📝 Announcement
The Trade Marks Agent Examination 2026 (PAE 2026)
e-Admit Cards availability tentatively by 15/Dec/2025

📢 Announcement
The O/o the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM)

The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (O/o CGPDTM), through its notice dated 21st July 2025, has officially released the highly anticipated schedule for the Trade Marks Agent Examination 2026. This examination provides an opportunity for eligible candidates to apply and participate, subject to compliance with the prescribed eligibility criteria. Only candidates who meet these requirements will be allowed to appear for the upcoming 2026 examination. 

Candidates who successfully qualify the examination will be recognized as 'Qualified' and become eligible for registration as an authorized Trade Marks Agent in the Trade Marks Register. Upon registration, Trade Marks Agents are empowered to undertake various functions related to Trade Marks prosecution and enforcement before the Trade Marks Office, operating under the Intellectual Property Office (IPO), India.

As per the provisions of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, qualifying the Trade Marks Agent Examination is a statutory prerequisite to practice as a Trade Marks Agent and to have one's name officially entered in the Register. Any individual found practicing in violation of these statutory requirements is liable for legal action under the relevant provisions of the Act.

[Important Note]: "The Trade Marks Agent Examination 2026" registration process is only available in Online Mode and as notified by the Office of the CGPDTM.

📅 Examination Schedule

*: Date remains tentative in nature subjected final administrative decision of to the Office of CGPDTM

📘 The Trade Marks Agent Exam 2026 Eligibility

• The Trade Marks Rules 2017:

Aspiring candidates for the Trade Marks Agent Examination 2026 are advised to crosscheck their eligibility in accordance with the provisions outlined in Rule 144 of The Trade Marks Rule, 2017.

• The Trade Marks Rules, 2017:

The qualifying criteria for the Trade Marks Agent Examination 2026 will be determined in accordance with Sub-Rule 2, Rule 148 of The Trade Marks Rule, 2017.

📘 Syllabus

• Trade Marks:
  • The Trade Marks Act, 1999
  • The Trade Marks Rules, 2017
• Geographical Indications of Goods:
  The Geographical Indications of Goods Act, 1999.
  The Geographical indications of Goods Rule, 2002.
• Legal:
  Matters related to Intellectual Property Jurisprudence

📝 How to Apply for the Trade Marks Agent Examination 2026 ?

1. The Trade Marks Agent Exam 2026 Registration Link can be find under,

   Home==>>Notice==>>E-Gateways==>> Login / New Registration Page

2. Visit The Intellectual Property Office, India in case you need latest details

[IMPORTANT - Pre-Checks] - TAE 2026 Online Application

Dear Candidates, kindly note below details handy before you proceed for Online Registration for PAE 2026.

• 📧 Ensure you have a valid personal email ID and working mobile number.
  • Note: Candidate need to make sure the email ID and mobile number is in working status, the end to end examination online login and communication and details are via these two. 
• 📸 Upload a clear, high-resolution passport-size photograph in JPG/JPEG format. The file size should up to maximun 300 KB.
• ✍️ Upload a legible signature in BLACK INK ONLY in JPG/JPEG format, not exceeding 100 KB.
  • Note: Signatures in CAPITAL LETTERS will not be accepted.
• 📄 Prepare and keep ready scanned copies (preferably self-attested) of the following documents in PDF format:
• Proof of Age (Any One) :– PAN Card, Driving License, Class 10th Certificate, Birth Certificate, etc.
• Degree Certificate :– As per mentioned under Rule 144 of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017, whichever is applicable.
• Proof of Citizenship (Any One) :– Passport, Voter ID Card, Birth Certificate, or Certificate of Nationality.
3. Register with email and mobile number.--> Make sure unique User ID is selected.

Post registration. You will receive your User ID and PAE 2026 Application Number on your email as well.

4. Fill out the online form with Personal and Examination related details
5. Upload documents (Photo, Signature, Prrof of Age, Certificates, Proof of Identity)

6. Its highly recommended to the candidate to re-check all details given in application form before Final Submit. No changes will be allowed once form is submitted.

7. As per the Rule 147 and the Rule 149 of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017 the required fees for the Trade Marks Agent Examination registration is ₹. 4500/- (Indian Rupees Four Thousand and Five Hundered Only) and same can be paid in online mode only, kindly pay the fee and submit the application.
8. The candidates are advised to keep tracking information on the IPO, India website for latest annoucements around the Trade Marks Agent Exam, also make sure user retains soft copy of the Payment receipt, the CBR for refernce.

💻 Mode of Exam

The exam will be conducted in three parts in offline mode only,

✍️ Paper 1

• Mode: Physical
• Duration: 2 hours
• Questions: 100 MCQs
• NO Negative Marking

✍️ Paper 2

• Mode: Physical
• Duration: 3 hours
• Questions: Descriptive types

Schedule for Viva-Voce examination will be announced after the completion of written examination. List of the candidates selected for the Viva-Voce examination will be published on the website. Only those candidates who have scored minimum of 50% marks in each paper separately will be allowed to appear for Viva-Voce.

🗣️ Viva-Voce

• Mode: Physical
• Duration: NA
• It will be face to face, Techno-Legal interview at the relevant IPO Office

The Viva-Voce will be conducted in physical mode only as per the annouced schedule.

🧾 Results

The final results will be available tentatively around March 20, 2026 on the official website of the Indian Trade Marks Office.

🧭 Key Milestones

• 🗓️ July 21^st, 2025, post 12:00 PM IST - Application Opens
• ⏳ August 21^st, 2025, until 05:00 PM IST Extended online application window closed on 20/Sept/2025 at 05:00 PM IST
• 🎫 * December 15^th, 2025 - eAdmit Cards Tentative Availability
• 🖥️ January 11^th, 2026 - Written Examination Date
• 📢 *February 10^th, 2026 - Results for Written Exam
• 🖥 *February 25^th to 28^th, 2026 - Viva Voce Examination Date
• 📢 *March 20^th, 2026 - Final Results Published



*: Date remains tentative in nature subjected final administrative decision of to the Office of CGPDTM

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Disclaimer

Information available on this page is only for awareness for the candidates looking forward for the Trade Marks Agent Examination upcoming schedule, the Intellectual Property Office wibside (https://ipindia.gov.in/) remain the final and authentic source for latest information on this subject. Reader/User discreation requested to validate latest details before any potential use of information mentioned here.