Last Chance! GATE 2026 Registration with Late Fee Closes Tomorrow
Published 8 Oct 20253 min read591 Views
https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in/ Engineering aspirants, take note! The final deadline to register for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 with a late fee is tomorrow, Thursday, October 9, 2025. Candidates who missed the regular application window must complete their registration today to avoid losing the chance to appear for this crucial entrance exam.
GATE 2026, organized by IIT Guwahati, is the gateway to postgraduate programs (M.Tech, M.E., Ph.D.) at top institutes like the IITs and NITs, and also serves as a qualifying examination for recruitment into various Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).
Key GATE 2026 Application Details
| Activity | Last Date | Fees (Per Paper) |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Registration (Closed) | October 7, 2025 | Female/SC/ST/PwD: ₹1,000 All Others: ₹2,000 |
| Extended Registration with Late Fee | October 9, 2025 | Female/SC/ST/PwD: ₹1,500 All Others: ₹2,500 |
The application process is entirely online and must be completed through the official GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) portal at gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
Important Upcoming Dates for GATE 2026
- Exam Dates: February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026
- Result Declaration: March 19, 2026
Eligibility & Exam Pattern Highlights
The eligibility criteria have been relaxed, allowing students who are currently in the 3rd year or higher of any undergraduate degree program (or who have completed a degree) in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, or Arts to apply.
GATE 2026 will feature 30 test papers, including a new sectional paper on Energy Science (XE-I). The examination is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) consisting entirely of objective-type questions (MCQs, MSQs, and NAT questions). Aspirants can opt to appear for up to two papers from the prescribed list of combinations.
Make sure to finalize your application before the midnight deadline tomorrow. For regular updates follow Only Education News.
To apply, candidates must visit the official GATE website, log in to their GOAPS account, fill in all personal and academic details, and carefully upload the required documents, including a photograph and signature, before proceeding to the final fee payment. Since the deadline is imminent, all aspirants must act quickly to submit their forms and avoid last-minute technical difficulties.
This exam is a significant opportunity for all high school students and UG/PG students in the Engineering stream to shape their future careers in technology and research. For further details on the exam syllabus and related information, visit: https://www.onlyeducation.in/exams-list/engineering.