Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati has extended the GATE 2026 registration deadline. The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 registration will now close on October 6, 2025. Prospective candidates can find the direct application link on the official IIT GATE website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
For those who might miss the initial deadline, the registration process with a late fee is open until October 9, 2025.
The GATE examination is scheduled to take place on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2025, with results to be announced on March 19, 2025.
GATE 2026: Required Documents
Applicants will need to prepare the following documents for their application:
- Candidate’s photograph
- Candidate’s signature
- A scanned copy of a valid photo Identity Document (ID)
- A scanned copy of the Category (SC/ST) certificate, if applicable, in PDF format
- A scanned copy of the UDID (preferred)/PwD Certificate, if applicable, in PDF format
- A scanned copy of the Dyslexic Certificate, if applicable, in PDF format
- Relevant Annexure(s), if applicable, in PDF format
GATE 2026: How to Apply
Follow these steps to complete your online application:
- Visit the official IIT GATE website at gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
- Locate and click on the GATE 2026 registration link on the homepage.
- You will be directed to a new page to enter your registration details.
- After successful registration, log in to your account.
- Complete the application form and proceed to pay the application fee.
- Submit your application and download the confirmation page.
- Keep a hard copy of the downloaded page for future reference.
The application fee is ₹1000 for Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates (per test paper) and ₹2000 for all other candidates, including foreign nationals (per test paper). Payment must be made online. For more details, please refer to the official IIT GATE website.