GATE 2026 Last Date to Apply: Get Exam Fee, Documents, Eligibility, And Pattern Details Here

GATE 2026 application last date: IIT Guwahati will be closing the GATE 2026 application window soon without late fees. The GATE 2026 last date to apply without paying any late fee is September 28. Interested applicants who wish to apply for MTech or PhD programmes can register now to save themselves from paying the GATE 2026 late fee. Read below for GATE 2026 documents, eligibility, dates and more.

GATE 2026 Application Last Date

The GATE 2026 application window was open on August 28 at the GOAPS portal. Candidates were required to go to the official website and register an account at the GATE candidate login 2026 to apply for the examination. The application window with no late fees will be available till September 28. Candidates who wish to apply are required to register and submit the form at the earliest.

How to Register and Apply For GATE 2026 exam?

To submit, the applicants need to go to the official site - gate2026.iitg.ac.in and proceed with the steps given below:

1. Go to the official site and click on the application portal.
2. Register by entering your name, mobile number, email ID and other information.
3. Once you are successfully registered, an enrollment ID will be mailed to your contact number.
4. Make a password and log in using your enrollment ID and the password that you have created.
5. Enter the necessary details accurately.
6. Upload the documents (according to the specifications) referred to
7. Pay the GATE 2026 exam fee and post the application form.
8. Take a printout for reference.

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GATE 2026 Eligibility

Candidates who are in the 3rd year or final year or have completed their graduation in engineering/technology/architecture/science/commerce/arts or humanities, are eligible to apply. 

What Documents are Required for GATE 2026 Application Form?

The candidates are required to upload their photograph, signature, and valid ID proof details according to the given specifications. In the SC/ST category, a caste certificate is compulsory to upload and for PwD or dyslexic, their medical certificate or PwD certificate. There is no requirement to upload certificates for EWS or OBC-NCL category applicants.

GATE 2026 Exam Fees

The exam fees of GATE 2026 have been revised by IIT Guwahati this year for all categories-

1. For female, SC, ST, and PwD candidates, the registration fee for GATE 2026 is INR 1000 (for the normal schedule), and for other candidate,s it is INR 2000 for one test paper.
2. In the extended schedule period (October 9), the charge is INR 1500 (for women, SC/ST and PwD) and INR 2500 for all others.

GATE 2026 Exam Dates and Pattern

The GATE 2026 exam will be conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15 in two shifts. The exam will be conducted online for three hours (morning shift- 9:30 am to 12:30 pm) and (afternoon shift- 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm). The exam will be conducted for 30 GATE test papers. The GATE question paper 2026 will include MCQs, MSQs, and NATs, with general aptitude and core-subject topics. Aspirants are recommended to read the GATE 2026 exam pattern of their individual branches.

To prevent late fee charges for GATE 2026, candidates need to complete their application form at the earliest. Candidates who have committed mistakes in their forms can make alterations during the facility of GATE 2026 correction.