Overview

• Most outlets listed September 28 as the last day for applications without a late fee, while a September 29 Times Now report said the window now runs through October 6.
• Applications with a late fee are widely reported to be accepted until October 9 via gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
• Fees per paper are Rs 1,000 for female/SC/ST/PwD candidates and Rs 2,000 for others during the regular period, rising to Rs 1,500 and Rs 2,500 in the extended window.
• GATE 2026 is scheduled for February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026, with results expected on March 19, 2026.
• IIT Guwahati has said core papers such as CE, EC, EE, GE, GG, IN, ME and PI will not be held on February 8 to reduce a clash with the UPSC ESE exam.