GATE Registration 2026 Begins Today: Check Apply Online Link and Fee Details
GATE registration 2026 shall be done by IIT Guwahati on the GOAPS website. Candidates planning to appear for this year’s GATE exam must be aware that the registration process is a crucial stage in the admission process. To complete the GATE registration, one needs to fill out the online form, upload documents and pay an application fee as per their categories. Read on to know the complete steps to fill GATE application form.
GATE Registration 2026
IIT Guwahati shall begin GATE registration from 28th August 2025. Prior to this, the GATE registration was supposed to begin from 25th August. Candidates who are eligible can fill the GATE registration form online.
IIT Guwahati has announced the GATE 2026 registration date on August 5. GATE exam registration 2026 will start on August 25 and end on September 25, 2025. The only mode to complete the registration for GATE 2026 is online. Only the eligible candidates will be able to complete the GATE 2026 registration. IIT Guwahati GATE registration will start with the creation of GATE 2026 login followed by filling up the online form, fee payment and document uploading. All GATE 2026 exam date is also released online.
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GATE 2026 Registration Date
GATE registration window 2026 shall be activated on 25th August 2025. The last date for registration is 25th September 2025. The last to submit GATE application form with a late fine of Rs. 500 is 6th October 2025. Those who will fill the form will be eligible to take the exam on 7th, 8th, 14th, and 15th February 2026. The table below gives all the important dates on GATE exam registration.
| Events | GATE Registration 2026 Dates |
| Start date of GATE 2026 registration through GOAPS | August 25, 2025 |
| GATE registration 2026 last date | September 25, 2025 |
| Last date for submission of the GATE exam application form 2026 (by registered candidates) with an additional late fee of Rs. 500 (Extended) | October 6, 2025 |
| GATE 2026 application form correction starts | October 2025 |
| Last Date for change of Category, Paper, and Examination City (extended) | November 2025 |
| Release of Admit Card (Postponed) | January 2026 |
| GATE 2026 exam date | February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026 |
Who Can Fill GATE Application Form 2026?
The candidates who have the required eligibility criteria such as age limit, educational qualification, etc, can only apply online for the GATE exam. The GATE eligibility criteria is specified below:
- There is no age limit to apply for GATE 2026
- Candidates who are in their 3rd year of graduation or higher years of any undergraduate degree program or who have completed any government-approved degree program in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Commerce/Arts/Humanities are eligible to appear for GATE 2026.
How to Fill GATE Registration 2026 Form?
GATE application form 2026 can be filled up online from the GOAPS website. The step by step online form-filling procedure has been given below.
Stage 1 - Registration
Step 1: The initial step in the GATE 2026 application involves registering by entering key personal details such as:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- A valid email address
- Active mobile number
Step 2: Candidates must also set a secure password during this process (between 8 to 15 characters long).
Step 3: All the updates and official communication related to GATE 2026 will be sent to the registered email and mobile number.
Step 4: Upon successful registration, candidates will be assigned a GATE enrollment ID.
Step 5: This enrollment ID, along with the chosen password, will serve as the login credentials for all future access to the GATE 2026 portal.
Step 6: The enrollment ID must be used as a reference for all exam-related queries and communications.
Stage 2: Completion of GATE Application Form
- Once GATE registration is complete, candidates must move on to fill out the online application form.
- It is essential to enter all details accurately, as incorrect information may lead to rejection of the application.
- The application form must be filled out only by the candidate, and the mode of submission is strictly online.
- Personal Details Required:
- Full name (without any titles such as Mr./Ms./Dr. etc.)
- Date of birth
- Mobile number
- Parent/guardian’s name and contact number
- All details must match the information on a valid photo ID proof.
- Communication Details:
- Complete residential address, including the correct pin code.
- Academic Information:
- Details of school and college education.
- Graduation degree information, including college name and address with pin code.
- GATE Exam Preferences:
- Selection of paper(s) to appear for.
- Choice of examination cities.
- Upload Requirements:
- Recent passport-sized photograph and signature following the specified format.
- Scanned copies (in PDF) of:
- Valid identity proof
- Caste/category certificate (if applicable)
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Dyslexia certificate (if applicable)
Stage 3: Uploading of Documents
Candidates need to have the following documents with them while registering for the GATE 2026 exam. The list of documents that need to be uploaded in the given size and format is as follows:
| Documents | Dimensions |
| Photograph |
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| Signature |
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| A scanned copy of a photo Identity document: Aadhar-UID (preferable), Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, and Driving License | N/A |
| Scanned copy of Category (SC/ST) certificate in pdf format (if applicable) | N/A |
| Scanned copy of PwD Certificate in pdf format | N/A |
| Scanned copy of Certificate of Dyslexia (if applicable) in pdf format | N/A |
Stage 4: Application Fee Payment
The candidates need to pay an application fee for GATE 2026 exam. The fee must be paid via online mode. Once the fee is paid, then the same will not be refunded. Check the GATE application fee below in the table.
