IIT GATE 2026 Admission Online Form – Registration Started, Apply Now

Updated On: 29 August 2025 11:00 PM IST

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has officially started the GATE 2026 Admission Online Form registration process from 28th August 2025. The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 will be conducted on 7th, 8th, 14th, and 15th February 2026 for admission to M.Tech, M.E., Ph.D. programs and recruitment in various Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). All eligible candidates can apply online through the official website gate2026.iitg.ac.in and GOAPS portal goaps.iitg.ac.in before the deadline.

GATE 2026 Online Form Summary

GATE 2026 Application Fee Structure

The application fee for GATE 2026 varies based on category and registration period. Candidates must pay the fee through online mode only.

Regular Registration Period (28 August to 28 September 2025)

Extended Registration Period (29 September to 9 October 2025)

Note: The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. Payment can be made through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI for Indian candidates.

GATE 2026 Important Dates

GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates from various academic backgrounds are eligible to apply for GATE 2026. The eligibility requirements include:

Educational Qualification

Currently Pursuing Final Year Students:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc./Diploma)
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (5 years course)
• Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post Diploma)
• Master’s degree in any branch of Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications

Completed Degree Holders:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
• Bachelor’s degree in Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications
• Master’s degree in any branch of Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications

Age Limit

• There is no age limit for appearing in GATE 2026
• There is no restriction on the number of attempts

How to Apply for GATE 2026 Online Form

Follow these simple steps to complete your GATE 2026 registration:

Step 1: Registration on GOAPS Portal

• Visit the official website gate2026.iitg.ac.in
• Click on “APPLICATION PORTAL” to go directly to goaps.iitg.ac.in/login
• Click on “Register Here“
• Enter required details and verify via OTP
• Note down your Enrollment ID

Step 2: Fill Application Form

• Login using Enrollment ID and Password
• Fill personal, academic, communication details, select GATE paper and exam centers

Step 3: Upload Documents

• Recent passport-size photograph (3-40 KB, JPG/JPEG)
• Signature (1-30 KB, JPG/JPEG)
• Category/PwD certificate if applicable

Step 4: Fee Payment

• Pay the application fee according to your category
• Payment modes: Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, UPI

Step 5: Submit Application

• Review all details carefully
• Submit and take a printout

GATE 2026 Exam Pattern

Time Slots for GATE 2026

GATE 2026 Syllabus Subjects

• Aerospace Engineering (AE)
• Agricultural Engineering (AG)
• Architecture and Planning (AR)
• Biomedical Engineering (BM)
• Biotechnology (BT)
• Civil Engineering (CE)
• Chemical Engineering (CH)
• Computer Science and IT (CS)
• Electronics and Communication (EC)
• Electrical Engineering (EE)
• Environmental Science (ES)
• Geomatics/Geology/Geophysics (GG)
• Instrumentation Engineering (IN)
• Mathematics (MA)
• Mechanical Engineering (ME)
• Mining Engineering (MN)
• Metallurgical Engineering (MT)
• Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NM)
• Physics (PH)
• Production and Industrial Engineering (PI)
• Statistics (ST)
• Textile Engineering (TF)
• Engineering Sciences (XE)
• Life Sciences (XL)

Benefits of GATE 2026 Qualification

• M.Tech/M.E. Admission in IITs, NITs, IIITs
• Ph.D. Programs
• MHRD Scholarship
• Research opportunities
• PSU Recruitment
• Government Jobs
• Higher Salary Packages
• International Opportunities

PSU Recruitment through GATE 2026

• BHEL
• IOCL
• ONGC
• PGCIL
• NTPC
• BEL
• GAIL
• HAL

Documents Required for GATE 2026

• Recent photograph
• Signature
• Valid Photo ID
• Educational certificates
• Category/PwD certificate if applicable
• Date of birth proof

GATE 2026 Admit Card

Admit Card Release: January 2026 (Expected)

• Visit gate2026.iitg.ac.in
• Login with Enrollment ID & Password
• Download and print admit card
• Carry original admit card to exam center

GATE 2026 Result and Scorecard

Result Declaration: March 2026 (Expected)
Score Validity: 3 Years
Scorecard Contains: Score, AIR, Qualifying Marks, Marks obtained

FAQs

Q1: Can I apply for multiple papers?
A1: Yes, max 2 papers with separate fee.

Q2: Any age limit?
A2: No age limit.

Q3: Can final year students apply?
A3: Yes, with proof at admission.

Q4: Validity of score?
A4: 3 years.

Q5: Can I change exam center?
A5: No, once submitted.

Contact Information

GATE 2026 Office
Chairman, GATE 2026
IIT Guwahati, Assam – 781039
Email: gate2026@iitg.ac.in
Website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in
GOAPS: goaps.iitg.ac.in

Important: Keep checking the official website regularly for updates.