GATE 2021 Application Form, Registration Dates, Fees and Process

Updated On - May 11th, 2020

Nikkil Visha

Exams Prep Master

IIT Bombay will release GATE 2021 application forms tentatively in the month of September 2020. Candidates will be able to do the online registration the online mode. In order to fill the application forms, candidates will have to register at GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS). 

Candidates who will fulfill the eligibility criteria will be able to apply and appear for the examination. To become eligible for the exam candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university/institute.  Check GATE 2021 Eligibility Criteria

• GATE Application Fee for the general category will be INR 1500 while late registration fees will be INR 2000. 
• Applicants will have to upload their scanned passport size photo and signature in prescribed specifications. 
• The entire application process will be done through GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS). 

GATE 2021 will be conducted for 25 papers. In 2020, Biomedical Engineering was added to the list of GATE disciplines. The paper pattern and syllabus are expected to be the same for GATE 2021 also.  Check GATE 2021 Syllabus.

Graduate Aptitude Test or popularly recognized as GATE, is the gateway to M.Tech programs offered by prestigious government and private institutions. It is jointly organized by the seven IITs and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). Read on to know more about GATE Application Form, Registration, Documents Required, Important Dates, Steps to apply, Application fee, and other important details. 

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Highlights of GATE 2021 Registration

GATE 2021 Registration Dates

A Stepwise Guide to GATE 2021 Application Process

For the ease of aspirants, the exam authority has released a Guide for successful submission of GATE Application Form. The process of applying for GATE comprises the following steps-

1. GATE Registration – Register as “New User” and proceed as mentioned in the guide. After successful registration, you will get access to GOAPS with the credentials you entered.
2. Fill GATE Application Form – Login using GOAPS Enrollment ID and GOAPS Password and start filling the GATE application form.
3. Upload Documents – Upload Image, Signature, Eligibility Certificate, SC/ST Certificate and PwD Certificate as per the given specifications.
4. Payment of Fees – Payment can be done through credit card, debit card or net banking.

Step 1: Registration

To fill the online application process, candidates have to register themselves. New candidates can register themselves by entering their full name and other details in the form given below.

• Name of the Candidate
• Email Address 
• Country of Residence
• Mobile Number
• Create your Password – It should be unique and 8-15 characters long. 
• Enter the Captcha and click on ‘Submit. ‘
• If all the details are correct, an SMS and an email will be sent to your mobile number and email address respectively.
• Enter details like a valid email address, mobile number and create a GOAPS password.
• GOAPS password must be unique. Avoid using Date of Birth, your name or some numbers (12345) or string of letters (abcd), etc.
• All communication will be done through the registered mobile number and email id.
• In the case of foreign students, all the communication will be done through the email id.

GOAPS Enrollment ID: After successful registration, an email containing the GOAPS Enrollment ID will be sent. This ID will be used for submitting GATE Application Form 2021, downloading GATE Admit Card and for the purpose of checking result and downloading the scorecard.

NOTE:Only one application form can be filled through one e-mail id

Step 2: Filling of GATE 2021 Application Form

• Enter the Enrollment ID and Password to proceed with GATE Application Form filling process. Go through GATE 2021 Information Brochure and read all the given instructions. There are 4 subsections under stage 2 of How to Apply for GATE 2021. The detailed process is explained below-
• GATE 2021 Exam Details: Select the GATE 2021 Paper you wish to appear in. Select your examination country and subsequently pick 3 choices of GATE Exam Centers.
• While selecting the exam cities, the first two choices must be of the same GATE Zone and the third one can be from any sector.
• Applicant’s Personal Details: Don’t forget to Verify Email Address and Mobile Number. On clicking the Verify Button, an OTP is sent to the registered email id and mobile number. Enter your personal details like Date of Birth, Gender, Nationality, Category etc.

Correspondence Address:  Add your Correspondence Address for future correspondence. The following image highlights the required details:

Qualifying Degree Details: You are required to fill the details of your qualifying degree i.e. Name and discipline of the Qualifying degree, Name of college/ university, Passing year, etc.

