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How to Apply for GATE 2026 Online

Apply for GATE - PG entrance for engineering/science. Used by IITs, PSUs (BHEL, IOCL etc.) for jobs.

📁 Education ⏱️ 30-45 mins 💰 ₹900-1800

About This Guide

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) for M.Tech/MS admission and PSU recruitment. Conducted by IIT/IISc rotationally. 30 papers covering engineering, science, humanities. Online CBT 3 hours, 100 marks. Score valid 3 years. PSUs (BHEL, IOCL, GAIL, NTPC, PGCIL) recruit via GATE score. Apply at gate2026.iisc.ac.in.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's degree (any year)
Final year students eligible
Engineering, Science, Humanities, Architecture
No age limit
GATE score valid 3 years

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

10th, 12th certificates
Bachelor's degree (or final year proof)
Aadhaar
Photo (with white background)
Signature image
Category certificate
PwD certificate

Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

Visit GATE Portal

gate2026.iisc.ac.in (host institute changes annually).

New Registration

Personal details, get Enrollment ID.

Educational details, paper choice.

Choose Paper

30 papers (CS, ME, EE, EC, CE, etc.). Up to 2 papers allowed.

Choose Exam Cities

3 city preferences.

Upload Documents

Strict specs (white background photo).

Pay Fee

₹1800 Gen/OBC, ₹900 SC/ST/Women/PwD. Higher for late application.

Submit

Enrollment ID. Save.

Admit Card

2-3 weeks before exam (Feb).

Result

4 weeks. Score + GATE percentile.

Key Benefits

PG admission IITs/NITs/IIITs/IISc
PSU recruitment via GATE
M.Tech with stipend ₹12,400/month
Research opportunities
Score valid 3 years
30 papers covers all branches
Lateral entry to NITs
Higher salary post M.Tech

What Happens After Application?

Score + percentile. Apply for M.Tech via institute counselings or PSU recruitment. Top scores get IIT M.Tech.

Frequently Asked Questions

GATE for jobs?

PSUs (BHEL, IOCL, GAIL, NTPC, PGCIL, ONGC, NPCIL) recruit via GATE. ~₹50K+ entry pay. Apply via specific PSU notification.

M.Tech vs job after GATE?

M.Tech: ₹12,400 stipend + research career. Job: ₹50K+ from day 1. Both lead to good careers. M.Tech better for academia/R&D.