GATE 2026 Important Documents Required For Application Process: The Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, is set to commence the process of GATE (General Aptitude Test in Engineering) 2026 today, August 28, 2025. The process will begin on the official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates can check the list of GATE 2026 Important Documents Required For Application Process released online.
Before filling out the GATE 2026 Form, candidates need to keep documents ready, such as a photograph, signature, and ID proof. They must upload the required documents in the prescribed format before the deadline. The last date to submit the GATE 2026 Application Form is September 28, 2025.
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IIT Guwahati has released the list of important documents required for the GATE 2026 application process. Candidates must submit these documents in the specified format to complete and submit the application form successfully.
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Documents Required
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Specifications
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Educational Certificates
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- Degree Details
- Name of the Institute, Address, and PIN Code
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Contact Details
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- Valid EMail ID
- Registered Phone Number
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Bank Details
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- Net-banking/debit/credit card/UPI/wallet for fee payment
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Good Quality Image of Candidate’s Photograph
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- Color photograph of passport size (3.5 cm width × 4.5 cm height) with the face of the candidate covering 60-70% of the photograph.
- The background of the photograph must be white and must not contain any object.
- The photograph must show the frontal face view and candidates must be looking directly into the camera.
- The photograph must show the forehead, eyes, nose, and chin of the candidate.
- Candidates must not wear any hat,mask, sunglasses or coloured glasses. Only normal spectacles for vision correction are allowed.
- Photographs can be in JPEG/JPG format.
- Minimum aspect ratio can be 0.66.
- maximum aspect ratio can be 0.89
- The maximum pixel resolution is 530 x 690 pixels and the minimum resolution is 200 x 260 pixels.
- The minimum file size must be of 5 kB and a maximum of 600 kB.
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Good Quality Image of Candidate’s Photograph
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- JPEG/JPG format
- Size with an aspect ratio (height: width) of 1 : 2.75 and 3.75.
- the area of the signature must cover 70-80% of the image.
- The minimum file size must be of 3 kB and maximum of 300 kB
- Maximum pixel resolution - 580 × 180 pixels
- Minimum resolution - 250 × 80 pixels
- The signature must be signed only by the applicant and not by any other person.
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Scanned Copy of Valid Photo Identity Card
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- Pan Card
- Passport
- Driving License
- Adhaar Card
- Voter ID
- Candidates must present the same ID in original while appearing for the GATE Examination 2026.
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Scanned Copy of Category Certificate (If Applicable)
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PDF Format
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Scanned copy of UDID (preferred)/PwD Certificate (If Applicable)
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PDF Format
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Scanned copy of Dyslexic Certificate (if applicable)
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PDF Format
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Relevant Annexures (If Required)
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PDF Format
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The GATE 2026 Examination is scheduled from February 7 to 15, 2026. Only candidates who will successfully complete the GATE 2026 Registration and Application form submission will be eligible to sit for the exam. Candidates are advised to visit the official website for more details.
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