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    GOAPS 2026 Portal is Live Now– Apply Through IIT GATE Online Application Portal

    GOAPS 2026 Portal is Live Now– Apply Through IIT GATE Online Application Portal

    Chintakuntla Sai GnanUpdated on 07 Jan 2026, 01:11 PM IST

    GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System) 2026 is the online portal for the GATE 2026, conducted by IIT Guwahati. The GOAP 2026 portal is live now on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. GATE 2026 is a national-level entrance exam that offers admission to MTech courses in top colleges and universities of India. The authority has released the GATE 2026 branch-wise exam dates. The GATE 2026 admit card can be downloaded from the second week of January 2026. The GATE 2026 exam is scheduled to be conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, in CBT mode. In this article, Careers360 discusses GOAPS registration, admit cards, results, and more.

    This Story also Contains

    1. GOAPS 2026 Portal- Important Date
    2. GOAPS 2026 – Step-wise Registration
    3. Documents Required for GOAPS Registration for GATE 2026
    4. How to Recover GOAPS 2026 Login Details?
    5. GOAPS 2026- Admit Card Download Process
    6. GATE GOAPS 2026 Result Online
    GOAPS 2026 Portal is Live Now– Apply Through IIT GATE Online Application Portal
    GOAPS 2026

    GOAPS 2026 Portal- Important Date

    ActivityRevisedRevised Date

    Opening Date of GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS)

    Thursday

    August 28, 2025

    Closing Date of REGULAR online registration (Without Late Fee)

    Sunday

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

    Closing Date of EXTENDED online registration (With Late Fee)

    Monday

    October 06, 2025 October 09, 2025 October 13, 2025

    GATE 2026 application form correction start dateTuesdayOctober 28, 2025
    GATE 2026 application form correction end dateMondayNovember 3, 2025,
    November 10, 2025
    November 18, 2025 (only one day from 10.00am to 11.00pm)
    GATE 2026 Admit Card -Second week of January 2026

    GATE 2026 Examinations - Day 1

    Saturday

    February 07, 2026

    GATE 2026 Examinations - Day 2

    Sunday

    February 08, 2026

    GATE 2026 Examinations - Day 3

    Saturday

    February 14, 2026

    GATE 2026 Examinations - Day 4

    Sunday

    February 15, 2026

    Announcement of results

    Thursday

    March 19, 2026

    GOAPS 2026 – Step-wise Registration

    Students were required to register for GOAPS by filling out the application form for GATE 2026. After logging in and registering through GOAP, candidates were advised to keep their credentials and emails safe. Below is a detailed step-by-step procedure to log in using GOAPS:

    Step 1: Visit the official GOAPS portal at goaps.iitg.ac.in or through the GATE 2026 official website.

    Step 2: Click on the "GATE 2026 Login" or "GOAPS Login" option.

    Step 3: Enter your Enrollment ID or registered email address and enter the password created during registration.

    Step 4: Click on the "Submit" or "Login" button to access your GOAPS dashboard.

    Step 5: Start filling out the application form, and upload the required documents for academic and personal details.

    Step 6: Pay the application fee and submit the form.

    Documents Required for GOAPS Registration for GATE 2026

    Candidates need to arrange these documents for the GOAPS registration 2026:

    • A recent colour passport-size photograph (3.5 × 4.5 cm) in JPEG/JPG format, size 5 KB to 600 KB.

    • A scanned image of the candidate’s signature in JPG/JPEG format.

    • A valid photo ID proof, such as Aadhar card (preferred), Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Driving License.

    • Category certificate (SC/ST) in PDF format, if applicable.

    • PwD (Persons with Disability) certificate in PDF format, if applicable.

    • Dyslexia certificate in PDF format, if applicable.

    How to Recover GOAPS 2026 Login Details?

    Applicants need to preserve their login details or credentials and emails of the GOAPS 2026 registration. But, if by any chance the candidate forgets the details can follow these steps:

    • Visit the official GOAPS portal.

    • Click on the "Forgot Enrollment ID/Password" link.

    • Enter the registered mobile number or email ID.

    • Complete the OTP verification sent to the registered contact.

    • Upon verification, receive the enrollment ID or a link to reset the password.

    • Again, set a new password and confirm it by clicking "Submit."

    • Use the updated credentials to log in to the GOAPS portal.

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    GOAPS 2026- Admit Card Download Process

    The GATE 2026 admit card is a crucial document for candidates appearing in the exam, which will be released in the second week of January 2026. The admit card will contain details like the candidate's name, dates, centre, guidelines, and many more. Candidates need to follow these steps to download their admit card:

    Step 1: Visit the official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in

    Step 2: Candidates need to register using their enrollment ID and password.

    Step 3: The GATE admit card 2026 will appear on the screen.

    Step 4: Download it and check all the details mentioned.

    GATE GOAPS 2026 Result Online

    IIT Guwahati will announce the results within a month after the commencement of exams, which is March 19, 2026. Candidates can access their results using the official website. Only qualified students will go further in the counselling rounds. The GATE 2026 results will contain scores obtained out of 1000, marks out of 100, AIR, and category-wise qualifying marks. Applicants follow the steps below to download the results:

    Step 1: Click on the GATE 2026 results link on the official website.

    Step 2: Candidates need to log in using their credentials.

    Step 3: The results will appear on the screen.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is GOAPS 2026?
    A:

    GOAPS is the  GATE Online Application Processing System, the official portal for GATE 2026 registration, application, admit card download, and results.

    Q: Can I edit my GATE application on GOAPS?
    A:

    Yes, corrections can be made during the correction window

    Q: When does the GATE 2026 exam take place?
    A:

    The exam will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026.

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