The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has closed GATE 2026 registrations with late fees on October 13, 2025. Candidates who submitted their forms and have application status as “under scrutiny” or “defect rectification done” can now check updates on their GATE 2026 candidate login. The GATE 2026 exam will be conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026 in two shifts each day.
How to Track GATE 2026 Application Status?
Candidates can check their GATE 2026 registration status by following these steps:
- Visit the official website — gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
- Click on the “Application Portal” link.
- Enter Enrollment ID and Password.
- Check the application status displayed on the screen.
GATE GOAPS 2026 Portal for Status Check and Correction
Candidates can access the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS 2026) portal to:
- Track application status
- Rectify any defects in the submitted application
- Apply for refunds, if applicable
The correction window is expected to open in the first week of November 2025, and candidates can make changes in details such as name, paper, exam centres, etc., by paying a specified fee. The last date for corrections is November 6, 2025.
GATE 2026 Exam Dates and Admit Card Details
The GATE 2026 exam will be held on the following schedule:
The GATE 2026 admit card will be available for download from January 2, 2026. Candidates can download it using their enrollment ID and password at the GATE candidate login portal.
GATE 2026 Late Fee Registration Details
The late fee for GATE 2026 registrations differed by category:
