GATE 2026 Registration Date Released: Eligibility, Documents, Steps, and Fees Details Here

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Update on Aug 23 2025, 11:04 AM IST

GATE 2026 Registration dates have been released by IIT Guwahati, and interested candidates can check them on their website. Candidates then have to register themselves on the GOAPS GATE 2026 Candidate Login in order to submit the GATE 2026 Application Form. Details such as paper combinations, exam cities, required documents, and more have been uploaded to the website by the authorities.

Table of Contents

What is the GATE 2026 Registration Date And Time?
GATE 2026 Exam Registration Fees
GATE 2026 Exam Eligibility Criteria
Documents Required for GATE 2026 Registration
Steps to Apply using GATE Candidate Login 2026
Conclusion

What is the GATE 2026 Registration Date And Time?

Based on the official notice released by IIT Guwahati, the GATE 2026 Application forms are to be made available from August 25, 2025 till September 25, 2025. And the GATE 2026 Exam is to be conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15. Candidates planning to appear for the upcoming eczema can go through the table given below:

Event	Date
Starting date of the GATE application form	August 25, 2025
Closing date of the GATE 2026 application form (without late fees)	September 25, 2025
Closing date of the GATE 2026 application form (with late fees)	October 6, 2025
GATE 2026 exam dates	February 7, 8, 14, and 15 (2026)

GATE 2026 Exam Registration Fees

As the conducting authorities have revised the GATE 2026 Application fees this year, candidates should go through the updated fee structure mentioned below to avoid any further confusion:

Category	Application fees from August 25 to September 25	Application fees from September 26 to October 6
Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates (per test paper)	INR 1000	INR 1500
All other candidates, including foreign nationals (per paper)	INR 2000	INR 2500

GATE 2026 Exam Eligibility Criteria

Meeting the GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria is very important for candidates planning to appear for the exam. A detailed course-wise eligibility criteria has been given below for candidates to have a look:

Program Type	Course	Eligibility Criteria
UG Programs	B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Pharm.	Candidates must have completed or be in the 3rd year or higher of a 4-year Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, or Pharmacy.
	B.Arch.	Must be in the 3rd year or later of a 5-year degree in Architecture or a 4-year program in Naval Architecture/Planning.
	B.Sc. (Research) / B.S.	Candidates pursuing a 4-year Science degree must be in the 3rd year or beyond.
	B.Sc. / B.A. / B.Com.	Must be in the 3rd year or have completed a 3-year Bachelor's degree in Science, Arts, or Commerce.
	B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry)	Must be in the 3rd or 4th year or have completed a 4-year degree in relevant fields.
PG and Professional Degrees	M.Sc. / M.A. / MCA or Equivalent	Candidates should be in the 1st year or higher of a relevant Master's degree in Science, Arts, Computer Applications, or related fields.
	M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. / B.V.Sc.	Must be in the 5th, 6th, or 7th semester or beyond the degree program.
	Pharm. D. (Post 10+2)	Should be in the 3rd year or beyond of a 6-year integrated Doctor of Pharmacy program.
Integrated / Dual Degree Programs	Integrated M.E. / M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.)	Must be in the 1st to 4th year of the 4-year integrated program.
	Integrated M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Pharm. or Dual Degree (Post 10+2/Diploma)	Candidates should be in the 3rd, 4th, or 5th year of the 5-year program.
	Integrated M.Sc. / B.S.-M.S.	Candidates must be in the 3rd year or higher of the 5-year integrated program.
Professional Society Exams	AMIE, AMICE, etc.	Candidates who have completed Section A or equivalent exams of recognised professional societies approved by MoE/UPSC/AICTE are eligible.

Documents Required for GATE 2026 Registration

During the GATE 2026 Registration, candidates need to make sure that they have all the documents mentioned below in the given format:

Document	Details
Photograph	Colour photo with white background, JPG/JPEG, 3.5 × 4.5 cm, size: 5 KB – 1 MB
Signature	Black/Blue ink, JPG/JPEG, size: 3 KB to 1 MB, covering 70–80% of the image
Educational Documents	Degree certificate or final year certificate, PDF, 10 to 300 KB
Photo ID Proof	Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, PAN Card, Driving License to clearly showing DOB, name
Category Certificate (if applicable)	SC/ST certificate, PDF format, issued by the competent authority
PwD Certificate (if applicable)	Must show disability >40%, issued by a government-authorised medical officer, in PDF format
Dyslexia Certificate (if applicable)	PDF from authorised centres like MDA or the Dyslexia Association
Scribe Requirements (if applicable)	To be submitted if the candidate opts for a scribe

Steps to Apply using GATE Candidate Login 2026

The GATE 2026 Application will be done online through the GOAPS portal. Candidates are required to register, fill in the form, upload documents, and pay the fee to complete the application process.

Candidates need to visit the official GOAPS portal and register by entering their name, date of birth, email address, and mobile number. After this, an Enrollment ID will be generated, and a password has to be created for login.
After getting registered, candidates have to log in and fill in all required details such as academic qualifications, parent’s information, choice of exam paper, and preferred exam cities.
Scanned copies of the photograph, signature, valid ID, and supporting certificates must be uploaded in the specified format.
The next step is paying the GATE 2026 application fee online through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. A Fee Payment Number will be generated after a successful transaction.
Also, the candidates need to confirm the declaration and submit the form. The completed application should be downloaded and saved in PDF format for future use.

Conclusion

Lastly, GATE 2026 Application process is very important thousands of engineering students aiming for higher studies or PSU jobs. Over 10 lakh candidates usually register for the exam each year, so completing the form correctly and on time is very important.

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