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GATE 2026 Exam Fee – IIT Guwahati has announced the GATE exam fee 2026 information along with the official notice. This year, candidates have to pay an increased GATE exam fee while applying for the test. Below, we have provided the updated GATE 2026 fee structure for aspirants. Candidates planning to fill out the form for the GATE 2026 examination should be aware of the complete fee details. The online registration for GATE 2026 has already begun and will conclude on September 28, 2025 (without late fee). Candidates must pay the revised GATE 2026 application fee within the deadline. The exam authorities will not accept any application form submitted without the required fee.
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IIT Guwahati has provided the provision to submit the application form after the GATE registration last date. However, applicants need to pay 500/- extra till October 6, 2025. Candidates do note that the below given GATE exam fee is for a single paper. If anyone wants to apply for two papers, then he/she needs to pay the amount twice.
Category | GATE 2026 Exam Fee | Exam Fee + Late Fee |
GATE Fee for Female/SC/ST/PwD* candidates (per test paper) | 1000 | 1500 |
GATE Fee for Remaining Candidates & Foreign nationals (per test paper) | 2000 | 2500 |
For Female, SC, ST, and PwD candidates, the GATE exam fee per test paper has increased from ₹900 in 2025 to ₹1000 in 2026. In case of late registration, the amount has gone up from ₹1400 to ₹1500.
Similarly, for all other candidates, including foreign nationals, the regular GATE exam fee has been hiked from ₹1800 to ₹2000, while the late fee has increased from ₹2300 to ₹2500.
Category | GATE 2025 Exam Fee | Exam Fee + Late Fee |
GATE Fee for Female/SC/ST/PwD* candidates (per test paper) | 900 | 1400 |
GATE Fee for Remaining Candidates & Foreign nationals (per test paper) | 1800 | 2300 |
Candidates need to pay the GATE 2026 exam fee through online mode. No offline mode to pay the fee is available. Hence, keep your UPI/ Credit Card/ debit card details handy while filling the application forms. After paying the GATE registration fee, candidates need not to pay any other amount for appearing in the examination.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No, the GATE exam fee is non-refundable. Hence, carefully fill in the details in the applications.
No, the only mode to pay the GATE fee is online.
No, Girls candidates need to pay the said GATE application fee while filling the forms.
On Question asked by student community
Hello
As an EEE (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) graduate, your core GATE paper is EE (Electrical Engineering).
You can also choose papers like IN (Instrumentation) or EC (Electronics and Communication) if you're comfortable. GATE now allows two-paper combinations EE plus IN is a valid pair.
Choose based on your strengths and future goals (e.g., PSU jobs, M.Tech). Always check the latest GATE brochure for updated paper codes and combinations.
How to clear GATE Exam :
First, know the syllabus and exam pattern.
Make a small study plan and follow it every week.
Read from good books or trusted online notes.
Practice old GATE question papers.
Give mock tests to check speed and accuracy.
Revise your notes and formulas again and again.
How to get Job in PSU:
Score high in GATE, because PSUs take only top ranks.
Keep checking PSU job notices regularly.
Apply on time with your GATE score.
Be ready for interviews or group discussions.
Work on subject knowledge and also your communication skills.
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.
Hello,
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.
Hope it helps !
Hello! If you are preparing for GATE, there are plenty of free resources available online that can boost your preparation. You can easily access e-books, handwritten notes, subject wise PYQs, and test series shared by toppers on different platforms. Along with that, free PDFs and study material are available through various websites and Telegram channels. To make it easier, I will be attaching the link where you can find preparation tips, a study timetable, free study materials, and previous year question papers all in one place.
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