Step 3: Uploading Documents

Images to be uploaded should be scanned beforehand and kept ready for uploading. Documents that are required to be uploaded are mentioned below- 

• Passport size photograph in the white background: 2 kb -200 kb
• Signature in running handwriting: 2 kb-150 kb
• Eligibility Certificate(s) 
• Category Certificate wherever applicable: 10 kb -300 kb
• PwD Certificate wherever applicable: 10 kb – 300 kb

Check GATE Detailed Photo size and format

Declaration

After uploading the documents, read the declaration and tick the checkbox to proceed for the fee payment. 

Step 4: GATE 2021 Application Form Fee Payment

• GATE Application Fee varies for Indian nationals and International candidates.
• The payment can be made via net banking facility/credit card or debit card only.
• E-challan mode of payment has been eliminated from the GATE registration process.
• GATE Application Fee is neither refundable nor transferable. 
• As per the banking norms, additional online transaction charges will be applicable.
• Candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ PwD category have to upload valid documentary evidence for concession in fees. 
• Category wise application fee details are tabulated below:

Payment Issues Resolvement GATE 2021 Application Form

In case the payment made is not reflected in the first go, You should not make another payment immediately. You should wait for at least two days, then check GATE 2020 Application Form Status. Another payment should be made in case of an unsuccessful payment. In case any extra payments are received, it will be automatically refunded to the respective bank account (it may take a week or more, after the closure of GATE Registration).

GATE 2021 Application – Documents/Particulars Required

Candidates must keep the following documents handy before initiating the process for GATE Registration: 

• Scanned photograph and signature 
• Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar Card/Passport/Driving License/PAN Card/Voter ID/College ID/Employee Identification Card/Notarized Affidavit with Photo, Signature, Date of Birth and Residential Address).
• For foreign students, Passport/ Govt. Issued ID/College ID/Employee ID will be considered as valid ID proofs.
• Degree Certificate/Provisional Certificate/Course Completion Certificate 
• Copy of Mark Sheet of the V /VI /VII semester
• Final year students must submit Provisional Certificate Letter as per format issued by the Home of Institute/Dean/Registrar/Head of Dept.
• Candidates in the final year of AMIE have to submit their mark sheet for Section A of AMIE in case of professional equivalent qualifications.
• Caste Certificate (if applicable) as per given format
• Disability or PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• Candidates pursuing a higher degree or masters have to submit the qualifying degree certificate
• Candidates with backlogs have to upload a copy of the mark sheet of the final year issued by the institute where they are studying. 

GATE 2021 – Forgot Enrollment ID or Password?

In certain situations, enrollment id and password can be misplaced by a candidate. If need be, email id can also be used to access GATE Application Form.

There are two options available to access the application form-

1. Request for an OTP: If you remember the Enrollment ID/Email Address, but forgotten Password, click on "Request for an OTP" to get One Time Password.

Provide your registered mobile number and Enrollment ID/Email Address. Click on Reset Password to obtain a new one.

2. Already have an OTP? : If you already have an OTP, click on "Already have an OTP?" to reset the password.

Enter the following details to create a New Password- 

• Enrollment ID/Email Address
• OTP
• New Password
• Confirm New Password

Password Specifications: Choose a password that cannot be guessed easily. It should be unique and 8-15 characters. 

GATE 2021 Application Form Correction

After the submission of the form, it goes under scrutiny where the authority will check and inform the candidates about the mistakes for the rectification. An additional fee will be applicable for changing the details in the application form.   

The following details can be edited before paying the application fee-

• Details like Communication Address, Graduation Details, Date of Birth, Gender and Category.  
• One needs to upload a clear and acceptable image of the photograph and signature if they have not uploaded the high-quality images.
• The correct document defining the category status. 
• The rectification of selection of the wrong status of qualifying examination along with its correct document can be submitted.

The changes that cannot be made in the submitted GATE Application Form:

• The E-mail Id mentioned by the candidate
• Contact Number is given by the candidate
• Paper for attending GATE 2021

As the above-mentioned details cannot be edited, in case a mistake is made, you have to apply again for GATE 2020 with a new E-mail ID and Phone Number. It must be noted that the previous application fee shall not be refunded.

GATE 2021 Application Status 

If the status of your application is “Under Scrutiny”, you need not worry. Wait till the scrutiny team processes your application. Only those candidates whose applications need to be rectified in photo/signature/supporting documents will be contacted by email and SMS. The scrutiny process will continue even after the application portal is closed.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College