philosophy) | SHIVAM BALIYAN | 68.67 | 1000 |
| Humanities (Psychology) | ROSHAN RAJESH & MANSI | 73 | 1000 |
| Humanities (Sociology) | AMAL MOHAN V R | 73.67 | 993 |
| Life Sciences (Chem., Biochem., Zoology) | ARPAN TAPADER | 79.67 | 1000 |
Note: * Indicates a tie in Raw Marks, resulting in shared ranks.
GATE 2026 Important Dates & Scorecard Information
GATE 2026 was successfully conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. Candidates can now access their scorecards online.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Exam Dates | February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | February 22, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | March 19, 2026 |
| Score Card Download Period | March 27 – May 31, 2026 |
Step-by-Step Process to Download GATE 2026 Scorecard
Follow these steps to download your GATE 2026 scorecard from the official IIT Guwahati portal.
- Visit the Official Website: Open your browser and go to gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
- Click on “Login”: Find and click the “Candidate Login” button on the homepage.
- Enter Credentials: Enter your GATE 2026 Enrollment ID / Email ID and Password. Complete the security captcha.
- Access Result Portal: Click the “Sign In” button to enter the candidate portal.
- View/Download Scorecard: Click on the link that says “View GATE 2026 Scorecard” or “Download Scorecard”.
- Save the PDF: The scorecard will open in a new window. Click the download icon or press
Ctrl + Sto save the PDF file. Keep multiple printed copies for future use (counseling, PSU applications, etc.).
GATE 2026 Scorecard: Key Details Mentioned
The official GATE 2026 Scorecard (valid for 3 years) will contain the following information:
- Candidate’s Name, Roll Number, and Photograph
- Registration Number and Parent’s Name
- Test Paper Subject and Category (GEN/SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD)
- GATE Score (Out of 1000) and Raw Marks (Out of 100)
- All India Rank (AIR) and Qualifying Status
- Total number of candidates who appeared in that paper
What After GATE 2026 Result?
Scoring an AIR 1 or any top rank opens multiple career pathways. Here is what candidates should do next:
- PG Admissions (M.E./M.Tech/Ph.D.): Apply to participating institutes like IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs through COAP (for IITs). Most admissions require a valid GATE score.
- PSU Recruitment: Many Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) like ONGC, NTPC, BHEL, IOCL, PowerGrid, and GAIL use GATE scores for recruitment. Watch for individual PSU notifications.
- Direct PhD Offers: Candidates with AIR 1 and high GATE scores (often 800+) are frequently eligible for direct PhD programs with financial fellowships at top institutes.
- Download and Preserve Scorecard: The GATE scorecard is valid for three years from the result date. Ensure you download it before the May 31, 2026 deadline, as late requests are not entertained.
Congratulations to all the AIR 1 candidates and every qualifier who successfully cleared GATE 2026!
