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UPASANA PRADHAN
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New Delhi, Updated on Aug 25, 2025 15:15 IST

What are the new GATE 2026 dates? The Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, has revised the GATE 2026 registration dates and has updated them on the website. The GATE 2026 application form will now be available on August 28 at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. GATE aspirants can check the new GATE 2026 dates below, along with the steps, fees, and other details. 

What are the new GATE 2026 dates

The GATE registration 2026 link will be activated on August 28 on the GATE’s 2026 official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Earlier, it was supposed to be released on August 25. Now, the GATE exam schedule 2026 has been revised, and can be checked below. Candidates who meet the GATE eligibility 2026 can register for the exam.

What are the new GATE 2026 Dates?

Candidates can check the GATE application form 2026 revised dates below -

Events

Revised Dates

Starting date of the GATE 2026 application form

August 28

Closing date of the GATE 2026 registration form (without late fees)

September 28

Closing date of the GATE 2026 application form (with late fees)

October 9

GATE 2026 exam dates

February 7, 8, 14, and 15

 GATE 2026 Application Form Process

The steps to register for the GATE application form 2026 are as follows -

  • Visit the official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in 
  • Click on the application form portal and register to create an account.
  • Log in using the credentials (enrollment ID and password)
  • Fill out the details asked carefully.
  • Upload the documents as per specifications and pay the application fees.
  • Confirm the declaration and submit the form.

GATE Registration Form 2026 Fees

This year, IIT Guwahati has revised the GATE 2026 application form fees for all categories. Candidates can check 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

Documents Required for GATE 2026 Application Form Filling

Candidates filling out the GATE 2026 exam application form must keep the following documents ready -

Candidates are advised to carefully review the GATE 2026 official notification before filling out the application form. Aspirants who submit their form can check their application status using their GATE 2026 enrollment ID and password at the GOAPS portal.

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