GATE 2026 Registration from Aug 25 – List of Documents Needed to Apply

The GATE 2026 registration link will be launched on August 25. Candidates interested in applying for GATE 2026 need to have all the required documents handy to apply for GATE 2026 smoothly.

GATE 2026 Registration Link: The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati will publish the GATE 2026 registration form online on August 25. Previously, the official GOAPs portal (GATE Online Application Processing System): gate2026.iitg.ac.in was launched - where candidates can fill their GATE registration form online. It's important to note that as per the announced dates, the last date for GATE 2026 registration without a late fee is September 25, 2025. Filling and submitting GATE 2026 application will need to pay prescribed late fee if submitted at any time between September 26 to October 6 2025.

Documents Required for GATE 2026 Registration

Before proceeding with the GATE 2026 application, candidates must prepare the following documents in the proper format:

1. Valid Photo ID Card (Scanned copy): The personal information should be accurate and updated. Candidates can provide any one of the following:

• Aadhaar Card (recommended)
• Passport
• PAN Card
• Voter ID
• Driving License

2. Photograph (High-resolution scanned image): Follow specifications as prescribed in the official guidelines.   

3. Signature (High-resolution scanned image): Ensure specifications as prescribed are satisfied.

4. Category Certificate (SC / ST): Scanned copy in PDF format, if applicable. (Note: OBC-NCL and EWS candidates do not need to upload a category certificate.)

5. PwD Certificate: Scanned copy in PDF format, if applicable.

How to apply for GATE 2026 online?

Eligible candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to learn how to apply for GATE 2026 through the GOAPS portal:

1. Visit the official website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in
2. In the home page, click the link for "New Candidate Registration"
3. On the new page, fill in name, registered mobile number, email address etc. and submit
4. Once the GATE registration is finished, your enrollment ID and password will be emailed to the email id
5. Log in with your enrollment ID and password and fill in the GATE application form
6. Upload documents and pay the application fee.
7. Submit the application form and print it for references.