The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has activated the GATE 2026 registration link for MTech and PhD admissions today, August 28, 2025. Candidates can access the GATE GOAPS 2026 application portal at the official website – gate2026.iitg.ac.in. To complete the process, candidates must create an account at the GATE Candidate Login 2026.

As per the revised schedule, the GATE 2026 registration date was postponed from August 25 to August 28, 2025. The last date for registration without a late fee is September 28, 2025, while applications with a late fee will be accepted until October 9, 2025.

GATE 2026 Registration Dates

The authorities are yet to release the exam dates. You can check the tentative dates in the table below:

What is the GATE registration process?

IIT Guwahati will conduct the registration online on the official website. After a delay, the link is to be active on August 25, 2025. GATE 2026 registration last date is extended to September 25, without any late fee, and October 06, with a late fee. To complete the registration process, you have to register online, fill out the application form, upload the necessary documents, pay the registration fee, and download the application for future reference.

How can I check if my registration is successful?

GATE registration status is available on your Candidate Portal. You can log in with your username and password to check the status. Once the registration is successful, you will receive an email from the authorities stating the application status.

What is the GATE registration number?

The registration number contains the test paper code, exam year, exam session, and unique numbers. For example, if your registration number is “CS25S1XXXXXX” then here are the components:

• “CS” is the paper code
• “25” is the exam year
• “S1” is the exam session
• “XXXXXX” is the unique number

What is the fee for GATE exam?

You have to pay a registration fee to be eligible for the exam. The fee amount varies based on your category, the number of test papers you are appearing for, and the registration deadline. The registration fee is non-refundable. It has to be paid online via debit card/ credit card/ UPI, or net banking. Check the GATE fee details below:

These fees are for one test paper. If you want to sit for two papers, you have to pay double the amount. In case you want to modify the application form, you have to pay a certain amount for every modification.

What should I do if my fee payment is interrupted?

If your online fee payment is interrupted due to a power outage or internet connection failure, log in to the GATE candidate portal and check the payment status. If the payment is successful, then continue with the registration process. If the payment fails, initiate a new payment. In instances where the fee amount is debited from your account multiple times, the amount is credited to your account in some time.

GATE 2026 registration documents required

While filling out the application form, you have to submit personal details such as name, DOB, mobile number, parents’ name, etc. Enter your address, qualification details, preferred GATE papers with codes, and at least three exam centers from the same zone. Then you must pay the application fee online and keep the fee receipt for future reference.

What documents should I upload for the registration?

For successful registration, you also have to submit specific documents in the specified format. Upload a high-quality image of your photograph and signature. You must also upload a scanned copy of the Category Certificate (SC/ST), PwD Certificate, and Certificate of Dyslexia in PDF format if applicable. Lastly, you have to upload a valid photo ID (Aadhaar UID, passport, PAN card, voter ID, or driving license). Make sure the ID has your name, DOB, and photograph and you carry it to the exam center for verification.

If your uploaded photo and signature do not follow the upload instructions, your application will be rejected.

How many students register for GATE?

Every year, over 8 lakh candidates register for the GATE exam. Of them, around 1 lakh candidates qualify according to the score. Because of the opportunities in the Engineering stream, this exam is extremely competitive. You can check the year-wise statistics of candidates who register, appear, and qualify for the exam to get a better idea: