GATE

The GATE 2026 mechanical engineering exam dates will be announced soon. Candidates are advised to keep checking the website soon for the updates. 

The GATE 2026 registration will start in the fourth week of August. Candidates who meet the eligibility conditions of GATE 2026 can apply for the exam. The registration mode is online and must be submitted before the due date. The GATE registration comprises the following steps -

• GATE registration to generate enrollment ID and password
• Filling out the application form
• Uploading of the documents
• Payment of the GATE application fee
• Accepting the self-declaration form
• Submission of the GATE application form

Candidates must check the GATE 2026 dates to stay on track with the latest updates and notifications. 

The GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System) portal is an official platform for GATE 2026 aspirants. It is where you register, fill out the application form, make edits in the form, download admit card, raise objections to the answer key, and check results. To create a GOAPS portal, candidates need to provide their active e-mail ID and password. So, it is advised to keep those credentials safe for future purpose. 

Yes, if you are in the final year, you can upload the provisional certificate or a valid college ID issued by your college or institute. Ensure that it clearly mentions your name, roll number, and year of study. The ID proof must valid at the time of filling the application form. Go through the instructions and eligibility details before the filling out the GATE 2026 application form.

IIT Guwahati will start the GATE 2026 registration from August 28, and is ongoing. The GATE registration link for 2026 is now available on the official website- gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Check GATE 2026 dates below

The GATE 2026 hall ticket link will be activated at the GOAPS portalon January 2, 2026. Candidates can download their admit card using their enrollment ID and password. The GATE admit card 2026 will comprise details regarding the exam and candidate, such as GATE paper, exam date and timings, candidate's name, exam centre address, instructions, etc. 

The GATE paper code of Electronics and Communication Engineering is EC. The eligible GATE paper codes of Electronics and Communication Engineering are as follows -

• Life Sciences (XL)
• Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)
• Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA)
• Electrical Engineering (EE)
• Instrumentation Engineering (IN)
• Physics (PH)

The GATE paper code of physics is PH. Candidates willing to apply for the physics must check the paper code carefully before applying for the GATE 2026 exam. The eligible GATE paper codes are Life Sciences (XL), Computer Science and Information Technology (CS), Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA), Electronics and Communication (EC), Electrical Engineering (EE), Mathematics (MA), and Engineering Sciences (XE). 

The GATE 2026 correction window is expected to open in November after the registration process is over. The correction window will remain active till November 6. During this period, candidates can make certain changes like category, paper code, etc. by paying a fee. this is the final chance to make necessary corrections before the admit card releases. 

If in case, a candidate has missed the regular deadline can still submit their application form by paying a late fee. The last date to submit the GATE 2026 application form with late fees is October 6. The late fee is INR 500, and candidates can paying using netbanking/credit card/debit card or UPI. However, it is best to apply before the regular timeline to avoid server rush, errors, or missed opportunities.