The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has delayed the commencement of registrations for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2026). Candidates will be able to apply for the examination starting from August 28 at gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
According to the revised schedule for GATE 2026, candidates can submit their applications until September 28 without incurring a late fee. They may apply until October 9 by paying a late fee.
The examination is set to take place in February of the following year.
For the detailed eligibility criteria, click here.
GATE 2026: Key Dates
August 28: Registration opens
September 28: Regular registration concludes
October 9: Extended registration period (with late fee) ends
February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026: GATE 2026 examination dates
March 19, 2026: Results announcement
GATE 2026: Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for GATE 2026, candidates must either be currently enrolled in the third year or higher of a degree program or have completed a degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Commerce/Arts/Humanities from an accredited institution.
The qualifying examinations must be recognized by MoE/AICTE/UGC/UPSC as equivalent to BE/BTech/BArch/BPlanning, etc. Candidates who have obtained or are pursuing these qualifying degrees from a foreign institution are also eligible to apply for the examination.
GATE 2026: Application Fees
The application fee for GATE 2026 is ₹1,000 per paper during the regular registration period and ₹1,500 per paper during the extended registration period for Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates.
For all other candidates, the application fee is ₹2,000 per test paper during the regular period and ₹2,500 per test paper during the extended period.
