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Documents required for GATE Registration 2026: IIT Guwahati has released the list of documents required for GATE registration 2026 in the information brochure. Candidates can check the required documents on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. It is important to upload the necessary files with the correct specifications is during the GATE 2026 registration process. In case of any errors, the authority will mark the defects and inform the applicants after thorough scrutiny. Candidates can rectify the GATE defect only during the specified dates. The GATE 2026 exam will be conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. GATE exam aspirants can find the checklist of documents required for GATE 2026 registration on this page.
The computer-based test GATE 2026 was conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026 by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati.
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The authority will conduct the GATE 2026 exam in online mode for 30 exam papers. Applicants had to upload the required documents for GATE 2026 in online mode only. The documents required for GATE registration for females and males are the same. However, reserved category candidates had to submit additional documents required for GATE registration. Read the complete article for more information about the required documents for GATE registration 2026.
Related: GATE 2026 information brochure
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 specified format before starting to fill out the application form.
Document | Specification | Acceptable uploading Format |
|---|---|---|
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, parents’ 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 have submitted the GATE application form can check their application status online. Applicants 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)
To register for the GATE 2026 exam, candidates had 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.
Females and reserved category candidates applying for GATE had to pay Rs. 1000 while unreserved category candidates had to pay Rs 2000 as the GATE application fee.
The GATE 2026 registration was held from August 28 to October 13, 2025.
The last date for the GATE 2026 application was October 13 (with a late fee).
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.
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
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