The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has officially postponed the registration process for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2026). According to the revised notification, the GATE 2026 registration begin on August 28, 2025 at the official website.
With the new GATE 2026 revised schedule, candidates can complete the application process until 6th October 2025 without a late fee. However, those who miss the regular deadline can still apply until October 9, 2025 by paying a late fee. The highly competitive exam will be held in February 2026, and results will be declared in March 2026.
GATE 2026 Important Dates
- August 28, 2025: Registration begins
- October 6, 2025: Last date for regular registration
- October 9, 2025: Last date for extended registration (with late fee)
- February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026: GATE 2026 examination dates
- March 19, 2026: GATE 2026 result announcement
Eligibility Criteria for GATE 2026
To apply for GATE 2026, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Candidates must be in the third year or higher of their undergraduate degree or must have already completed their degree in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities from a recognized institute.
- The qualifying degree should be approved by MoE/AICTE/UGC/UPSC as equivalent to BE/BTech/BArch/BPlanning programs.
- Students who have obtained or are pursuing equivalent qualifications from foreign universities are also eligible to apply.
GATE 2026 Application Fees
The GATE 2026 application fee varies based on candidate category and registration period:
- Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates:
- ₹1,000 per paper (regular period)
- ₹1,500 per paper (extended period)
- All other candidates:
- ₹2,000 per paper (regular period)
- ₹2,500 per paper (extended period)
Candidates must carefully fill out the application form, upload necessary documents, and pay the fees online through the official portal.
About GATE 2026
The GATE exam 2026 is one of the most prestigious national-level entrance tests, opening pathways to postgraduate programs (MTech, ME, MS, PhD) and recruitment in leading Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) such as NTPC, ONGC, IOCL, and BHEL. Conducted jointly by IITs and IISc, GATE tests candidates on their core subject knowledge, logical reasoning, and analytical skills.
With IIT Guwahati as the organizing institute for GATE 2026, aspirants can expect a transparent, fair, and technology-driven examination process. The official GATE 2026 notification, syllabus, and mock test links are expected to be released soon on the official website.
Students aspiring for higher studies or PSU jobs should not miss the opportunity to apply for GATE 2026. With registrations starting on August 28, 2025, candidates are advised to prepare their documents in advance and register before the last date to avoid paying late fees, for more details and apply CLICK HERE
