GOAPS Portal 2026: Admit Card (Jan 2), Exam Dates OUT, Check how to download

GOAPS Portal 2026 registration: The Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, has launched the GATE 2026 GOAPS portal. The GATE GOAPS portal has been activated for the GATE-event activities. GATE 2026 application form correction facility is now closed. The last date to make changes was extended until November 10, 2025. Candidates can read below to know more about the GATE candidate login 2026, how to create an account at GOAPS portal, uses, and more. 

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) admission process has started. The GATE 2026 correction process is over, and the last date to make edits was extended until November 10, 2025. GATE 2026 branch-wise exam dates are now available. In this article, we have discussed what is GOAPS portal in the GATE Candidate Login 2026 is, how to create an account, step-by-step instructions, guidelines, and uses of the GATE 2026 GOAPS portal. 

What's new in GATE 2026?

• This year, the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, is conducting GATE 2026.
• The GATE application fees for 2026 have been revised. Candidates can find the GATE 2026 updated fee details below.
• A new sectional paper under Engineering Sciences is introduced. The new section paper is Energy Science (XE-I).

Latest Update:

• GATE 2026 branch-wise exam schedule released: check dates now
• GATE 2026 mock test link activated at gate2026.iitg.ac.in

What is a GOAPS Portal in GATE 2026?

The GOAPS is the official online portal of the GATE exam, which is used for various GATE event-related activities. To access the GOAPS portal, it is mandatory to register. With the help of the GOAPS portal, candidates will be able to fill the GATE application form, edit their form, download their GATE hall ticket, check results, download scorecard, etc. 

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👉For GATE 2026, the GOAPS portal link is available on the website, goaps.iitg.ac.in, and the exam dates for GATE 2026 are February 7, 8, 14, and 15.

This year, the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, is conducting the GATE exam. The GATE 2026 exam dates have been announced. The GATE 2026 application form was released on August 28 and was available till October 6 (with regular fees). From September 29 to October 9, the form was available with late fees. 

Important Facts to Know about the GOAPS Portal

How long is the GATE GOAPS Portal Remains Active?

The GATE GOAPS portal mainly remains active from the start of the GATE application form till completion of the GATE admission process. 

For example, the GATE GOAPS 2025 portal of IIT Roorkee will remain active till December 31, 2025 (as it is the last date to download the GATE scorecard 2025, paying a registration fee of INR 500). 

How to create GATE candidate login through GOAPS 2026?

The steps to create an account on the GOAPS portal are simple and can be done in a few minutes, if all documents are ready. Therefore, it is very important to have all documents ready before you begin with the GATE GOAPS registration 2026. 

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Details Required for GATE Candidate Login 2026

Creating an account on the GOAPS portal is linked to the GATE 2026 registration. It is the first stage to access for any GATE 2026-related activities. The following details are required to create an account on GOAPS -

• Full name of the candidate
• Date of birth
• Valid email ID and 
• Mobile number

How to generate a GATE enrollment ID and account on GOAPS

To create an account on the GOAPS portal, candidates can follow the steps below -

• Visit the GATE 2026 official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in
• Then click on the GATE Application Portal/GOAPS portal - goaps.iitg.ac.in
• Then select “New Candidate Registration” and enter the required details (as mentioned above)
• Once the registration is complete, candidates will receive an enrollment ID

After receiving the GATE enrollment ID, candidates must create a unique GATE password (around 8 to 15 characters), during the enrollment. 

NOTE: The enrollment ID and password are the GATE 2026 candidate login credentials.

GATE Candidate 2026 Login: Enrollment ID Vs Password

How to fill the GATE 2026 Application Form through the GOAPS Portal?

The first use of the GATE candidate login is during the registration process. While filling the application form, applicants are advised to keep all their information and documents ready. The stages of the GATE 2026 application form include the following -

• Register to get the enrollment ID and password.
• Log in using the credentials
• Fill out the personal, educational qualification, address, choice of paper combination, exam cities, etc. details.
• Upload the documents as per the specifications.
• Pay the GATE application fees using the convenient payment mode. 
• Accept the declaration form and submit the application form. 

GATE 2026 Application Form Fees

Candidates can check the GATE 2026 application fees (category-wise) below -

How to retrieve forgotten GATE credentials using candidate login?

In case candidates have forgotten or misplaced their GATE candidate credentials, then they can retrieve following the steps below -

• Click on the link available on the official website and select “forgot credentials”
• Enter your mail ID or enrollment ID and request an OTP to retrieve your password.
• The OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number and email address.
• Change the password and save it for future logins

What are the uses of the GATE GOAPS Portal 2026?

Candidates can use the GOAPS Candidate Portal for the following -

• For GATE registration
• To submit fill and submit the application form
• Students can check their GATE application status
• To make changes in the application form (access of GATE correction facility)
• To download GATE admit card, using their enrollment ID and password
• Can download GATE answer key, response sheet, and question paper
• Can raise objections to the GATE 2026 answer key
• To check their result and download the scorecard 

 How to use GATE GOAPS Portal Efficiently

• Bookmark the page to use anytime.
• Keep scanned copies of documents ready in advance.
• If you forget your password, use the "Forgot Password" feature. GOAPS sends a reset link to your email.
• Save your application form and fee receipt for future reference, especially if applying to M.Tech programs or PSUs.
• Don’t wait till the last date. Server traffic may slow down the portal near deadlines.

The GOAPS portal is your command centre throughout the GATE process. From registering and applying to downloading your admit card and results, everything is seamlessly managed here. A single mistake or error can cost you heavy, so try to fill the application form carefully.