GATE 2026: Late Application Date Extended

• IIT Guwahati extends GATE 2026 application deadline to Oct 13, 2025, with late fee.
• Late registration fee increased by ₹500 for all categories of applicants.
• Apply online at gate2026.iitg.ac.in; required documents include photo ID and certificates.

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has extended the last date to apply for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 with a late

fee. According to the updated schedule, candidates can now register themselves on the official website, goaps.iitg.ac.in, until October 13, 2025. Candidates who couldn’t apply earlier must utilise this opportunity and register before the deadline. It is unlikely that IIT Guwahati will provide another extension; therefore, candidates are advised not to wait until the last moment to apply. GATE 2026 Registration Fee Refer to the category-wise registration fee below:

Category	Regular Fee	Extended Period Fee	Increase
Female / SC / ST / PwD Candidates	₹1,000	₹1,500	₹500
All Other Candidates (Including Foreign Nationals)	₹2,000	₹2,500	₹500

Previously, the GATE 2026 registration deadline was set as October 9, 2025. However, IIT Guwahati decided to grant an extension on aspirants' requests.

List of Documents Required

The following documents will be needed while filling out the application form:

• Candidate’s photograph (as per specifications)
• Candidate’s signature (as per specifications)
• Valid photo ID (the original must be presented at the exam)
• Category certificate (SC/ST), if applicable, in PDF
• UDID/PwD certificate, if applicable, in PDF
• Dyslexic certificate, if applicable, in PDF
• Relevant Annexure(s), if applicable, in the PDF

How to Apply for GATE 2026

Follow the steps below to apply online:

• Visit the official website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
• On the homepage, click on Application Portal.
• Complete the registration process and log in.
• Fill out the application form.
• Upload the required documents and pay the fee.
• Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.

About GATE

GATE is conducted for admission to postgraduate programs in prestigious Indian institutes, eligibility for PSU jobs, obtaining scholarships/fellowships, or enrollment in foreign universities. Candidates aspiring for any of these can apply for GATE 2026 at gate2026.iitg.ac.in.

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