The admission process for Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) 2025 has officially started. Students who are interested in applying for GATE 2026 can complete their registration through the official website gate2026.iitg.ac.in before the last date 25 September 2025. Candidates must carefully check the official notification to understand the eligibility criteria, important dates, required documents, application fee, and selection procedure. The admission process may include an entrance exam, merit list, or counselling, depending on the institution and program. Applicants are advised to keep all necessary documents ready and follow the guidelines mentioned in the notice. This is a great opportunity for students aiming to pursueGATE 2025 in the 2025 academic session. Direct application link and important updates are provided below.
GATE 2026 Registration Started
Important Dates
- Online Application Opens: August 28, 2025
- Regular Application Closes: September 28, 2025
- Extended Period Closes (with Late Fee): October 9, 2025
- Date for Changes (category, paper, city) November 6, 2025
- Admit Card Download: January 2, 2026
- Exam Dates: February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026
- Result Announcement March 19, 2026
- Scorecard Download (free):March 27–May 31, 2026
- Paid Scorecard Download June 1–December 31, 2026
Application Fee
| Category | Regular Period | Extend Period |
|---|---|---|
| Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates | 1000 | 1500 |
| All other candidates | 2000 | 2500 |
- Payment Mode (Online): You can make the payment using the following methods:
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Internet Banking
Eligibility Criteria
- Students in 3rd year or above in any undergraduate degree OR those who have completed a government-approved degree in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, or Arts are eligible.
- M.B.B.S./B.D.S./B.V.Sc./B.Sc. (Agri, Horticulture, Forestry): Eligible if in 5th/6th/7th semester or already completed.
- No age limit to appear in GATE 2026.
Documents Required
- Photograph
- Signature
- Photo Identity Document
- Category Certificate
- PwD Certificate
- Dyslexia Certificate
Exam Pattern
- CBT (Computer-Based Test) conducted in English only.
- Duration: 3 hours (4 hours for eligible PwD candidates), two sessions (forenoon: 9:30 AM-12:30 PM, afternoon: 2:30 PM–5:30 PM).
- Total Questions: 65 (10 General Aptitude + 55 Subject based).
- Types of Questions: MCQ, MSQ, and NAT.
- Negative Marking: Only for MCQs; no negative for MSQs and NATs.
- Score Validity: 3 years from result announcement.
Application Process
Follow these steps carefully to fill and submit your application form online:
- Online Registration at gate2026.iitg.ac.in
- Fill personal, academic, and work experience details
- Upload required documents:
- Photo, Signature
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD) if applicable
- Pay application fee
- Submit & print confirmation page
Important Links
| Link Type | Links |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here To Apply |
| Notification Download | Click Here To Download |
| Official Website | Click Here |