GATE 2026 Application Form Release Date: When and Where to apply, Steps, Fees, and Eligibility

GATE 2026 application form release date: Aspirants! IIT Guwahati will be releasing the GATE application form 2026 on August 25. The GATE 2026 exam dates are OUT, and the official website has finally launched. Interested candidates can take a look at all the important updates and information regarding the GATE 2026 registration dates, steps, fees, and more here. 

The GATE 2026 application form will be made available from August 25 onwards. Candidates meeting the GATE 2026 eligibility criteria must check their status before applying. The form will be available online at gate2026.iitg.ac.in only. Check below to get complete details regarding the GATE registration form 2026. 

 Who is eligible for GATE 2026?

The following applicants are eligible for the GATE 2026 examination -

• Third year and Fourth year BTech students
• Candidates who have completed BTech degree 
• Graduates from any dtream
• Candidates who have certifications from professional societies can also apply

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When to apply for the GATE 2026 application form?

Applicants can apply for GATE 2026 on the dates prescribed by the conducting authority. Aspirants can check the GATE 2026 application form release and closing date below-

 How to apply for GATE 2026?

Candidates can fill out the form online only on official website of GATE 2026. The website has a separate portal for GATE-related activities, which is GOAPS portal. Before filling out the form, look for GATE 2026 eligibility and go through instructions prescribed by the authorities. Check process below -

• Visit the official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in
• Head to the application portal link and select the “New Candidate Registration Link”
• Provide the mentioned details, such as name, mobile number, email address, etc. and submit.
• Once submitted, candidates will receive an enrollment ID and password on their registered number and email ID.
• Now, visit the portal again and log in using the credentials.
• Fill out the details carefully
• After that, upload documents as per the specifications and proceed to the fee payment.
• Pay the fees as per the category and accept the declaration form.
• Finally, hit the submit button and print out copies for future reference. 

 GATE 2026 Application Fees

This year, IIT Guwahati has revised the GATE application fees for all categories. The registration fees can be checked below -

Documents Required for GATE 2026 Registration

Candidates must keep the following documents (scanned) ready before filling out the GATE 2026 application form -

• Photograph and Signature (as per the specifications)
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• PwD certificate (if applicable)
• Dyslexic certificate (if applicable)
• Valid photo ID card, such as PAN Card, Aadhar card, Driving License, Passport, etc. 

 GATE 2026 Exam Dates

The GATE exam 2026 will be held in two sessions: Forenoon (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) and Afternoon (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm). The GATE 2026 exam dates are February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026.