GATE Process

The following documents are required for attending GATE counselling or for registration-

• Provisional seat allotment letter.
• Self-Attested Copy of GATE Score Card (2025 or 2023 or 2024)
• Photo ID proof.
• The original birth certificate was issued by the competent authority, and the Class X (High School) Board Certificate was used as proof of date of birth.
• Class 12 marks sheet.
• Marks sheet of qualifying examination (all semesters).
• Degree/Provisional Certificate
• Category certificate (if applicable).
• Three Passport size coloured photograph
• Seat acceptance fee proof.
• Printout of the Registration form & locked choices.
• Migration Certificate
• Transfer Certificate
• Original Conduct Certificate from the Head of the institution last attended.
• An original course completion certificate from the head of the university/institute is needed in case the result is awaited.
• One set of self-attested photocopies of all the original documents

• Each PSU (like IOCL, ONGC, NTPC, BHEL) releases separate job notifications mentioning the required GATE paper and cutoff criteria and valid GATE scorecard details.
• Appear for the relevant GATE paper based on your field (e.g., ME, CE, EE, CH). A higher GATE score (650+) increases selection chances.
• After the GATE results, visit PSU's official websites and apply for vacancies by entering your GATE registration number.
• PSUs shortlist candidates based on GATE scores. Some conduct group discussions (GD) and personal interviews (PI). Some PSUs also conduct medical examination. 
• Based on GATE score + interview performance, candidates will receive job offers.

The GATE 2026 result will be announced on the official website. The GATE results 2026 dates will be updated along with the GATE 2026 dates. IIT Guwahati will release the GATE result and rank card in March 2026 (expected). Candidates can access their results using their GATE enrollment ID, registered email ID and password. 

The GATE 2026 scorecard will be released few days after the declaration of the results. The GATE scorecard will be valid for three years. The GATE exam is very prestigious among engineering and Science graduates. It is conducted every year by one of the IITs among the nine IITs. The exam also opens various opportunities for engineering and Science graduates to work in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and in the field of research.

After taking the GATE Exam candidates can check their results and according to the results, they can apply to a particular college. The merit list of each college is released on the official website of the college and after that candidates can apply for counselling by paying the fees. The fee at the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology Gorakhpur is INR 1,000 for counseling which is nonrefundable. After counseling candidates can select their specializations. After selecting the specializations candidates can fill out the admission form and can pay their fees at the official website to secure their admission to the college.