GATE 2026 Registration Online Form – Apply at gate2026.iitg.ac.in
IIT Guwahati has launched the official GATE 2026 website and schedule. Online registration opens on 25 August 2025 and closes on 25 September 2025 (without late fee). The extended window with late fee is available up to 06 October 2025. GATE 2026 will be conducted on 07, 08, 14 & 15 February 2026 across India. A new sectional paper Energy Science (XE-I) has been introduced under Engineering Sciences (XE).
📑 Table of Contents
- Overview
- Eligibility
- Application Fee
- Important Dates
- Exam Pattern & Papers
- How to Apply (GOAPS)
- Important Links
- Long-form FAQs
🔎 Overview
The official Indian Institute of Technology IIT Guwahati website has released a notification for the Registration to the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2026). The GATE 2026 application will start from 25 August 2025, and candidates can fill out the form until 25 September 2025. Candidates must check the complete details for the IIT GATE 2026 Registration Online Form, which are given below.
| Exam Name | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 |
|---|---|
| Organizing Institute | IIT Guwahati |
| Purpose | Admissions to M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. & PSU recruitment (as per respective org. norms) |
| Application Mode | Online via GOAPS (Application Portal) |
| Official Website | gate2026.iitg.ac.in |
| New Update | New sectional paper introduced: Energy Science (XE-I) in XE paper |
🎓 Eligibility
- Candidates currently in the 3rd year or higher of any UG degree OR who have already completed any government-approved degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Commerce/Arts/Humanities are eligible.
- Candidates with qualifying degrees from outside India: Bachelor’s degree (minimum 3 years) or currently in 3rd year or higher in the relevant disciplines.
- Professional Society Examinations recognized as equivalent to B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. by MoE/AICTE/UGC/UPSC are acceptable (e.g., AMIE, AMICE), subject to conditions.
💲 Application Fee (Per Test Paper)
| Category | Regular Period | Extended Period (Late Fee) |
|---|---|---|
| Female / SC / ST / PwD | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| All Other Candidates (incl. Foreign Nationals) | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
Candidates choosing two papers must pay twice the fee shown above. Fee schedule and windows are as per the official site.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| GOAPS Registration Opens | 2025-08-25 (Monday) |
| Registration Closes (Without Late Fee) | 2025-09-25 (Thursday) |
| Extended Registration (With Late Fee) Closes | 2025-10-06 (Monday) |
| GATE 2026 Exam Dates | 2026-02-07, 2026-02-08, 2026-02-14, 2026-02-15 |
| Result Declaration | 2026-03-19 (Thursday) |
🧪 Exam Pattern & Papers
- Total Papers: 30 (includes full & sectional papers). New XE-I (Energy Science) added under XE.
- Attempts: Candidate may appear in one or up to two papers (only allowed combinations).
- Score Validity: 3 years from the date of result announcement.
📝 How to Apply (GOAPS)
- Visit the official GATE 2026 website and open the Application Portal (GOAPS).
- Complete registration with valid email ID & mobile number to get Enrollment ID.
- Fill the application form, choose paper(s), exam city preferences, and upload documents (photo, signature, ID, degree/semester proof).
- Pay the application fee online and submit. Download/print the confirmation page for records.
Keep scanned copies per official specs: Photograph, Signature, Valid Photo ID, and qualification/semester proof.
🔗 Important Links
| Action | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Gate 2026 Notification | Download Gate 2026 Notification |
| Official Website (Home) | gate2026.iitg.ac.in |
| Important Dates | View Dates |
| Application Fees | Fee Chart |
| Eligibility Criteria | Check Eligibility |
| Test Papers & Syllabus | Papers & Syllabus |
| Application Portal (GOAPS) | Open Portal (when live) |
❓ Long-form FAQs — GATE 2026
- Who is organizing GATE 2026?
IIT Guwahati is the organizing institute for GATE 2026. - When does GATE 2026 registration start and end?
Registration opens on 25 Aug 2025 and closes on 25 Sep 2025 (without late fee). Extended window with late fee till 06 Oct 2025. - What is the GATE 2026 fee?
Female/SC/ST/PwD: ₹1,000 (regular), ₹1,500 (extended). Others: ₹2,000 (regular), ₹2,500 (extended). Per paper. - How many papers can I take in GATE 2026?
You may appear in one or up to two papers from the allowed combinations. - When is the GATE 2026 exam?
Exam dates are 07, 08, 14 & 15 Feb 2026. Results on 19 Mar 2026.
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Disclaimer: Details (dates/fees/eligibility/papers) are as per IIT Guwahati’s official GATE 2026 website. Always cross-verify on the official portal before applying.
