What are the New GATE 2026 Dates: Check Revised Schedule, Steps, Fees, and Documents here

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.
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 -
- Scanned photograph and signature (as per specifications)
- A scanned valid ID proof
- Category/dyslexic certificate or PwD certificate in PDF format (optional)
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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