GATE 2026 Late Registration Window is Active, Apply by October 9; Get Direct Application Link

The GATE 2026 registration with a late fee is ongoing. Regular registration without an extra fee was closed on 28^th September 2025. The correction window will be activated between late October to mid-November 2025.

The GATE 2026 late registration window is now officially open at gate2026.iitg.ac.in for candidates who missed the regular deadline, activated till 28th September 2025. Aspiring engineers and science students can take this last opportunity for GATE 2026 registration until October 9, 2025, by paying a late fee.

The application fee for this extended period is INR 1,500 for Female, SC, ST, and PwD candidates and INR 2,500 for all other candidates, which includes a late fee of INR 500 per paper.

DIRECT LINK: GATE 2026 Application With Late Fee (ACTIVE)

Conducted by the IIT Guwahati, GATE 2026 is scheduled to be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. The exam will be a CBT and will be held in two daily sessions. The GATE score is a crucial requirement for admission to postgraduate programs (M.Tech., M.S., Ph.D.) in engineering, technology, and science at premier institutions across India, as well as for recruitment to various Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). The official notification and information brochure are available on the GATE 2026 website, detailing eligibility criteria, syllabus, and exam patterns.

How to Register for GATE 2025 with Late Fee?

The GATE 2025 registration with the late fee contains these steps below:

• Step 1: Go to gate2026.iitg.ac.in, official GATE 2026 website.
• Step 2: If you have not already registered, click on the "Register Here" link on the GOAPS portal. Provide your personal details. An Enrollment ID and password will be sent to your registered email and mobile number.
• Step 3: Use your Enrollment ID and the password you received to log in to your account on the GOAPS portal at goaps.iitg.ac.in.
• Step 4: Once logged in, fill in all the required information personal details, contact information, academic details, exam details (accurately).
• Step 5: Upload scanned copies of the following documents, ensuring they meet the specified format and size guidelines:
  • Passport-sized Photograph
  • Signature
  • Photo ID Proof
  • Category/PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• Step 6: Proceed to the payment section. The system will automatically calculate the total fee, including the late fee, based on your category and the number of papers selected. Pay the fee online using one of the available options.
• Step 7: Carefully review all the information you have entered. Submit the application form.
• Step 8: After a successful submission, you will receive a confirmation email. It is highly recommended to download and save a copy of the final submitted application form for your records.

Related Links
GATE Login 2026	GATE 2026 Information Brochure	GATE 2026 Image Guidelines, Required Documents List

What are the Next Events for GATE 2026 After Registration?

The post-registration timeline for GATE 2026 is given below:

Event	Dates	Key Action
Application Correction	Oct. - Nov. 2025 (Tentative)	Update application details; fee may apply.
Admit Card Download	Jan. 2, 2026	Download your exam entry ticket.
GATE 2026 Exam	Feb. 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026	Appear for the test.
Response Sheet & Answer Key	Feb. 2026 (Tentative)	Check your answers and key; raise objections.
Result	Mar. 19, 2026	Official results are published.
Free Scorecard	Mar. 27 - May 31, 2026	Download scorecard at no cost.
Paid Scorecard	After May 31, 2026 (Tentative)	Download with an INR 500 fee until Dec. 31.
Admissions Counselling	Starts Apr. 2026 (Tentative)	Apply for programs at IITs, NITs, and other institutions.
PSU Recruitment	Varies	Apply for jobs at public sector companies.

Read More:

• GATE Eligibility Criteria 2026
• GATE Syllabus 2026 (Out)
• GATE Exam Pattern 2025
• GATE 2026 Exam Preparation

Frequently Asked Questions

Can candidates change the GATE 2026 exam city, wrong academic certificate after this registration? +

Ans: Yes, between the GATE 2026 correction window normally opens in November a candidate can change the exam city or wrong academic details. The date of the correction window has not been published yet. Once announced it will be updated on our Studyriserr GATE 2026 Dates page.

Can two papers be applied for GATE 2026 exam? +

Ans: In a change from previous years, candidates for GATE 2026 can now apply for a maximum of two papers. Both papers, a primary and a secondary from an approved list of combinations, must be selected within a single application form.

Is Aadhar Card required during GATE 2026 application? +

Ans: No, the certificates and Identity proof mentioned in the official GATE 2026 brochure are the documents needed only.

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