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 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.
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.
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.
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- 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.
How to Check GATE 2026 Application Form Status?
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.
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.
The last date to register for GATE 2026 with late fees was October 13. For submission with late fees, the application form window remained active from October 7 to October 13. The registration fee with late fees is as follows -
- For female/SC/ST and PwD candidates, the fee is INR 1500
- For all other candidates, including foreign nationals, the fee is INR 2500
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 -
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- 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.
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
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.
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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| Scorecard (free download) | March 27 to May 31, 2026 |
| Scorecard (by paying a fee of INR 500) | June 1 to December 31, 2026 |
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