GATE 2026 Registration: Key Dates, Eligibility, and Everything You Need to Know

Mark the calendars if you want to take GATE 2026! The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026, which is to be conducted in February 2026, is organized by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati. This is everything you need to know about the registration, exam dates, requirements, eligibility, and advantages of clearing the GATE exam.

GATE 2026 Registration Schedule

• Online registration starts: August 25, 2025 (Monday)
• Deadline of regular registration: September 25, 2025 (Thursday)
• Late registration period (late fee): October 6, 2025 (Monday)
• The dates of the GATE 2026 exam are February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026
• Announcement of results: March 19, 2026

The applicants must enroll through the official portal: gate2026.iitg.ac.in 

What is GATE?

GATE is a national-level entrance exam that tests a candidate’s understanding of undergraduate-level subjects in Engineering and other allied fields. The GATE scores are used at many places: 

• Admission to postgraduate (Master’s/Doctoral) programs in leading institutes for Engineering, Technology, Science, Architecture, Commerce, Arts, and Humanities.
• Recruitment by leading Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) listed on the official GATE 2026 website. 
• Financial assistance from the Ministry of Education (MoE) and other government bodies.

Who Can Apply for GATE 2026?

The following are the requirements in which you are allowed to make applications:

• In the third year or above of an undergraduate degree program.
• Has qualified with a degree relevant Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts or Humanities degree at a recognized institution.
• Be of official certifications awarded by MoE, AICTE, UGC, or UPSC as being equivalent to BE/BTech/BArch/BPlanning.
• Individuals with the respective equivalent degree obtained or in progress in foreign Universities also qualify to be candidates.

How do GATE Qualifiers Benefit?

Clearing GATE makes one eligible for attractive stipends like M.Tech students can get ₹12,400 per month for up to 22 months, and direct PhD (after BE/BTech/MSc) aspirants can get ₹37,000 per month for the first two years, increasing to ₹42,000 per month from the third to fifth year.

Application Fee Details

Category	Regular Period	Extended Period (Late Fee)
Female, SC, ST, PwD candidates	₹1,000	₹1,500
All other candidates	₹2,000	₹2,500

 

To all the GATE aspirants, keep an eye on the developments through gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Collect all the required documents and make sure you meet the eligibility requirements prior to the registration. Ensure you are timely because the earlier you register, the more fees you save and the less of a rush you have to go through.

To have a detailed guideline and up-to-date information, access the official GATE 2026 site regularly and continue preparing for the test.