How to register for GATE 2026: Check documents needed, fees, and application status at gate2026.iitg.ac.in

The GATE 2026 registrations are ongoing on the official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates who want to pursue MTech or PhD admissions can visit the official website and apply at the GATE candidate login 2026. Read below to know about the GATE application form 2026 process, fees, documents required, and more. 

The Indian Institute of Guwahati released the GATE 2026 application form on August 28, and it is now live at the GOAPS GATE Candidate Login. The last date to apply is September 28 (without late fees) and October 9 (with late fees). The GATE 2026 exam will be conducted in more than 200 exam cities spread across 8 zonal centres. The GATE 2026 exam dates are February 7, 8, 14, and 15 and will be held in two sessions- forenoon (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) and afternoon (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm). 

How to register for GATE 2026 and what documents are required for the application form filling?

The GATE 2026 registration process is simple and comprises of few stages. However, the most crucial part of the application is the uploading of the documents according to the specifications. 

To apply for the IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 application form, follow the steps mentioned below -

• Visit the official website of GATE - gate2026.iitg.ac.in
• Then, click on the application form portal and complete the candidate registration.
• Log in using the credentials and fill out the required details.
• Upload the documents and pay the application fees. 
• Confirm the declaration and submit the application form. 

While uploading the documents, ensure that they are uploaded in the right size and format. The list of documents that have to be uploaded while registering for the GATE is - 

• Photograph
• Signature
• Valid Photo ID proof, such as Aadhar card/PAN card/Voter ID/Driving License, etc. 

Candidates falling under the reserved or PwD category must upload their updated certificate issued by the authorities in PDF format. Check GATE 2026 photograph and signature specifications. 

What is the GATE 2026 application form fee?

This year, the Indian Institute of Technology have revised the GATE 2026 registration fees for all category applicants. Check below for more-

Candidates who are opting for a two-paper combination have to pay double the fees, which means that the fee for female/SC/ST/PwD candidates will be INR 2000 and INR 4000 for all other applicants (during the regular timeline). The same applies during the extended period as well. 

Steps to check GATE 2026 Application Status

Once the GATE application form is submitted, candidates can check their application form status to track their application submission progress. The steps to check the GATE application status 2026 are as follows -

• Visit the official website and head to the GATE GOAPS portal
• Log in using your enrollment ID and password
• The status will be displayed on the screen. 
• Check and close the window. 

Candidates are advised to go through the GATE 2026 information brochure and instructions carefully before filling out the application form. Avoid making mistakes and enter the details correctly.

GATE 2026 Admission Process

The GATE admission process can be simplified through the following stages -

• Check the information brochure and website of GATE 2026
• Go through the eligibility criteria
• Apply for the GATE
• Attempt the examination
• If qualified, participate in the counselling process (COAP for IITs and CCMT for NITs)