GATE 2026 Late Fee Registration Extended Till October 13

IIT Guwahati has officially extended the GATE 2026 registration last date with late fees to October 13, 2025. Candidates who have not yet completed their application can now submit the GATE 2026 application form via the official portal — GOAPS 2026. This extension allows students to apply with an additional late fee while completing their registration.

The GATE 2026 exam is scheduled for February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, conducted in two shifts: Forenoon (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) and Afternoon (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm). Successfully registered candidates will be eligible to appear on the given dates.

GATE 2026 Registration Process with Late Fee

Candidates applying during the extended period must follow the simple steps below:

1. Visit the official GOAPS 2026 website and click Apply Online
2. Complete registration to obtain an Enrollment ID
3. Create a password and fill in the rest of the application details
4. Upload documents as per specifications
5. Pay the late fee registration amount and submit the form
6. Take a printout of the completed form for future reference

GATE 2026 Late Fee Amount

The registration fee with late fee varies for different candidates as follows:

Payments can be made via debit card, credit card, UPI, or net banking.

GATE 2026 Application Status and Scrutiny

Candidates who have submitted their applications must check their status on the GATE 2026 candidate login portal.

• Application under scrutiny means officials are reviewing the submitted information.
• Any discrepancies will be notified via registered email or contact number, along with a deadline to correct details.

GATE 2026 Correction Window

Once registration is completed, the authorities will open the correction window for candidates to update information.

• Expected start: First week of November 2025
• Last date to submit corrections: November 6, 2025

Candidates are advised to use this window carefully to ensure all details are accurate before the exam.