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Documents required for GATE Registration 2027: IIT Madras has released the list of documents required for GATE registration 2027 in the information brochure. Candidates can check the documents PDF on the official website, gate2027.iitm.ac.in. It is important to upload the necessary files with the correct specifications during the GATE 2027 registration process. The authority will commence the GATE 2027 application form filling process on August 14, 2026. In case of any errors, the authority will mark the defects and inform the applicants after thorough scrutiny. Candidates can rectify the GATE defects only during the specified dates. The GATE 2027 exam will be conducted on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027. GATE exam aspirants can find the checklist of documents required for GATE 2027 registration on this page.
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The authority will conduct the GATE 2027 exam in online mode for 30 exam papers. Applicants had to upload the required documents for GATE 2027 in online mode only. The documents required for GATE registration for females and males are the same. However, reserved category candidates had to submit additional documents required for GATE registration. Read the complete article for more information about the required documents for GATE registration 2027.
IIT Madras has uploaded the list of documents required for the GATE application form 2027 online on the official website. The authority has also provided the specifications for the required documents for GATE 2027 through the GATE exam notification. Candidates can check the list of required documents for GATE registration from the table below. It is advised to keep the required documents ready in the specified format before starting to fill out the application form.
Identity Proof/Photo ID: Aadhaar-UID (preferable), Aadhaar Virtual ID, Government-issued ID, Passport, PAN card, Voter ID or Driving License.
Category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) Certificate: Candidates who belong to SC/ST category must upload a valid documentary proof (for availing concession in application fee)
Person with Disability (PwD) Certificate: Recently obtained and valid PwD certificate issued by the competent authority.
Certificate of Dyslexia: The dyslexic candidates should attach a valid dyslexic certificate issued by any authorised Dyslexia Association
Document | Specification | Acceptable uploading Format |
Photograph |
| In JPG/JPEG format |
Signature |
| |
Category certificate (if applicable) | N/A | PDF format |
PwD certificate (if applicable) | N/A | |
Certificate of Dyslexia (if applicable) | N/A | |
Scanned copy of valid photo Identity document: Aadhar-UID (preferable)/ Passport/ PAN Card/ Voter ID/ Driving License. | N/A |
Note- The photo ID must have the candidate’s name, date of birth, and a unique photo ID number. Candidates have to carry the same photo ID to the GATE exam centre while appearing for the exam.
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Apart from uploading the documents, candidates had to provide certain information to successfully submit the GATE application form. Aspirants are advised to use the checklist provided below and ensure they have all the required details before commencing the GATE registration.
Personal information (name, date of birth, personal mobile number, parents’ name, parents’ mobile number, etc.).
The name of the candidate in the application form must be the same as that in the valid photo ID, which the candidate MUST produce in original while appearing for the GATE 2027 examination at the centre.
The GATE 2027 scorecard will be issued as per the name entered in the application form.
Prefixes/titles such as Mr / Shri / Dr / Mrs / Smt / Prof / Capt / Maj / Lt / Col / Er / Ar, etc. MUST NOT be used.
Candidate’s communication address.
Qualifying degree and details.
GATE paper(s) and the codes in which the candidate wishes to appear.
3 choices of GATE examination cities (from the same zone).
Net-banking /debit card/credit card / UPI details for fee payment.
Candidates who have submitted the GATE application form can check their application status online. Applicants have to log in to the GATE GOAPS login window to check the status of their GATE 2027 application form. If the application status displays ‘Under Scrutiny/Under Process’, that means the verification process is ongoing. The exam conducting authority scrutinises all the GATE application forms. Candidates whose application needs to be rectified for the photograph, signature, or required documents for GATE will get an automatic email/SMS. Candidates will be required to re-upload the document within the specified duration. To avoid this confusion and hassle, candidates must ensure the documents are readable and clear.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
To register for the GATE 2027 exam, candidates had to visit the official website. Applicants will have to enter their details, such as their name, email ID, mobile number, and more, to register and generate the GATE enrollment ID.
Females and reserved category candidates applying for GATE had to pay Rs. 1000 while unreserved category candidates had to pay Rs 2000 as the GATE application fee.
The GATE 2027 registration will commence on August 14, 2026.
The last date for the GATE 2027 application form is September 21, 2026.
Candidates currently studying in the 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate degree program or who have completed any government-approved degree program in Engineering/Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/ Arts/Humanities are eligible to appear for the GATE 2027 exam. Candidates must check the paper-wise GATE 2027 eligibility criteria to verify their eligibility.
The documents required for GATE 2027 registration are: a photograph, signature, photo ID card, category certificate (if applicable), PwD certificate (if applicable) and certificate of Dyslexia (if applicable).
On Question asked by student community
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A two year gap after b tech is not automatically affect your career negatively, especially if you have used this time productively to prepare for GATE. Many students take one or two years to prepare for competition examinations, and employers or University generally understand this provided you can
Yes, you can apply for GATE if you satisfy the eligibility criteria prescribed for the examination. GATE is open to eligible Indian and foreign nationals from approved countries. Since you are currently studying in India, your nationality alone does not automatically make you ineligible. It is advisable to check the
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The GATE cutoff varies widely by subject paper and candidate category (General, OBC, SC/ST). For instance, the general category qualifying mark for Computer Science (CSE) was 27.6 in 2025 and 25.0 in 2024, while Mechanical Engineering (ME) was 35.8 in 2025.
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The topic wise mark distribution for GATE 2027 has not been officially released. GATE does not prescript fixed marks for each topic. The weightage varies every year independence on the question paper.
Please mention your GATE paper/branch (such as CSE, ECE, EE, ME, CE, DA, etc.), and we
Hello Dear Student,
Yes, you can appear for the GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) paper even if you have a B.E./B.Tech in Aeronautical Engineering , provided you meet the GATE eligibility criteria.
However, qualifying GATE ME does not automatically make you eligible for PSU jobs .
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