How to Apply for IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 : IIT Guwahati has released the notification of the GATE 2026 form correction window on October 28, 2025 on the official website, gate2026.iit.ac.in. The direct link for the GATE 2026 application form correction is available in this article below. The GATE 2026 application form has already closed on October 13, 2025 with a late fee. To rectify the errors made in GATE 2026 registration, candidates should log in to the GATE examination. The application process includes form filling, document submission, and fee payment. Only registered candidates will be allowed to appear in the GATE exam. The authority will conduct the GATE 2026 exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026.
Direct Link for GATE Application Form Correction 2026
Scoring 70 marks in the GATE exam usually results in a rank between 50 and 500, depending on the engineering branch.
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The authority has announced the GATE Important dates 2026 on the official website. Candidates can check the GATE 2026 dates in the table below.
Event | Date |
GATE Registration Start Date | August 28, 2025 |
Last date to complete the GATE 2026 registration (Without Late Fee) |
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Last date to submit the GATE application form 2026 (With Late Fee) |
October 13, 2025 |
GATE admit card release date | January 2, 2026 |
GATE Examination Date | February 7, 2026 February 8, 2026 February 14, 2026 February 15, 2026 |
GATE Result Date | March 19, 2026 |
IIT Guwahati will conduct the GATE 2026 examination. To apply for GATE 2026, candidates need to fill out an online application form through the official web portal. The GATE registration process includes steps like application form filling, online document submission, and fee payment. Follow the instructions below to apply for the GATE 2026 exam.
1. Visit the Official Website
Go to the official GATE 2026 website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
2. Complete Registration (New User Sign-up)
Click on the GATE 2026 Registration link.
Enter your basic details such as full name (as per valid ID proof), email ID, mobile number, and a strong password.
On successful submission, you will receive a unique enrollment ID and password at your registered email/mobile number. These credentials are required for all future logins.
3. Log in to the Portal
Use the generated enrollment ID and password to log in.
The candidate dashboard will open, and candidates can proceed to the application form.
4. Fill Application Form
Enter personal information like name, date of birth, category, and address.
Provide academic details such as qualifying degree, year of passing/appearing, and college/university details.
Select your preferred GATE paper (one or two papers, as per eligibility) and three exam cities in order of preference.
5. Upload Required Documents
Upload scanned images in the prescribed format and size:
Recent passport-size photograph.
Signature of the candidate.
Valid Photo ID proof (Aadhaar, Passport, PAN, Voter ID, etc.).
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable.
PwD certificate, if applicable.
6. Pay the Registration Fee
Pay the application fee online using debit/credit card, UPI or net banking.
Category | For Regular Period | For an Extended Period |
Female/SC/ST/Pwd | Rs. 1000 | Rs. 1500 |
All other candidates, including foreign candidates | Rs. 2000 | Rs. 2500 |
7. Preview and Verify Application
Before final submission, carefully check all details, uploaded documents, and payment status.
If everything is correct, submit the application.
8. Download Application Confirmation
Once submitted, download and save the application confirmation page/receipt for future reference.
Candidates must check the eligibility criteria before applying:
Particulars | Details |
Age Limit | No age limit |
Academic Qualification | Must be in 3rd year or above OR completed a degree |
Accepted Degree Programs | Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, Humanities |
Candidates must submit the documents required for GATE 2026 before applying and need to submit scanned copies of the following documents:
A valid Photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Driving License, Voter ID).
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable.
PwD certificate (if applicable).
Recent passport-size photograph (as per official guidelines).
Signature (scanned in required dimensions).
The GATE 2026 Admit Card will be released on January 2, 2026 by IIT Guwahati. Only registered candidates will be able to download it.
Steps to download:
Visit the official website.
Click on the admit card download link.
Log in using enrollment ID, registered email ID, password, and captcha.
Submit details and download the admit card.
Take multiple printouts for exam day.
GATE 2026 will be conducted for 30 papers, including CS, CE, EE, ME, EC, and more.
Candidates may choose one or two papers, provided the chosen combination is allowed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The fee is Rs. 2000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and Rs. 1500 for Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates. For the extended period, candidates have to pay additional Rs500.
Candidates in the 3rd year or above, or those who have completed a degree in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities can apply. There is no age limit.
On Question asked by student community
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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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