GATE 2026 Application Form Release Date has been announced by the IIT Guwahati. The candidates who wish to appear for the GATE 2026 Exam will be able to register themselves through the GATE official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in.

GATE 2026 Application commence on August 25, 2025, and the application portal will conclude on September 25, 2025.

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GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria
How to Apply For The GATE 2026 Exam Application?
GATE 2026 Application Fee
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
GATE 2026 Exam Highlights

GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must check the GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria in advance. The candidate who passes the required criteria will be able to register for the GATE 2026 Exam. The candidate can refer to the points listed below:

The candidate must either hold Indian or NRI Citizenship.
The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in the relevant discipline.
There is no age limit.

How to Apply For The GATE 2026 Exam Application?

The candidates appearing for the GATE 2026 Exam must complete their application by September 25, 2025. The appearing candidate can fill out their application process through the official website. The candidate may follow the steps mentioned below to access the application form of the GATE 2026:

The candidate must visit the GATE 2026 official website at gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
Next, the candidate is supposed to click on the link named ‘GATE 2026 Application Form’ available at the website.
Then, the candidate must create their GATE login credentials for future reference.
Then, go back to the homepage and the candidate must log in with the created credentials for the GATE 2026.
The GATE 2026 Application Form will be displayed on the screen. The candidates are supposed to fill out their application form with their personal and academic details and upload it.
Then, the candidate is asked to make a payment of the application fee and then submit the application form.
The candidate must download their GATE 2026 Application confirmation slip for future reference.

Documents Required For GATE 2026 Application

While filling out the application form, the candidate is asked to submit the required documents to complete their GATE 2026 Application Form:

Valid ID (Aadhar Card/PAN Card/Driving License/Passport)
Passport-size photograph
Scanned Signature File
Class 10th mark sheet
Class 12th or equivalent mark sheet
3-year Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university
Category Certificate (if applicable)
PwD Certificate (if applicable)

GATE 2026 Application Fee

The candidates will be able to submit their GATE 2026 Application after making a payment of the GATE 2026 Application Fee. The GATE 2026 Application Fee Structure is as follows:

Category	Registration Fee	Registration Fee For an Extended Period
Female/SC/ST/PwD	INR 1000	INR 1500
Other	INR 2000	INR 2500

GATE 2026 Exam Dates

The authority has released the complete schedule for the GATE 2026 Exam. The candidates can refer to the table below for the complete schedule of the exam:

Events	Date
GATE 2026 Registration Form Begins	August 25, 2025
GATE 2026 Registration Form Ends	September 25, 2025
Last Date To Submit Registration With Late Fee	October 6, 2025
GATE 2026 Exam	February 7, 2026 February 8, 2026 February 14, 2026 February 15, 2026

GATE 2026 Exam Highlights

Here is the list of all important details regarding the GATE 2026 Exam. The candidate may refer to the list:

The GATE 2026 Exam will be conducted in online mode.
The duration of the GATE 2026 Exam is 180 minutes.
The validity of the GATE 2026 Score is for 3 years.
There will be a total of 65 questions in the GATE 2026 Exam.
The GATE 2026 Exam Admit Card is expected to be released in the month of January.

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