GATE 2026 Registration: Last Date Approaching, Apply Before 28 September

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 is one of India’s most prestigious exams for engineering graduates. This year, the exam is being conducted by IIT Guwahati in collaboration with IISc Bangalore under the Ministry of Education.

The GATE 2026 registration began on 28 August 2025, and the last date to apply is 28 September 2025. Candidates who miss this date can still apply during the extended registration window until 9 October 2025, but they will have to pay an additional late fee.

Important Dates for GATE 2026

• Registration Start: 28 August 2025

• Last Date to Apply: 28 September 2025

• Extended Registration Window: 29 September – 9 October 2025 (with late fee)

• Exam Dates: 7, 8, 14, and 15 February 2026

Application Fees

Category	Regular (28 Aug – 28 Sep)	Extended (29 Sep – 9 Oct)
Female/SC/ST/PwD	₹1,000 per paper	₹1,500 per paper
Other Candidates (including Foreign Nationals)	₹2,000 per paper	₹2,500 per paper

Exam Pattern

• Duration: 3 hours

• Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)

• Language: English only

• Total Marks: 100

  • General Aptitude: 15 marks

  • Subject Paper: 85 marks (based on chosen engineering discipline)

• Negative Marking:

  • 1/3 marks deducted for 1-mark MCQs

  • 2/3 marks deducted for 2-mark MCQs

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in

2. Click on the GATE 2026 Registration link on the homepage

3. Log in with your credentials or register a new account

4. Fill in the application form and upload the required documents

5. Pay the application fee

6. Submit the form and download the confirmation page

7. Keep a printed copy of the confirmation page for future reference

Candidates are advised to apply well before 28 September to avoid last-minute issues and ensure a smooth registration process.