GATE 2026 GOAPS Portal Launched: Registrations to start soon at gate2026.iitg.ac.in, dates, fees, and documents
GATE 2026 GOAPS portal launched: GATE 2026 registration process is set to commence soon as official GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) portal has now gone live. Read below for more updates on GATE application form 2026.
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, GATE 2026 registration process is set to commence soon, as official GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) portal has now gone live. Candidates aspiring for admission to MTech, PhD, and direct recruitment in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) through GATE can access portal to begin application process once registrations open.
GOAPS 2026 portal serves as central platform for all GATE-related activities, including filling out application forms, uploading documents, checking admit cards, viewing responses, and downloading results or scorecards. Aspirants can visit official GATE 2026 website and log in using their credentials once registration link is activated.
GATE 2026 registration will start TODAY (August 28). Last date to apply without late fees is September 28 and till October 9 (with late fees).
LATEST UPDATE:
GATE 2026 Application Form Process
Candidates can apply for GATE exam following steps below
- Visit official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in or https://goaps.iitg.ac.in/login
- Click on application form portal and register to create an account.
- Login using credentials (enrollment ID and password)
- Fill out details asked carefully.
- Upload documents as per specifications and pay application fees.
- Confirm declaration and submit form.
GATE Registration Form 2026 Fees
This year, IIT Guwahati has revised GATE application form fees for all categories. Candidates can check below -
| Category |
Application fees during the regular period (August 28 to September 28) |
Application fees during the extended period (September 29 to October 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates (per test paper) |
INR 1000 |
INR 1500 |
| All other candidates, including foreign nationals (per paper) |
INR 2000 |
INR 2500 |
What are the new GATE 2026 Dates?
Candidates can check GATE online form 2026 revised dates below -
| Events |
Revised Dates |
|---|---|
| Starting date of the GATE 2026 application form |
August 28 |
| Closing date of the GATE 2026 registration form (without late fees) |
September 28 |
| Closing date of the GATE 2026 application form (with late fees) |
October 9 |
| GATE 2026 exam dates |
February 7, 8, 14, and 15 |
Candidates are advised to carefully go through GATE 2026 official notification before filling out application form. Aspirants who submit their form can check their application status using their GATE 2026 enrollment ID and password at GOAPS portal.
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