GATE 2026 registration link : IIT Guwahati concluded the GATE 2026 registration process with a late fee on October 13, 2025. The GATE 2026 application form link was available on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates are advised to check the GATE 2026 eligibility criteria before applying. The GATE 2026 exam is scheduled to take place on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. Read the article below to know more about the GATE 2026 registration link.
Examination Duration All test papers of GATE 2026 will be of the duration of three hours (four hours in case of candidates availing compensatory time), consisting of 65 questions for a total of 100 marks. After the examination duration has elapsed, the examination will terminate automatically. Candidates will be permitted to occupy their allotted seats 40 minutes before the scheduled start of the examination. Candidates can login and start reading the instructions 20 minutes before the start of examination. A candidate will NOT be permitted to login after 30 minutes from the scheduled start of the examination. Candidates will NOT be permitted to leave the examination hall before the scheduled end of the examination
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The GATE registration link 2026 was activated on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates must keep the documents required for GATE registration 2026 handy before accessing the link. For more information, check the article.
Particulars | GATE 2026 Registration Details |
GATE registration link official website | gate2026.iitg.ac.in |
GATE registration link activating authority Conducting Body | IIT Guwahati |
GATE application form mode | Online |
GATE 2026 registration link activation date | August 28, 2025 |
last date of to use the GATE application form link 2026 (without late fee) |
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GATE 2026 registration link last date with a late fee |
October 13, 2025 |
Here are the most important GATE registration dates. IIT Guwahati may change the GATE exam dates 2026, if needed. Candidates need to access the GATE application form link as per the schedule given below.
Events | GATE Registration 2026 Dates |
First date of activating the GATE 2026 registration link | August 28, 2025 |
GATE registration 2026 link last date (without a late fee of Rs 500) | S |
GATE application form last date (with a late fee of Rs 500) |
October 13, 2025 |
GATE 2026 form correction link date | October 2025 |
Last Date for change of Category, Paper, and Examination City | November 6, 2025 |
Release of Admit Card | January 2, 2026 |
GATE exam date 2026 | February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026 |
Candidates wondering how to fill out the form using the GATE registration link 2026 can check the details below. The exam conducting authority activated the portal for GATE 2026. The official website for the GATE registration link is gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Here is the step-by-step procedure to find the GATE registration link 2026.
Go to the GATE registration 2026 official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
Find the tab for the GOAPs portal, which is provided on the top right corner.
Click on the tab. A new page will be opened.
After scrolling down, candidates will find the GATE registration link.
Click on it and complete the registration process.
This step will generate the login credentials.
Complete the GATE 2026 application form with the required details.
Upload a photograph, signature, and required certificates
Submit the online declaration.
Cross-check all the information provided in the filled application form of GATE 2026.
Pay the GATE exam fee and finish the process.
As soon as you fill inz the basic details using the GATE registration link 2026, GATE GOAPS login credentials are generated. These signing details will be required at all stages of the GATE exam. After submitting the GATE registration using the link, candidates will get to correct certain details as well. The GATE form correction date is yet to be announced. However, the last date for the GATE correction form will be November 9, 2025. Thereafter, successfully registered aspirants will be provided the GATE admit card 2026.
It is possible that applicants may face issues while trying to use the GATE application link 2026. Some of the common issues are server or poor internet connection, system problems, etc. If the candidates feel the issue is not something that can be resolved on their end, they can contact the authorities directly.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The GATE 2026 registration link was available on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
The GATE 2026 registration began on August 28, 2025.
The regular GATE exam fee is Rs 2000 for other candidates and Rs 1000 for female/SC/ST candidates.
On Question asked by student community
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Yes, you can get admission in M.Tech CSE without GATE .
Through university entrance exams
Many universities conduct their own M.Tech entrance exams. You have to qualify the test and sometimes attend an interview.
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.
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/last-15-years-gate-papers-solutions
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Here is a link for the sample papers for GATE Exam with DA subjects. Tap on the link given below to open it:
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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
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