GATE Application Form 2026: Last Date Revised , Steps, Eligibility, Documents, Paper Combination, Centre List

IIT Guwahati released the GATE 2026 eligibility criteria on the official website along with the GATE 2026 candidate login. The criteria comprise the age limit, nationality, relaxation, and educational qualifications. 

Candidates can check the GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

• Can a commerce student apply for GATE 2026?
• GOAPS portal activated for GATE 2026 registrations

The GATE 2026 aspirants must be aware of the GATE registration process before applying. They must be aware of the GATE's official website (as all the official notifications will be updated here), form submission deadline, where to apply, which is the GOAPS GATE 2026 candidate login link, eligibility and application fees. The GATE 2026 application form dates are August 28 to October 6 (without late fees) and till October 9 (with late fees). Candidates can check the steps GATE application form process below. 

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Here is a step-by-step GATE 2026 application form guideline that the candidates must follow -

This is the first stage of the application form process. During the GATE 2026 registration, candidates must provide their full name, date of birth, a valid email ID, and mobile number, as well as their country of residence, and then create a password. All communication regarding the GATE exam will be sent to the contact details provided by the candidate. 

Once the registration is completed, candidates will receive a GATE enrollment ID via their registered email ID to continue with the registration. The enrollment ID is needed for login to GOAPS and for all other GATE-related activities. The GATE password must be around 8 to 15 characters long and must be kept safe throughout the admission process. The GATE enrollment ID and password are the GATE 2026 login credentials. 

What is a GATE password?

The candidate has to choose a password during enrollment and will be needed along with the enrollment ID to login to the account. The password length must be 8 to 15 characters. Keep the password safe and secure. 

A snapshot of the GOAPS login window: 

Step II - Filling the GATE 2026 application form

Once the registration is complete, candidates need to fill out their exam, personal information, address, degree, documents, and declaration form. Here is the list of the details that must be filled in the GATE registration form 2026. 

Exam Details

• Select the number of test papers you want to appear for in GATE 2026
• Select the GATE 2026 paper (paper 1) - primary/secondary
• Choice of examination city

Personal Details

• Enrollment ID
• Name to appear on the admit card
• Email address
• Mobile number
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Nationality

Address details

• Enrollment ID 
• Address including Pincode
• School and graduation degree details, college name and address with pin code, etc.

Documents

• Scanned copy of photograph, signature, and valid ID proof
• Category certificate, PwD certificate, and Dyslexic certificate in PDF format (if applicable)
• Scribe requirement details

Read here: What is scribe facility in GATE 2026: check eligibility, documents, guidelines, compensatory time, and process

Step III - Uploading of Documents

After filling out the details, candidates must upload a scanned copy of the required documents, including photographs, signatures, educational certificates, category certificates, etc. After completing all the steps, preview the application form. Candidates must check every detail after filling out the form and must rectify the mistake if found before final submission. Candidates must upload each document as per the prescribed specifications mentioned below -

• Good quality image of the candidate’s photograph conforming to the specifications 
• Good quality image of the candidate’s signature conforming to the specifications    
• A scanned copy of a valid photo ID document (ID)  
• PDF copy of Category (SC/ST) certificate (if applicable)  
• A PDF copy of the PwD Certificate (if applicable)  
• PDF copy of Dyslexic Certificate (if applicable)  

Step IV - Payment of Application Fees

Candidates must pay the application to complete the application form. Candidates can check the details of the category-wise GATE 2026 application fee. After completing the application form, click “Submit & Proceed to the payment”. Once the candidate clicks on the “submit & proceed to payment" after filling out the GATE Application form, the GOAPS 2026 Portal redirects the candidate to a new Payment gateway webpage. Candidates can pay via netbanking/credit card/debit card/UPI. The candidate will be redirected to the portal upon successful transaction. 

Also read: GATE application form 2026: Do's and Don'ts and Common Mistakes to Avoid

Step V - Application Form Submission

Once the payment is successful, a unique “Fee Payment Number” will be generated, which the candidate MUST save.  Before submitting the application form, candidates must read and accept the declaration statement provided at the end of the application process stage. Candidates must note that they can’t edit the provided details after submitting the form. After submission, candidates can download the GATE 2026 registration form in PDF format and save it for future purposes. 

