How to fill GATE 2026 Application Form - Check Process Here

How to fill GATE 2026 Application Form? - IIT Guwahati will announce the dates for the GATE 2026 registration on the official website. The GATE application process 2026 comprises four easy steps which include registration, form filling, uploading documents, and payment of registration fees. Applicants who complete all four steps before the closing date will be registered for the GATE exam. Candidates must fulfil the GATE 2026 eligibility criteria before filling out the GATE application form. The authority will announce the last date for the GATE 2026 application form. The dates for the GATE 2026 exam will also be announced on the official website. The authority will conduct the GATE exam for 30 papers in online mode.

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The online application process includes registration for GATE 2026, and uploading of the supporting documents including with their recent photograph and signature. Careers360 brings the detailed step-by-step procedure on how to fill GATE application form below in this article. Aspirants can refer to the given steps to learn how to fill GATE application form 2026 properly without committing common mistakes that are generally made by many applicants. Also, refer to the GATE Photo and Signature Guidelines here.

GATE Application Form 2026 Important Dates

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What should you keep ready before you fill out the GATE Application Form 2026?

The documents required to be uploaded by Indian candidates and international candidates are different. Hence, candidates can find the complete details about the documents required to be uploaded by both the Indian and International candidates.

GATE Application Form 2026- Documents to be uploaded by Indian Candidates

Indian candidates are advised to keep the following ready before they fill out the application form of GATE.

Details Required for Filling the Online Application Form of GATE 2026

• Personal information (Name - the name should match those of the college records, date of birth, your mobile number, email ID parent’s name, parent’s mobile number, etc.)

• Postal Address for Communication (including PIN code)

• Eligibility degree details like name of the degree, year of passing, branch/specialization

• College address, PIN code of college

• GATE paper, choice of GATE examination cities

• Bank details for application fees.

• Details of ID Proof: Only Passport/PAN Card/Voter ID/Aadhaar UID/Driving License/College ID/Employee ID card

Documents Required for Filling the Online Application Form Of GATE 2026

• A scanned image of your photograph

• Scanned image of your signature

• Scanned copy of Eligibility Document/Certificate in PDF format.

• Scanned copy of Degree Certificate or Provisional Certificate in case of candidates who have completed their graduation. In case they have not been issued the degree or provisional certificate, they can upload the final year mark sheet (of any one semester)

• Scanned copy of Category Certificate (if applicable) in pdf format

• Scanned copy of PwD Certificate (if applicable) in pdf format

• Scanned copy of Dyslexic Certificate (if applicable) in pdf format

GATE 2026 Application Form- Specifications for Photograph and Signature

Photograph

• You must scan a coloured passport-size photo with a white or a light-coloured background. Any other photo taken by other means may result in rejection

• The size of the photograph must be 3.5 cm (Width) x 4.5 cm (Height).

• File format should be in JPEG only on a standard 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm (Width x Height) print.

• The maximum dimensions can be 480 x 640 pixels (0.3 Megapixels) while the minimum can be 240 x 320 pixels.

• You should ensure that at least 50% of the area of the photograph is covered by your face with a full-face view looking into the camera directly.

• Ensure that the face is not hidden by the hair of the head, any cloth or any shadow. The forehead, eyes, nose, and chin should be visible.

• Candidates wearing spectacles can remove the spectacles and take a photograph to avoid any red glares. Dark or tinted glasses are not allowed.

Signature

• Draw a rectangular box of size 2 cm (Height) x 7 cm (Width) on an A4 white paper.

• Sign with a black or dark blue ink pen within this box.

• Mind that the signature is not in CAPITAL letters or any other ink colour.

• Scan the rectangular box (with your signature inside) by using a professional scanner. Crop it to the border of the box.

• Only JPEG image format will be accepted.

• The maximum image size for the signature can be 160x560 in pixels while the minimum image size for the signature should be 80x280 in pixels.

GATE Application Form 2026- Documents to be uploaded by International Candidates

• Personal information (name, date of birth, personal mobile number, parent’s name, parent’s mobile number, etc.).
• Address for Communication (including PIN code)
• Details of the Eligibility Degree
• College name and address with PIN code
• GATE paper (subject) appearing with Code
• A scanned copy of the photograph as per the given guidelines above
• Scanned copy of signature as per given guidelines above
• Scanned copy of the Eligibility Certificate in PDF format (Degree Certificate or Provisional Certificate)
• In the case of students studying in their final year, a Certificate from the Head of the Department/ Institute as per given format.
• Details of the valid Photo ID - valid Passport/Government issued ID/College ID/Employee ID
• Details for Net-banking/debit card/credit card for fee payment

How to fill GATE 2026 Application Form?

