GATE 2019 application form: How to apply
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GATE 2019 application forms will be released by IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Madras on September 1, 2018. Students can apply/register for the exam on the GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System) official website. The last date to submit GATE 2019 application forms is September 21, 2018. However, students can still apply for the exam by paying a late fee of Rs 500 (USD 20 for centres abroad) till October 1, 2018.
Before filling the application form of GATE 2019, candidates should ensure that they fulfill the eligibility criteria defined by IIT Madras to appear in the exam. GATE 2019 exam is scheduled to be conducted on February 2, 3, 9 & 10, 2019. Check GATE 2019 important dates on Shiksha.
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Interested students need to follow the given below steps to fill the application process of GATE 2019:
- GATE 2019 registration through GOAPS: Students will be required to register for GATE 2019 though the GOAPS official website. For this, they need to fill their name, valid email id and mobile number. Once students register with these details, they would receive an enrollment number via SMS and email. Candidates will also receive an OTP on their registered mobile number for verification purposes. At this stage, a password needs to be chosen and set by applicants.
- Filling of GATE 2019 application form: Now, at this stage candidates will have to enter their personal details, academic details, contact details, GATE 2019 paper they have chosen to appear for, GATE 2019 test centre preference and photo identity proof.
- Uploading of documents: The third stage involves uploading of scanned photograph, signature and any other required document/s. Ensure that the documents are uploaded in the correct format else the same will not be accepted.
After uploading the documents, applicants should go through the submitted details thoroughly as form correction will not be allowed at a later stage. After reviewing, hit the “Confirm and Submit” button.
- Application fees payment: After submitting the filled-in details, students will be redirected to the payment gateway web-page. Students can pay the fees online through net banking/debit card/credit card.
Application fees:
| Category |
Application Fee |
Fee during extended period |
| Male Category (General/OBC) and Others |
Rs. 1500 |
Rs. 2000 |
| SC/ST/PwD and Women (All Categories) |
Rs. 750 |
Rs. 1250 |
| International Students – Dubai and Singapore |
US$ 100 |
US$ 120 |
| International Students – Addis Ababa, Colombo, Dhaka and Kathmandu |
US$ 50 |
US$ 70 |
One the payment is successfully made, aspirants will be redirected to the GOAPS website.
- Submission of filled GATE 2019 application form: After successfully paying the application fee of GATE 2019, the application form will be successfully submitted through GOAPS. After this, aspirants can download the filled in application form and print it out for future reference.
GATE 2019 admit cards will be available for download on the official website of the exam from January 4. Students will be able to download and take a print out of GATE 2019 admit cards from the GOAPS website. GATE 2019 results will be declared on March 16.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
The GATE exam is conducted once a year. The entrance test takes place on multiple dates and shifts for 30 test papers. For 2026, IIT Guwahati is conducting the exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, IIT Guwahati has extended the GATE 2026 registration date with late fees. The new GATE 2026 registration date is October 13.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
If you notice an error or discrepancy after submitting your GATE form, don't panic. Once the application correction window opens, log in via GOAPS using your credentials and make the corrections. Details like category, gender, exam city, paper choice, date of birth, etc., can often be edited — usual
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The factors that determine the GATE cutoff are -
- Availability of seats (the total seat intake varies every year for NITs, IIITs, and IIT admission)
- Number of registered applicants
- The difficulty level of the examination - (GATE is conducted on multiple days, however, the paper difficulty varies for eve
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Based on the previous year's trends, the GATE 2026 expected cutoff for computer Science and engineering can be checked below-
- For General category it might go around 30 to 31.0
However, the GATE cutoff varies every year, depending on the difficulty level, number of applicants appearing for the exam,
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, a duplicate GATE 2026 admit card will not be provided at the test center. Candidates must carry their own admit card along with the mentioned documents and items to the GATE exam center. IIT Guwahati will release the GATE admit card on January 2.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Candidates will get only one scribble pad at a time. They must write their name and registration number before using it. If the rough sheet gets filled, then they can ask for another one scribble pad after returning the previous one to the invigilator. After the exam concludes, candidates must retur
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Yes, candidates will get a scribble pad in the GATE exam 2026 to do the rough work. Candidates have to write their name and registration number on the scribble pad before using it. However, the rough sheet must be returned after the completion of the exam.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
The barcode present in the GATE admit card 2026 carries the candidate's information. It is required for a faster verification process and fraud prevention. So, make sure it does not get tampered. Carry multiple copies in case your GATE 2026 hall ticket is torn or tampered.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Applicants must carry the following documents and items to the center along with the GATE 2026 admit card -
- Photo ID proof (as uploaded in the application form)
- Passport-size photograph
- Transparent water bottle
- Pen (blue or black)
It is advised to carry two to three copies of the GATE admit card to avoid
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