GATE 2026 Application Under Scrutiny: Check Status, and Fees

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 ( GATE )

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GATE 2026 Application Under Scrutiny, Meaning, Steps to Check: If some of you have received the message stating that “Your GATE application form is under scrutiny” then this article will help you in understanding what GATE 2026 application status is, and how to check. Read below for more.

GATE 2026 Application Form Under Scrutiny: IIT Guwahati is conducting GATE 2026 exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15. Registrations are over and GATE 2026 rectification facility is also over. If some of you have received the message stating that “Your GATE application form is under scrutiny”, then this article will help you understand what GATE 2026 application status under scrutiny is, and how to check. Read below to know more.

GATE Application Status Under Scrutiny

GATE 2026 Application Under Scrutiny: Before we begin discussing about GATE application form under scrutiny, candidates must understand what it indicates, how and when to resolve. The GATE 2026 application form is now closed along with correction process. Candidates can check GATE 2026 application status using the enrollment ID and password. 

Do I have to worry if my GATE application 2026 is under scrutiny?

No, under scrutiny, means that the authorities have received your application form and currently verifying the details. If there is some discrepancy, then you will be notified on your registered details. 

Latest Update: GATE 2026 Admit Card Live: IIT Guwahati postpones MTech hall ticket, Link soon at gate2026.iitg.ac.in

Table of contents
  • What is the meaning of “GATE 2026 Application Under Scrutiny”?
  • How to Check GATE 2026 Application Form Status?
  • How to submit the GATE Application Form after correcting the details (under scrutiny)?
  • Is there any fee for the GATE Application Under Scrutiny?
  • How to access GATE Application Under Scrutiny if form is submitted during the extended period?
  • GATE 2026 Correction Facility Window Start Date

 What is the meaning of “GATE 2026 Application Under Scrutiny”?

After submission of application form, students can check their status at candidate login page. The GATE application under scrutiny states that your application status. During this stage, authorities will cross-check all the information given by applicants, such as personal, educational qualifications, photo, signature, etc. 

The verification authorities will check whether the GATE documents are uploaded as per the specifications prescribed. It must be noted that under scrutiny does not necessarily mean that your GATE 2026 registration form is rejected. It states that it is under the process of verification. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many exam centres can I choose while filling the GATE application form?
A: 

Candidates can choose at least three exam centres while filling their GATE 2026 application form. The list of GATE exam cities (zone-wise) is available on the website. Besides that, it has to be noted that the three centres must be from the same zone. Thus, based on the availability, the centre will be allotted to the candidate for appearing the GATE 2026 exam. 

Q:   What is the GATE 2026 registration last date?
A: 

The IIT Guwahati had released the GATE application form on August 28 at the GOAPS portal. The registration window is now closed. The last date to apply was (with late fees) October 13. 

Q:   How can I fill the GATE application form 2026?
A: 

Candidates can fill GATE 2026 application form at GOAPS portal. The official website to apply is gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Registration is mandatory. First, candidates have to register and then fill their form. Overall, the stages of GATE form filling include - registration, uploading of documents, and payment of application fees.

How to Check GATE 2026 Application Form Status?

Once form is submitted, candidates can check their GATE application status at the GOAPS 2026. The login credentials required are enrollment ID and password. Incase, there is any defect in the form, then the authorities will send a mail of your registered email ID and mobile number mentioning the issue. 

Students must submit their form in the correct format within the deadline provided. Usually, three days are provided to send the rectified GATE 2026 application form. 

We advise you to log in frequently to check your GATE 2026 application form status

Details Mentioned on GATE Application Status:

The following details are mentioned on the GATE application status -

  • GATE enrollment ID of the applicant
  • Applicant's Name
  • Status of the application form

NOTE: Candidates are advised to keep their registered email ID and contact number active till the completion of the GATE admission process. 

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How to submit the GATE Application Form after correcting the details (under scrutiny)?

