Registration for GATE 2026 has been postponed and will open at gate2026.iitg.ac.in on August 28

GATE 2026 Registration: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has postponed the start of registrations for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2026). Examinees can apply at gate2026.iitg.ac.in starting on August 28. The registration period for GATE 2026 was formerly set to open on August 25.

Candidates may apply for the exam until September 28 without incurring a late fee, in accordance with the updated GATE.2026 schedule. They can apply until October 9 by paying a late charge.

The test is planned for February of the following year.

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Dates of importance for GATE 2026

August 28: Registration opens

September 28: Regular registration ends

The extended registration period (with a late fee) ends on October 9.

Exam dates for GATE 2026: February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026

March 19, 2026: Announcement of results

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GATE 2026: Qualifications

• To apply for GATE 2026, candidates need to be currently studying in the third or higher years of a degree programme or need to have completed the degree programme in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Commerce/Arts/Humanities from a recognised institute.
• The qualifying eexaminations must be approved by MoE/AICTE/UGC/ UPSC as being equivalent to BE/BTech/BArch/BPlanning, etc.
• Candidates who have obtained/are pursuing these qualifying degree programmes at a foreign country can also apply for the examination.

For the detailed eligibility criteria, click here

GATE 2026: Cost of application

The GATE 2026 application fee is ₹1,000 per paper during the regular period and ₹1,500 per paper during the extended period for Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates.

The application cost for all other candidates is ₹2,500 for the extended time and ₹2,000 for each exam paper during the normal session.

The application cost is ₹2,000 for each exam paper during the normal time and ₹2,500 for each test paper during the extended period for all other candidates.