GATE Registration 2026 Last Date, Fees, Eligibility: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has extended the registration and application window for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026, without late fee. Candidates who have not yet applied must complete the process through the official portal, gate2026.iitg.ac.in, before October 6. Applicants are required to log in using their Enrollment ID and password to access the portal and submit their forms. GATE 2026: IIT-Guwahati assures students smooth scheduling of core papers amid UPSC ESE exam clash concerns IIT Guwahati, the organising institute for this edition, will hold the GATE 2026 examination on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. The results are scheduled to be declared on March 19, 2026. To be eligible, candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities from a recognised institution. Students currently in the third year or above of such programmes are also permitted to apply. The qualifying degree must be recognised by the Ministry of Education (MoE), AICTE, UGC, or UPSC as equivalent to professional programmes such as BE, BTech, BArch, or BPlanning. IIT GATE 2026 Registration Begins: New subjects added since 2021 - one rivals Computer Science in popularity The application process is completely online. Interested candidates should visit the official GATE 2026 website and access the application portal. After registering with their personal details, applicants must fill in the required information, upload supporting documents, and pay the applicable fee. Once the form is submitted, candidates are advised to download the confirmation page for future reference. GATE 2026 two-paper combinations: List of papers, important instructions for candidates The fee varies by category and timeline. During the regular window, the application fee is Rs 1,000 per paper for SC, ST, PwD, and female candidates. For the extended window, it rises to Rs 1,500. For all other categories, the fee is Rs 2,000 per paper during the regular period and Rs 2,500 per paper during the extended window.
