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Documents required for GATE Registration 2026: The list of documents required for GATE registration 2026 can be checked in the information brochure. IIT Guwahati released the required documents for GATE 2026 registration at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. To successfully submit the GATE application form, applicants have to register, fill in the required details, pay the registration fee, and upload the necessary files. It is mandatory to upload the required documents for the GATE 2026 application form as specified by the authority. The last date to submit the GATE 2026 registration with a late fee is in October 9, 2025. 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.
Also, check - GATE 2026 Photo and Signature Guidelines | GATE 2026 information brochure
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IIT Guwahati will conduct the GATE 2026 exam in online mode for 30 exam papers. Applicants will have to upload the required documents for GATE 2026 in online mode only. Candidates must comply with the GATE required documents 2026 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 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 submit the GATE application form before the last date will be able to 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)
The last date for the GATE 2026 application is October 9, (with late fee).
The last date to upload documents for GATE 2026 is the last date of application. It is October 9, 2025, with a late fee.
To register for the GATE 2026 exam, candidates 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 GATE 2026 registration has commenced on August 28, 2025.
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.
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
Hello,
Yes, you as a Bachelor of Science graduate in home science can appear for the GATE 2026 exam, as the eligibility criteria include graduates from "Science" and other fields, as well as those in the 3rd year or higher of an undergraduate program.
I hope it will clear your query!!
Hey! The GATE exam (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is very important for long-term career growth. It opens opportunities for postgraduate studies (M.Tech, MS, PhD) in top institutes like IITs and NITs and is also used by many public sector companies (PSUs) for recruitment, often with higher salary packages. In the long run, qualifying GATE can enhance your technical knowledge, career prospects, and credibility in the engineering field.
If your GATE application shows failed status even after a successful payment, don’t worry, this usually happens due to server or transaction update delays. First, wait for 24–48 hours as sometimes the status gets updated automatically. If it still shows failed, you should raise a query through the GATE application portal by providing your enrollment ID and payment receipt or transaction details. You can also contact the GATE zonal office via email or helpline with proof of payment. Keeping a screenshot of the payment success message will also help in resolving the issue quickly.
Hi dear candidate,
You can refer to the online E Books for GATE examination available on our official website that you can download anytime.
Kindly refer to the link attached below to access them for practice.
Link: GATE E-books and Sample Papers
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Hey! The qualifying cutoff for GATE CSE in 2025 was around 29.2 marks for General, 26.2 for OBC/EWS, and 19.4 for SC/ST/PwD. For GATE 2026, the official cutoff is not declared yet, but if we look at the past trends, it usually stays around 30–32 marks for General category. So, if you are preparing, it’s better to target a score well above this range to be on the safer side.
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