GATE 2026 Last Date to Apply with Late Fee Live: Registrations Over, Status and Correction Window Updates

Yes, candidates can make changes in their application form after submission during the correction window process. The correction facility is expected to be available in November (first week). 

Yes, GATE 2026 registrations with late fees are now over. Candidates can visit GOAPS to check their status. 

No, candidates cannot change the exam centre after the release of the GATE 2026 admit card. The admit card release date is January 2.

GATE Computer Science and Engineering (CS) and GATE Civil Engineering (CE) are conducted in multiple sessions.

The following assistive devices are permitted while attempting the GATE 2026 examination -

• Braille slate
• Wheel chair

The GATE authorities will not provide any of the above devices. Also, while attempting the entrance test, the candidates will be given an option to view the content on the computer screen in a magnified font (approximately 1.25x or 1.5x). It is advisable to visit the GATE 2026 exam centre a day before the exam to stay familiar with the place and arrangements. 

The list of GATE zones are-

• IISc Bengaluru
• IIT Delhi
• IIT Bombay
• IIT Guwahati
• IIT Kanpur
• IIT Kharagpur
• IIT Madras
• and IIT Roorkee

The IIT Guwahati will conduct the GATE 2026 on the scheduled dates - February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. The exam will take place in two shifts (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) and (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm). 

Eligible paper combinations of DA are - CS, EC, EE, MA, ME, PH, ST, XE

Candidates from Nepal, Bangladesh, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates can apply for GATE 2026. 

Eligible GATE paper combinations for Mechanical Engineering are AE, DA, IN, NM, PI, XE.

Registered candidates will be able to access their GATE 2026 admit card from January 2, 2026. 

The MCQ, MSQ, and NAT are the types of questions asked in the GATE examination. 

• MCQs are the multiple-choice questions
• MSQs are the multiple select questions
• and NAT are numerical answer type questions 

Each question type has a different marking scheme, which the candidates must go through the information brochure carefully. 

No, physical calculator are not allowed in the exam. Instead, virtual calculators are set in the system for calculations in the GATE 2026 exam.

The GOAPS portal, also known as the GATE online application process system, is the official online portal where candidates can do the following-

• Register for the GATE exam
• Fill out the application form
• Edit their application form
• Download the admit card, scorecard, and 
• Check their GATE results, etc. 

The GATE 2026 correction facility is expected to open in the fourth week of October or first week of November.

The GATE 2026 exam dates are February 7, 8, 14, and 15. The exam will be conducted in two sessions. 

Yes, it might cause an issue in the GATE admission/counselling process. You can get your ID proof or educational certificate updated by the officials. 

In such cases, candidates will be notified on their registered email ID. Also keep checking the status on candidate login frequently. 

The deadline to register for GATE 2026 is October 13 (TODAY).

Candidates can make the payment of the application fee using the following payment gateways -

• Debit card
• Credit card
• Netbanking
• UPI, such as Paytm and Google Pay
• E-wallet 

Candidates are advised to keep a copy of the bank receipt in case of transaction failures.

International applicants have to upload the following documents for GATE registration 2026 -

• Valid passport
• Government-issued ID
• Driving license

Yes, 3rd or higher year student in any discipline - engineering/technology/architecture/science/commerce/arts/humanities can apply for GATE 2026.

If the candidates has made payment through netbanking then refund might take 15 to 20 days. 

No, there is no change in the GATE 2026 exam pattern.

Yes, candidates can add another paper after submitting their GATE 2026 exam form. Additional fee will be charged for secondary paper. The last date to submit the GATE 2026 form is October 13 (with late fees).

Candidates can check below some good books for aerospace engineering in GATE 2026 -

• Fundamentals of Aerodynamics by JD Anderson
• Aircraft by GM Sutton and Oscar Biblarz
• Airplane Performance, Stability, and Control by Perkins and Hage
• Aerodynamics of Engineering Students by E.L Houghton, P.W Carpenter
• Introduction to Flight by JD Anderson

Yes, the last date to apply for GATE 2026 is October with late fees. 

Students can apply for two papers - primary and secondary in GATE 2026 examination. 

The GATE paper code of Mathematics is MA. 