Steps to submit the rectified GATE 2026 application form (after scrutiny process) can be checked below -

  • Visit GATE 2026 official website- gate2026.iitg.ac.in
  • Click on application form link and log in using your enrollment ID and password
  • Click on link where issue is mentioned
  • If there is an issue regarding photo/signature - upload the correct one (following the specifications)
  • If there is any issue, with information provided, recheck all the details and confirm
  • Go through the details and submit GATE application form 2026. 
  • If all details are correct, then status will be changed from “under scrutiny” to “accepted”
  • Keep tracking form status through GATE candidate login
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the GATE 2026 application form fees?
A: 

This year, IIT Guwahati has revised the GATE 2026 registration fees. The fee details are mentioned on the official website and information bulletin. The details regarding the GATE application fees can be checked below -

  • The GATE fee for SC, ST, and PwD applicants is INR 1000 during the regular period and INR 1500 during the extended period.
  • For other candidates, including foreign nationals, the fee is INR 2000 (during the regular period) and INR 2500 during the extended timeline. 

Accepted payment modes include- Netbanking, UPI, Credit Card, Debit Card, and UPI. After the payment, candidates are advised to keep a copy of the payment receipt for future reference.

Q:   What documents are required while filling the GATE 2026 application form?
A: 

Following documents are needed while filling GATE 2026 application form -

  • Scanned photograph and signature
  • Valid ID poof 
  • Category certificate (optional)
  • Dyslexic certificate (optional)

Above documents must be uploaded as per exam guidelines. 

Q:   How many students registered for GATE 2026 exam?
A: 

For now, there are no updates regarding how many candidates have registered and appeared for GATE 2026 exam. IIT Guwahati will release candidate's stats on its official website along with minimum qualifying cutoff marks and results. Meanwhile here is the stats last 5 years of number of candidates registered and appeared in Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering -

Year

Registered candidates

Appeared candidates

2025

936019

747319

2024

826239

653292

2023

670,000

517,000

2022

8 Lakhs

7,11,542

2021

10 Lakhs

8 Lakhs

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Is there any fee for the GATE Application Under Scrutiny?

No, candidates do not have to pay anything for resubmitting their rectified GATE application form 2026. However, fees will be charged at the time of form correction facility. This year, IIT Guwahati has revised registration fees for all categories. Check below -

Category Fees during the regular period Fees during the extended period
Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates - (per test paper) INR 1000 INR 1500
All other candidates including foreign nationals - (per test paper) INR 2000 INR 2500
NOTE: Candidates opting for two papers will have to pay twice the amount. 

How to access GATE Application Under Scrutiny if form is submitted during the extended period?

Incase, a candidate have registered for GATE exam 2026 during the extended period, then we advise you to keep checking your dashboard for updates. If there is any discrepancy, the authorities will send you an email mentioning the defect with a deadline. 

GATE 2026 Helpline Number

For any GATE exam-related issues, such as fee payment or documents, candidates can contact below -

Address: 

GATE-JAM Office 

IIT Guwahati - 781039, India

Phone number:

+91 361 258 6500

The helpline facility is available from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm. 

For application form-specific queries, students can contact 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm (Monday to Friday)

Email address:

  • helpdesk.gate@iitg.ac.in (for general category)
  • pwd.gate2026@iitg.ac.in (for PwD applicants)

Candidates can also contact their respective GATE zone authorities for any issues. 

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GATE 2026 Correction Facility Window Start Date

IIT Guwahati has closed GATE 2026 form correction process at GOAPS portal. The last date to make changes was November 10. Check complete details here at GATE 2026 rectification window. Later, authorities had reopened GATE correction window for one day on November 18 giving last chance to rectify particulars.

During this process -

  • You can add or remove subject papers (GATE two paper combination)
  • You can change your name, date of birth, exam centre, gender, etc.

Detailed information are mentioned on official website. To make corrections in GATE 2026 registration form, you must pay a specific amount through netbanking, credit card or debit card. 

GATE 2026 Application Under Scrutiny Important Instructions: Candidates are advised to keep checking the GATE GOAPS 2026 portal to track their application form. Ensure to submit the rectified application form before the deadline. Candidates who have submitted their application form successfully will be eligible to appear for GATE 2026 exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15

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