The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati will close GATE 2026 registration for the academic year 2026-27 on 28 September 2025. Candidates seeking admission to postgraduate programmes like MTech and PhD must complete registration on the official GOAPS portal: gate2026.iitg.ac.in to avoid paying a late fee. Registrations opened on 28 August 2025. Those who miss the deadline can still apply with a late fee between 29 September and 9 October 2025.
GATE 2026 Key Highlights
The table below summarises the important details for the upcoming GATE 2026 exam:
How to Register for GATE 2026?
Candidates must follow these steps to complete the online registration:
- Visit gate2026.iitg.ac.in
- Click on ‘APPLICATION PORTAL’ on the homepage
- Note the generated enrolment ID and password
- Fill personal and academic details
- Select exam cities, paper combination, and other preferences
- Upload scanned documents in prescribed format
- Pay the application fee online
- Verify details and press Submit
- Download the submitted application form for future reference
Candidates are advised to complete the process before 28 September 2025 to avoid additional fees and ensure smooth participation in the GATE 2026 exam.
