GATE Registration

The GATE registration 2026 started on August 28. Candidates can apply via the GOAPS portal. Registration is mandatory inorder to appear for the GATE 2026 exam. During the process, candidates need to register, fill in details, upload documents, and pay the application fees before the GATE 2026 last date. 

The GATE application form 2026 dates are as follows-

For international candidates who are applying for GATE, only a valid passport/government issued ID/driving license are accepted as the recognised identification documents. Candidates are advised to keep all their documents before applying for the GATE. 

The GATE application fee for the extended period are as follows -

• The GATE fees for females/SC/ST/PwD candidates is INR 1400
• The GATE fees for all other candidates including foreign nationals is INR 2300

NOTE: PwD candidates with benchmark ability (greater than 40%) are eligible for fee concession. 

The GATE application fee during the regular time period (category-wise) are as follows -

• GATE application fee for females/SC/ST/PwD candidates - INR 900
• GATE application fee for all other candidates including foreign nationals - INR 1800

The accepted payment modes for submitting GATE application form 2026 are- Netbanking/UPI/Credit Card/Debit card.

NOTE: PwD candidates with benchmark ability (greater than 40%) are eligible for fee concession. 

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. 

The correction window for GATE 2026 will open 1 to 2 weeks after the completion of GATE application form. The exact dates will be notified on the GATE's 2026 official website. During this period, candidates can make specific edits by paying a certain amount of fees. 

The fee to add secondary paper is INR 500. The accepted payment modes are credit card, debit card, net banking, and UPI. Candidates are advised to keep a receipt of the payment successful for future purposes. 

"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.