GATE Application Form

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. 

Yes, candidates can change their GATE paper code after submitting their application form. However, this facility will be available at time of form correction window, where the candidate has to pay a certain amount of fee to change their GATE paper code/subject. 

Candidates can avail the scribe facility in GATE 2026 by uploading a valid disability certificate or UDID. Candidates can avail the GATE scribe assistance while filling the application form. According to the government guidelines, the scribe's qualification must be a minimum of two academic year's below and a maximum of three academic year's below (the minimum qualification for appearing in GATE 2026). 

A caste certificate in the regional language is not acceptable. In that case, what you can do is convert it into English language by the authority (where you got it issued). After getting it converted, scan it properly and upload it in PDF format while filling the GATE application form 2026. 

Here are the following documents that you need to submit while filling the application form (if you are in your 3rd year) -

• Valid photo and signature as per specifications
• Valid photo ID proof
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• PwD or Dyslexic certificate (if applicable)

Other than the above, there are no additional documents required. 

If you've changed the name recently but your marksheet has the old name, then you can submit an affidavit for the same. Also, one must provide a valid reason for it. You can also contact your GATE zone helpcentre to assist. 

You can also contact your respective board and submit an application request for a name change along with the required documents. Once the board approves, a new board marksheet will be issued to you. 

No, OBC-NCL certificate is not required during the GATE 2026 form filling process. However, the certificate will be required at the time of admission process/counselling. 

No, a bonafide certificate is not required while filling the GATE application form. However, candidates must keep their bonafide ready, as it will be needed at the time of counselling and in the admission process. The required documents for GATE 2026 registration include -

• GATE photo and signature and,  
• Scanned valid photo ID

The GATE signature guidelines and specifications are as follows -

• The image must be in JPEG or JPG format and signed in black or dark blue color ink.
• The file size of the signature must be a minimum of 3 kb and maximum of 300 Kb. 
• The maximum pixel resolution is 580 x 180 pixels, and the minimum resolution is 250 x 80 pixels.