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GATE 2026 Registration Opens Today as IIT Guwahati Adds Energy Science Paper and Raises Fees

With deadlines reported differently across outlets, candidates should rely on the official portal for the exact closing dates.

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GATE 2026 Registration (Aug 28): Eligibility, Application Fee, Documents Required & Exam Cities – All You Need to Know!
GATE 2026 Registration Begins Today at gate2026.iitg.ac.in; Exams from Feb 7

Overview

  • Applications open August 28, 2025 on gate2026.iitg.ac.in for the IIT Guwahati‑conducted exam.
  • Reports conflict on the last dates for regular and late registration, so applicants should confirm the timeline on the official site.
  • GATE 2026 will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15 in two shifts (9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.), with results due March 19, 2026.
  • Fees have increased to Rs 2,000 per paper in the regular window and Rs 2,500 with late fee for most candidates, and Rs 1,000/1,500 for female/SC/ST/PwD.
  • A new Energy Science section (XE‑I) is introduced under Engineering Sciences, the two‑paper option is limited to approved combinations, and eligibility clarifications include third‑year students and specified foreign degrees.