GATE Application Fee

No, candidates must pay their GATE 2026 application fee in one go. The fees must be paid online using netbanking, credit card, debit card, or UPI. This year, IIT Guwahati has revised the GATE application form fees for all categories. 

No, the GATE application fee is non-transferable. It is not refundable except when a certain two-paper combination is removed. The GATE application fee does not include any service charges, processing fees, or any other charges. Candidates must make their fee payment as per their category. 

The GATE application form payment must be completed online only at the GOAPS portal. The accepted payment modes for the GATE application form are-

• netbanking
• debit card
• credit card
• wallet and UPI

Candidates must ensure that their E-com transaction facility is enabled for their credit/debit card before proceeding to pay. 

Yes, the GATE 2026 application form fees have been revised. The registration fee is increased for both timelines: regular and extended. Candidates are advised to check the fee carefully along with their category before paying. The registration last date is September 28 (without late fees) and October 9 (with late fees). 

The last date to register for GATE 2026 without late fees have been revised from September 28 to October 6. The GATE candidate login 2026 link is now activated for the application form process. Candidates who want to apply must visit the GATE's official website and register to receive an enrollment ID and password and apply within the mentioned dates. 

This year, the application form for GATE 2026 has been revised. Candidates appearing must check the fees before filling the application form. The GATE fees are as follows -

• For female, SC, ST, and PwD candidates, the fee is INR 1000 (during the regular period) and INR 1500 (during the extended period)
• For all other applicants, including foreign nationals, the fee is INR 2000 (during the regular period) and INR 2500 (during the extended period)

Candidates can pay the application form using credit card, debit card, UPI or netbanking. 

In the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), Paper 1 is common for all aspirants, comprising general aptitude and engineering mathematics. On the other hand, Paper 2 is subject-specific, allowing candidates to choose a paper from their core engineering discipline. 

Overall, Paper 1 tests broader skills applicable to the engineering fields, while Paper 2 focuses on the candidate's chosen branch. 

Yes, final year candidates can apply for GATE (even if their results are not declared). Candidates must mention complete and correct details regarding their educational qualifications while filling out the application form. 

NOTE: Your final results are not required at the time of filling out the application form. Candidates must provide only the documents prescribed by the GATE authorities. 

However, make sure to keep a provisional certificate or a certificate from your Head of Department confirming your current enrollment, as it will be required at the time of admission or PSU recruitment.