Candidates have to apply only ONLINE. The application fee is Rs. 750/- for women candidates, Rs. 750/- for the SC/ST/PwD category candidates and Rs. 1500/- for all others. The application fee can be paid either online or through e-challan (additional bank charges may apply). The application fee is non-refundable.

GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) An online interface is provided for your interaction with the GATE Office. With this interface you can,

1. Apply for the examination online.

2. Upload photograph, signature, thumb impression and other relevant documents such as, graduation certificate, category certificate (wherever applicable) etc.

3. Pay the application fee through net-banking or debit card or e-challan.

4. Check the Status of your application form: Received, Under Scrutiny, Accepted, Defect Status, Status after Rectification, Rejected with Valid Reasons, Admit Card Ready for Download, etc.

5. Contact the zonal GATE Office in case of any queries/problems.

6. Download Admit Card.

7. View your answers, marks and GATE score.

The login to this interface uses your GOAPS password. Keep your password information safe, secure and confidential.

The application procedure remains same for International candidates.

The international candidates must have a passport for making application.

Documents/ Data required (Indian Candidates) 

• Personal information (name, date of birth, your personal mobile number, parent’s name, parent’s mobile number, etc.)
• Address for Communication (including PIN code)
• Eligibility 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 image of your thumb impression
• Scanned copy in pdf format of Degree Certificate or mark sheet of previous semester/year (for final year candidates) / Provisional certificate (letter) from the Institute for final year students
• Scanned copy of Category/PwD Certificate (if applicable) in pdf format
• ID Proof : Only Passport/PAN Card/Voter ID/Aadhaar UID/College ID/Employee ID card
• Bank details for application fees. 

Documents/ Data required (International Candidates)

• Personal information (name, date of birth, your personal mobile number, parent’s name, parent’s mobile number, etc.)
• Address for Communication
• Eligibility degree details
• College address
• GATE paper, choice of GATE examination cities
• Scanned image of your photograph
• Scanned image of your signature
• Scanned image of your thumb impression
• Scanned copy of Degree Certificate or mark sheet of previous semester/year (for final year candidates) in pdf format
• ID Proof : Only Passport/Government issued ID/College ID/Employee ID card
• Bank details for application fees.