GATE 2026 Registration Starts from August 25, Check Eligibility and Imp. Dates

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) is organization body that going to conduct the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026. IIT Guwahati has also launched the GATE 2026 website which is https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in/ and GATE 2026 registration process will begin from 25th August 2025 onwards.

Candidates who are studying in the third or higher years of a degree programme or have completed the degree programme in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/Science/ Commerce/Arts/ Humanities from a recognised institute are eligible to appear for GATE 2026.

GATE 2026 Registration

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is also known as GATE is a prestigious national-level examination held every year to assesses the candidates for a comprehensive understanding of different undergraduate-level subjects in Engineering/Technology/Science/Architecture/Humanities. Those who wish to get admission to postgraduate engineering (ME/M.Tech) in IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other top institutes and universities in India are supposed to fill out the online GATE Application Form 2026.

GATE 2026 Website Launched

GATE 2026, official website is www.gate2026.iitg.ac.in, which has been launched by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, the organizing institute for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026. The website provides important details regarding the GATE exam, including important schedule,  eligibility criteria, application process, syllabus, and exam pattern etc.

GATE Registration 2026- Important Dates

GATE 2026 is being conducted by IISc and all IITs, on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India. GATE Exam 2026 for 30 test papers is scheduled for 7th, 8th, 14th and 15th February 2026 for admissions to M.Tech/Ph.D. programs and PSU recruitment.

GATE 2026 Registration Link

GATE 2026 Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) will start on 25th August 2025 at the official website gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Graduate candidates interested in applying for GATE 2026 exam must ensure to full fill their registration form much before the last registration date. GATE 2026 Application Form will be accepted online mode only, online form through any other mode will not be accepted.

Steps to Fill the GATE Registration 2025 Form

1. Go to the official website of GATE 2026 at https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in/.
2. On the homepage, locate the “Application” section and click on the “Apply Online” link.
3. This redirects you to a new page. Here, click on the “Register Here” button available at the bottom of the page.
4. Enter your first name, middle name, and surname. Then proceed further.
5. Enter your personal information, including your email address, and contact number. Fill in your educational details, such as academic qualifications and institution names. Provide any other relevant information as requested.
6. On the next designated page, upload scanned copies of your required documents, including your photograph, signature, and educational certificates. Ensure the documents are clear and in the specified format.
7. Carefully review the entire registration form to ensure all details are accurate and complete. Once satisfied, click on the “Complete Registration” button.
8. Proceed to the next page, where you are directed to make the online payment of the applicable registration fees. Choose your preferred payment method and complete the transaction.
9. Upon successful payment, your GATE Registration 2025 completes. Now, you receive a confirmation message and a registration number for your reference.

GATE 2026 Application Fee

While completing the GATE 2026 Application process candidates have to pay application as per category through online mode. Here we have shared the category wise GATE 2026 Application fees which is single test paper. Candidates opting for two papers would have to pay twice the below mentioned fees.

Documents Required to fill GATE 2026 Online Form

Photograph Specifications

• A recent good quality colour photograph with a white background and the candidate’s face should cover 60-70% of the photograph’s area
• The candidate’s face not be covered with objects such as cloth, caps, hats, sunglasses, coloured glasses, etc., except for religious reasons.
• Photographs must be uploaded in JPG/JPEG Format with a resolution between 200 x 260 pixels and 530 x 690 pixels
• Candidate’s photo must be of 3.5 cm width × 4.5 cm height.
• The size of photo should be 5 KB to a maximum 1 MB

Signature Specifications

• Candidate’s signature must be in black or dark blue ink, covering a minimum of 70-80% of the image’s area
• The signature must be uploaded in JPG/JPEG Format
• The pixel resolution range of photo should be at least 250 × 80 pixels to a maximum of 580 × 180 pixels.
• The size of the signature must be between 1 cm width × 2.75 cm height and 1 cm width × 3.75 cm height, with a minimum size of 3 KB and a maximum size of 1 MB
• The candidate must ensure that the uploaded signature matches the signature at the time of examination, else he/she will be disqualified

Educational Documents 

• The educational certificate must be in PDF Format & file size should be between 10 KB and 300 KB.
• Aadhaar-UID, Aadhaar Virtual ID, Government ID, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID or Driving License are accepted as valid photo ID proof.
• The photo ID must clearly show the name, photo, ID number, and date of birth.
• Candidates must ensure that they provide a recent & government-authorised PwD category certificate.

GATE Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 – Click to Check