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GATE Registration 2027- IIT Madras is conducting the GATE 2027 application scrutiny process till October 31, 2026. The link for the GATE application rectification window is available on the official website, gate2027.iitm.ac.in. GATE applicants who have received a defect notification by email must correct the defects by the last date without paying any additional fee. The GATE 2027 application form correction will begin soon. Candidates will receive the details that need to be corrected in the GATE 2027 registration form through email/SMS/Whatsapp. The GATE examination will be conducted on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027.
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A complete guide to GATE 2027 registration, covering important dates, eligibility criteria, application fees, required documents, and the step-by-step application process. Check the article for the step-by-step process for GATE registration 2027.
GATE 2027 Registration Highlights
Refer to the table below for all GATE application form dates and details. Eligible candidates need to follow the photo and signature guidelines while filling and submitting the GATE 2027 application form.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
GATE Full Form | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering |
Exam Conducting Body | IIT Madaras |
GATE application form mode | Online |
GATE 2027 registration official website | gate2027.iitm.ac.in. |
Release of Notification | July 23, 2026 |
GATE 2027 application date |
September 2, 2026 |
GATE Last Date to Apply 2027 |
October 5, 2026 |
GATE 2027 registration last date with late fee |
October 12, 2026 |
| Special Window for Registration (with late fee) | October 15 to 16, 2026 |
GATE 2027 Registration Fees |
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GATE Registration Fees With Late Fee |
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Number of Attempts Allowed | There is no restriction in the GATE attempt limit |
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IIT Madras has now deactivated the GATE 2027 registration link with a late fee on the official website. Aspirants of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2027 can check the eligibility, documents required and other information about the GATE 2027 application form on this page. The GATE 2027 application last date was October 5, 2026, without a late fee and October 12, 2026, with a late fee.
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras has announced the GATE exam registration date 2027. The GATE application form 2027 process is online. Candidates need to fill out and submit the GATE 2027 application form by uploading the necessary documents. Check the GATE 2027 registration last date below.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
GATE exam application form 2027 |
September 2, 2026 |
GATE form fill up date 2027 |
October 05, 2026 |
Last date for submission of the GATE exam application form (by registered candidates) with an additional late fee of Rs. 500 (Extended) |
October 12, 2026 |
| Special Window for Registration (with late fee) | October 15 to 16, 2026 |
GATE 2027 application form correction starts |
October 2026 |
Last Date for change of Category, Paper, and Examination City (extended) |
October 2026 |
GATE city allotment | January 4, 2027 |
Release of Admit Card | January 2027 |
GATE exam date 2027 | February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027 |
The eligibility criteria include details such as age limit and minimum educational qualifications. Here is the stream-wise eligibility to satisfy before the GATE form is filled out.
There is no age limit to apply for the GATE exam.
Candidates who are currently studying in the 3rd or higher year 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 GATE 2027.
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is conducting the GATE exam for the academic year 2027. The authority is conducting the GATE 2027 application process online on the official website.
Candidates must upload the required documents for GATE 2027 registration in the specified format. The list of documents required for the GATE 2027 application is mentioned below. It is advised to keep the following documents handy while filling out the GATE 2027 application form.
| Documents | Dimensions |
|---|---|
Photograph |
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Signature |
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A scanned copy of a photo Identity document: Aadhar-UID (preferable), Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, and Driving License | N/A |
Scanned copy of Category (SC/ST) certificate in pdf format (if applicable) | N/A |
Scanned copy of PwD Certificate in pdf format | N/A |
Scanned copy of Certificate of Dyslexia (if applicable) in pdf format | N/A |
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Create 6 digit pin.
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Open the GATE 2027 GOAPS portal and fill out the application form.
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To know the complete GATE form fill-up 2027 process, refer to the given step-wise GATE application form submission process
Visit the GATE registration 2027 official website, that is, the GOAPS portal.
Complete DigiLocker verification using a verified DigiLocker account.
Candidates will be redirected to the registration portal.
Complete the process.
Enrollment ID will be generated.
Enter personal, academic and examination details.
Select the GATE 2027 paper and examination cities.
Upload the required photograph, signature, and required documents.
Review the application form and check all details carefully.
Pay the GATE 2027 application fee and submit the application form.
Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates must be aware of the details required while applying for the GATE 2027 exam. These details must be kept handy prior to applying for the GATE exam. The details required for the GATE exam registration 2027 include:
Personal information (name, date of birth, personal mobile number, parent's name, parent's mobile number, etc.).
(Please note that the name of the candidate in the GATE application form must exactly be the same as that in the valid photo ID, which the candidate will have to produce in original while appearing for the exam at the centre. GATE 2027 scorecard will be issued as per the name entered in the GATE exam application form.)
Prefix/titles such as Mr / Shri / Dr / Mrs / Smt / Prof / Capt / Maj / Lt / Col / Er / Ar, etc. must not be used before names.
Address for Communication (including PIN code).
Eligibility degree details.
GATE paper(s) / subjects and their codes in which the candidate wishes to appear.
Three Choices of GATE examination cities (from the same zone).
Net-banking /debit card/credit card / UPI / wallet details for fee payment.
Other Details
Read the step-by-step procedure to fill and submit the GATE application form 2027:

