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The GATE 2026 application fee has been revised this year: Rs 1000 for Female, SC, ST, and PwD candidates and Rs 2000 for other candidates during the regular period. If you register in the extended period, you have to pay a GATE 2026 late fee of Rs 1500 for female/SC/ST/PwD candidates and Rs 2500 for the rest. Here is a breakdown of the GATE 2026 registration fees:
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during the Regular Period
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Female/SC/ST/PwD – Rs 1000
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Others – Rs 2000
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during the Extended Period
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Female/SC/ST/PwD – Rs 1500
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Others – Rs 2500
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The GATE exam fee mentioned here is for a single paper. If you want to appear for two papers, you must pay double the fees.
- IIM Guwahati is conducting the GATE 2026 exam. The registration process is held on the official website – gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
- GATE 2026 registration date is August 25 to September 25, 2025. However, you can register for an extended period – from September 26 to October 06, 2025 – with an additional late fee of Rs 500.
- Pay the GATE exam 2026 application fee online, via credit/debit card, net banking, or UPI.
Check the GATE 2026 application fee structure, category-wise fee, late fees, and deadline to avoid last-minute hassles.
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Key Summary:
- The GATE 2026 application fee is Rs 2000 for General category candidates.
- Female and reserved category candidates get a Rs 1000 concession, making the GATE exam fee Rs 1000.
- GATE 2026 late fees are Rs 1500 for reserved and Rs 2500 for other candidates who apply in the extended registration period.
- The GATE 2026 application fee is shared per paper. For two test papers, the application fee will be double.
- Keep the GATE 2026 exam fee payment receipt as proof of application submission.
GATE 2026 Application Fee
You have to pay a GATE 2026 registration fee to successfully register for the exam. The fee varies based on the candidate’s category and gender, as well as the registration period.
| Category | Regular Period (August 28 to September 28, 2025) |
During the Extended Period (September 29 to October 09, 2025) |
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| Female/SC/ST/PwD (per test paper) | 1000 | 1500 |
| All other candidates, including foreign nationals (per test paper) | 2000 | 2500 |
Note:
- The above GATE application fees are for a single test paper. Candidates opting for two papers would have to pay twice the above-mentioned fees.
- PwD here refers to Persons with Benchmark Disability. Only those candidates with benchmark disability (40% and higher) are eligible for fee concession.
Source: gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
GATE 2026 Late Fees
IIT Guwahati allows candidates to apply for the GATE 2026 exam for an extended time. However, you have an additional GATE 2026 Late Fee of Rs 500 (as a penalty). This brings the GATE application fee for female/reserved candidates to Rs 1500, and for other candidates to Rs 2500.
| Category | Late Fees |
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| Female/SC/ST/PwD (per test paper) | 1500 |
| All other candidates, including foreign nationals (per test paper) | 2500 |
GATE 2026 Exam Fees based on Papers
GATE 2026 candidates can appear two papers maximum based on the specified GATE two-paper combination. If you want to appera for two papers, you have to pay double of what you pay for one paper.
| Category | Regular Fees | Late Fees | ||
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| 1 Paper | 2 Papers | 1 Paper | 2 Papers | |
| Female/SC/ST/PwD | 1000 | 2000 | 1500 | 3000 |
| All other candidates, including foreign nationals | 2000 | 4000 | 2500 | 5000 |
How to Pay the GATE 2026 Application Fee?
You can pay the GATE 2026 registration fee on the GOAPS portal – goaps.iitg.ac.in, which will be active on the GATE 2026 official website – gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The exam fee must be paid online, through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. Download and save the fee payment receipt for future reference.
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Payment Mode: Online
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Net Banking
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Debit Card
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Credit Card
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Wallet
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UPI
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Is the GATE Application Fee Refundable?
The GATE 2026 application fee is not transferable or refundable. However, the fee maybe refunded only when a certain two-paper combination is removed.
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What's New in GATE 2026 Fees?
GATE 2026 registration fee has been increased by Rs 100 for Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates and Rs 200 for General candidates per paper.
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GATE 2026 application fee for the regular period is Rs 1000 for female/SC/ST/PwD candidates Rs 2000 for other candidates. GATE 2026 late fee is Rs 1500 for the reserved categories and Rs 2500 for other candidates registering in the extended period.
When to Apply for GATE 2026 Exam?
IIT Guwahati will open the GATE 2026 registration on August 25, 2025, on the GOAPS Portal. The GATE 2026 registration last date for the regular period is September 25, 2025. GATE 2026 registration window with late fees will be open from September 26 to October 6, 2025.
To register for GATE 2026, create a GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) 2026 account, fill out the application form, upload the necessary documents, pay the application fee, and accept the declaration before submitting their application.
Source: gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
GATE 2026 Application Fee Increased
IIT Guwahati has increased the GATE 2026 registration fee for General and reserved category candidates. The fee has increased by Rs 100 for Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates and Rs 200 for General candidates per paper.
| Category | GATE 2026 Fees (Regular) | GATE 2026 Late Fees | GATE 2025 Fees (Regular) | GATE 2025 Late Fees |
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| Female/SC/ST/PwD | Rs 1000 | Rs 1500 | Rs 900 | Rs 1400 |
| All other candidates, including foreign nationals | Rs 2000 | Rs 2500 | Rs 1800 | Rs 2300 |
GATE Application Fee Trends (Last 5 Years)
The conducting IITs have slowly increased the GATE registration fees over the years.
| Year | Female / SC / ST / PwD | General / OBC (Others) |
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| 2021 | ₹750 | ₹1,500 |
| 2022 | ₹750 | ₹1,500 |
| 2023 | ₹850 | ₹1,700 |
| 2024 | ₹900 | ₹1,800 |
| 2025 | ₹900 | ₹1,800 |
| 2026 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
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