GATE Registration

No, candidates must pay their GATE 2026 application fee in one go. The fees must be paid online using netbanking, credit card, debit card, or UPI. This year, IIT Guwahati has revised the GATE application form fees for all categories. 

The following ID proofs are accepted for GATE 2026 registration -

• For Indian Nationals - Aadhar, PAN Card, Government- issued ID, Passport, Voter ID, and Driving License.
• For International candidates - valid passport/Government- issued ID or Driving License. 

Candidates can submit/upload any one of the following. 

NOTE: Applicants must carry the one that they have uploaded in their application form. 

A caste certificate in the regional language is not acceptable. In that case, what you can do is convert it into English language by the authority (where you got it issued). After getting it converted, scan it properly and upload it in PDF format while filling the GATE application form 2026. 

Here are the following documents that you need to submit while filling the application form (if you are in your 3rd year) -

• Valid photo and signature as per specifications
• Valid photo ID proof
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• PwD or Dyslexic certificate (if applicable)

Other than the above, there are no additional documents required. 

If you've changed the name recently but your marksheet has the old name, then you can submit an affidavit for the same. Also, one must provide a valid reason for it. You can also contact your GATE zone helpcentre to assist. 

You can also contact your respective board and submit an application request for a name change along with the required documents. Once the board approves, a new board marksheet will be issued to you. 

The GATE signature guidelines and specifications are as follows -

• The image must be in JPEG or JPG format and signed in black or dark blue color ink.
• The file size of the signature must be a minimum of 3 kb and maximum of 300 Kb. 
• The maximum pixel resolution is 580 x 180 pixels, and the minimum resolution is 250 x 80 pixels. 

The GATE photograph must be uploaded as per the following specifications -

• The photo must be of good quality, following the size criterion (3.5 cm width x 4.5 cm height)
• The background of the photo must be white
• Must be in JPEG/JPG format with a minimum aspect ratio of 0.66 and a maximum aspect ratio of 0.89.
• The maximum pixel resolution must be 530 x 690 pixels, and the minimum resolution must be 200 x 260 pixels.
• The minimum file size must be 5 KB, and the maximum must be 600 KB. 

To add a new paper (secondary paper), visit the GATE application form and log in using the credentials. After logging in, select the edit option and make the required changes. Pay the additional fee and submit the application form. Incase, you've submitted the application form and want to change, that facility will be available during the correction process. 

The steps to check the GATE application form status is as follows -

• Visit the GATE 2026 website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in
• Click on the application portal and login using the credentials
• The application status of the candidate will be displayed on the screen.