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 the GATE 2026 application form last date to October 6 (without late fees). Interested candidates can get complete information regarding the 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 the official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The last date to apply for GATE 2026 with regular fees is October 6 and with extended fees is October 9. Students who are in the final year or have completed their bachelor’s degree in any relevant discipline can apply within the deadline. 

GATE 2026 Exam Dates

The GATE 2026 exam is scheduled for February 7, 8, 14, and 15. The exam 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 the GATE 2026 exam, due to the exam date clash with the UPSC ESE Prelims exam. The GATE conducting authorities have assured aspirants that the 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 can fill the GATE 2026 registration form by visiting the official website. First, they have to register and fill out the details, such as personal, educational qualifications, communication details, etc.  Once the details are filled, candidates must upload the documents and pay the GATE 2026 exam fees. Lastly, they must confirm the declaration form and submit the GATE 2026 application 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. The documents must be uploaded as per the specifications. 

GATE 2026 Application Form Fees

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

How to prepare for GATE Exam 2026?

Aspirants appearing for the GATE 2026 exam must focus more on the concepts and fundamentals. Based on the GATE paper by IIT Guwahati in 2018, the paper was more inclined towards practical concepts. Candidates can expect the difficulty level to range from moderate to difficult. Also, there are chances of an increased number of applicants. So, here’s what candidates can do -

• Go through the lecture notes and standard books
• Practice GATE mock test papers and GATE previous year’s question papers as many times as possible. 
• Revise and take full-length mock tests after completing each topic
• Do not neglect less weightage topics.
• Give rest to your body- eat healthy and stay active. 

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