| Category | GATE application fee during the regular period | GATE application fee during the extended period |
| SC/ST/PwD/Female candidates | Rs. 900 | Rs. 1400 |
| All other candidates, including foreign nationals | Rs. 1800 | Rs. 2300 |
GATE Application Form 2026: Two-paper Combination
| Code of the First Paper | Codes of the Second Paper |
| AE | CE, ME, XE |
| AG | CE |
| AR | CE, GE |
| BM | BT, IN |
| BT | BM, XL |
| CE | AE, AG, AR, ES, GE, NM, XE |
| CH | ES, PE, XE |
| CS | DA, EC, GE, MA, PH, ST |
| CY | XE, XL |
| DA | CS, EC, EE, MA, ME, PH, ST, XE |
| EC | CS, DA, EE, IN, PH |
| EE | DA, EC, IN, PH |
| ES | CE, CH, GE |
| EY | XL |
| GE | AR, CE, CS, ES, GG |
| GG | GE |
| IN | BM, EC, EE, ME |
| MA | CS, DA, PH, ST |
| ME | AE, DA, IN, NM, PI, XE |
| MT | XE |
| NM | CE, ME |
| PE | CH |
| PH | CS, DA, EC, EE, MA, XE |
| PI | ME, XE |
| ST | CS, DA, MA, XH |
| XE | AE, CE, CH, CY, DA, ME, MT, PH, PI |
| XH | ST |
| XL | BT, CY, EY |
How to Check GATE 2026 Application Status?
If you wish to check your GATE application form status, then you will need to log in using your GATE 2026 registration id and password. In case the application status of GATE is ‘Under Scrutiny/Under Process’, then the candidates need not worry. The responsible authorities scrutinise all the GATE application forms, and those candidates whose application needs to be rectified in the photograph/signature/supporting document get an automatic email/SMS.
Check here GATE syllabus subject-wise.
| GATE Syllabus 2026 Subject Wise | ||
GATE Registration 2026: How to edit GATE application form 2026 after submission?
If you have made an error in submitting the GATE application form, then you can make corrections in it as well. In order to make corrections in the GATE application form, you will have to pay a certain amount of fee as well. You can correct only the following given details.
| Details that can be corrected in GATE 2026 Application Form | |
| Items that can be corrected | Details |
| Name | According to the document submitted in the application |
| Date of Birth | According to the document submitted in the application |
| Gender | - Male to Female: Status can be changed, but Fees was not refunded - Female to Male: Candidates had to pay the difference amount of Rs 750 (not applicable for SC/ST and PwD candidates) |
| Category | - SC/ ST to Gen/ OBC: Candidates had to pay the difference amount of Rs 750 (not applicable for Female and PwD candidates) - Gen/ OBC to SC/ ST: Candidates were able to change the status but there was no fees refund |
| PwD status | 1) No to Yes: Candidates were able to change their status but did not get the fees refund (Scribe status to be captured) 2) Yes to No: With fees of Rs 750(not applicable for Female and SC/ST candidates) |
| Dyslexia and other similar learning disabilities | 1) No to Yes: Candidates could correct the status but with a valid proof 2)Yes to No: Candidates could correct the status |
| Details of Parents/ Guardian/ Correspondence address | According to the document submitted in application |
| College name and location, Roll no, Registration no. | According to the document submitted in the application |
| Exam paper | Correction with fees |
| Exam city | Correction with fees |
Check below GATE 2026 exam related articles:
| GATE cut off | GATE Syllabus |
| GATE Admit Card | GATE Result |
What is GATE Application Form 2026 Correction Fee?
The correction fee for GATE application form is given below here.
| Description of Changes / Modifications | Fee Charges (per paper) |
| Change in Name | Rs. 500 |
| Change in Date of Birth | Rs. 500 |
| Change in choice of exam cities | Rs. 500 |
| Change of existing paper | Rs. 500 |
| Add a second paper (from given combinations with respect to the primary paper) | Rs. 500 plus application fee for the additional paper |
| Change of gender to female | Rs. 500 |
| Change of gender from female to any other gender | Rs. 500 + Rs. 900 = Rs. 1400 (For All other candidates) |
| Change of category to SC/ST | Rs. 500 |
| Change of category from SC/ST to any other | Rs. 500 (For female candidates or PwD candidates) Rs. 500 + Rs. 900 = Rs. 1400 (For All other candidates) |
| Change from Non-PwD/Dyslexic to PwD/Dyslexic | |
| Change from PwD/Dyslexic to Non-PwD/Dyslexic | Rs. 500 (For female candidates or PwD candidates) Rs. 500 + Rs. 900 = Rs. 1400 (For All other candidates) |
| Any other change in category (not mentioned above) | Rs. 500 |
| Details of Parents/Guardian/Correspondence Address | Rs. 500 |
| College Name and Location, Roll No., Registration No. | Rs. 500 |
What to do if you forget GATE 2026 Enrolment ID or Registration ID?
In case you forget the GATE 2026 enrolment id or registration id then here are the steps to recover it.
- Visit the GATE 2026 website.
- Click on ‘Forgot GATE 2026 Enrolment ID or Registration ID’
- If you remember Email Address but have forgotten your Enrolment ID and Registration ID, Click on 'Request for an OTP' to get a Time Password
- If you already have an OTP, click on "Already have an OTP?" to reset the password
GATE Organising Institutes
IIT Roorkee is the organising institute for GATE exam 2026. Given below are the 8 institutions, including 7 IITs and IISc Bangalore, that conduct GATE exam in the order of order. Candidates can check year-wise GATE conducting authorities for a better understanding.
| ORGANISING INSTITUTE | YEAR |
| IISc Bangalore | 2016 |
| IIT Roorkee | 2017 |
| IIT Guwahati | 2018 |
| IIT Madras | 2019 |
| IIT Delhi | 2020 |
| IIT Bombay | 2021 |
| IIT Kharagpur | 2022 |
| IIT Kanpur | 2023 |
| IISc Bangalore | 2024 |
| IIT Roorkee | 2025 |
| IIT Guwahati | 2026 |
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