GATE Application Process

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. 

Candidates must upload scanned signature while filling GATE application form. The properties are as follows-

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

Candidates can add a new paper in GATE 2026 form by logging to their credentials at GOAPS portal.  Select add paper and pay additional fee to submit. They can further change their paper during correction facility.

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.