GATE Registration 2026 Last Date Today With Regular Fees Live: Steps, Eligibility, Fees, and Exam Updates

The GATE application fee for general category candidates is INR 2000 (during the regular timeline) and INR 2500 (during the extended period).

The GATE 2026 exam will be conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15 in two shift timings. 

• Forenoon - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm 
• Afternoon - 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm

The steps to apply for GATE 2026 application form are -

• Visit the GATE official website
• Click on the application form link 
• Register and fill out the details 
• Upload the documents and make the payment 
• Submit the application form and keep multiple printouts for future reference.

Candidates must upload the following documents at the time of filling the GATE application form -

• Photo and candidate
• Valid ID proof 
• Category or PwD certificate (if applicable)

The GATE paper code of Electronics and Communication Engineering is EC and the eligible paper combinations are - CS, DA, EE, IN, and PH.

The GATE 2026 application form last date (with late fees) is October 9. Candidates who have not filled their form can visit the official website and apply by paying an additional fee. 

IIT Guwahati will release the GATE 2026 result on March 19. Candidates can check their qualifying status at GOAPS 2026 using their enrollment ID and password. 

Here are the types of GATE application status that are updated on the GATE 2026 candidate login dashboard (based on the verification of the information) -

• received 
• under scrutiny
• accepted
• defect status
• status after rectification
• rejected for valid reasons

Candidates can add at least three exam cities from the same zone in the GATE application form 2026. We advise the applicants to check the exam city codes carefully before entering. 

The eligible GATE two paper combinations for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence are as follows - CS, EC, EE, ME, MA, PH, ST, and XE.

The GATE registration fee during the extended period (category-wise) is as follows -

• For female, SC/ST, and PwD candidates is INR 1500
• For other applicants, including foreign nationals is INR 2500

Yes, commerce candidates are eligible to register for the GATE exam. Before filling the form, candidates must go through the eligibility, and application instructions carefully. 

The GATE application form process with late fees has started. The last date to submit the form is October 9. Candidates can visit the official website and apply. 

Candidates from Nepal, Bangladesh, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and the UAE are eligible to attempt GATE exam 2026. 

The GATE question paper is available in English language only. 

At GOAPS, candidates can fill out the GATE application form, make changes in their registration form, download admit card, check answer key and raise objections, check results and download scorecard. 

The GATE Energy Science (XE-I) is a new sectional paper introduced under Engineering Sciences. Here's a brief GATE XE-I syllabus below-

• Section 1 - Energy Resources and Conversion Technologies (fossil energy resources, nuclear energy resources, solar thermal systems, solar photovoltaic systems, biomass, wind energy conversion systems, hydropower)
• Section 2 - Energy storage, economics, environment, and efficiency (energy storage systems, economic analysis of energy systems, environmental impacts of energy use, and energy management)

This year, IIT Guwahati has made the following changes -

• Revised the GATE application fees and 
• Introduced a new sectional paper, under Engineering Sciences, called Energy Science (XE-I)

Check the list of GATE zones below -

• Zone I- IISc Bengaluru
• Zone 2 -IIT Bombay
• Zone 3 - IIT Delhi
• Zone 4 - IIT Guwahati
• Zone 5 -IIT Kanpur
• Zone 6 - IIT Kharagpur
• Zone 7 - IIT Madras
• Zone 8 -IIT Roorkee

Yes, NPCIL (Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited) accepts GATE scores for recruitment. 

The GATE 2026 application last date (with regular fees) is October 6, and with late fees is October 9. 

Follow the steps below to retrieve the GATE credentials -

• Visit the GATE's 2026 official website and go to the candidate login page
• Click on forgot credentials
• Enter enrollment ID/email address, and phone number
• Request for OTP and enter to retrieve credentials

The last date to submit corrections or make changes to the GATE 2026 application form is November 6. The correction window is expected to be released in the first week of November. 

The GATE online application process include the following stages -

• Register and create an enrollment ID
• Fill out details and upload the required documents (photo, signature, photo ID, category certificate, or dyslexic cerificate if applicable)
• Pay the application fees
• Check the application status
• Download the printout of the GATE 2026 registration form.

Students can pay the GATE application fee through any of the following payment modes -

• credit or debit card
• netbanking or UPI

No, OBC candidates need not submit any document or certificate at the time of filling GATE 2026 application form. 

