GATE 2026 Registrations Postponed, Window To open on August 28
Candidates can apply for the exam at gate2026.iitg.ac.in; previously, the GATE 2026 registration process was scheduled to begin on August 25
NEW DELHI: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has postponed the start of registrations for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2026).
Candidates can apply for the exam from August 28 at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Previously, the GATE 2026 registration process was scheduled to begin on August 25.
As per the GATE 2026 revised schedule, candidates can apply for the exam up to September 28 without late fee. By paying a late fee, they can apply until October 9.
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The test is scheduled for February next year.
GATE 2026: Important dates
August 28: Registration begins
September 28: Regular registration ends
October 9: Extended registration window (with late fee) closes
February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026: GATE 2026 exam dates
March 19, 2026: Announcement of results
Eligibility criteria
To apply for GATE 2026, candidates need to be currently studying in the third or higher years of a degree programme or need to have completed the degree programme in engineering /technology /architecture/ science/commerce/arts/humanities from a recognised institute.
The qualifying examinations must be approved by MoE/AICTE/UGC/ UPSC as being equivalent to BE/BTech/BArch/BPlanning, etc.
Candidates who have obtained or are pursuing these qualifying degree programmes at a foreign country can also apply for the examination.
For the detailed eligibility criteria, click here.
Application fee
The GATE 2026 application fee is ₹1,000 per paper during the regular period and ₹1,500 per paper during the extended period for female/SC/ST/PwD candidates.
For all other candidates, the application fee is ₹2,000 per test paper during the regular period and ₹2,500 per test paper during the extended period.
How to apply for GATE 2026
STEP 1: Visit the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
STEP 2: On the homepage, click on “Application Portal”.
STEP 3: Enter your personal, academic and other details.
STEP 4: Submit the required documents.
STEP 5: Take a printout for reference.
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