GATE Application Form

Yes, IIT Guwahati has extended the GATE 2026 registration date with late fees. The new GATE 2026 registration date is October 13.

If you notice an error or discrepancy after submitting your GATE form, don't panic. Once the application correction window opens, log in via GOAPS using your credentials and make the corrections. Details like category, gender, exam city, paper choice, date of birth, etc., can often be edited — usually by paying a small correction fee.  Misspellings or document mismatches may trigger a “defective” status, in which case you'll be notified and asked to rectify. If the window closes, contact the GATE zonal authorities immediately by email or phone — they sometimes allow case-by-case fixes.

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 at the time of GATE form correction process. The last date to change primary paper is November 10. Candidates can edit at the GOAPS portal using their enrollment ID and password.

Candidates can avail scribe facility at the time of filling application form. One must upload disability certificate or UDID. Candidates must check eligibility and instructions for GATE scribe before registration.

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. 

Candidates need to upload following documents if they are in 3rd year -

• Scanned photo 
• Signature
• Valid photo ID proof
• Category certificate (optional)
• PwD or Dyslexic certificate (optional)

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.