What is the GATE 2026 registration date: eligibility, documents, steps, and fees details here
GATE 2026 registration dates: The GATE 2026 registration start date countdown has begun. The Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, will activate the GATE application form 2026 window on August 25. The application mode is online and is available till September 25 (without late fees). Interested candidates need to register at the GOAPS portal first. Read below to check the complete details.
IIT Guwahati has announced the GATE 2026 registration dates on the official website. Eligible candidates can check the GATE dates 2026 on gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates have to register at the GOAPS GATE candidate login 2026 to fill out the application form. The authorities have updated the two paper combination, exam cities, and document checklist on the website.
What is the GATE 2026 registration date and time?
The GATE 2026 registration date can be checked below. However, the GATE 2026 application release time is not provided by the authorities. Candidates are advised to check the website and our page for the latest updates on the GATE 2026 examination.
| Event |
Date Scheduled |
|---|---|
| Starting date of the GATE application form |
August 25 |
| Closing date of the GATE 2026 application form (without late fees) |
September 25 |
| Closing date of the GATE 2026 application form (with late fees) |
October 6 |
| GATE 2026 exam dates |
February 7, 8, 14, and 15 |
GATE 2026 Registration Fees (Category-Wise)
This year, the GATE exam conducting body has revised the GATE 2026 registration fees. Candidates can check the fee details below -
| Category |
Application fees during the regular period (August 25 to September 25) |
Application fees during the extended period (September 26 to October 6) |
|---|---|---|
| Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates (per test paper) |
INR 1000 |
INR 1500 |
| All other candidates, including foreign nationals (per paper) |
INR 2000 |
INR 2500 |
Who is eligible for the GATE 2026 examination?
Meeting the GATE eligibility criteria 2026 is important in the admission process. The criteria include the following -
- Candidates who are currently studying in the third year or higher years of any undergraduate programme or who have completed their degree programme in engineering/technology/architecture/science/arts/humanities are eligible for the exam.
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What documents are required for GATE 2026 registration?
The following documents are required for the GATE registration 2026 -
- Good quality scanned photograph and signature fulfilling the specifications
- Scanned copy of the valid photo ID card (the same must be provided at the time of appearing the exam)
- Scanned category certificate in PDF format
- Scanned PwD certificate in PDF format
- Scanned copy of the dyslexic certificate in PDF format
Steps to Apply using GATE Candidate Login 2026
The step-by-step process to apply for GATE 2026 is as follows -
- Visit the GATE 2026 official website and click on the application portal link
- Register to receive the GATE 2026 enrollment ID and password.
- Now, log in using the credentials and fill out the personal, exam cities, paper combination and other details.
- Upload the documents and make the payment.
- Confirm the declaration and submit the application form.
- Keep a printout of the GATE application form for future purposes.
The Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, has updated the GATE two-paper combination, along with the document checklist and exam cities details. Candidates must check the complete details and keep their documents ready before applying.
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Passing marks in GATE exam is different for all 30 papers. The GATE qualifying mark for PSUs recruitment is also different. Candidates appearing in any GATE paper have to obtain the minimum mark in order to be declared qualified for the exam. Only qualified candidates are considered for admission to MTech/MSc/PhD programs and the MHRD scholarship. Candidates can check the previous year GATE cutoff for various papers on the Shiksha page or from the GATE official website.
The statistics report for GATE 2025 has not been released yet. It will be available with the GATE results and the toppers list on GATE's official website - gate2025.iitr.ac.in. Candidates can also check the GATE 2025 appeared and qualified applicant details here, once updated. However, if we look at the GATE 2024 statistics report, then here is the stats of the applicants registered and appeared last year -
Registered candidates in GATE 2024 - 826239
Appeared candidates in GATE 2024 - 653292
Qualified candidates in GATE 2024 - 129268
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