Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has again extended the last date to apply for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2023 without a late fee. Now, candidates can submit their forms up to October 7 on gate.iitk.ac.in. Originally, GATE 2023 application deadline (without a late fee) was September 30, which was extended till October 4.
Candidates are allowed to register for the exam between October 8 and 14 as well, but during this window, they have to pay a late fee. For the ongoing window, GATE 2023 application fee is ₹850 per paper for female candidates. After that, they have to pay ₹1,350 per paper.
Similarly, for SC, ST, PwD candidates, the application fee is ₹850 per paper up during the regular window (up to October 7) and ₹1,350 after that. Others, including foreign nationals, have to pay ₹1,700 per paper till October 7 and ₹2,200 after that to submit GATE applications.
GATE is a national-level exam that tests the comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Commerce/Arts.
GATE results can be used for seeking admission and/or financial assistance to postgraduate and doctoral programs in relevant branches. Many Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) have been using the GATE score in their recruitment process.
