GATE 2026 Application: Know Image Guidelines, Required Documents List & Registration Process at GOAPS

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Somdatta Roy

Senior Content Writer | Updated on - Sep 11, 2025

IIT Guwahati will conduct the GATE 2025 exam. Final-year students and degree holders from various disciplines, including Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, and Arts, are eligible to apply through the GOAPS portal.

The application process for GATE 2026 is active on gate2026.iitg.ac.in, Qualified candidates can register for the exam, which is scheduled to be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. The deadline to apply without a late fee is September 28, 2025, while the final deadline with a late fee is October 9, 2025.

Registration is managed through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS). After logging in, candidates must fill out the form, upload documents (including a photograph and signature as per specifications), pay the application fee, and submit the form. Application fees with a late fee of an additional INR 500 if applying after the deadline.

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Things to Keep Ready Before Filling the Form

Before GATE 2025 registration, candidates need to keep the following details and documents ready:

Active Contact Information:

Mobile number
Email ID

Scanned Documents:

A recent photograph (as per specifications)
A signature (as per specifications)
A valid ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Driving License, or Voter ID)

Personal and Educational Details:

Your name, date of birth, and personal details (must match your ID proof)
Educational qualification details
University/College/Institute details
Category or PwD certificate (if applicable)
Choice of GATE test paper(s) and three exam cities from the same zone

Documents to Upload in the GATE 2025 Application Form

The documents need to be uploaded in the GATE 2025 online application form are given below:

Photo and Signature
Valid ID Proof
PwD/Category Certificate (if applicable)
NOTE: OBC-NCL and EWS candidates must upload their certificates. Provisional documents are not required.

How to Register and Submit the Form?

The process for registering and submitting the GATE 2025 application form are given here:

Step 1: Visit the official GATE 2026 website.
Step 2: Navigate to the application form portal.
Step 3: Register by filling in the required details (name, email ID, mobile number).
Step 4: You will receive an enrollment ID. Use this ID and create a password to log in.
Step 5: Fill out the application form with all your personal and academic information and upload the required documents.
Step 6: Pay the application fees and submit the form.
Step 7: Download and save a copy of the submitted form for future reference.

For a detailed process is click here:

How to Resize and Upload Photo and Signature for GATE 2025 Application

The process and specifications are given here:

Use MS Paint to resize your photo:

Right-click the photo and select "Open with Paint".
Go to the "Home" tab and click "Resize".
Select "Pixels" and enter the required width and height as per GATE specifications.
Save the file.

Photo Specifications:

File Format: JPEG/JPG
Dimensions:5 cm (width) x 4.5 cm (height)
Face Coverage: 60-70% of the photograph
Background: Plain white or a very light color
File Size: 5 KB to 600 KB

Signature Specifications:

File Format: JPEG/JPG
Dimensions: 2 cm (height) x 7 cm (width)
Ink Color: Black or dark blue
File Size: 3 KB to 300 KB
Note: Sign on a white paper in a rectangular box and scan it. The signature must not be in all capital letters.

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