GATE 2026: Big update on GATE registration; forms can be filled till this date at gate2026.iitg.ac.in..
GATE 2026 Registration: The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is one of the most challenging exams in the country. Every year, millions of students take the GATE exam. Passing GATE 2026 allows admission to M.Tech or PhD programs at IITs, IISc, and other top institutes. They can also apply for government jobs in PSUs. IIT Guwahati has once again extended the registration date for the GATE 2026 exam.
Sometimes, due to technical or other reasons, some students miss out on applying. The extension of the registration date has given them another opportunity. You can check GATE 2026 registration and all related updates on IIT Guwahati's GATE website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The last date for registration with late fees was October 9, 2025. Now, it has been extended to October 13, 2025. This means that candidates can fill the GATE 2026 form with late fees until today.
GATE scores will remain valid for three years.
GATE scores are valid for three years. Passing this exam can give your career a new direction. Passing the GATE exam can help you study at top institutions in the country or even apply for government jobs. Therefore, candidates who have not yet completed their application or paid the fee should definitely take advantage of this extended deadline. After this, the GATE 2026 registration date will not be extended.
GATE 2026 Timeline
The deadline for applying for the GATE 2026 exam with late fees has been extended. You can check the complete GATE 2026 schedule in the table below.
Event Dates
Online Registration Begins: August 28, 2025
Last Date Without Late Fee: October 7, 2025 (Closed)
Last Date with Late Fee: October 13, 2025 (Extended)
Application Correction/Modification Deadline: October-November 2025
GATE 2026 Admit Card Release Date: January 2, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Date: February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026
Application Fee with Late Fee (Per Paper)
Candidates applying with a late fee will have to pay an amount higher than the normal fee. This fee is determined by category:
Category: General Application Fee Late Fee
Female/SC/ST/PwD Candidates: ₹1,000 / ₹1,500
All Other Candidates: ₹2,000 / ₹2,500
Note: If a candidate applies for two papers, they will have to pay double the above amount.
How to fill out the GATE 2026 form?
GATE 2026 applications are accepted only online through the GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System) portal. To apply, follow the steps below:
Visit IIT Guwahati's official GATE 2026 website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
Click on the 'Registration' or 'New User' link.
Register by entering your name (as in the valid ID), email ID, mobile number, and password. You will receive an enrollment ID.
Log in to the GOAPS portal using this enrollment ID and password.
Carefully fill in all the required personal, educational (e.g., qualifying degree, year of passing), and communication address information in the application form.
Select the GATE paper and up to three preferred exam centers based on your subject. Note that the first two centers must be in the same zone.
Upload scanned copies of your latest passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format (JPEG/JPG) and size (photo: 20-200 kb, signature: 5-200 kb).
Also, upload a valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar card, passport, etc.) and the required category certificate (SC/ST/PwD).
Pay the application fee, including the applicable late fee, online (UPI/Debit card/Net Banking).
Recheck all details before final submission.
Take a printout of the submitted form for future reference.
Note: October 13, 2025, is the last date to submit the application for GATE 2026. Missing this deadline means waiting for one year.
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