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GATE Application Form - Explore How to Fill, Fees & Entire Process

IIT Kanpur will issue the GATE Application Form 2023 online. To reach the application form of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2023, aspirants will have to register at the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS).

The final date for GATE 2023 online registration will be updated soon. Qualified applicants can complete GATE enrollments by registering at the GATE 2023 Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) gateway.

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The candidates in the pre-final year of their Bachelor’s degree are also eligible for GATE registration, along with applicants who have finished their graduation. However, it is suggested that before proceeding with the GATE application 2023, the candidates should check the GATE eligibility criteria 2023 in detail.

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Important Dates For GATE Application Form 2023How to fill the GATE Application Form 2023?How to correct the GATE application form 2023?FAQs Regarding GATE Application Form 2023

Important Dates For GATE Application Form 2023

Particulars Dates
GATE Online Application Processing 30th August, 2022

4th October, 2022

Closing of submission of application form 30th September, 2022
Last Date of Extended period for Online Registration Application (With Late Fees) 7th October, 2022
Modifications in GATE 2023 Application 4th to 11th November, 2022
Admit Card 3rd January, 2023
GATE 2023 Examination 4th, 5th, 11th and 12th February,  2023
Announcement of Result  16th March, 2023

NOTE: GATE 2023 notifications are not yet updated on the official website.

How to fill the GATE Application Form 2023?

To fill the form for GATE 2023 aspirants needs to follow a few steps:

  1. GATE 2023 Registration
  2. Filling of GATE Application Form 2023
  3. Upload Required Documents for GATE Registration
  4. Fees of GATE Registration 2023
  5. Confirm the Declaration
  6. Video on How to Fill GATE 2023 Registration Form

Step 1: GATE 2023 Registration

To access the GATE 2023 application, students need to register themselves online first. And for that, you are supposed to fill in some of your details:

  1. You need to fill in your details like the Name of the Candidate, Email Address, Country of Residence, Mobile number.
  2. Create your password. Make sure it is unique and 8-15 characters long. Enter the Captcha and click on submit.
  3. After completing all the details successfully, an SMS and an email will be sent to your mobile number and email address, respectively.
  4. It is an important step. Insert details like a mobile number, a valid email address, and create a GOAPS password.
  5. All communication will be done through the enrolled mobile number and email id.
  6. For foreign students, all the communication will be done through the email id.

Once you finish this process, the team will send you a GOAPS enrollment ID. It is a vital ID that will be used in many places like filling the form, downloading the admit card and scorecard, etc.

Step 2: Filling of GATE Application Form 2023

1. It is the first place when you will use your Enrollment ID and Password to proceed with the GATE application 2023 filling process. You need to select the paper you wish to appear in and also the exam city. You can choose three GATE 2023 Exam Centres.

2. After completing this, you need to verify your Email address and mobile number. Once you have verified the button, they will send you an OTP to the registered email id and mobile number. Make sure you enter your details like Date of Birth, Gender, Nationality, Category, and correspondence address.

3. Now, you need to mention your qualifying degree details, that includes, Name and discipline of the qualifying degree, the Name of the college/ university, the Passing year, etc.

Step 3: Upload Required Documents for GATE Registration

It is a very crucial process. Make sure you do it properly. Here you need to upload your documents in the image and PDF form. Documents that are required to be uploaded:

1. Passport size photograph in white background

Size: 5 cm Width × 4.5 cm Height with 70% of Face Coverage. Pixels Range from 240×320 – 480×640 in JPEG or JPG format.

2. Signature in running handwriting

The signature must cover 70 % of the image. Pixels Range from 80×280 – 160×560. Make sure you sign with black or dark blue colour ink only in JPEG or JPG format.

3. Photo ID Proof

4. Category Certificate wherever applicable

5. PwD Certificate wherever applicable

6. Certificate of Dyslexia

7. Scanned copy of Degree or Provisional certificate or certificate from the Head of the Department

Note: Remaining four documents need to be uploaded in PDF format.

Step 4: Fees of GATE Registration 2023

Candidates are needed to pay a registration fee for GATE Application Form 2023:

Category Normal Application Fee Late Application Fee
Women INR 850 INR 1350
SC/ ST/ PwD INR 850 INR 1350
All Other Candidates INR 1700 INR 2200
International Students – Dubai and Singapore US$ 200 US$ 250
Students From – Dhaka and Kathmandu US$ 100 US$ 150

Step 5: Confirm the Declaration

In the confirmation, you have to confirm that the form is filled by you.

Check You GATE Application 2023 Status

Congratulations! You have successfully completed the registration process. Now you can easily check the status of your application. To check the GATE application 2023 status candidates need to log in at the GATE registration link. If you notice the status of your GATE application is “Under Process”, then you don’t have to fret about it. The authorities will investigate all the GATE applications 2023 and if they find any need for correction in the form, then you will receive an automatic email/SMS.

Note:

  • An applicant appearing in ONE or TWO Papers can fill in only one application form.
  • In the case a candidate has filled multiple applications, then only one will be accepted. And the other applications will be declined without any compensation for the paid fee.

Video on How to Fill GATE 2023 Registration Form

How to correct the GATE application form 2023?

If you have mentioned wrong information in any section, you need to correct it before the deadlines given by the authorities. Yes, you can use the GATE application 2023 correction facility. However, candidates can revise only a few details.

Details that can be Revised Remarks
1. Name Depends on the documents submitted by the candidate.
2. Date of Birth Depends on the documents submitted by the candidate.
3. Gender Candidates can change the status of gender.

  1. For Male to Female (With no refund).
  2. For Female to male (Candidates have to pay 750 Rs. Not for SC/ST and PwD) .
4. Category Candidates can change the status of category:

  1. For SC/ ST to Gen/ OBC (Candidates have to pay 750 Rs. Not for Female and PwD candidates).
  2. For Gen/ OBC to SC/ ST (With no refund).
5. PwD status
  1. No to Yes (With no refund).
  2. Yes to No: (With fees of Rs 750. Not for Female and SC/ST candidates).
6. Dyslexia and other similar learning disabilities
  1. No to Yes (with convincing proof).
  2. Yes to No.
7. Details of Parents/ Guardian/ Correspondence address Depends on the documents submitted by the candidate.
8. College name and location, Roll no, Registration no. Depends on the documents submitted by the candidate.
9. Exam paper Yes, correction is allowed with fees.
10. Exam city Yes, correction is allowed with fees.

NOTE: In case of any mistake while filling the GATE application form, 2023 applicants may reach the authorities through GATE 2023 helpline numbers which will be available soon on the official website.

Also, audit scrutiny defects and rectify the errors in the application as soon as possible. Try to make it within two days of the arrival of email or SMS. You can contact GATE Office in your Zone for clarifications if any.

The time window for changes in GATE 2023 Application will be updated soon. (Remember here extra fee applicable)

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Frequently Asked Questions on GATE Application Form 2023

Q1

How to apply for GATE Exam 2023?

Candidates who want to apply for the GATE exam 2023 are required to fill and submit an online GATE application form. You can refer to the above procedure.

Q2

Is the GATE application free for female candidates?

No, female candidates are required to pay INR 750.

Q3

Do the candidates have to send the printout of the application form?

No. It is not required. Candidates are not required to send any printout to the institute or any other GATE zonal offices.