GATE Dates

The extended online registration in GATE 2026 implies that candidates can submit their application form by paying a late fee of INR 500 during that timeline. Candidates who have missed out the GATE application form deadline dates can submit during this period. Candidates must keep all their documents and certificates ready before proceeding to register for the exam. 

Regular online registration in GATE 2026 means, that the candidate can submit their application form without paying an extra/late fees. Candidates can register and submit their GATE application form 2026 at the GOAPS portal. The required credentials are - Enrollment ID and password. 

Yes, the conducting authority (IIT Guwahati for GATE 2026) allows candidates to submit their GATE application form in two different dates, without late fees and with late fees. So, if any candidate has missed out the GATE submission dates can submit their form within the extended timeline, where they have to pay a certain fee. 

Here's is an GATE 2026 timeline below as the information brochure

The Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati released the GATE 2026 application form on August 28. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can register for the GATE 2026. The mode of the application form is online and must be submitted within the given timeline. 

The GATE 2026 application form dates are as follows -

The GATE 2026 branch-wise dates will be announced soon. IIT Guwahati will release the GATE 2026 exam dates for all papers after the completion of the registration and the admit card process. The dates will be made available on the official website. Here is a detailed timeline for releasing the GATE 2026 branch-wise dates -

• Launch of the GATE website, information brochure, and GATE exam dates
• Start of the registration process
• Opening of the GATE 2026 application form correction window 
• Release of the GATE admit card 2026
• Announcement of the GATE 2026 exam dates (branch-wise) dates

The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati will release the GATE 2026 paper. The GATE exam will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15 in two shifts.

To add a secondary paper in the GATE application form, follow the steps below -

• Log in to the GATE 2026 GOAPS portal during the correction period. (The form correction window usually opens for three days after the registration process)
• Select "add secondary paper" option and choose the desired paper and pay the additional fee.
• Ensure that your primary and secondary paper are from the approved combinations prescribed by the authorities. 

The GATE 2026 exam dates have been announced by the IIT Guwahati. Candidates can check the dates here or on the official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The GATE 2026 apply date is August 28 to September 28 (without late fees). The GATE 2026 exam dates are February 7, 8, 14, and 15. 

"Successfully submitted" in the GATE application status dashboard means that you have completed all the steps in the GATE 2026 registration process, including the payment. It also indicates that your application form has been received by the official authorities. However, it does not mean that your form is approved by the officials. It is still "under the scrutiny process."

Candidates are advised to visit the GOAPS portal regularly to check the updates on the GATE GOAPS portal once the form is activated.