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Documents Required for GATE Registration 2026 - IIT Guwahati has released the list of documents required for GATE 2026 registration online. Aspirants must prepare the required documents for the GATE 2026 application form before the registration process starts. To submit the GATE application form, applicants will have to register, fill in the details, pay the registration fee and upload the documents. The regular period for uploading the required documents for GATE is August 28 to September 28, 2025. Candidates must carefully upload the mandatory documents required to avoid rejection of their application form. IIT Guwahati will conduct the GATE 2026 exam in online mode for 30 exam papers. GATE exam aspirants can find the checklist of documents required for GATE 2026 registration on this page. The authority has also published the GATE 2026 information brochure on August 22, 2025.
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Applicants will have to upload the required documents for GATE 2026 in online mode only. The authorities also specified the GATE photo and signature guidelines through the notification. Candidates must comply with the GATE required documents in the prescribed format and specifications. The documents required for GATE registration for females and males are the same. However, reserved category candidates will have to submit additional documents required for GATE registration. Read the complete article for more information about the required documents for GATE registration 2026.
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IIT Guwahati has uploaded the list of documents required for the GATE application form 2026 online on the official website. The authority has also provided the specifications for the required documents for GATE 2026 through the GATE exam notification. Candidates can check the list of required documents for GATE registration from the table below. It is advised to keep the required documents ready in the mentioned specification before starting to fill out the application form.
Document | Specification | Acceptable uploading Format |
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Photograph |
| In JPG/JPEG format |
Signature |
| |
Category certificate (if applicable) | N/A | PDF format |
PwD certificate (if applicable) | N/A | |
Certificate of Dyslexia (if applicable) | N/A | |
Scanned copy of valid photo Identity document: Aadhar-UID (preferable)/ Passport/ PAN Card/ Voter ID/ Driving License. | N/A |
Note- The photo ID must have the candidate’s name, date of birth and a unique photo ID number. Candidates have to carry the same photo ID to the GATE exam centre while appearing for the exam.
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Apart from uploading the documents, candidates had to provide certain information to successfully submit the GATE application form. Aspirants are advised to use the checklist provided below and ensure they have all the required details before commencing the GATE registration.
Personal information (name, date of birth, personal mobile number, parent’s name, parent’s mobile number, etc.).
The name of the candidate in the application form must be the same as that in the valid photo ID, which the candidate MUST produce in original while appearing for the GATE 2026 examination at the centre.
The GATE 2026 scorecard will be issued as per the name entered in the application form.
Prefixes/titles such as Mr / Shri / Dr / Mrs / Smt / Prof / Capt / Maj / Lt / Col / Er / Ar, etc. MUST NOT be used.
Candidate’s communication address.
Qualifying degree and details.
GATE paper(s) and the codes in which the candidate wishes to appear.
3 choices of GATE examination cities (from the same zone).
Net-banking /debit card/credit card / UPI details for fee payment.
Candidates who submit the GATE application form before the last date will be able to check their application status online. Applicants will have to log in to the GATE GOAPS login window to check the status of their GATE 2026 application form. If the application status displays ‘Under Scrutiny/Under Process’, that means the verification process is ongoing. The exam conducting authority scrutinises all the GATE application forms. Candidates whose application needs to be rectified for the photograph, signature or required documents for GATE will get an automatic email/SMS. Candidates will be required to re-upload the document within the specified duration. To avoid this confusion and hassle, candidates must ensure the documents are readable and clear.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The GATE 2026 registration has commenced on August 28, 2025.
The last date for the GATE 2026 application in September 28 (without late fee) and October 9, (with late fee).
Females and reserved category candidates applying for GATE will have to pay Rs. 1000 while unreserved category candidates will have to pay Rs 2000 as the GATE application fee.
The last date to upload documents for GATE 2026 is the last date of application.
Candidates currently studying in the 3rd 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 the GATE 2026 exam. Candidates must check the paper-wise GATE 2026 eligibility criteria to verify their eligibility.
To register for the GATE 2026 exam, candidates will have to visit the official website. Applicants will have to enter their details such as their name, email ID, mobile number and more to register and generate the GATE enrollment ID.
The documents required for GATE 2026 registration are: a photograph, signature, photo ID card, category certificate (if applicable), PwD certificate (if applicable) and certificate of Dyslexia (if applicable).
On Question asked by student community
Yes, it will be acceptable. In GATE registration, the name should match your valid photo ID proof in terms of spelling, not the order. Many Indian IDs have surname written first, while the portal generates it as first–middle–last. Since all three parts of your name (Vikash, Rameshbhai, Bhagel) are correct, there won’t be any issue. Just ensure you upload the correct ID proof. During verification, they check spelling, photo, and signature, not the word order.
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Yes, you can change your category from General to OBC during the GATE 2026 correction window.
GATE always allows candidates to correct details like category. You will need to pay a small correction fee for this change. Make sure you upload a valid OBC certificate as per the format and date mentioned by GATE.
So, wait for the correction window, log in to your application, and update your category to OBC.
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You can download GATE Previous Year Question Papers either from the official website of GATE 2026, or from Careers360. Here are the links for both :
Official Website : Download GATE Previous Papers (https://gate2025.iitr.ac.in/download.html)
Careers360 : GATE Question Papers with Solutions
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