GATE 2026 Registration Begins at gate2026.iitg.ac.in - Direct Link and Major Changes

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has officially activated the GATE 2026 application form today, August 28, for MTech and PhD admissions. Eligible candidates can now register online through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) by visiting the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
The last date to submit the application form without a late fee is September 28, 2025, while the extended deadline with late fees is October 9, 2025. The GATE 2026 exam will be conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, in two shifts—9.30 AM to 12.30 PM and 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM.
Steps to Apply
Application Fees Per Paper
This year, IIT Guwahati has revised the GATE application fees and introduced a new sectional paper, Energy Science (XE-I), under Engineering Sciences.
Applicants are advised to complete their registration within the given deadlines to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Find the direct registration link here.