GATE 2026 Login (GOAPS) @gate2026.iitg.ac.in, Uses and Benefits of GOAPS

What is GATE GOAPS?

GATE Online Application Processing System or GOAPS is an official portal where candidates can fill the application form after registering for the examination. Any candidate successfully registered on the GOAPS would be provided unique login credentials which would consist of a registration number and password, the login credentials then can be used to fill the GATE Application Form.

What is GATE Login Used For?

GOAPS or GATE Login is used for all the major processes such as:

• For GATE Registration
• For Filling of GATE Application Form
• For Downloading GATE Admit Card
• For Checking GATE response sheets
• For challenging GATE Answer Key
• For Checking GATE Result
• For Downloading GATE scorecard

How to create GATE 2026 Login @gate2026.iitg.ac.in?

Students who are planning to apply for GATE have to first register or login to the GOAPS portal. Students will require a valid email ID, mobile number for registration. The detailed step by step procedure to register is as follows

• Step 1 - Open the official website of GATE
• Step 2 - Click on the “New Candidate Registration” link
• Step 3 - Enter the required information
• Step 4 - Create a password of your choice
• Step 5 - Click on Submit button to complete the registration process

After the completion of registration, students will receive an email in their registered email ID and a message in their mobile about GATE registration or login enrollment ID/number and password. Students must keep the email and message safe till the completion of the complete process related to GATE.

GATE Login Enrollment ID and Password

GOAPS Enrollment ID: 

• Each and every candidate appearing for GOAPS will be provided with an Enrollment ID. 
• After registration, an e-mail containing the GOAPS Enrollment ID will be sent to the candidate. 
• This Enrollment ID will be used as the reference ID for all future communication.

GOAPS Password: 

• The candidate has to choose a strong password during the Enrollment. 
• This password must be remembered along with the GOAPS Enrollment ID to login to the portal.
• It is strongly recommended to choose a password that cannot be guessed and cracked easily. Keep your password information safe, secure, and confidential.

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Filling Online Application Form using GATE Login 

The first use of GATE login is during the registration process. Candidates are advised to keep the following details and documents ready before they fill the application form:-

Personal Information:

• Name, date of birth, personal mobile number, email ID parent’s name, parent’s mobile number, etc.
• Postal Address for Communication (including PIN code)
• Degree details.
• College address
• PIN code of college
• GATE paper.
• Choice of GATE examination cities
• Scanned image of your photograph
• Scanned image of your signature
• Scanned copy of the Eligibility Document.
• Scanned copy of the Category Certificate.
• Details of ID Proof
• Bank details for application fees.

Photograph:

• You must scan a color recently taken passport size photo with a white or a light color.
• Size of the photograph (3.5 cm (Width) x 4.5 cm (Height).
• The file format should be in JPEG only.
• The maximum dimensions can be 480 x 640 pixels (0.3 Megapixels)
• The minimum dimensions can be 240 x 320 pixels.
• The face should not be hidden by the hair of the head
• Candidates wearing spectacles should remove the spectacles and take the photograph to avoid any red glares.

Signature Specifications:

• Sign with black or dark blue ink pen only.
• The signature is not in CAPITAL letters
• Scan the signature by using a professional scanner.
• Only JPEG image format will be accepted.

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How to upload the GATE photo & signature?

Documents to be uploaded by International Candidates

1. Personal information.
2. Address (including PIN code)
3. Details of the Eligibility degree.
4. College name and address.
5. GATE paper (subject).
6. Scanned copy of the photograph as mentioned above.
7. Scanned copy of the signature as mentioned.
8. Scanned copy of the Eligibility Certificate.
9. Details of the valid Photo.
10. Details for Net-banking- debit or credit card for payment.

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• GATE Documents Required
• Photo-Size Guidelines

GATE Login: How to Fill Application Form? 

You can check the step by step procedure to fill the GATE online application form below:

Step 1 - Registration: Register for GATE by entering the following details-

• First Name
• Middle Name
• Surname
• Name of the Candidate

After confirming your above details, the following details had to be added:

• Email Address
• Confirm Email Address
• Country of Residence
• Mobile Number
• Password
• Confirm Password
• Captcha

Click on submit after you successfully complete the details. Registration, an e-mail containing your Enrollment ID will be sent to your email ID and also through an SMS. This will be the reference ID for all future communication. Also, an OTP will also be sent for verification of the mobile number

Step 2 - Login after registration

• Enter the Enrolment ID sent in the mail of Registered Email ID as well as the password set to log in. 
• Use the details and proceed to fill the GATE application form.
• To proceed to fill the application form of GATE, you will have to accept the declaration.

Step 3 - Filling the details in the GATE application form

Fill in the details as required or asked in each section.The details to be filled in this section are mentioned below. Kindly ensure that you follow the steps carefully:

• Paper, you wish to appear for. 
• Choice of Examination CITY.
• Next, choose three exam cities.
• Applicant's Personal Details - Ensure that the details match those in the degree as that will be used for verification. Any small mistake can lead to rejection of your application form.

The following details will be automatically filled. It will be filled by the system on the basis of your registration details:

• Enrolment ID
• Name of candidate
• Email ID
• Mobile No

The other details to be filled are:

• Date of Birth, Gender, Name of Parent/Guardian, Mobile No of Parent/Guardian, Nationality, Category
• ID Proof, ID Proof Number
• Name of Parent/Guardian
• Country of Residence of Parent/Guardian
• Mobile Number of Parent/Guardian

Correspondence Address:

• Address line 1
• Address line 2 (Optional)
• Address line 3 (Optional)
• Correspondence Address City/Town
• PIN Code
• Country
• State/Union Territory

Qualifying Degree Details: 

All details related to the academic qualifications and degree has to be entered.

• Institute Registration/Roll No
• Qualifying Degree.
• The discipline of choosing the Qualifying Degree: Click on "Other" if the qualifying degree was done outside India.
• Year of qualifying degree
• State/Union Territory
• City/Town
• College/University Name
• PIN Code: PIN code of college to be entered.

Step 4: Upload Documents

• The scanned photograph, signature as well as the documents asked will have to be uploaded after this. 
• After successfully uploading, it is advisable to save and view the application form before submitting it so that you can edit the information in case of any mistake.

Step 5: Payment of Application Fees

• Payment Mode: Online payment can be made only through Net Banking or Debit/Credit Cards. Additional bank charges may be applicable.
• Printing the GATE application form and checking Application Status - On successful payment, you can successfully print your GATE application form. 
• In case of any mistakes or errors, the candidates will be sent an SMS and Email to intimate you about the same and its rectification. 
• You can always log in to GOAPS anytime to print your application form.

What to Do If Forgot GATE Login Details?

In case the candidates have misplaced or have forgotten their login, they need to get them back. To do so they need to follow the steps that are mentioned below:

• Click on the link that will be available on the official website written as forgot password.
• Next, on the open window, the candidates will have to now click on the link that says “forgot enrollment ID or password” as shown

• After that, the following window will automatically open after you click. Check on the suitable option and get the details back.

Once the process is done the candidates get an auto-generated enrollment Id over their registered email ID. The candidates can now use the newly generated ID and password and further use it to log in and access all other things under the login. 

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