GATE Process

No, bonafide certificate is not required while filling GATE application form. However, candidates must keep their bonafide ready, as it will be needed at the time of counselling process.

The GATE exam (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is conducted for 30 test papers. The GATE papers are defined by the specific paper codes which is mentioned in the GATE 2026 information brochure, as well as in the application form. Candidates must check the paper codes and include them properly

OBC-NCL and EWS category need not submit any category certificate while filling the GATE application form. All candidates have to submit the following -

• Photograph and signature (as per specifications)
• Valid photo ID (such as Aadhar card, PAN Card, Voter ID, etc.)
• Foreign nationals have to upload, eith

Candidates can change the following details during the GATE 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 throu

With the help of GATE application status, candidates can track their registration form, whether it is accepted or is under scrutiny. Applicants can get details regarding their application status, following process below -

• Visit GATE offiicial website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in
• Then click on application for

Yes, candidates can change their secondary paper at the time of GATE 2026 application form correction. The facility is available at the GOAPS portal. The last date to submit changes is November 10. The fee to change GATE secondary paper is INR 500. The accepted payment mode include debit card/credit

IIT Guwahati has started the GATE 2026 registration process on August 28. The application form facility is open at the GOAPS portal. The deadline has been revised. As per the latest update, candidates who want to apply for GATE can check the dates and submit as per their convenience. The last date t

GATE normalisation process is done to provide fairness to all applicants who are appearing for examination. It is because GATE is conducted in multiple sessions. In such case, raw marks are converted into normalised marks using the formula.

No, on the spot scribe facility is not available during the GATE exam day. Candidates have to apply or avail the GATE scribe assistance facility while filling the GATE application form 2026. Also, the applicant has to upload the relevant document in PDF format to proof his/her eligibility for scribe

No, physical calculators are not allowed inside GATE exam hall. Candidates will be provided with a virtual calculator to solve their questions. It is advised to practice using GATE calculator to improve accuracy.