The application window for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026, including registrations with a late fee, is set to close today, October 13, 2025. Candidates aiming to appear for GATE 2026 are strongly advised to complete their registration process promptly on the official IIT GATE website at gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
Eligibility for GATE 2026 extends to students currently in their third year or higher of any undergraduate degree program. Additionally, candidates who have successfully completed a government-approved degree in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities are also eligible to apply.
Direct Link to Apply for GATE 2026 Registration
GATE 2026 Registration: How to Apply
Prospective applicants can follow these straightforward steps to complete their registration:
- Visit the official IIT GATE website at gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
- Locate and click on the GATE 2026 registration link available on the homepage.
- You will be directed to a new page to complete your online registration.
- After successful registration, proceed to fill out the detailed application form.
- Complete the payment of the application fee and submit the form.
- It is advisable to download and save a hard copy of the submitted application for future reference.
The registration fee for the extended period is ₹1500 for Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates (per test paper) and ₹2500 for all other candidates, including foreign nationals (per test paper). Please note that these fees are applicable for a single test paper. If you wish to apply for two papers, the fees will be doubled accordingly. For further details and specific information, please refer to the official IIT GATE website.