GATE 2026 Registration Last Date: Check Schedule, Steps, Exam Fees, Eligibility, and More

GATE 2026 Registration Last Date: GATE 2026 application form with regular fees is ongoing. However, IIT Guwahati has extended GATE 2026 application form last date to October 6 (without late fees). Interested candidates can get complete information regarding GATE 2026 registration form, including exam dates, fees, eligibility, and more. 

GATE 2026 registration date last date: IIT Guwahati has released the GATE 2026 application form on official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Last date to apply for GATE 2026 with regular fees is October 6 and with extended fees is October 9. Students who are in final year or have completed their bachelor’s degree in any relevant discipline can apply within deadline. 

GATE 2026 Exam Dates

GATE 2026 exam dates are February 7, 8, 14, and 15. It will be conducted in two shifts- forenoon (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) and afternoon (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm). However, IIT Guwahati confirms to reschedule GATE 2026 exam, due to exam date clash with UPSC ESE Prelims exam. GATE conducting authorities have assured aspirants that GATE core papers, such as EE, IN, CE, GG, PI, EC, and GE will not be scheduled on February 8. 

How to fill the GATE Application Form at GOAPS 2026?

Candidates willing to apply must visit GATE's official page. First, they have to register and fill details properly. Once all details are filled in candidates must proceed to upload documents and pay GATE fees. Lastly, candidates must confirm declaration form and submit form. 

Documents Required to Upload in GATE Application Form 2026:

Candidate’s photograph and signature, valid ID proof. SC/ST category must upload their category certificate and PwD or Dyslexic candidates have to upload their medical certificate. Documents must be uploaded according to GATE exam day guidelines.

GATE 2026 Application Form Fees

This year, GATE 2026 exam fees have been revised. Candidates can check registration fees below -

How to prepare for GATE Exam 2026?

Aspirants appearing for GATE 2026 exam must focus more on concepts and fundamentals. Based on GATE paper by IIT Guwahati in 2018, question paper was more inclined towards practical concepts. Candidates can expect difficulty level to range from moderate to difficult. Check preparation tips below.

• Go through notes standard books
• Attemp old GATE question papers and mock test papers
• Do not neglect less weightage topics.
• Eat healthy and stay active

Successfully registered candidates can download their GATE 2026 admit card on January 2. Correction window will be activated at GOAPS 2026 portal. Last date to make edits in application form is November 6. Candidates are advised to keep checking the website for latest updates.