Here is the list of details printed in the GATE application form 2026 -

• Zone/Scrutiny code
• Enrollment ID
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Category
• Photo and signature of the applicant
• Nationality
• Contact number of parent's or guardian
• Name of parent's and guardian's
• Communication address
• Qualification details
• Exam Paper Code
• Exam City Choices
• Zonal GATE contact details
• Payment details - payment mode, transaction reference number, transaction date, amount, payment for
• E-signature

The GATE paper code of Life Sciences is XL and the eligible paper combinations are - BT, CY, and EY.

No, the GATE exam centre of the candidate for the secondary paper may be different, but will be in the same city from the primary paper. 

Yes, students can change or remove their secondary paper during the GATE correction facility. However, additional charges will be applicable. 

The eligible GATE paper combinations for Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) are - DA, EC, GE, MA, PH, and ST. 

The GATE paper code of Energy Science is XE-I. The paper is added under Engineering Sciences. 

GATE aspirants can check the photograph and signature specifications below -

Students can find the GATE application form link on the official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Also, they can find the registration link on this page. 

For aspirants who are attempting the GATE exam this year for the first time, it is very important that they understand the paper pattern and syllabus. Whether you are in your final year of academics or have passed out, knowing the GATE exam structure is important. 

Here are some GATE preparation tips and strategies that one can implement in their study plan-

• Check the GATE syllabus first and tally with your subject syllabus (to find which are common)
• Start with the topics that you have a good grip on the concept. This will take less time to revise
• Go through the lecture notes and textbooks. Make short pointers of the terms and formulas for last minute revision.
• Pick the topic that you've completed and start solving mock test papers
• Once you have covered one major topic solve the GATE old question papers.
• Repeat this for all chapters and do not forget to revise. 

GATE questions are mostly inclined to the concept-based so, focus more on fundamental building. 

GATE authorities will check the selected papers of the candidates and prepare the branch-wise exam dates based on that. So, GATE exam dates will not clash. 

The following ID proofs can be used to upload in the GATE application form 2026 -

• Aadhar virtual ID
• Government issued ID
• Passport
• PAN Card
• Voter ID
• Driving License

For international applicants, candidates have to upload a valid passport/government-issued ID or driving license. 

In such cases, the authorities will inform the candidates on their registered email ID and contact number, mentioning the issue. Keep all contact details activated till the completion of the GATE 2026 admission process. Also, keep checking the GATE application status frequently. 

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

The GATE paper code of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence is DA.

Candidates can obtain the scribe facility following the steps 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. 

Read more: What is scribe facility in GATE 2026 exam?

Students can choose at least three GATE exam centres while filling out the application form. However, all the test centres must be from the same zone. 

Students who fall under the PwD category can avail a compensatory time of one hour as per the guidelines. For availing this facility, students have to mention their category and upload their medical (PwD) certificate at the time of filling the application form. 

The GATE questions either carry 1 or 2 marks. The GATE 2026 marking scheme can be checked below -

• For MCQs, there is negative marking. For one-mark question, 1/3rd mark will be deducted and for 2-mark question, 2/3rd mark will be deducted.
• There is no negative marking for MSQs and NATs.
• Also, there is no partial marking for any question. 

The different types of GATE 2026 application form status can be checked belw -

• Received 
• Under scrutiny
• Accepted
• Defect status
• Status after rectification
• Rejected with valid reasons

Candidates can check the GATE application status using their enrollment ID and status. 

Read more: GATE application status 2026: check steps, instructions, and more

The GATE 2026 exam will be conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15 in two shifts. The exam timings are as follows -

• Forenoon  - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
• Afternoon - 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm

To check, if the GATE application form is accepted or not, he/she must go through their email and text messages. Also, they can check their application status at GOAPS 2026 using their enrollment ID and password. 

The GATE 2026 registration last date with late fees is October 9. 

The GATE registration fee will be doubled the price of the GATE test paper. For example, the GATE application fee (during the regular timeline) for general category candidates is INR 2000. So, if a candidate chooses one more paper, then he/she has to pay INR 2000 x 2 = INR 4000. The same implies for the female, SC/ST/PwD category students as well. 

