GATE 2026 Application Form Status: Types, How to Check, and Application Under Scrutiny Details
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 ( GATE )
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GATE 2026 application form status: The GATE 2026 application form correction link is now activated at the GOAPS portal. Along with the form filling, candidates can also check their status, whether their form submissions are done correctly or not. IIT Guwahati have activated the GATE FAQs section for application status. In such cases, candidates must check their GATE 2026 application form status. Read more.
What is the GATE 2026 Application Status?
The GATE 2026 application status states current position of your application form after submission. Registrations for GATE 2026 are now over, and the form correction facility will close on November 10. Candidates can access GOAPS portal using their enrollment ID and password.
Latest Update: GATE 2026 application form correction last date extended, edit details now at GOAPS portal
- Go to the official website- gate2026.iitg.ac.in
- Click on application portal
- Now, enter the enrollment ID and password
- The status will be displayed on screen
- Check and logout
Types of GATE Application Status
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After the submission of the GATE 2026 application form, candidates can check their application status. The following are the different types of GATE application statuses -
- Received - means the GATE authorities have received your application form successfully
- Under scrutiny - means your application is under review/verification purposes
- Accepted- means your GATE registration form is approved for admission purposes
- Application submitted- this means that your payment has not been completed
- Application submitted and payment received successfully - You have submitted your application form and made payment successfully. Next it will go to the scrutiny process.
- Under Scrutiny: Defect rectification done - Some defects were there in your application form and rectified the defects. It will go for scrutiny again.
- Your application is incomplete or defective - this means that there are some defects in your application form and rectification is not done yet.
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No, candidates cannot get admission to DTU without appearing for JEE Main as the DTU BTech counselling is done through JAC Delhi. The basic criteria for admission to BTech is appearing for JEE Mains. To get into DTU, candidates must score decent marks or at least around 220 or above marks in JEE Mains. The only way to get into DTU without appearing for JEE Main is by taking a lateral entry admission to BTech second year. In order to do this, candidates must complete a Polytechnic course of two years and then appear for an entrance exam (not JEE Main but this exam will give you entry in DTU's second year.
What does the GATE 2026 Application Form Under Scrutiny mean?
The GATE 2026 application form under scrutiny states that your application form is being reviewed. It’s a process of rectifying your information to verify your eligibility. The GATE authorities run a verification process, where they recheck whether all the details provided are correct.
Candidates should not worry about this. If there is any discrepancy in the GATE 2026 registration form, the authorities will inform you of their registered email ID and mobile number. Candidates can refer to the email below to understand the GATE application under the scrutiny process.
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Can I edit my GATE 2026 Application Form if it's under scrutiny?
Candidates cannot make any changes or edits if the GATE application form is under the scrutinising process. In such cases, the GATE authorities will contact you personally via email or text.
Candidates must note the following -
- For any photo and signature discrepancies, GATE authorities will contact you via registered email ID or contact number
- For any other changes to be made in the form will be accessible during the GATE application form correction process
Steps to Fill GATE 2026 Application Form
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| Course Name | Eligibility & Selection Criteria |
|---|---|
| BTech | Eligibility: Class 12 with 60% |
| BDes | Eligibility: A pass in Class 12 Selection Criteria: UCEED |
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| BA (Hons) in Economics | Eligibility: Class 12 with 50% Selection Criteria: Merit list is drawn based on scores obtained in the best of 4 subjects in Class 12 |
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The application form for GATE 2026 was available online and steps to apply can be checked below -
- Go to official website of GATE - gate2026.iitg.ac.in
- Select "application portal"
- Click on “New Candidate Registration” to register
- Once registration is complete, candidates will receive an enrollment ID and password on their communication details.
- Login using the details and fill rest of details
- Upload photo, signature, and photo ID (as per the specifications mentioned)
- Confirm declaration and submit form
- Keep a copy for future reference
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GATE 2026 Application Form and Fees
The GATE 2026 registration form is avaailable at gate2026.itg.ac.in. The GATE 2026 application fee has been revised and can be checked below -
| Category | Regular Period | During the Extended Period |
|---|---|---|
| Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates (per test paper) | 1000 | 1500 |
| All other candidates, including foreign nationals (per test paper) | 2000 | 2500 |
The Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) will conduct the GATE 2026 exam on Feb 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026 in two sessions - Morning (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) and Afternoon (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm). Registered candidates can download their hall ticket on January 2.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 6 days ago
GATE CCMT counselling is expected to start in June/July. Students who have qualified in GATE exam 2026 and want to take admission in NITs and other engineering colleges must register and participate in CCMT. The dates will be updated here for each round.
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GATE 2026 COAP counselling dates will be released in June/July after the announcement of results. Students who want to take admission in IITs must register through COAP for counselling.
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GATE 2026 Electronics and Communication paper will be conducted on February 15 in the first shift. Students who have regsitered for EC paper must download their admit card on January 2.
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IIT Guwahati will conduct GATE CSE exam on February 8, 2026 in two shifts. The CS1 will be held in first shift and CS2 in second shift. The exam timings can be checked below-
- CS1 paper - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
- CS2 paper- 2:30 am to 5:30 pm
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Students can check GATE exam dates on IIT GATE Guwahati website- gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The dates have been released for GATE admit card, branch-papers, and results. Dates for answer key and counselling will be made available soon.
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The Panjab University accepts the GATE cutoff score for admission to the ME/ M.Tech courses. The GATE Cutoff 2023 ranged from 363 to 387 score for admission for the General category under the All India quota. The toughest and the easiest specialisation was M.E. in Electronics and Communication Engin
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No, the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering examination takes place once a year. Every year, different IITs and IISc conduct exam on rotational basis. GATE is conducted online for three hours for 30 branch papers.
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Yes, applicants who have qualified GATE exam are also eligible for WBUT PGET. Candidates must have a valid GATE scorecard. However, students have to appear for a personal interview round. Students must mention their GATE scorecard in the application form.
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GATE 2027 is expected to be conducted by IIT Madras for all 30 branch papers. Official announcement will be made soon.
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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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Admission to the BTech courses offered by IIT Madras are entrance-based and done on the basis of scores obtained in JEE Mains and JEE Advanced. Seats are allocated through JoSAA counselling after the results of the entrance exams are out. Students who clear the IIT Madras BTech cutoff are then required to go through document verification and pay the required fees to complete the process.