The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has once again extended the deadline for the online applications of Graduate Test in Engineering (GATE) 2020. According to its latest notification, candidates can now apply for IIT GATE 2020 till September 28, 2019, at the official website; gate.iitd.ac.in. Besides, the last date to submit the applications with late fee is till October 1, 2019. All the engineering aspirants are advised to go through the exam notification carefully before applying for the examination. Candidates are further advised to not wait for the last date and apply soon before the deadline to avoid the last-minute hustle.

Earlier, the last date to apply for IIT GATE 2020 was September 24. It was then extended till September 26, and now the last date for the submission of online application is September 28, 2019. Announcing the extension of the last date, IIT Delhi stated, “Because of heavy traffic load in the GATE application portal, the last date of application with normal fees has been extended up to September 28.”

How to Apply for GATE 2020?

  • Visit the official website; gate.iitd.ac.in.

  • On the homepage, you will find the link that reads, “GATE online application portal, click here.”

  • Click on the said link and register to a new window page.

  • Fill in the required details and register.

  • You will get your registered id.

  • Sign in and fill the form, upload images and make payment.

Note that there could be technical glitches because of heavy traffic on the official website, as IIT Delhi noted. Verification of your mobile number and email address through OTP is important to complete the registration process. But if there is a delay in getting the OTP for verification, candidates are advised to proceed for payment with either your verified email id or mobile number.

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