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

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

Indian Institute of Guwahati released GATE 2026 application form on August 28, and it is now live at GOAPS GATE Candidate Login. Last date to apply is September 28 (without late fees) and October 9 (with late fees). GATE 2026 exam will be conducted in more than 200 exam cities spread across 8 zonal centres. 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 application form filling?

To apply for IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 application form, follow process below -

• Go to GATE official page
• Register and apply
• Upload documents and pay registration fees
• Confirm declaration form and submit

While uploading documents, ensure that they are uploaded in the right size and format. Candidates must upload following documents -

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

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

What is the GATE 2026 application form fee?

Indian Institute of Technology have revised 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 fees, which means that fee for female/SC/ST/PwD candidates will be INR 2000 and INR 4000 for all other applicants (during the regular timeline). Same applies during extended period as well. 

Steps to check GATE 2026 Application Status

Candidates can check their status after submitting their form. To check their form status, candidates have to login at portal using enrollment id and password. Status will be displayed on screen. Candidates are advised to go through GATE 2026 information brochure and instructions carefully before filling application form.

GATE 2026 Admission Process

GATE admission process can be simplified through following stages -

• Check information brochure and website of GATE 2026
• Go through eligibility criteria
• Apply for GATE
• Attempt examination
• If qualified, participate in counselling process