GATE 2026 Registrations Begins Tomorrow: Date and Time, Link, Steps, Documents to keep ready

GATE 2026 Registrations Begins Tomorrow: Date and Time, Link, Steps, Documents to keep ready

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New Delhi, Updated on Aug 27, 2025 09:35 IST
The GATE 2026 application form will be released TOMORROW, i.e., August 28, 2025, at the GOAPS portal. IIT Guwahati will conduct the GATE 2026 exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15 in two sessions. Read here to learn more about the GATE 2026 registrations, fees, application process, etc.

GATE 2026 Registrations Begins Tomorrow (August 28): IIT Guwahati is all set to start the GATE 2026 registrations tomorrow (August 28) on the official website- gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates willing to apply must go through all the details, documents, steps and more below. 

GATE 2026 Application Form Begins Tomorrow
IIT Guwahati will release the GATE 2026 application form tomorrow (August 28) for MTech, PhD admissions. The GOAPS portal at gate2026.iitg.ac.in will be activated once the application is released. The last date to submit the GATE 2026 online form is September 28, 2025 (with no late fees) and October 9, 2025 (with late fee charges). 
The authorities have released the GATE information brochure 2026 on the official website. Candidates are advised to go through the GATE 2026 official notification before applying.

How to fill the GATE Application Form 2026?

Candidates can follow the steps below to apply for the GATE 2026 application form -

  • Firstly, visit the official website of GATE and click on the application portal link
  • Register to receive your GATE enrollment ID and password.
  • Log in using your credentials (enrollment ID and password) and fill out your personal, educational qualifications, address, and other details
  • Upload the GATE 2026 registration documents and pay the fees
  • Submit the form and keep a copy for future reference. 

GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who have completed bachelor’s or are currently studying in the 3rd year or higher years of any undergraduate program from a government-recognised institute in engineering/science/technology/commerce/architecture, etc., are eligible for GATE admission 2026

GATE 2026 Registration Fees

This year, the IIT Guwahati has revised the GATE application fees. The new GATE 2026 application fee can be checked below -

Category

Regular Period

(August 28 to September 28, 2025)

During the Extended Period

(September 29to October 09, 2025)

Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates (per test paper)

1000

1500

All other candidates including foreign nationals (per test paper)

2000

2500

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Instructions to keep in mind before registering for the GATE 2026 exam

GATE authorities check every information of the applicants closely; therefore, ensure to provide correct information while filling out the form. 

  • Firstly, check the internet connectivity. Go through the GATE 2026 guidelines carefully. 
  • Keep all your GATE documents ready (as per the specifications)
  • Make sure that the email ID and phone number you’ve provided are correct and active throughout the GATE 2026 admission process
  • Do not register using multiple email IDs and mobile numbers. 
  • Try to submit the GATE application form 2026 within the first two weeks, to pay special attention to your GATE preparation. 
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Q:   What is application fees for GATE 2026?
A:

Candidates can check the GATE application fees for different categories below. The GATE fees 2026 are increased.

Candidates can make the GATE fee payment via net banking/credit card/debit card/UPI. However, additional online transaction charges may be applicable and will be reflected on the payment portal. 

Category Regular Period
(August 28 to September 28, 2025)
During the Extended Period
(September 29 to October 09, 2025)
Female/SC/ST/PwD* candidates (per test paper) 1000 1500
All other candidates, including foreign nationals (per test paper) 2000 2500
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Upasana Pradhan is an Mtech graduate in Electronics and Communication Engineering from DTU who specialises in curating postgraduate and undergraduate engineering entrance exam content, such as GATE, TS PGECET, KCET,

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