Details Required for GATE Login 2026

To access the GATE candidate login, candidates need to have an enrollment ID and password, which will be provided after successful registration. Each registered candidate will be provided with a GATE enrollment ID. Upon registration, an email containing the enrollment ID will be sent to the candidate. 

The GATE 2026 registrations are ongoing. To access the GATE 2026 application form, it is important to keep all the details and documents ready to avoid the last-minute hustle. Aspirants must be aware that the documents that they have to upload during the GATE 2026 registration form must be in the correct format (covering all the specifications). The GATE 2026 documents must be readable, clear, and appropriately scanned. Here is a list of all the documents required during the registration process. 

• A recent high-quality image of a candidate's photograph of the specified requirements. 
• A good-quality image of the candidate's signature conforming to the specified requirements. 
• The candidate must upload a scanned copy of the Category (SC/ST) certificate in PDF format (if applicable). Authorised officers must issue the certificate (as mentioned in the official GATE 2025 notification). 
• A valid ID proof (uploaded in PDF format) as per the specifications. Candidates must carry the following document to the exam.
• Candidates must specify one of the following valid Photo Identity Documents (IDs): Voter ID, PAN Card, Aadhar Card, Passport, etc. 
• Candidate must upload PwD Certificate and specify Scribe Requirements (In case of PwD candidates)
• The candidate must upload the Certificate of Dyslexic Condition & specify the scribe requirements (In case of a dyslexic candidate)

NOTE: Candidates who are opting for the scribe facility must provide their certificate to avail the scribe assistance for the GATE examination.

Also read:

• How to upload photo and signature in GATE application form 2026: step-by-step guide, samples and instructions

GATE 2026 application form: photograph specifications

• A recent colour photograph with a white background and the candidate's face should cover 60-70% of the photograph's area. 
• The photo of the candidate must be of 3.5 cm width × 4.5 cm height with a minimum size of 5 Kb to 600 kb
• Photographs must be uploaded in JPG/JPEG Format
• Maximum pixel resolution must be 530 x 690 pixels and the minimum resolution must be 200 x 260 pixels.
• The candidate’s face must not be covered with objects such as cloth, caps, hats, sunglasses, coloured glasses, etc., except for religious reasons. 

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GATE 2026 application form: signature specifications

• Aspect ratio must be 1:R, where the value of R must be between 2.75 and 3.75
• Must be done in blue or black ink pen
• The signature must be uploaded in JPG/JPEG Format
• The file size must be within 3 Kb to 300 Kb 
• Maximum pixel resolution is 580 x 180 pixels and minimum pixel resolution is 250 x 80 pixels
• The candidate must ensure that the uploaded signature matches the signature at the time of examination, else he/she will be disqualified. 

GATE 2026 application form: educational documents required at the time of admission

During the registration process, candidates are required to submit any educational qualification details. Instead, they have to provide details regarding their educational qualification, such as college pincode, roll number, qualifying degree, etc. 

DYSLEXIA CERTIFICATE FOR GATE Registrations 2026

Such a certificate can be obtained from any Dyslexia Association. Some of them are listed below: 

• Dyslexia Trust of Kolkata, Divya Jalan, Aruna Bhaskar 3, Dover Park, Kolkata – 700019.  
• Madras Dyslexia Association, 94 Park View, G.N. Chetty Road, T. Nagar, Chennai –600017 
• Maharashtra Dyslexia Association, 003, Amit Park Bldg, L J Road, Deonar, Mumbai 400088. The Dyslexia Association of India, MZ-47, The Center Stage Mall, Plot No 01, Block L, Sector 18, NOIDA, 201303. 

Any dyslexic or PwD candidate can avail of the facility of a scribe for the GATE 2026 exam. Candidates can check the scribe specifications below.

SCRIBE SPECIFICATIONS: 

• The scribe must not be a candidate for the GATE 2026 examination. 
• The educational qualification of the scribe must be less than the minimum eligibility criteria of GATE. 
• A panel of (Y+1) scribes for Y candidates will be available at the exam centre so that candidates can choose an alternative scribe for the services. 
• Candidates with scribes will be given an extra 1 hour of compensatory time if their writing capabilities are limited. 

