The GATE registration is now coming to an end, and today, 6th October, is the last day to fill out the GATE application form. Candidates who have not yet filled out the form can fill out the form today before 5 p.m. To complete the GATE application form, candidates must first complete the GATE registration and then fill out the application form by filling the educational, contact, and personal details.
Candidates in this news can read all about the GATE form dates, GATE application form and process, and other relevant details here. Candidates must ensure that they upload the correct documents with correct specifications to avoid any rejections. In case the candidates miss on today's deadline they can fill out the form till October 9 by paying a late fees.
GATE Important Dates 2026
The following table contains all the dates and events related to GATE examination 2026. Students can analyze the same to plan their next step accordingly.
Activity | Day | Date |
Opening Date of GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) | Thursday | August 28, 2025 |
Closing Date of REGULAR online registration/application (Without Late Fee) | Sunday | October 06, 2025 |
Closing Date of EXTENDED online registration/application (With Late Fee) | Thursday | October 09, 2025 |
GATE 2026 Examination Date Day 1 | Saturday | February 07, 2026 |
GATE 2026 Examination Date Day 2 | Sunday | February 08, 2026 |
GATE 2026 Examination Date Day 3 | Saturday | February 14, 2026 |
GATE 2026 Examination Date Day 4 | Sunday | February 15, 2026 |
How to Fill GATE 2026 Application Form?
In order to fill out the GATE application form, candidates need to follow certain steps. A brief about the GATE registration procedure is listed below.
- Visit the online portal of GOAPS and complete the GATE Registration Process.
- Fill the GATE Registration Form 2026.
- Upload all the required documents.
- Make the payment of GATE Exam Fees.
- Preview the duly filled GATE Registration Form 2026.
- Submit the duly filled application form completing your GATE Registration.
Note* If there is a delay in receiving the One Time Password, candidates can proceed for making the payment of GATE Exam Fees with verification of either email id or mobile number. The remaining one can be verified later on at another stage.