GATE 2026 Registration Starts Soon at gate2026.iitg.ac.in – Check Latest Date, Eligibility, Fees & Key Details

Updated: Saturday, July 18, 2026, 12:59 [IST]

GATE 2026 registration is expected to begin from 25 August 2025 at the official website gate2026.iitg.ac.in, as IIT Guwahati is the organizing institute this year. Candidates aiming for M.Tech admissions or PSU recruitment must check the eligibility criteria, key dates, and application process.

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Graduates in engineering, science, architecture, and relevant fields can apply. Stay updated with important dates such as registration deadline, exam schedule, and admit card release.

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 is one of India's most competitive national-level exams for admission to postgraduate programs (M.Tech/Ph.D.) and recruitment in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati is set to conduct GATE 2026, and the registration process is expected to commence in August 2025 through the official website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in.

GATE 2026 - Key Highlights:

Particulars	Dates
Exam Date	Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)
Organising Institute	IIT Guwahati
Mode of Exam	Online Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	gate2026.iitg.ac.in

GATE 2026 - Important Dates:

Events	Dates
Registration Start Date	25 August, 2025
Last Date for Regular Registration	25 September, 2025
Extended Registration with Late Fee	6 October, 2025
Admit Card Release	January, 2026
Exam Dates	7, 8, 14 & 15 February, 2026
Result Declaration	March, 2026

GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria:

Educational Qualification: Candidates must have completed or be in the final year of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Science, Commerce, or Arts.

No Age Limit: There is no upper age limit to apply.

International Applicants: Candidates from countries like Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and UAE can also apply, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.

Application Process:

1. Visit the official website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in

2. Register on the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS)

3. Fill in personal, academic, and contact details

4. Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, eligibility proof, ID, etc.)

5. Pay the application fee

6. Submit and download the confirmation page

Application Fee

Category	Fee (Regular)	Fee (Late)
General / OBC / EWS	₹1800	₹2300
SC / ST /PwD / Female	₹900	₹1400
International Students	USD 100-150	USD 150-200

GATE 2026 Exam Pattern:

Papers: 30+ subjects including CSE, ME, CE, ECE, EE, IN, XE, XH, etc.
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 3 hours
Question Type: MCQ, MSQ, NAT
Sections: General Aptitude (15 marks) + Subject-specific (85 marks)

Why Appear for GATE?

M.Tech/M.E/Ph.D. Admissions in IITs, NITs, IIITs & other top institutes

Direct PSU Recruitment through GATE score (e.g., IOCL, ONGC, NTPC, etc.)

Scholarships/Stipends for higher education

Opportunities Abroad: Some foreign universities accept GATE scores

Documents Required:

Recent passport-size photograph
Signature (as per format)
Qualifying degree certificate or certificate from the head of institution (for final year students)
Valid photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID, etc.)