The GATE 2026 application fees are different for all categories. IIT Guwahati will only accept the application form if the payment is successful. Candidates can pay the GATE application fees using any of the following: debit card/credit card/net banking, or UPI. International master and Visa cards are also acceptable for payment of the GATE application fee. 

GATE 2026 Application Form Dates

NOTE: The GATE candidate registration fee 2026 is non-refundable, except when a certain combination is removed by the GATE conducting body. 

The application fee for GATE 2026 is different for general and reserved/female category candidates. Here are the revised fee details of the application form for different category sections, along with the GATE 2026 late fee charges.

Candidates must note that the application fee mentioned above does not include any service charges, processing fees, or other charges that the bank may levy. The GATE registration fee for two test papers will be twice that for a single paper. 

Note: In addition, PwD candidates with a benchmark disability of more than 40% are eligible for fee concession.

Once the payment is successful, candidates are advised to download a PDF copy of the registration form. 

Tips and Hacks for a smooth GATE application transaction process

Before paying the application fee for GATE 2026, candidates must check their internet connectivity. In case of poor internet connection or glitch issues, candidates must check their transaction status from their bank account and log in again after some time to check the GATE application form payment status. 

For any payment-related queries, candidates can contact the following number -

• 02235155207
• 8291271035

Email ID - alliancesupport@ccavenue.com

For PwD candidate-related queries, contact - pwd.gate2026@iitg.ac.in

For any other GATE-related issues, applicants can contact below -

• 3612586500

Helpdesk - helpdesk.gate@iitg.ac.in

If the payment is received, the candidate can download the application form. If not, a fresh payment must be initiated. However, if the amount is deducted from the bank account but the payment acknowledgement still needs to be received, the money will be credited back to the source account within 15 days. Candidates are advised to make the payment beforehand to avoid the last-minute rush. 

The GATE two-paper combination can be selected when filling out the GATE 2026 application form. IIT Guwahati has released the list of the GATE 2026 Two-Paper combination list on the website. Candidates must choose both subjects from the allowed subject combination in the GATE exam. The priority subject is the primary paper; the second is termed the secondary paper. GATE organising authority can add or remove a paper/paper from the given combination during the correction window.

Read more: GATE two paper combination list 2026: check benefits, popular papers and more

GATE 2026 Two-Paper Combination List OUT

A fully filled and submitted IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 application form consists of the following details mentioned - 

Applicant's Details - 

• Zone/Scrutiny code
• Enrollment ID number
• Barcode of the enrollment ID
• Full name of the applicant
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Category
• Nationality
• Contact number of parent's or guardian
• Name of the parent's or guardian

Communication Details - 

• Address and contact details of the applicant, followed by e-mail ID
• Pincode

Qualification Details -

• Graduation degree - B.Tech/B.Arch/or any degree
• Discipline of the graduation degree
• Graduation status
• Year of Graduation
• Address detail of the university or college or institute

GATE Exam Details -

• GATE Paper Code
• Name of the Subject Test Paper
• Exam City Options - City 1| City 1| City 3 |

GATE Application Fee Payment Details -

• Mode of payment
• Transaction Reference Number
• Transaction date
• Application fee amount
• Payment for

Other Information -

• Declaration statement
• e-signature of the applicant
• Digital fingerprint

If a candidate faces any issue regarding the GATE application form 2026, he/she can contact the Zonal GATE Office. Once the application form for the GATE exam is submitted, candidates can log in anytime and check their GATE application form status.

If you have applied for one paper and submitted the GATE 2026 application form, you can still add Paper II during the application process. To do that, follow the steps below -

• Visit the official website of GATE
• Click on the application form link at the GOAPS portal
• Log in using the credentials - enrollment ID, password, and captcha expression
• Once you are logged in, an application status page will be displayed on the screen. With that, there is an option to add another paper displayed on the screen. You can click the add paper option and select from the options for GATE Paper II. 
• Select the paper, pay using any payment mode, and submit the application form. This paper selection is considered your GATE Paper II or secondary paper.