GATE 2026 Apply Online: Registration Link, Last Date, Fees, Eligibility

GATE 2026 Apply Online: Registration Link, Last Date, Fees, Eligibility

Gandubilli UnnatiUpdated on 19 Nov 2025, 02:17 PM IST

GATE 2026 Apply Online- IIT Guwahati has concluded the GATE 2026 form correction on November 18, 2025. The GATE form correction window link was available on the official website, goaps.iitg.ac.in. Further, the last date to apply for GATE 2026 with a late fee was October 13, 2025. The authority will conduct the GATE 2026 exam on February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026. The GATE 2026 admit card will be issued on January 2, 2026. Candidates who fulfilled the GATE 2026 eligibility criteria have applied for the exam. Read the article below to know more about the GATE 2026 apply online.

This Story also Contains

  1. GATE 2026 Important Dates
  2. GATE 2026 Apply Online Process
  3. Documents Required for GATE 2026
  4. GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria
  5. GATE 2026 Application Form correction
GATE 2026 Apply Online: Registration Link, Last Date, Fees, Eligibility
GATE 2026 Apply Online

GATE 2026 Important Dates

The GATE 2026 important dates can be referred to by candidates from the table below.

Event

Dates

Start of Online Application

August 28, 2025

Last Date to Apply (without late fee)

September 28, 2025 October 6, 2025
October 7, 2025

Last Date to Apply (with late fee)

October 9, 2025 October 13, 2025

GATE 2026 application form correction windowOctober 28 to November 10, 2025
Reopened: November 18, 2025

Admit Card Release

January 2, 2026

GATE 2026 Examination

February 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2026

GATE 2026 Apply Online Process

IIT Guwahati conducted the GATE 2026 application process on the official website. Candidates can check the GATE 2026 application process in detailed steps below.

  1. Registration: Visit the official GATE website and register on GOAPS using a valid email ID, mobile number, and password.
  2. Fill Application Form: Enter personal details, educational qualifications, and select exam papers and centres.
  3. Upload Documents: Candidates must upload scanned images of their photograph, signature, and category certificate (if applicable).
  4. Pay Application Fee: The required application fee has to be paid using online payment methods such as net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI.
  5. Submit Application: Candidates must preview all details carefully before final submission. Take a printout of the application form for future reference once submitted.

Documents Required for GATE 2026

Candidates must ensure they meet the prescribed image sizes while uploading the documents. During the GATE 2026 apply online process, candidates must upload the following documents

  • Recent passport-size photograph

  • Scanned signature

  • Valid photo ID proof (Aadhar, Passport, Voter ID, PAN Card, Driving License)

  • Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD, if applicable)

  • Degree/Provisional certificate or mark sheet for final-year students

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GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The GATE eligibility criteria has been mandated by the authority on the official website. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria can cause the application of candidate to be disqualified. The GATE eligibility criteria 2026 is given below.

  • Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture or a Master’s degree in Science/Arts/Commerce or equivalent. Final-year students are also eligible.

  • Age Limit: There is no age limit for appearing in GATE 2026.

  • Nationality: Both Indian and international candidates from certain countries can apply for the exam.

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GATE 2026 Application Form correction

IIT Guwahati is conducting the GATE 2026 application form correction again on November 18, 2025. The authority previous has conducted form correction from October 28 to November 3, 2025 on the official website. Candidates can allowed to edit certain details of the GATE application form during the form correction window.

Editable Details in GATE 2026 Application Form

  • Name of candidate (minor spelling changes only, as per valid ID proof)

  • Date of birth (as per valid ID proof)

  • Gender (with possible fee difference)

  • Category (General/SC/ST/OBC/EWS – fee difference may apply)

  • PwD status

  • College name and location

  • Exam paper selection (change allowed with additional fee)

  • Exam city selection (test center preference)

  • Uploaded documents (photograph, signature, category certificate, PwD certificate, etc.)

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Non-Editable Details

  • Registered email ID

  • Mobile number

  • GATE Registration ID

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What are the GATE 2026 registration dates?
A:

The GATE 2026 registration dates were from August 28 to October 13, 2025.

Q: Can I apply offline for the GATE 2026 exam?
A:

No, candidates cannot apply for the GATE 2026 exam in offline mode.

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  1. Through university entrance exams
    Many universities conduct their own M.Tech entrance exams. You have to qualify the test and sometimes attend an interview.

  2. Through JET for M.Tech
    JET (JAIN Entrance Test) is conducted by Jain University.
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No  you cannot get admission to IIT for M Tech if your B Tech is not completed at the time of admission, even if you clear the GATE cutoff but Yes, you can appear for GATE 2028 in your 3rd year of B Tech even if your degree is

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The link to the question paper is attached here. You can access the question papers along with the answer key on the careers360 website. Careers360 also provides students with preparation tips that will help them in preparing and the mock test and analyse their in-depth performance.

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Hello aspirant,

If you missed the correction window for GATE 2026, the portal will not allow changes right now. Usually, IIT opens a correction period only once. Since you need to change your surname, the best option is to contact the GATE organizing institute through their official support email or