The GATE 2026 exam pattern for computer science and information technology is as follows -

• Mode of the exam is online
• General aptitude - 15 marks
• Engineering mathematics - 13 marks
• Subject questions  - 72 marks
• Total marks  - 100 marks

The GATE 2026 question paper comprises of the following type of questions -

• Multiple choice questions (MCQ)
• Multiple select questions (MSQs)
• Numerical answer type questions (NAT)

Candidates must upload the following documents while applying for GATE 2026 -

• photograph and signature
• valid ID proof
• category/PwD certificate (if applicable)

Yes, if you've qualified for the GATE 2025, then you can also apply for GATE 2026. There are no restrictions on how many times you can appear for the exam. 

Candidates can check the most registered GATE papers below (as per the last year's stats)

The validity of the GATE scorecard is three years. Candidates can download the scorecard using their enrollment ID and password. The scorecard will be available for download from March 27 to May 31, 2026 (free download), later will be available till December 31 (with a download fee of INR 500).

The GATE 2026 correction window is expected to be released in the first week of November. However, as per the official notification, the last date to submit the changes is Novemmber 6. 

The UDID in GATE is a unique identification card issued to PwD candidates in India. It serves as a proof of disability while filling out the form or jobs. PwD candidates must provide their UDID document (scanned in PDF format) at the time of filling the GATE application form 2026.

GATE application under scrutiny means that the GATE authorities have received your application and is now under the verification purposes. 

NO separate scores and ranks will be provided for candidates attempting either Part B1 (Architecture) or Part B2 (Planning).

No, candidates need to fill only one application form while applying for GATE two paper combination list. 

There is no age limit for attempting GATE examination. However, candidates must have Indian nationality. International students meeting the required educational qualifications can also apply.

No, only one register per candidate must be done. Submission of multiple GATE application forms will cause rejection. 

The step-by-step process to apply for the GATE application form 2026 is as follows -

• Visit the official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in
• Click on the application form link 
• Register to get enrollment ID and create a password
• Now, log in using credentials and fill out the application form. 
• Upload the documents as per the specifications
• Pay the fees and hit the submit button
• Keep a printout of the application form

Candidates have to upload the following documents during GATE 2026 registration -

• Photograph and signature
• Valid ID proof
• Medical certificate (optional) for PwD and Dyslexic candidates
• Category certificate (optional)

The GATE registration 2026 with no late fee will close TODAY (October 6) at 11:59 pm. Post that, students will be charged additional fee while submitting the GATE application form. 

The GATE paper code of mechanical engineering is ME. 

The GATE 2026 exam will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15 in two shifts. 

Here are some best books that students can refer for GATE CS preparation 2026 -

• GATE Practice Sets by Pearson
• Digital Logic and Number Representation by Morris Mano
• Operating System Concepts by Galvin
• Discrete Mathematics and its Concepts by Kenneth H Rosen
• Introduction to Algorithms by Thomas H. Cormen

Candidates can log in using enrollment ID and password to access the GATE application status 2026. The GATE registration 2026 with regular fees closes TODAY (October 6).

The GATE paper code of computer science is CS. Candidates must carefully mention the paper code while filling the GATE application form 2026. 

Students can download the GATE previous year's question paper on the offiicial website- gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Also, they can download the GATE last 15 year's question papers on our page. 

Candidates can check the GATE marking scheme below -

• Each question may carry one or two marks, respectively.
• There is also negative marking for wrong answers. For a one-mark MCQ, a 1/3 mark is deducted for an incorrect answer. On the other hand, for a two-mark MCQ, a 2/3 mark is deducted for the wrong answer. 
• There is no negative marking for MSQ and NAT-type questions.

This year, IIT Guwahati have made few changes in the GATE application form 2026 -

• New sectional paper (Energy Science- XE-1) introduced under Engineering Sciences
• The GATE application fees have been revised. 

The GATE registration fees for female/SC/ST/PwD candidates can be checked below -

• During the regular timeline - INR 1000
• During the extended timeline - INR 1500

Students can check the list of GATE paper codes below -

• Aerospace engineering (AE)
• Agricultural engineering (AG)
• Architecture and planning (AR)
• Biomedical Engineering (BM)
• Biotechnology (BM)
• Civil Engineering (CE)
• Chemical Engineering (CH)
• Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)
• Chemistry (CY)
• Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA)
• Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)
• Electrical Engineering (EE)
• Environmental Science and Engineering (ES)
• Ecology and Evolution (EY)
• Geomatics Engineering (GE)
• Geology and Geophysics (GG)
• Instrumentation Engineering (IN)
• Mathematics (MA)
• Mechanical Engineering (ME)
• Mining Engineering (MN)
• Metallurgical Engineering (MT)
• Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NM)
• Petroleum Engineering (PE)
• Physics (PH)
• Production and Industrial Engineering (PI)
• Statistics (ST)
• Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF)
• Engineering Sciences (XE)
• Humanities and Social Sciences (XH)
• Life Sciences (XL)