The GATE 2026 admit card will be released on January 2. Candidates can download hall ticket using their enrollment ID and password. 

This year, IIT Guwahati has made following changes -

• The GATE fees have been revised for all categories
• A new sectional paper has been introduced, called Energy Science (under Engineering Sciences).

The GATE authorities will notify on the registered email ID and contact number (if they do not meet the specifications). Meanwhile, you must keep two to three copies/documents ready. 

IIT Guwahati have confirmed that GATE core papers- Civil Engineering (CE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC), Electrical Engineering (EE), Geology and Geophysics (GG), Instrumentation Engineering (IN), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Production and Industrial (PI), and Geomatics Engineering (GE) will not be scheduled on this date (February 8). 

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Students can find the GATE previous year’s question paper on the official website. You can also check our GATE sample paper page (link below) to download and practice questions. 

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Yes, it is mandatory to register again. Old GATE enrollment ID will not be accepted for registration.

• National University of Singapore (NUS)
• Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
• The Technical University of Munich, Germany
• RWTH Aachen University, Germany

The general aptitude GATE syllabus is as follows -

• Verbal ability
• Quantitative aptitude
• Analytical aptitude
• Spatial aptitude

The GATE paper code of Electronics and Communication is EC. 

Yes, candidates can make changes in their application form after submission during the correction window process. The GATE 2026 correction facility is expected to open in November (first week). 

No, there are no changes made in the GATE syllabus this year.

The subject-specific syllabus for GATE Chemical Engineering (CH) is as follows -

• Engineering Mathematics
• Process calculations and thermodynamics
• Fluid mechanics and mechanical operations
• Heat transfer
• Mass transfer
• Chemical reaction engineering
• Instrumentation and process control
• Plant design and economics
• Chemical technology

The paper code of GATE Data Science and Artificial Intelligence is DA. Before opting for the test paper, candidates must check the exam syllabus and pattern. 

The steps to avail scribe can be checked below -

• Visit the GATE’s 2026 official website- gate2026.iitg.ac.in
• Click on the application portal link
• Register to generate an enrollment ID and password.
• Log in using the credentials and fill out the application form. 
• Fill out the details under “scribe facility” and upload the PwD certificate
• Pay the application fees and submit the form. 

The last date to register for GATE 2026 with late fee has been extended to October 13. 

The last date to submit the GATE 2026 exam form is October 13. 

Candidates can make corrections in the application form by visiting the GOAPs portal. Login using the credentials and make necessary changes by paying a correction fee. Make sure to submit the application form after making the changes.

No, there are no international exam centres for foreign applicants. Candidates have to travel to India to appear for the exam.

Candidates can check their application status at GOAPS using their enrollment ID and password. 

GOAPS portal is used for GATE exam related activitities such as -

• Registration for exam

• Uploading documents 
• Payment of GATE application fee
• Checking GATE application status
• Download GATE admit card 2026
• View answers, marks, and GATE scores
• Download GATE scorecard

International applicants have to upload the following documents for GATE registration 2026 -

• Valid passport
• Government-issued ID
• Driving license

There is no age limit for students who want to apply for the GATE 2026 exam. However, candidates must have Indian nationality. International students meeting the required educational qualifications can also apply.

The GATE Data Science and Artificial Intelligence syllabus is as follows -

• Probability and Statistics
• Linear Algebra
• Calculus and Optimization
• Programming, Data Structures, and Algorithms
• Machine Learning
• Database Management and Warehousing
• Artificial Intelligence

Candidates can make the payment of the application fee using the following payment gateways -

• Debit card
• Credit card
• Netbanking
• UPI, such as Paytm and Google Pay
• E-wallet 

Candidates are advised to keep a copy of the bank receipt in case of transaction failures.

IIT Guwahati has announced the GATE 2026 examination dates. The GATE will be conducted in two sessions (forenoon and afternoon) on Feb 7, 8, 14, and 15. The timings for the GATE examination 2026 are 9:30 am to 12:30 pm for the morning session and 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm for the afternoon session.

Candidates can download GATE information brochure from the official webiste. Visit the page click on downloads tab and select information brochure dowload and save PDF.

