GATE Application Form 2023: How to Apply?

For the ease of aspirants, the exam authority releases a guide for the successful submission of GATE Application Form. The process of applying for GATE 2023 comprises of 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 2023 – Login using GOAPS Enrollment ID and GOAPS Password and start filling the application form which include details such as educational qualification, personal details, etc.
3. Upload Required Documents – Upload Image, Signature, Eligibility Certificate, SC/ST Certificate and PwD Certificate as per the given specifications.
4. Payment of GATE Application Fees – Payment can be done through credit card, debit card, or net banking.
5. Complete Declaration – Before submitting the application form, a candidate must read and accept the declaration statement without that you will not be able to submit the application form. 

Step 1: GATE Registration

To fill the online GATE Application Form 2023, candidates have to register themselves first. New candidates can register themselves by entering their full name and other details in the form given below.

• Enter your Personal Details like 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 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 2023, downloading GATE Admit Card and for the purpose of checking results and downloading the scorecard.

NOTE: Only one GATE application form can be filled through one email ID.

Step 2: Filling GATE Application Form 2023

Enter the Enrollment ID and Password to proceed with GATE Application Form filling process. There are 4 subsections under stage 2 of How to Apply for GATE 2023. The detailed process is explained below-

• GATE Exam Details: Select the GATE 2023 Paper you wish to appear in. Select your examination city and pick 3 choices of GATE 2023 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. 
• 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: Upload Required Documents for GATE Registration

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

Also Check: GATE 2023 Documents Upload Guidelines

Step 4: Payment of GATE Application Fee 2023

• 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. 

GATE 2023 Application Fee- Revised

Category wise GATE 2023 application fee has been increased. The increased GATE 2023 Application Fee has been listed in the table below-

GATE 2023 Application Fee for International Candidates

This year IIT Kanpur is going to conduct GATE 2023 in cities of Dhaka, Kathmandu, Dubai and Singapore for international candidates. GATE 2023 Application Form for such international candidates has also been increased. The table below mentions the regular and late fee to be paid by international candidates. 

Payment Issues Resolvement GATE Registration 2023

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).

Step 5: Accepting the Declaration

Before submitting the application form in GOAPS portal, a candidate has to read and accept the declaration statement. Some of the points from the declaration are mentioned below. You cannot skip this step and the application form will only be submitted after you agree with the declaration. 

• In the declaration, you have to confirm that the form is filled by you. 
• You have understood each and every point in the form and fill up the details accordingly.
• I agree to strictly comply with the code of conduct for GATE 2023. 
• If any of the information provided by me is found to be incorrect at any time later, my candidature for GATE 2023 will be cancelled.
• I shall be liable for legal action for providing any type of false information.