GATE 2026 Application Last Date: Registration Closes in 2 days, Steps, Documents, Fees, Preparation Tips, and More

GATE 2026 application date: IIT Guwahati will close the GATE 2026 application form (with regular fees) on October 6. To apply, students must visit the GATE 2026 official website- gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Further, there will be no extension for registrations. Check details below to know about the process, fees, documents, preparation tips, PSUs accepting GATE scores and more. 

GATE 2026 Application Form Last Date: The GATE 2026 registration window (with no late fee) will close in 2 days (October 6). Interested candidates can apply by visiting the GATE’s 2026 official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in. After that, the application form is available till October 9, where students can apply by paying a late fee of INR 500. The GATE 2026 exam dates are February 7, 8, 14, and 15.

Students who did not complete their registration process must have received an email notification from the GATE conducting authorities mentioning the last date and other updates. Check below -

Steps to Register for the GATE Application Form 2026

Aspirants can check the steps below on how to apply before the GATE 2026 application last date-

• Visit the official website
• Click on the GOAPS 2026 portal link
• Register and fill out the application form
• Upload the documents (photo, signature, and valid ID proof) as per the specifications
• Pay the fees, confirm the declaration and submit the form.

Aspirants are advised to keep multiple copies for future reference, and contact number and email active. On the other hand, candidates who have received the GATE application under scrutiny must submit their rectified form before the deadline (as mentioned by the authorities).

GATE 2026 Application Fees

Candidates can check the GATE 2026 fees below -

What’s Next After the GATE 2026 Registration?

Once the application form process is over, the authorities will open the GATE 2026 correction window. Candidates who want to make changes to their application form must submit it by November 6. Candidates can access the GATE 2026 correction facility at GOAPS 2026, using their enrollment ID and password.

GATE 2026 Preparation Materials and Tips

With a few months left for the exam, candidates must be aware that now it's the time to implement strategic preparation. Go through the important GATE topics of high-weightage and pattern carefully. Practice GATE previous year’s question papers regularly to build accuracy and time management. Solve GATE mock test papers to understand the difficulty level and revise daily. Besides that, take care of your health and mind. 

PSUs Accepting GATE 2026 Scores

GATE-qualified candidates have a great opportunity to get themselves recruited at top PSUs in India. As per the latest notification, NPCIL will be using GATE 2026 scores to recruit for the post of executive trainees. Apart from that, other PSUs such as PowerGRID, AAI, DRDO, etc, will also be considering GATE 2026 scores for recruitment. 

GATE Admit Card 2026 Date

Registered candidates can download the GATE admit card at GOAPS 2026 on January 2. To download their hall ticket, applicants must keep their enrollment ID and password safe. The GATE 2026 branch-wise dates will be OUT soon at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. 

All the Best!