GATE Application Process

The GATE enrollment ID is a unique identification number that is allotted to every candidate for registering at the GOAPS portal. The enrollment ID can be identified as a combination of numerics and letters. With the help of the enrollment ID, candidates will be able to login and perform various GATE activities, such as filling out the application form, downloading admit card, checking GATE result, etc. The enrollment ID is sent to the candidates (on their email ID) and registered phone number after successful registration. 

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. 

The "session expired" error usually occurs if the page remains idle for too long or if you keep clicking the back button. Ensure that you complete each and every section of the form in 15 to 20 minutes and avoid multitasking during the process. If the issue continues, clear the browser cache, refresh the page and log in to the page using a different browser. 

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. 

The fee for two papers in GATE is INR 3000 for the general and OBC categories. Candidates can make the payment using any of the following payment modes -

• Netbanking
• Credit card
• Debit card
• UPI

You can fill out the GATE online application form 2026 from August 25 onwards on the GOAPS portal. The link will be available and activated on the GATE's 2026 website. Candidates are advised to keep all their information and documents ready before the registration begins. The last date to submit the form with regular fees is September 25 and with late fees is October 6. 

A bonafide certificate is not required while filling the application form. Only documents that are prescribed by the authorities should be uploaded. However, it is important and necessary to keep it ready as it will be required during the counselling/admission process (incase the result is delayed). 

Yes, you can. If you have selected the wrong gender or category in the GATE application form 2026, then you can change it during the GATE application form correction window. The correction facility will be available at the GOAPS portal after the completion of the GATE registration. 

To fix this, candidates need to pay an additional amount through netbanking/credit card/debit card/UPI. Always review the confirmation page before final submission to avoid such mistakes.

If you do not receive any confirmation message or email after submitting the GATE 2026 application form, then here's what you can do -

• Check your spam/junk folder
• Ensure that your mobile number and email ID are active 
• Log in to the GOAPS portal and verify that the form status is marked as submitted with a successful payment.
• If the issue persists, then contact the GATE helpdesk