GATE Registration

When filling out the GATE application form 2026, the GOAPS portal requires certain documents of the candidates for the verification process. Based on the details, the concernced IIT will issue the GATE admit card, scorecard, and college/course allotment during the counselling. Therefore, it is very important for the candidates to provide the correct and updated information. So, here are the list of the documents that are required at the time of filling out the GATE 2026 application form. 

• High quality scanned image of the candidate's photograph. Make sure that the photo should be a recent one and covers all the issued guidelines. 
• High quality scanned image of candidate's signature meeting the specifications.
• Category certificate (SC/ST) in PDF format (if applicable)
• Certificate of Dyslexic in PDF format (if applicable)
• Scanned copy of the valid photo ID proof - Aadhar card, Voter ID, Passport, PAN Card, or Driving License.

NOTE: The valid ID proof must have the name, date of birth, and unique photo ID number. The provided the ID proof must be carried in original to the examination hall for verification. 

Candidates can apply for GATE 2026 once the registration link is activated. The link will be available for a specific timeline. 

• First, the conducting authority, the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, launches the GATE 2026 official website along with the GATE dates. The official website of GATE 2026 is gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The GATE 2026 exam dates are OUT.
• The GATE 2026 information brochure will be updated on the website soon (expected first week of August). 
• As mentioned before, the information brochure will carry all the important details regarding the exam, such as GATE 2026 exam dates, registration timeline, eligibility criteria, steps to apply, exam centre details, two-paper combination and more. 
• After the release of the website and GATE information bulletin, the authorities will activate the GATE registration link 2026 on the prescribed dates. 
• During that phase, candidates meeting the eligibility criteria will be able to register and fill out the GATE application form through the link activated at the GOAPS portal. Registrations for GATE 2026 will be made available from August 25 onwards.

Yes, candidates can edit their GATE 2026 application form on GOAPS portal. The portal offers correction window after the GATE 2026 registration process. The last date to make changes is November 6. The GATE 2026 application form correction facility will be available for a specific timeline (2 to 3 days) for candidates to make changes in their application form. 

Candidates can edit the following -

• Name
• Date of Birth
• Choice in examination cities
• Change in exisiting cities
• Adding paper combination (from the given list)
• Change of gender to female
• Change from female to any other gender
• Change of category from SC/ST to any other.
• Change from Non-PWD/ Dyslexic to PWD/Dyslexic
• Change from PWD/ Dyslexic to Non PWD/Dyslexic

To make any changes in the GATE application form 2026, candidates need to pay a fee of INR 500 through netbanking/credit card/debit card/UPI. Candidates must note that, once the deadline for form correction facility is over, candidates cannot make further edits in their GATE registration form. 

GOAPS is also known as the GATE online application processing system. It is a common portal for all GATE-related activities. The GATE GOAPS portal is used for the following -

• Registering
• Application form correction
• Downloading of the admit card
• View and raise objections
• Check result
• Download scorecard, etc. 

The GATE GOAPS portal 2026 is managed by the Indian Institute of Guwahati. The portal is created for ensuring streamlined and transparent admission process. To access the GOAPS portal, one has to create an enrollment ID and password. 

The GATE 2026 official portal is LIVE from August 28 onwards. The gate2026.iitg.ac.in exam dates have been released. Candidates can check the GATE exam dates NOW.