IIT Guwahati has officially started the GATE 2026 registration on the official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The candidates must register for the exam online only and pay a gate application fee of INR 2000 to complete the GATE application form 2026.
Candidates on this page can read all about the GATE registration starting today, 28 August 2025. The last date to register for GATE without late fees is 28 September.
How to register for GATE Exam 2026?
To register and apply for the GATE 2026 exam, the candidates must follow the below steps.
- Visit the official website of GATE exam
- On homepage, click on the link for new user registration and enter required details.
- Login with the user ID and password shared on the registered email
- Fill the application form by entering personal, contact, and education details.
- Upload the relevant and required documents
- Pay the GATE 2026 application fees
- Submit the form after reviewing and take a printout for future use.
Also Read → GATE 2026 eligibility criteria for exam
GATE 2026 Application Fees
To complete the GATE registration process candidates must pay an exam fee as presented below.
GATE 2026 exam fees for General Category/Foreign Nationals - INR 2000
GATE 2026 exam fees for SC/ST/Other Reserved Categories/Females - INR 1000
Direct Link to apply for GATE 2026 exam
The candidates can also apply for the GATE exam using the direct link enabled on this page.
GATE 2026 direct registration portal (active soon)
GATE Exam 2026 Important Dates
Check out the important dates in lieu of the GATE exam to be held in February.
GATE Registration Dates → 28 Aug - 28 Sep '25
GATE Registration with late fees → Till 9 Oct '25
GATE Exam Dates → 7,8,14,15 Feb '25
Documents Required for GATE Applcation Form 2026
Candidates must be ready with their important documents to be uploaded in the registration portal for GATE exam. Check the list of documents that need to be uploaded.
- Class X Marksheet and Certificate
- Class XII Mark heet and Certificate
- Graduation Marksheets
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Scanned copy of Photograph
- Scanned copy of Signature
- Any other certificates if applicable