GATE Enrollment ID, or registration ID, is a unique ID created during pre-registration. When applying for the GATE application form, each candidate will receive an Enrollment ID. After registration, an e-mail containing the enrollment ID will be sent to the candidate in the provided e-mail address. This enrollment ID is the reference ID for all future communications until the examination is over. The enrollment ID is used for registration, checking application status, downloading admit card, results, etc. 

Try connecting after sometime. Candidates can log in into the GATE candidate portal and continue with the application process. Check your internet connectivty and browser compatibility before applying. 

• IIT Guwahati is the conducting body for GATE 2026
• The GATE 2026 will be conducted for 30 subjects, which are referred to as test papers. A new sectional paper- Energy Science (XE-I) is introduced under Engineering Science.
• The mode of the examination is online (Computer-Based Test)
• Candidates can appear in one or two test papers of the GATE 2026 examination
• The GATE will be conducted for multiple sessions
• Admit card for GATE will be available soon after the completion of the exam on January 2
• The GATE 2026 exam dates are February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026.
• The GATE scorecard is valid for three years.

IIT Roorkee conducted the GATE 2025 exam. The results have been declared and the counselling process is completed. 

The GATE exam will be conducted for 30 GATE test papers. The details have been updated on the website and on the GATE 2026 information brochure.

No, the GATE registration fees are non-refundable.

The steps to create an account on the GATE GOAPS portal can be checked below -

• Visit the GATE 2026 official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in
• Then click on the GATE Application Portal/GOAPS portal - goaps.iitg.ac.in
• Then select “New Candidate Registration” and enter the required details (as mentioned above)
• Once the registration is complete, candidates will receive an enrollment ID

The GATE application fee for foreign nationals (per paper) during the regular timeline is INR 2000 and INR 2500 during the extended timeline.

Students can check the GATE eligibility criteria 2026 below -

• A candidate who is currently studying in the 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate degree program OR has already completed any government-approved degree program in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Commerce/Arts/Humanities is eligible to appear for GATE 2026 examination.
• Also, a candidate who is currently studying in the 5th/6th/7th semester or higher semester OR has already completed M.B.B.S./B.D.S./B.V.Sc./B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry) degree is also eligible to appear for the GATE 2026 examination.

Students can check the GATE application status at GOAPS 2026 using their enrollment ID and password. 

No, there is no age limit to appear for the GATE. Students from any age can apply for the GATE exam. 

No, candidates must select two GATE papers from the list mentioned by IIT Guwahati. The paper combination must be from that list only.

You can check the GATE application form 2026 link here. The direct link is activated on the GATE GOAPS portal on the official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in.

Students have to provide their name, mobile number, email ID, etc. to generate the GATE enrollment ID. A password can be created once the enrollment ID is received. The password must be in 8 to 15 characters. 

The last date to submit the GATE application form with late fees is October 9.

There are a total of 30 GATE subject/branch papers. Every paper has a two paper combination list. 

Aspirants have to fill just one application form, even if they are applying for two GATE papers. The facility to choose the secondary paper is available in the registration process. 

GATE paper - computer science and information technology (CS) and civil engineering (CE) is conducted in multiple sessions.

The GATE application fee for general and OBC categories can be checked below -

• During the regular time period - INR 2000
• During the extended time period - INR 2500

The last date to submit the GATE exam form without late fees is October 6. 

The GATE exam 2026 will be conducted online for three hours. Students will be allotted a designated desktop to attempt their questions. 

The Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, has released the GATE 2026 exam dates along with other event dates. Candidates can check the GATE 2026 schedule below -

The last date to submit the GATE 2026 application form is October 6 (with no late fees) and till October 9 (with late fees).

The application fee will be doubled if applying for two GATE papers. For example, if a female candidate is appearing/registering for two GATE papers during the regular timeline. Then the fee, which is INR 1000 for a single paper, will be INR 2000 for two papers.