The GATE application 2026 link is available in online mode. Candidates can check the step-by-step procedure on how to fill GATE form below.

Step 1 - Registration: The link to register for GATE 2026 will be activated on the official website.

Register for GATE 2026 by entering the following details-

• First Name

• Middle Name

• Surname

• Name of the Candidate

After confirming the name, the following details must be added for GATE registration:

• Email Address

• Confirm Email Address

• Country of Residence

• Mobile Number

• Password

• Confirm Password

• Captcha

Click on submit. On successful registration, an e-mail containing the candidate's GOAPS Enrollment ID will be sent to the registered email ID and through an SMS. This Enrollment ID will be the reference ID for all future communication. In addition, an OTP will also be sent for verification of the mobile number.

Step 2 - Login after registration: Enter the Enrollment ID of the Registered Email ID as well as the password to log in and proceed to fill out the GATE 2026 application form.

To proceed to fill out the application form of GATE 2026, candidates should accept the declaration

Step 3 - Filling the details in the GATE application form 2026
Applicants will have to fill in the details as per each section as demonstrated in each window below.

GATE 2026 Exam Details - The details to be filled in this section are as follows:

• GATE paper you wish to appear for

• Choice of Examination country.

• Next, choose three exam cities. The GATE Exam Centres for the first two choices must be in the same zone while the third choice can be from any GATE 2026 zone.

Applicant's Personal Details
The details mentioned in the window above have to be filled in. Ensure that the details match those in the degree certificate as that is the basis of cross-checking the details. Any small discrepancy can lead to the rejection of the application form for GATE. Cross-check each detail carefully before moving to the next section.

The following details will be automatically filled by the system based on the candidate's registration details:

• Enrolment ID

• Name of candidate

• Email ID

• Mobile No

The other details to be filled are:

• Date of Birth

• Gender

• Name of Parent/Guardian

• Mobile No of Parent/Guardian

• Nationality

• Category

• Person with disability

• Country of Permanent Residence

• State/Union Territory of Permanent Residence

• ID Proof

• ID Proof Number

• Name of Parent/Guardian

• Country of Residence of Parent/Guardian

• Mobile Number of Parent/Guardian

Correspondence Address: In this section of the GATE application form, the following details are asked:

• Address line 1

• Address line 2 (Optional)

• Address line 3 (Optional)

• Correspondence Address City/Town

• PIN Code

• Country

• State/Union Territory

Qualifying Degree Details: All details about the academic qualifications and degree have to be entered.

• Institute Registration/Roll No

• Qualifying Degree: Choose a qualifying degree or the degree pursuing.

• The discipline of Qualifying Degree: Choose "Other" if the qualifying degree was done outside India.

• Have you graduated in the above degree?

• Year of qualifying degree

• State/Union Territory

• City/Town

• College/University Name: Use an abbreviation for the College/University name if the length exceeds 30 characters (For example,IIT Guwahati)

• PIN Code: Enter the PIN code of the college. Please enter 999999 if it is not in India

Upload Documents
The scanned photograph, signature as well as the documents asked will have to be uploaded at this stage. After successfully uploading, it is advisable to save and view the GATE 2026 application form before submitting it. This will enable applicants to edit or correct any detail which will not be possible after the submission of details and then proceed to the payment.

The last question that is asked each year is “Where did you first come to know about GATE 2026?" This question is merely for statistical purposes.

After verifying all details, click on the "Submit & Proceed to Payment" button. The GATE application form fee for different categories is as follows:

Payment of Application Fees of GATE 2026

Also read: Last Minute Preparation Tips for GATE

Corrections In GATE Application Form 2026

IIT Guwahati will announce the dates for the GATE 2026 application form correction window. During this period, applicants will have the opportunity to modify any information on their GATE 2026 application form.

Please note that updating the GATE 2026 application form will incur an additional fee. Follow the step-by-step guide below to make corrections to your application:

1. Visit the official GATE 2026 website.

2. Click on ‘GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS)’.

3. Log in using your enrollment ID and password.

4. Follow the instructions to edit your GATE 2026 application form.

5. Pay the application correction fee based on the changes made, as detailed below.

6. After making the necessary changes, click “Submit”. It is strongly recommended to download and print the updated GATE 2026 application form for your records.

GATE Application Form 2026 Correction Fees