GATE Application Form

Following documents are needed while filling GATE 2026 application form -

• Scanned photograph and signature
• Valid ID poof 
• Category certificate (optional)
• Dyslexic certificate (optional)

Above documents must be uploaded as per exam guidelines. 

Candidates can fill GATE 2026 application form at GOAPS portal. The official website to apply is gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Registration is mandatory. First, candidates have to register and then fill their form. Overall, the stages of GATE form filling include - registration, uploading of documents, and payment of application fees.

Candidates can choose at least three exam centres while filling their GATE 2026 application form. The list of GATE exam cities (zone-wise) is available on the website. Besides that, it has to be noted that the three centres must be from the same zone. Thus, based on the availability, the centre will be allotted to the candidate for appearing the GATE 2026 exam. 

The IIT Guwahati had released the GATE application form on August 28 at the GOAPS portal. The registration window is now closed. The last date to apply was (with late fees) October 13. 

OBC-NCL and EWS category candidates are not required to submit or upload any documents or certificates while filling out the GATE 2026 application form. The last date to submit the GATE application form is September 28 (without late fees) and October 9 (with late fees). 

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. 

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If you've made the payment and didn't get a confirmation, do not make a fresh transaction immediately. Wait for at least 24 to 48 hours, and the status can be checked once you log in again. If the status is not displayed on the dashboard, then check your bank statement and take a screenshot or download the receipt. After that, write an email or contact the GATE helpdesk mentioning complete details, including your GATE application ID.