The following documents must be uploaded at the time of GATE 2026 registration -

• Valid photo ID proof, such as Voter ID, Aadhar card, PAN Card, etc. 
• Category certificate
• PwD certificate
• Dyslexia certificate
• Candidate’s photograph and signature as per specifications

Eligible branches for NPCIL through GATE are- Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation and Civil Disciplines.

Check below some recommended books for GATE DA preparation -

The step by step process to fill the GATE application form 2026 at GOAPS portal is as follows -

• Visit the official website
• Click on the application form link and register
• Login again and fill the asked details
• Upload documents and make the fee payment 
• Confirm declaration and submit the application form

Candidates must keep multiple copies for future reference. 

The GATE 2026 marking scheme and exam pattern of chemical engineering is as follows -

• General Aptitude - 15 marks
• Engineering Mathematics - 13 marks
• Subject-specific questions -  72 marks

For a one-mark MCQ, a 1/3rd mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. For a 2-mark question (MCQ), a 2/3rd mark will be deducted for an incorrect answer. However, there is no negative marking for wrong answers to MSQ or NAT questions. 

No, candidates cannot change the exam centre after the release of the GATE 2026 admit card. The admit card release date is January 2.

For candidates who have made their payment using debit or credit card can expect 15 to 20 days for refund. On the other, candidates who have paid through netbanking or UPI can expect a refund within 7 to 10 days or less than that. Keep checking the bank account frequently. 

The GATE 2026 correction facility is expected to open in the first week of November, because in the the official notification (as mentioned in the information brochure), the last date to submit is November 6. 

The e-signature space can be blank due to internet connectivity. Try downloading again with a good internet speed. Also try from mobile to check. If the space still shows black then contact the GATE authorities mentioning the issue. 

Candidates must select at least three exam cities at the time of registration. All three cities must be from the same zone.

In the address for correspodence, candidates must fill in their current living address. Permanent address will also do. 

No, the caste certificate must be in English language format. If any candidate has their certificate in regional language, then they must get it updated in the English language. 

Candidates can check GATE Energy Science XE-I syllabus below -

Section I - (Energy Resources and Conversion Technologies)

• Fossil Energy Resources
• Nuclear Energy Resources
• Solar thermal systems
• Solar photo voltaic (PV systems)
• Biomass
• Wild Energy Conversion Systems
• Hydropower

Section II - Energy Storage, Economics, Environment, and Efficiency

• Energy storage systems
• Economic Analysis of Energy Systems
• Environmental Impacts of Energy Use
• Environmental Management

The GATE 2026 exam dates are February 7, 8, 14, and 15. The exam will be conducted in two sessions. 

Candidates can find the GATE 2026 registration link here on this page. The official website of GATE 2026 is gate2026.iitg.ac.in. 

Yes, as such there is no update by the officials regarding how old the caste certificate must be. Thus, 2 year caste certificate is applicable for GATE 2026 registration. 

Defect rectification done means that there was issue or discrepancy in the application form and the applicant has rectified it. The GATE officials have received it and will undergo the verification process again. Candidates are advised to keep checking their dashboard and email ID for the updates. 

The application form for GATE 2026 can be filled online only at the official website- gate2026.iitg.ac.in.

It usually takes 3 to 4 days depending on the applications received. The authorities verify each and every details carefully and will get it updated on the GOAPS GATE candidate login 2026. 

The GATE officials have clearly mentioned the specifications regarding photo and signature. If they find any discrepancy, then will notify on your registered email ID and update it on the status. Keep checking your dashboard for the updates and submit the rectified one before the deadline. 

Yes, it might cause an issue in the GATE admission/counselling process. You can get your ID proof or educational certificate updated by the officials. 

IIT Guwahati will conduct the GATE 2026 exam. The dates are February 7, 8, 14, and 15. 

To check GATE application status, enrollment ID and password is needed

Yes, it is mandatory to register again. Old enrollment ID will not be accepted for the registration.

The last date to register for GATE 2026 is October 13 (TODAY). Visit the GATE website and register. Candidates can also find the link here to apply. 

Candidates must carry the following documents to the GATE exam centre -

• Admit card of GATE
• Valid ID proof
• PwD/Dyslexic certificate