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GATE Registration Link 2027 - IIT Madras has activated the GATE 2027 registration link on the official site, gate2027.iitm.ac.in. The GATE 2027 registration link is available from September 2 to 27, 2026 (without any late fee). According to the latest update, candidates can now register using an unverified DigiLocker account by selecting the default ID proof during the form fill-up. It is necessary to have a DigiLocker account before going for the GATE 2027 application process. Note that the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS 2027) is now launched, as registration is started. For general candidates, the exam fee is Rs 2000. Whereas, for SC/ST/Females, it is Rs 1000.
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Aspirants can find the GATE registration 2027 online link at gate2027.iitm.ac.in. They can apply for GATE 2027 through the GOAPS application portal. Before submitting the application form, aspirants are advised to check all submitted details carefully. A small mistake in any detail can create problems later in the GATE exam. Once released, they should avoid waiting until the last date. The official website also states that the name entered in the application must match the valid photo ID that the candidate will use at the examination centre.
IIT Madras has revised the GATE 2027 registration schedule. The new date has been updated and published in this article. Refer to the table below.
Event | Date |
GATE 2027 registration starts date | September 2, 2026 |
GATE application form last date | September 27, 2026 |
GATE 2027 application form last date with fee | October 5, 2026 |
Opening Date of GATE 2027 Application rectification | October 14, 2026 |
GATE 2027 Application rectification Closing Date | October 21, 2026 |
GATE city allotment notification release date | January 4, 2027 |
GATE 2027 admit card download date | To be announced |
GATE 2027 exam date | February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027 |
GATE 2027 result declaration Date | March 19, 2027 |
Also Check: GATE Last Date to Apply 2027
Candidates are advised to keep their documents and DigiLocker account ready before applying for the GATE registration. To know how to fill GATE application form, students can follow the steps below:
Use “New Registration” or “DigiLocker” to generate candidate’s unique enrolment ID or password.
Enter required details such as candidate’s name, mobile number, email ID and other important information.
Select one paper or two paper form permitted combinations
Students have to provide six GATE 2027 exam city from their choices.
After completing the form, process with available online payment option and pay the required fee.
Check every detail once again before final submission. Download and keep a copy of the submitted application for future purposes.
As per the official IIT Madras notification, DigiLocker is mandatory for GATE 2027 registration process. Candidates who want to apply for GATE 2027 exam must register through DigiLocker. Candidates can follow these basic steps:
Open DigiLocker platform and create account using the Login/register button if candidate does not have one. The official DigiLocker website is digilocker.gov.in.
Complete required verification using the asked details such as - Mobile number or Adhar number..
Enter OTP that will be sent through the Andhar linked mobile number.
Check carefully that the name and date of birth or other details are correct.
Keep verified DigiLocker account ready before applying for GATE 2027 registration online link.
The authority has announced the GATE registration fees 2027 on the official website. As per the official notice, here are the details- the GATE application fee for general category for male candidates is INR 2,000, and for female candidates and students belonging to SC, ST and PWD categories, the registration fee is INR 1,000. Applicants have to submit this required fee through the available payment mode like UPI, debit card, credit card, NetBanking, and E-wallet while applying for the GATE 2027 application form.
| Gender/Category | Regular Fees |
|---|---|
SC/ST/PwD | Rs 1000 |
Female | Rs 1000 |
Other Candidates | Rs 2000 |
| Gender/Category | Additional Fees (During Extended Period) |
|---|---|
SC/ST/PwD | Rs 1500 |
Female | Rs 1500 |
Other Candidates | Rs 2500 |
Before clicking the final submit button, candidates should check the following details carefully. The conducting authority define that the photograph can be captured live during the registration, so candidates are advised to use a device with 5 MP camera.
Name and date of birth matches with valid photo ID.
Mobile number and email ID
Academic details are correctly entered.
Selected GATE 2027 exam cities
GATE 2027 Two paper combination
Six examination city choices are selected.
Photograph and signature meet the required specifications.
