GATE Process

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. 

Yes, of course, the selection of the GATE exam centre completely depends on the candidate's convinience and interest. They can choose any exam centre across India, regardless their college or hometown.

NOTE: A candidate can choose 3 cities from the list given above. All the three choices must be from the same GATE 2026 zone. 

The GATE enrollment ID is a unique identification number that is used for accessing the GATE GOAPS portal. The enrollment ID will be sent to your registered mobile number/email ID and is also visible on GATE dashboard. 

Candidates can receive the GATE 2026 enrollment ID, after successfully registering for the exam. It is the pre-application process, and has to be done for future uses. The uses of the GATE enrollment ID include -

• Filling out the GATE application form
• Form correction or editing
• Downloading admit card
• Checking answer key and downloading question paper
• Check GATE results and scorecard
• Other GATE 2026 related notifications

Candidates from Nepal, Bangladesh, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates can apply for GATE 2026. However, candidates need to go through the GATE eligibility criteria carefully before applying. 

The list of GATE paper codes and valid paper combinations is available on the GATE's 2026 official website. Candidates can also check their GATE paper codes in the information brochure. 

This year, GATE 2026 is organised by IIT Guwahati. The GATE exam dates 2026 are February 7, 8, 14, and 15.

The GATE paper codes are unique identifier codes that is assigned to each GATE paper. The GATE paper codes can be checked on the official website. For example, the GATE paper code for computer Science and engineering is CS, and ME for mechanical engineering, and EC for electronics and communication engineering. 

The GATE paper codes help candidates identify their chosen subject during the GATE registration and while downloading the admit card, checking results and more. 

No, there is no age-limit for attempting GATE exam. Whether you are a fresh graduate, or a working professional, or someone who want to get into PSUs can apply for the GATE exam 2026, as long as you can meet the eligibility. Apart from the age-criteria, the GATE eligibilty relies on other factors, such as educational qualifications, category, etc. 

Thus, having no age-limit in GATE, gives an upperhand and a flexible option for candidates who are planning higher studies or applying to PSUs at any stage in their career. 

The GOAPS is an online portal activated by IIT Guwahati for GATE aspirants to perform GATE related activities. The uses of the GOAPS portal are as follows -

• Registration and application 
• GATE application fee payment
• Editing or modification in the GATE application form
• Downloading the GATE admit card 2026
• Checking and downloading the GATE answer key, question paper, and response sheet
• Raising objections to the answer key
• Checking GATE result and downloading the scorecard.

The GATE 2026 admit card will be released on January 2, 2026. Candidates who have submitted their application form will be eligible to download the hall ticket. The GATE admit card 2026 will be available on GOAPS portal, and the credentials required to download the admit card is enrollment ID and password. The GATE 2026 exam dates are February 7,8, 14, and 15, 2026.