What are the New GATE 2026 Dates: Check Revised Schedule, Steps, Fees, and Documents here
What are new GATE 2026 dates? Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, has revised GATE 2026 registration dates and has updated them on the website. GATE 2026 application form will now be available on August 28 at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. GATE aspirants can check new GATE 2026 dates below, along with steps, fees, and other details.
GATE registration 2026 link will be activated on August 28 on GATE’s 2026 official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Earlier, it was supposed to be released on August 25. Now, GATE exam schedule 2026 has been revised, and can be checked below. Candidates who meet GATE eligibility 2026 can register for the exam.
What are the new GATE 2026 Dates?
Candidates can check 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
First, candidates have to register at gate2026.iitg.ac.in and log in using GATE enrollment ID and password (generated at time of candidate registration). Then, candidates have to log in and fill personal, educational, and communication details. Once, all information are filled, upload documents and pay fees. Lastly, confirm declaration form and submit GATE application form 2026.
GATE Registration Form 2026 Fees
This year, IIT Guwahati has revised 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 GATE 2026 exam application form must keep 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)
Commonly asked questions
Candidates can check the GATE examination centres from the GATE official website- gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The exam centres for GATE 2025 are available for eight zones. For more information, read here - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-centre
This year, 11 new cities have been included in the GATE exam centers. Candidates had the facility to opt for the exam center at the time of GATE registration. The GATE 2025 exam will be held on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025 in two sessions - Morning (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) and Afternoon (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm). Candidates appearing for the exam can find the allotted GATE exam center in the admit card. To download the GATE 2025 hall ticket, candidates must provide their enrollment ID and password.
The GATE 2026 exam is conducted by the IIT Guwahati. The GATE 2026's official website is launched. The GATE 2026 exam dates are Feb 7,8,14, and 15.
Candidates are advised to carefully review GATE 2026 official notification before filling application form. Aspirants who submit their form can check their application status using their GATE 2026 enrollment ID and password at GOAPS portal.
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