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GATE-2026

Data Required for Filling the Online Application Form in 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

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.

JAM-2026

X standard (SSC) Marksheet/Certificate:

X standard (SSC) Marksheet/Certificate is required.


Category Certificate:

  • Candidates who belong to the following categories need to upload a valid category certificate.
  • Other Backward Classes - Non-Creamy Layer ( OBC-NCL)
  • Economically Weaker Section ( EWS)
  • Scheduled Caste ( SC)
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST )
  • For OBC-NCL, EWS, SC and ST categories, certificate issued ONLY by authorized officials  (Annexure V)  shall be valid.
  • OBC-NCL and EWS certificate should be submitted in the prescribed format and should have been issued on or after April 1, 2025.
  • The format for OBC-NCL Certificate is given in Annexure VI .
  • The format for EWS Certificate is given in  Annexure VII.

PwD Certificate:

  • Candidates with Physical Disability need to upload a valid PwD certificate ( PwD).
  • Physical Disability Certificate for applicants of PwD category should meet the requirements specified in PwD Guidelines.
  • Form for the candidates with greater than 40% of disability:  Click here to download
  • Form for the candidates with less than 40% of disability: Click here to download