GATE 2027 Application Form LIVE: Registration Begins, Check Dates, Eligibility and Fees
The wait is over. GATE aspirants can now buckle up to register for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. The final date for application submission is September 27. Aspirants can register for GATE 2027 on the official page.
IIT Madras is conducting GATE 2027 on behalf of the National Coordination Board, in the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, for admissions to postgraduate and doctoral degrees and is also used for recruitment by several Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).
GATE 2027 Registration: Important Dates
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Event |
Date |
|---|---|
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Registration begins |
August 27, 2026 |
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Regular registration deadline |
September 27, 2026 |
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Extended registration with late fee |
October 5, 2026 |
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Application rectification |
October 14–21, 2026 |
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City allotment notification |
January 4, 2027 |
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Admit card |
To be announced |
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GATE 2027 exam |
February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027 |
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Result |
March 19, 2027 |
The GATE 2027 Application website reserves the right to change the dates.
GATE 2027 Eligibility Criteria
With its name, GATE gives the impression of narrow eligibility criteria, when it actually is much broader. Candidates who are in their third year or beyond at any institute offering a relevant degree are eligible. Candidates who possess a recognised degree in the areas of engineering, technology, architecture, science, commerce, arts or humanities are eligible (provided they fulfil the other criteria). Some examples of degrees which are relevant to GATE are:
- BE, BTech or BPharm
- BArch
- BSc or BSc (Research) or BS
- BCA
- BA/BCom
- Integrated ME/MTech/MPharm
- MSc/MA/MCA or equivalent
- MBBS/BDS/BVSc
- Four-year courses in BSc (Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry)
GATE does not have a fixed upper age limit, and candidates can appear for the exam as many times as they wish.
GATE 2027 Application Fees
The application fee is charged per test paper.
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Candidate category |
Regular period |
Extended period |
|---|---|---|
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Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates |
₹1,000 |
₹1,500 |
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All other candidates, including foreign nationals |
₹2,000 |
₹2,500 |
Candidates choosing two permitted papers must pay the applicable fee for both papers. Additional payment-processing or service charges may apply.
DigiLocker Is Mandatory for Indian Candidates
A new requirement for Indian applicants is to have a DigiLocker registration (access) before applying. According to IIT Madras, applicants are required to have a DigiLocker account (registered and verified) before applying. Information such as name, date of birth, mobile number, email, profile picture, address, and verified ID can be retrieved at this stage. Applicants are required to ensure consistency between their DigiLocker information and their official identification documents.
What Documents Are Required?
The following documents should be ready by applicants:
- Valid photo ID
- Recent photo
- Signature
- Personal and communication information
- Parent/guardian information
- Degree and College information
- Category certificate, where applicable
- PwD certificate, where applicable
- GATE paper choice
- Examination-city preferences
Candidates must provide their name exactly as it appears on the valid photo ID they will carry to the examination.
GATE 2027 New Paper on Robotics and Automation
GATE 2027 has 30 test papers, including a new paper on Robotics and Automation (RA). Syllabi for GATE papers have been revised by IIT Madras. Also, some sectional paper codes and two-paper combinations of the GATE papers have been changed.
Candidates can select one paper or two papers, but two-paper candidates must choose from the combinations officially permitted by GATE 2027. Both papers are selected through a single application.
How to Apply for GATE 2027
Registration through the official GATE portal:
- Visit gate2027.iitm.ac.in
- Open GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS).
- Complete registration using the required personal details.
- Complete facial registration process
- Enter academic and examination details
- Select the GATE paper or permitted two-paper combination
- Upload the required photograph, signature and documents
- Select examination cities
- Pay the application fee
Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
GATE 2027 Exam Dates
The computer-based test (CBT) mode of the GATE 2027 exam will be conducted on February 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 2027. Notifications for city allotment are planned for January 4. The date for release to download the admit cards is still not been announced. According to the official notification, the validity of the GATE 2027 score is for 3 years.
What Next for the Aspirants?
The best and safe option is to apply before the last date which is September 27. Waiting for the last moment serves no good purpose since DigiLocker verification and submission of documents and payment will also have to be done.
Aspirants are advised to go through GATE 2027's revised syllabus and check the combinations of the two papers permitted, before finalizing the paper. IIT Madras has specified modification in the syllabus and combinations of GATE 2027 papers.
Final Thoughts
GATE 2027 registration is now active; IIT Madras has activated the GOAPS application process on August 27, 2026. Candidates have until September 27 without a late fee, while applications remain available until October 5 with the late fee.
This year's registration is noted for two things that should not be missed by candidates; DigiLocker is mandatory for Indian nationals, and Robotics and Automation is a new GATE paper.
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