GATE 2027 Registration: Apply by October 5 for MTech and PhD Opportunities; Check Fee, Exam Dates and Eligibility
Tamil Nadu: There is a closing window for GATE 2027 registration, with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), the organising institute for GATE 2027, accepting applications until October 5, 2026. This gives eligible candidates another opportunity to submit their applications without a late fee. The GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is used for admission opportunities in postgraduate programmes (including MTech and other master's programmes), certain doctoral programmes and for recruitment opportunities offered by some public-sector organisations. Qualifying GATE itself does not guarantee admission, scholarship or employment; candidates must satisfy the requirements of the institute or organisation concerned.
GATE 2027 Registration: Key Details
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Particular |
Details |
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Exam |
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 |
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Organising Institute |
IIT Madras |
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Registration Started |
September 2, 2026 |
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Last Date Without Late Fee |
October 5, 2026 |
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Application Correction Window |
October 14–21, 2026 |
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City Allotment Notification |
January 4, 2027 |
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GATE 2027 Exam Dates |
February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027 |
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Result Date |
March 19, 2027 |
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Exam Mode |
Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
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Number of Test Papers |
30 |
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GATE Score Validity |
3 years |
The official schedule states that all dates are subject to change.
GATE 2027 Application Fee
Candidates should note the applicable fee before submitting the application; the fee is per test paper.
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Candidate Category |
Application Fee (Per Paper) |
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Female / SC / ST / PwD Candidates |
₹1,000 |
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All Other Candidates, Including Foreign Nationals |
₹2,000 |
Candidates choosing two test papers must pay the applicable fee for both papers. During the extended period, the applicable late fee is ₹500 in addition to the regular fee.
Who Can Apply for GATE 2027?
GATE 2027 eligibility is not restricted only to engineering graduates; candidates studying in the third year or higher of an undergraduate degree programme, or who have already completed a government-approved degree programme (in relevant disciplines) can be eligible (subject to the examination's prescribed criteria).
The examination covers engineering, technology, science, architecture, commerce, arts, humanities and related disciplines. Candidates should check the detailed eligibility requirements for their chosen paper before submitting the form.
DigiLocker Requirement for GATE 2027
One of the notable changes for GATE 2027 is that DigiLocker is used for registration. The application portal states that registration using DigiLocker is mandatory (for Indian nationals). The application system can fetch information such as the candidate's name, date of birth, contact details, photograph and verified identification information from DigiLocker. Candidates who have an unverified DigiLocker account can also apply under the current provisions (though their applications may need to undergo document scrutiny after registration). Candidates must also avoid deleting the DigiLocker account they've used for their GATE application (as future communications will be linked to that account).
GATE 2027 Exam Dates: Mark These Six Days
GATE 2027 will be conducted over three weekends (February 6-7, 13-14 and 20-21, 2027). The city allotment notification is scheduled for January 4, 2027, while the result is scheduled to be announced on March 19, 2027.
The examination will cover 30 test papers (including Robotics and Automation (RA), which has been introduced as a new GATE paper for 2027). The official website has also notified candidates that revisions have been made to the syllabi and sectional paper codes for some papers.
How to Complete GATE 2027 Registration
Candidates who have not submitted their forms should complete this process via the GATE 2027 application portal:
- Go to the official GATE 2027 website.
- Access the GOAPS application portal.
- Complete the registration and DigiLocker authentication.
- Enter academic and examination details.
- Select the required GATE paper or permitted two-paper combination.
- Choose examination cities.
- Upload or provide the required information and documents.
- Pay the applicable application fee.
- Submit the application and retain the confirmation details.
The application fee is non-refundable, unless for eligible duplicate transactions (per the official rules). For candidates still planning to apply, October 5 is the immediate deadline to remember; waiting until the final hours creates an avoidable risk if payment, document verification or portal-related problems occur.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for GATE 2027?
The last date to apply for the GATE 2027 application without the late fee is October 5, 2026.
2. Who is conducting GATE 2027?
IIT Madras is the organizing institute for GATE 2027.
3. When will the GATE 2027 exam be conducted?
GATE 2027 will be held on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027.
4. What is the GATE 2027 application fee?
The application fee is ₹1,000 per paper for female, SC, ST and PwD candidates while all other candidates including foreign nationals have to pay ₹2,000 per paper.
5. Can candidates apply for two GATE 2027 papers?
Yes. Candidates can choose two test papers, subject to the combinations allowed by the GATE 2027 authorities. The applicable fee will be charged for each paper.
6. When will the GATE 2027 application correction window open?
The GATE 2027 application correction window is scheduled from October 14 to October 21, 2026.
7. When will GATE 2027 city allotment details be announced?
The GATE 2027 city allotment notification is scheduled for January 4, 2027.
8. How many papers are available in GATE 2027?
GATE 2027 has 30 test papers in engineering, technology, science, architecture, commerce, arts, humanities and related disciplines.
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