REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Data Required for Filling the Application Form for GATE 2026
The following data will be required while filling the online application form.
- Personal Details
- Name: The name of the candidate in the application form must be exactly the same as that in the valid photo ID, which the candidate must produce in original while appearing for GATE 2026 examination at the centre. Prefixes/titles such as Mr./Shri/Dr./Mrs./Smt./Prof./ Capt./Maj./Lt./Col., etc. must not be used before the name. GATE 2026 scorecard will be issued as per the name entered in the application form.
- Date of Birth: Candidates are advised to ensure that the date of birth provided in the application form matches exactly with that mentioned in the photo ID.
- Personal mobile number
- Name and mobile number of parent or guardian
- Address for communication including PIN code
- Details of the Eligibility degree
- Institute/College name and address with PIN Code
- Choice(s) of GATE test paper(s)
- Choices of three GATE Examination cities from the same zone
- Net-banking/debit card/credit card/UPI/wallet details for fee payment
Documents Required
- Good quality image of the candidate’s photograph conforming to the specifications
- Good quality image of the candidate’s signature conforming to the specifications
- Scanned copy of valid photo Identity Document (ID)
(The same ID, in original, MUST be produced while appearing for GATE 2026 examination at the centre) - Scanned copy of the Category (SC/ST) certificate, if applicable, in PDF format
- Scanned copy of UDID (preferred)/PwD Certificate, if applicable, in PDF format
- Scanned copy of Dyslexic Certificate, if applicable, in PDF format
- Relevant Annexure(s), if applicable, in PDF format
- Certificate required for Compensatory time and Scribe
NOTE: Ensure that the uploaded documents are readable and clear. Uploading unreadable documents may lead to delays in processing the application and may lead to rejection of candidature.