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Is there any other document apart from GATE admit card that I need to carry to the exam hall?
Yes, candidates must carry their GATE admit card with a valid photo identity card (original). The ID card must be the same as the one in the GATE application form.
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The GATE 2026 hall ticket will be released on the official GATE website in January 2. Candidates can download the admit card from the GOAPS portal by entering their enrollment ID and password.
Upvote Will I get extra time if I reach the GATE exam hall late?
No, candidates will not get extra time. The GATE exam lasts three hours, and candidates will be given three hours only to complete it.
Upvote Will I get a sheet for rough work during GATE examination?
Yes, candidates will get a scribble pad to do the rough work. However, to obtain a second scribble pad, candidates have to return the first scribble pad. Once the exam is ended, applicants must return the scribble pad. For calculations, a virtual scientific calculator will be available on the comput
Upvote When will the GATE 2026 application correction window open?
IIT Guwahati will activate the form correction window in the first week of November (tentative). However, the last date to edit the GATE application form is November 6, 2025. Candidates can make edits to the GATE application form at the GOAPS portal.
Upvote What type of questions are asked in GATE examination?
The GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) comprises multiple-choice questions (MCQs) as well as numerical answer-type questions (NAT). The MCQs have four options, out of which candidates have to select the correct one. In NAT questions, candidates need to enter a numerical value as the answer
Upvote Can I add a second paper after submitting GATE application form?
You can add a second paper after submitting the GATE application form. Follow the steps below to add a secondary paper to the GATE application form.
Visit the official GATE website
Click on the application link, and you will be redirected to the GOAPS portal.
Login using the credentials - GATE en
Upvote I have already submitted the GATE application form. Can I change the category after that?
You can change the category only during the GATE application correction process. The GATE 2026 application form correction window will be activated at the GOAPS portal after the completion of the GATE registration process.
Upvote What points are needed to be considered while choosing a two-paper combination for the GATE examination?
It is important to follow the guidelines while choosing a two-paper combination for the GATE examination. Here are some important instructions that the candidate must follow -
The chosen paper must align with the discipline of their qualifying degree.
Candidates are free to choose any paper according
Upvote Candidates can apply for either one or two papers only. They must choose the papers from the set of two-paper combinations listed in the GATE information brochure or GATE official website. The choice of appropriate paper is solely based on the candidate. Read here to know more about GATE two paper c
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