Fee Payment confirmation receipt
Saved confirmation page of GATE 2027 application form
IIT Madras is responsible for GATE 2027. The official website for GATE 2027 session is gate2027.iitm.ac.in. The process requires candidates to provide personal, academic, and other exam related information.
Particular | Details |
Exam | GATE 2027 |
Full Name | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering |
Conducting institute | IIT Madras |
Official website | gate2027.iitm.ac.in |
Exam Level | National Level |
Exam Mode | Computer Based Test |
Duration of GATE exam | 3 Hours |
Registration mode | Online |
Application system | GOAPS 2027 |
IIT Madras has announced the GATE 2027 eligibility criteria on its respective portal. Aspirant are required to meet the eligibility criteria for GATE 2027 exam.
Candidates currently studying in the third year or higher of an eligible undergraduate programme can appear for GATE 2027.
Students who have already completed an approved degree in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts or Humanities are also eligible.
There is no age limit for GATE 2027 and there is no restriction on the number of attempts.
The eligibility also covers several programmes such as BE/BTech/BPharm, BArch, BSc (Research)/BS, Pharm D and certain postgraduate and integrated programmes, subject to the conditions mentioned by authority .
Candidates can apply for one or two GATE papers as per the official brochure. However, students choosing two papers must select the second paper from the combinations permitted by the authority. They cannot select any random combination. Candidates can check the GATE two paper combination list for 2027 session in the table below. GATE 2027 has 30 test papers, including the newly introduced Robotics and Automation (RA) paper.
Primary Paper Code | Secondary Paper Code |
AE | CE, ME, XE |
AG | CE |
AR | CE, GE |
BM | BT, IN |
BT | BM, ES, EY, XL |
CE | AE, AG, AR, ES, GE, NM, XE |
CH | ES, PE, XE |
CS | DA, EC, GE, MA, ME, PH, RA, ST |
CY | XE, XL |
DA | CS, EC, EE, MA, ME, PH, RA, ST, XE |
EC | CS, DA, EE, IN, PH, RA |
EE | DA, EC, IN, PH, RA |
ES | BT, CE, CH, GE |
EY | BT, XL |
GE | AR, CE, CS, ES, GG |
GG | GE |
IN | BM, EC, EE, ME, RA |
MA | CS, DA, PH, ST |
ME | AE, CS, DA, IN, NM, PI, RA, XE |
MN | - |
MT | XE |
NM | CE, ME, XE |
PE | CH |
PH | CS, DA, EC, EE, MA, XE |
PI | ME, XE |
RA | CS, DA, EC, EE, IN, ME |
ST | CS, DA, MA, XH |
XE | AE, CE, CH, CY, DA, ME, MT, NM, PH, PI |
XH | ST |
XL | BT, CY, EY |
Check the list of exam centres for GATE 2027 before applying for the exam. This year, candidates get to choose 6 cities based on the zone selected instead of the ususal three.
Zonal Centres | GATE Exam Centres (Exam cities) |
|---|---|
Ambala | |
| IISC | Port Blair Anantapur, Kurnool Bagalkot, Ballari, Belagavi, Bengaluru North, Bengaluru South, Bidar, Chikkamagaluru, Chikkballapur, Davanagere, Hassan, Hubballi/Dharwad, Kalaburagi, Kolar, Mandya, Mangaluru, Manipal - Udupi, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Tumakuru, Gadag, uttara kannada, vijayapura(bijapur) Angamaly, Kannur, Kasaragod, Kozhikode, Palakkad, Pathanamthitta, Payyanur, Thrissur, Vatakara, Wayanad Hyderabad, Nalgonda, Narsapur/Medak |
Chirala-Bapatla, | |
Goa | |
Faridabad | |
Naharlagun – Itanagar, | |
Bhopal | |
Bhimavaram |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, teh GATE 2027 registration started on September 2, 2026.
Yes. Registration through DigiLocker is mandatory for the Indian nationals.
Yes, candidates can choose two papers, but only from combinations allowed by IIT Madras.
No. There is no age limit for appearing in GATE 2027.
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