IIT Guwahati will begin the GATE 2026 registration and application process today, August 28. The application link will be live on the GATE 2026 application portal soon. Check here the important dates, application steps and list of required documets to apply.
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Important Registration Dates (Updated)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Begins | August 28, 2025 (Today!) |
| Last Date (Without Late Fee) | September 28, 2025 |
| Last Date (With Late Fee) | October 9, 2025 |
Step-by-Step Registration Process (GOAPS)
Visit gate2026.iitg.ac.in and click on the Application Portal (GOAPS).
Register and generate your Enrollment ID and password.
Log in and fill out personal, academic, and exam-related details.
Select exam papers, including two-paper combinations if desired.
Upload scanned documents (see below).
Pay the application fee online.
Verify all details and submit the form.
Download and save the confirmation receipt for future reference.
Application Fees
General / OBC / Foreign Candidates: ₹2,000
Female / SC / ST / PwD Candidates: ₹1,000
Late Fee:
₹2,500 (General/OBC)
₹1,500 (Female/SC/ST/PwD)
Documents Required
Ensure you have the following scanned for upload:
Proof of Identity (Aadhaar card, PAN, Passport, etc.)
Category Certificate (if applicable)
PwD Certificate (if applicable)
Recent Passport-sized Photo
Candidate’s Signature
Eligibility Criteria
Must have completed or be in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Science, Architecture, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities from a government-recognized institution.
There is no age limit for taking the exam.
GATE 2026: Exam Schedule and Other Highlights
Exam Dates: February 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2026
Admit Card Release: January 2026
Registering for the right paper combinations now can strengthen your placement and admission prospects.
Summary Checklist
Registration starts today, August 28, 2025
Apply by Sept 28 (no late fee) or by Oct 9 (with late fee)
Required: identity proof, category/PwD certificate (if applicable), photo, signature
Fee structure: ₹2,000 (general), ₹1,000 (reserved)
Exam: February 7–15, 2026; Admit card out in January
