GATE

Yes, the GATE GOAPS 2026 portal has been created. The GOAPS portal is goaps.iitg.ac.in. The portal was activated on August 28 for online GATE registrations 2026. 

The GATE 2026 official notification has been released along with the registration dates and exam schedule and changes in fees and GATE paper. However, the GATE information brochure, two paper combination list, exam cities, etc., have been updated on the website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in. 

You can fill out the GATE online application form 2026 from August 25 onwards on the GOAPS portal. The link will be available and activated on the GATE's 2026 website. Candidates are advised to keep all their information and documents ready before the registration begins. The last date to submit the form with regular fees is September 25 and with late fees is October 6. 

The latest GATE 2026 exam update as per the conducting authorities are as follows -

1. The GATE 2026 application fee have been revised, which is as follows -

2. A new GATE paper have been introduced under GATE Engineering Sciences (XE) called Energy Science. The GATE paper code of Energy Science is XE (I). Candidates who want to pursue careers in sustainable energy resources, solar powers, green technologies can look out for this subject. 

Yes, you can apply to DRDO after taking the GATE in Biotechnology, as long as DRDO posts recruitment notifications that accept GATE-BT scores. DRDO usually hires scientists through the Recruitment and Assessment Centre (RAC). For positions like Scientist 'B', a valid GATE score is often needed. However, not all fields are accepted each year, and eligibility varies by the recruitment cycle. If biotechnology appears among the accepted subjects, you can apply. Therefore, it's important to regularly check the official RAC DRDO website and stay informed about their the latest notifications to see if your GATE paper is eligible that year.

Paper.      General.   OBC/EWS.    SC/ST/PWD

CE/CS 29.2 26.2  19.4

EE/EC 25.0  22.5  16.6

ME  35.8 32.2 23.8

DA  29.0 26.1  19.3

Humanities 40 36  26.6

Statistics.   30.2 27.1 20.1

IIT Guwahati introduced the GATE Energy Science paper in 2026, as the new optional paper under the Engineering Sciences (XE), with the code XE-I. The candidates applying in GATE 2026 see this addition first, and it is aimed at expanding the scope of this exam to the modern themes in energy fields