GATE Application Fee
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2 months agoContributor-Level 7
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.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 7
You can apply for two GATE papers (maximum). While filling out the GATE application form, you need to select the primary and secondary paper. The GATE secondary paper must be from the subject list prescribed by the GATE authorities. Before adding the paper, go through the subject combination list and GATE paper codes.
Candidates opting for two GATE papers will have to pay double the fees mentioned -
For example,
- If a general category candidate is applying for two GATE papers, then he/she has to pay a fee of INR 4000 (during the regular timeline) and INR 5000 (during the extended period).
- The same applies to the female, SC, ST,
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2 months agoContributor-Level 7
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.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 7
Candidates can make payment of GATE application form using netbanking, credit card, debit card or UPI. Candidates must keep a copy of transaction ID after making payment of GATE registration fee.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
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).
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2 months agoContributor-Level 7
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.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
This year, IIT Guwahati has revised the GATE 2026 registration fees. The fee details are mentioned on the official website and information bulletin. The details regarding the GATE application fees can be checked below -
- The GATE fee for SC, ST, and PwD applicants is INR 1000 during the regular period and INR 1500 during the extended period.
- For other candidates, including foreign nationals, the fee is INR 2000 (during the regular period) and INR 2500 during the extended timeline.
Accepted payment modes include- Netbanking, UPI, Credit Card, Debit Card, and UPI. After the payment, candidates are advised to keep a copy of the payment
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3 months agoContributor-Level 7
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.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 7
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.
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