When will the GATE 2026 registration start?
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The GATE 2026 registration is likely to start in August 2025 (fourth week) as per the last year timeline. The registration link will be activated on the GOAPS 2026 portal, which will be activated on the website. The GATE 2026 registration due date will be available for different deadlines, which will updated along with the GATE 2026 official notification and information brochure. Before the registration dates hit on the website, it is important for the aspirants to keep all their documents and data ready to avoid last-minute hustle.
Here are some major documents that will be required for GATE 2026 registration process -
- Recent pass
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GATE is a national-level examination that aims to evaluate the knowledge and aptitude of candidates in preparation for admission to engineering and management programmes. GATE Application Process 2025 began on August 28, 2024. Earlier, the deadline for registering for the GATE was October 3, 2024 (without late fees). However, The last date to fill the application form was extended with late fees till October 11, 2024. Candidates were able to fill out the GATE Application Form 2025 by visiting the official website; i.e. gate2025.iitr.ac.in.
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The GATE 2026 registration started on August 28 (revised). The registration link is available and is activated on the GOAPS 2026 portal. The GATE 2026 official website is launched. The GATE 2026 official notification and information brochure has been released.
GATE 2026 Event Particulars
Event Dates
GATE online application processing system (GOAPS) opens
August 28
Closing date of regular online registration without late fees
September 28
Closing date of the extended period of online registration with late fees
October 9
GATE 2026 exam dates
Forenoon - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Afternoon - 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026 Here are some major documents that will be required for GATE 2026 registration process -
- Recent passport-sized photographs
- Scanned signature (as per the specifications)
- Updated valid ID, such as Aadhar card, PAN Card, Driving License, voter ID, etc.
- Category certificate (if applicable).
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Yes, IIT Guwahati has extended the GATE 2026 registration date with late fees. The new GATE 2026 registration date is October 13.
The factors that determine the GATE cutoff are -
- Availability of seats (the total seat intake varies every year for NITs, IIITs, and IIT admission)
- Number of registered applicants
- The difficulty level of the examination - (GATE is conducted on multiple days, however, the paper difficulty varies for every session)
- Previous year cutoff trends
Based on the previous year's trends, the GATE 2026 expected cutoff for computer Science and engineering can be checked below-
- For General category it might go around 30 to 31.0
However, the GATE cutoff varies every year, depending on the difficulty level, number of applicants appearing for the exam, etc.
No, a duplicate GATE 2026 admit card will not be provided at the test center. Candidates must carry their own admit card along with the mentioned documents and items to the GATE exam center. IIT Guwahati will release the GATE admit card on January 2.
Candidates will get only one scribble pad at a time. They must write their name and registration number before using it. If the rough sheet gets filled, then they can ask for another one scribble pad after returning the previous one to the invigilator. After the exam concludes, candidates must return the scribble pad to the invigilator.
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