GATE Application Process

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. 

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. 

The GATE photograph must be uploaded as per the following specifications -

• The photo must be of good quality, following the size criterion (3.5 cm width x 4.5 cm height)
• The background of the photo must be white
• Must be in JPEG/JPG format with a minimum aspect ratio of 0.66 and a maximum aspect ratio of 0.89.
• The maximum pixel resolution must be 530 x 690 pixels, and the minimum resolution must be 200 x 260 pixels.
• The minimum file size must be 5 KB, and the maximum must be 600 KB. 

The eligible GATE 2026 two-paper combinations for XE, XH, and XL are as follows -

To add a new paper (secondary paper), visit the GATE application form and log in using the credentials. After logging in, select the edit option and make the required changes. Pay the additional fee and submit the application form. Incase, you've submitted the application form and want to change, that facility will be available during the correction process. 

Candidates can change the following details during the GATE 2026 form correction process -

• Name
• Date of Birth
• Choice of exam cities
• Change in existing cities
• Adding a second paper
• Gender change
• Change in category, etc. 

Candidates who want to modify their application form have to pay a specific amount through netbanking/credit card/debit card, etc. Last year, the fee for each change was INR 500 per particular.