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IIT GATE 2026 Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering Admission

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10 October 2025 | 07:52 PM

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Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 Online application window is now active. Conducted by IIT Guwahati, the registration period is from August 28 to September 28, 2025 (without late fee). Eligible candidates can read the full notification and apply online.

Indian Institute of Technology IIT Guwahati

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026

Admission Entrance Exam

Short Details of Notification

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Important Dates

  • Application Begin: 28/08/2025
  • Apply Last Date (Without Late Fee): 28/09/2025
  • Last Date For Fee Payment(With Late Fee): 09 October 2025
  • Admit Card Date: 02 January 2026
  • Exam Date: 07, 08, 14, 15 February 2026
  • Result Date: 19/03/2026 (Tentative)
  • Score Card Date: 27 March to 31 May 2026 (Tentative)
  • Candidates are advised to confirm from the GATE 2026 (IIT Guwahati) official website.

Application Fees

Phase I

  • General/ OBC/ EWS: Rs. 2000/-
  • For SC/ST/PH: Rs. 1000/-
  • For All Female: Rs. 1000/-

Phase II (Extended Period)

  • General/ OBC/ EWS: Rs. 2000/-
  • For SC/ST/PH: Rs. 1000/-
  • For All Female: Rs. 1000/-

Pay the Examination Fee Through: UPI, Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, IMPS, Cash Card, Mobile Wallet

GATE Examination 2026: Age Limit as on NA

  • Minimum Age: No Age Limit Applicable
  • Maximum Age Limit: No Age Limit Applicable
  • Crucial Date for Age Eligibility: No Age Limit Applicable
  • Crucial Date for Educational Qualification: Not Applicable
  • Age/Category Relaxation/Reservation Applicable as per GATE 2025 Notification Rules.

GATE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Exam Name

Educational Qualification

GATE
2026

  • Passed/ Appearing BE/ B.Tech/ B.Pharma/ B.Arch/ B.Sc. Research/ M.Sc./ MA/ MCA/ ME/ M.Tech/ Dual Degree/ Integrated Course.
  • Candidates must be in their 3rd year or higher of an undergraduate degree or have completed a recognized undergraduate program.
  • Qualifying degrees include Bachelor’s degrees in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, as well as Master’s degrees in Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Applications. Five-year integrated Master’s or dual degrees in Engineering/Technology and certain professional society examinations are also accepted.

Other key requirements

  • Both Indian citizens and eligible international candidates can apply.
  • There is no age limit or restriction on the number of attempts for the GATE exam.

Eligibility for international students

  • Students from countries other than India who are pursuing or have completed a qualifying undergraduate degree of at least three years are eligible to apply. This includes candidates from countries like Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Singapore, and the UAE

How To Apply Online GATE 2026 Admission Form

  • Visit the official website: Go to gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
  • Register for a new account: Navigate to the “Apply Online” section and register with a valid email ID and mobile number. You will receive an OTP for verification.
  • Log in: Use your new credentials (enrollment ID and password) to log in to the GOAPS portal.
  • Fill out the form: Complete the application with your personal, educational, and communication details.
  • Upload documents: Upload a scanned photo, left thumb impression, and signature according to the prescribed specifications.
  • Pay the fee: Pay the application fee online using a credit card, debit card, or net banking.
  • Submit the form: After reviewing all details, submit your application and download the confirmation page for your records.

Note important dates:

  • Application window (without late fee): August 28 to September 28, 2025.
  • Application window (with late fee): September 29 to October 9, 2025.

Instructions for uploading your GATE 2026 documents

  • Passport-size photograph
    The photograph is used for your admit card and scorecard, so it must meet the following specifications:
  • Format: JPEG/JPG.
  • Size: 5 kB to 600 kB.
  • Dimensions: 3.5 cm (width) x 4.5 cm (height).
  • Resolution: 200×260 pixels (min) to 530×690 pixels (max).
  • Background: Plain white.
  • Appearance: Taken after August 1, 2025, with your face covering 60–70% of the image. Your face should be clearly visible with no shadows, and you should not wear hats, caps, or sunglasses. If you wear glasses, there should be no glare. Avoid using photographs taken with a mobile phone.

Signature

  • Your scanned signature is used for verification.
  • Format: JPEG/JPG.
  • Size: 3 kB to 300 kB.
  • Resolution: 250×80 pixels (min) to 580×180 pixels (max).
  • Procedure: Sign with black or dark blue ink on white A4 paper. Do not use all capital letters. Scan the signature and crop the image to the signature’s border, ensuring the signature covers 70–80% of the cropped area.
  • Thumb impression (not required for GATE 2026)
    Based on the official IIT Guwahati guidelines, a thumb impression is not required for the online application.
  • Note: Always refer to the official IIT Guwahati GATE 2026 website at gate2026.iitg.ac.in for the most current and accurate instructions.

Mode Of Examination : Online Mode (CBT Based)

  • Interested candidates who wish to apply for the GATE 2025 post can submit their application online from 28 August 2025.
  • Use the click here link provided below under important link section to apply directly.
  • Alternatively, visit the official website of GATE 2025 to complete the application process online.
  • Make sure to complete the application before the deadline 28 September 2025.

Stages Of Eligibility Examination:

  • Examination
  • Counselling
  • Seat Allotment

Also Check UPSSSC PET 2025 Preliminary Eligibility Test Exam

Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply Online

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