When will IIT Guwahati release GATE 2026 Application Form: dates, process, fees, and more
When will IIT Guwahati release the GATE 2026 application form? The countdown for the GATE 2026 application form release has started. The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati will activate the GATE 2026 registration form on August 25 at the GOAPS portal. Candidates can check complete details regarding the GATE 2026 exam dates, process, fees, and more below.
The GATE 2026 application form will be OUT on August 25. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can fill out the form on the GATE 2026 official website- gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The GATE application form 2026 link will remain active from August 25 to September 25 (with regular fees). Later, from September 26 to October 6, the application form will be available with a late fee submission. The GATE 2026 exam will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15.
Mode of the GATE Application Form
Applicants who are eligible as per the GATE 2026 criteria can fill out the application form online only. To apply, candidates need to register at the GOAPS portal. Candidates are advised to keep all their details, documents, and certificates ready for the GATE 2026 registration. For future logins, candidates will be provided a GATE enrollment ID and password (will be generated after registration).
How to apply for GATE 2026?
Candidates must visit gate2026.iitg.ac.in and click on GOAPS portal link. Candidates must register to receive enrollment ID and create password. Now login using credentials and fill out details. Upload documents as per specifications. Pay registration fees and submit IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 application form.
GATE 2026 Application Fees
Candidates can check the GATE 2026 registration fees 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, and ST candidates (per test paper) |
INR 1000 |
INR 1500 |
| All other candidates (including foreign nationals) per paper |
INR 2000 |
INR 2500 |
What are the GATE 2026 exam dates?
IIT Guwahati will conduct the GATE 2026 exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. The exam will be held in two shifts: (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) and (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm). The GATE 2026 branch-wise exam dates will be available a few days before the GATE exam date. The allotted GATE exam date will be available on the admit card.
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The GATE 2026 registration is now ongoing at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates can fill out the application form till September 28 (without late fees). The last date to submit the GATE 2026 application form with late fees is October 9.
Candidates must note that the GATE application form will be made available at the GOAPS portal only. The portal link is now activated.
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The GATE 2026 registration started on August 28 (revised). The registration link is available and is activated on the GOAPS 2026 portal. The GATE 2026 official website is launched. The GATE 2026 official notification and information brochure has been released.
GATE 2026 Event Particulars
Event Dates
GATE online application processing system (GOAPS) opens
August 28
Closing date of regular online registration without late fees
September 28
Closing date of the extended period of online registration with late fees
October 9
GATE 2026 exam dates
Forenoon - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Afternoon - 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Here are some major documents that will be required for GATE 2026 registration process -