GATE 2026 Application Form Status: Types, How to Check, and Application Under Scrutiny Details
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2025 ( 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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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.
Can I edit my GATE 2026 Application Form if it's under scrutiny?
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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
The application form for GATE 2026 was available online and steps to apply can be checked below -
Yes, GATE 2026 application form correction window has started. The last date to edit is November 10 (extended). During the correction facility, candidates will be able to change a few particulars, such as exam city, category, exam centre, etc. This year, there is a hike of INR 100 for gender, category, and PwD change.
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- 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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week 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 4 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 4 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
Candidates who are appearing for the GATE exam must carry a valid ID proof along with a passport-size photograph, transperant water bottle, and pen (blue or black) along with GATE 2026 hall ticket. We advise to carry atleast two to three copies of admit card to the centre.
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Contributor-Level 7
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