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New Delhi, Updated on Aug 24, 2025 15:36 IST

GATE 2026 application form date revised: The Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, has postponed the GATE 2026 application form release date. The registrations will now begin on August 28. Candidates can check below for more details. 

GATE 2026 Application Form Date Postponed

GATE Application Form 2026 Release Date Revised: The application form for GATE 2026 has been postponed. Earlier, it was supposed to start on August 25, but the date has now been rescheduled. The revised GATE 2026 application form date is August 28 and is updated on the official website. Candidates who wish to fill out the GATE 2026 registration form can check the latest information regarding GATE 2026 here.

GATE 2026 Revised Dates

Activity Date
Opening Date of GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) August 28, 2025
Closing Date of REGULAR online registration/application process (Without Late Fee) September 28, 2025
Closing Date of EXTENDED online registration/application process (With Late Fee) October 09, 2025
GATE 2026 Examinations February 07, 2026
February 08, 2026
February 14, 2026
February 15, 2026
Announcement of results March 19, 2026

 What is the mode of the GATE application form 2026?

The mode of the GATE registration form is online. Candidates have to visit the GOAPS portal and apply within the stipulated time. 

How to Apply for GATE 2026?

The step-by-step process to fill out the GATE online form is as follows -

  • Visit the official website of GATE- gate2026.iitg.ac.in
  • Click on the application link
  • Register and generate an enrollment ID
  • Create a password and fill out the details required
  • Upload the mentioned documents and pay the application fees
  • Recheck all the information and click on submit.

 GATE 2026 Registration Fees (Category-Wise)

This year, the GATE exam conducting body has revised the GATE 2026 registration fees. Candidates can check the fee details below -

Category

Application fees during the regular period (August 28 to September 28)

Application fees during the extended period (September 29 to October 9)

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

INR 1000

INR 1500

All other candidates, including foreign nationals (per paper)

INR 2000

INR 2500

Candidates must stay updated with the GATE 2026 official notifications. 

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