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New Delhi, Updated on Aug 28, 2025 13:01 IST

The GATE 2026 registration can be done online at the official website. They can check the list of documents and eligibility required to apply online for GATE 2026 here

GATE 2026 Registration Window Opens

GATE 2026 Registration Window Opens

GATE 2026: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has started accepting GATE 2025 registrations from today, August 28. Candidates meeting the eligibility requirements can apply online for GATE 2026 through the official website at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The last date to complete GATE registration 2026 is September 28. However, with the payment of the late fee, the GATE registration will end on October 9.

For GATE 2026, SC/ST, PwD, and female candidates will pay INR 1,000 per paper (INR 1,500 in the extended window). All other candidates will pay INR 2,000 per paper (INR 2,500 in the extended window). As per the date announced, GATE will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, in two sessions: the forenoon session from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, and the afternoon session from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

Documents Required for GATE 2026 Registration

While filling out the application form for GATE 2026, candidates must keep the following documents ready with them:

  • Image of candidate’s photograph
  • Image of the candidate’s signature
  • Scanned copy of the valid photo Identity Document (ID) (The same ID, in original, must be produced while appearing for the GATE 2026)
  • Scanned copy of the Category (SC/ST) certificate, if applicable, in PDF format
  • Scanned copy of UDID (preferred)/PwD Certificate, if applicable, in PDF format
  • Scanned copy of Dyslexic Certificate, if applicable, in PDF format

Apply for GATE 2026 Here

Who are eligible for GATE 2026 Registration?

To be eligible for GATE 2026, candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, technology, architecture, science, humanities, or an equivalent qualification. Acceptable degrees include BE/BTech, BArch, B.Pharma, B.Sc (Research/BS/Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry), MBBS/BDS/BVSc, MSc/MA/MCA, Integrated ME/MTech/MSc/BS-MS/Dual Degree, Pharm.D, or a recognised Professional Society Examination equivalent to BE/BTech/BArch.

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