GATE 2026 Registration Begins on August 28
- Rekha Pal
- Aug 25
- 2 min read
GATE 2026 Registration at gate2026.iitg.ac.in: The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 online registration process is set to begin on August 28, 2025. Candidates who are planning to pursue postgraduate Master’s and direct Doctoral programs in India, seeking recruitment opportunities in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), or applying to certain international universities, can register for the examination at the official portal at gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
This year, IIT Guwahati is conducting the national-level entrance exam. Ahead of registrations, the organising institute has already released the information brochure, which includes details on eligibility, examination cities, and approved two-paper combinations.
Important dates
Candidates must carefully take note of the timeline provided by the exam authorities. The entire process, from registration to results, has been scheduled in advance–
Activity | Day | Date |
Opening Date of GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) | Thursday | August 28, 2025 |
Closing Date of REGULAR online registration/application process (Without Late Fee) | Sunday | September 28, 2025 |
Closing Date of EXTENDED online registration/application process (With Late Fee) | Thursday | October 09, 2025 |
GATE 2026 Examinations | Saturdays and Sundays | February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026 |
Announcement of results | Thursday | March 19, 2026 |
What’s new?
Every year, certain changes are introduced to improve the registration and examination process. For GATE 2026, the major highlights include:
–Updated two-paper combinations for candidates opting for dual subjects.
–Minor modifications in the eligibility criteria clarifications for candidates from international universities.
Eligibility criteria
Eligibility remains broad to ensure participation from students across academic streams.
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General criteria: Candidates currently studying in the 3rd year or higher of any undergraduate degree program or those who have completed any government-approved degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Commerce/Arts/Humanities are eligible.
Professional society exams: Candidates holding certifications from professional societies must ensure that these are recognised by MoE/AICTE/UGC/UPSC as equivalent to a standard undergraduate program (BE/BTech/BArch, etc).
Foreign degree holders: Students who have completed or are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (minimum three years) in relevant disciplines from universities outside India are also eligible.
GATE 2026 Registration: Documents
According to the official website of GATE 2026 the following list of documents are required:
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