Below is the step-by-step procedure to fill out the GATE 2027 application form
Step 1 - GATE Registration: This is the initial step in the GATE 2027 registration through DigiLocker. Candidates can register through the GATE online application processing system (GOAPS) using the registration link. The following are the GATE exam registration details fetched from DigiLocker
Candidate’s first, middle name and surname
Valid email ID
Country of residence and complete address
Mobile number
A system-generated One Time Password (OTP) will be sent to the DigiLocker registered mobile number. Candidates can also use the email id for login. Use the OTP to give access to the DigiLocker account. After giving access to the DigiLocker drive, click on the submit tab. Now, the GATE 2027 registration is automatically completed based on the details fetched from DigiLocker. Thereafter, a unique enrollment ID will be allotted to the successfully registered candidates.
Step 2 - Access the GATE login portal and fill out the online application form - Enter the following details to fill out the application form once the GATE 2027 registration is completed:
Personal Details: Information like the name of the candidate, father’s & mother's name, date of birth, nativity, etc need to be entered.
Academic Detail: Information related to academic qualifications from HSC till graduation needs to be entered.
Communication Details: Address as well as the permanent address needed to fill.
GATE Paper: Select the GATE paper appearing for. Note: Change of GATE 2027 exam paper is not allowed after submission of the form.
GATE 2027 Exam Centre: Select a total of three exam cities from the given list. The first two centres must be from the same zone while the third can be from any GATE 2027 regional zone.
Photo Identity Proof: The photo ID number and type of ID have to be entered

Step 3 - Upload scanned images of photo, signature and other documents

Step 4 - Submit the GATE exam application form: After successfully paying the registration fee, submit the GATE 2027 application form. Only those candidates who will register successfully will be able to access the admit card Therefore, aspirants should complete the registration process before the GATE last date to apply.
| 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 |
IIT Guwahati has released the list of GATE exam centres on the official website. Candidates must select their preferred exam centres while completing the GATE 2027 registration. The exam centres will be allotted based on the preferences chosen during the GATE application process.
| Zone | Exam Cities |
|---|---|
IIT Roorkee | 27 |
38 | |
30 | |
18 | |
25 | |
14 | |
31 | |
50 | |
Total | 233 |
To check the application status, candidates will have to log in at the GATE 2027 registration link using their login credentials. If the application status of GATE is ‘Under Scrutiny/Under Process’, then the candidates need not worry. The responsible authorities scrutinise all the GATE application forms 2027 and those candidates whose application needs to be rectified in photograph/signature/supporting document get an automatic email/SMS.
GATE Registration 2027: How to retrieve forgotten GATE enrolment ID/Password?
In case candidates forget or misplace their GATE 2027 registration number, they can follow the steps below to retrieve their GATE enrolment ID or registration ID
Go to the GOAPS website, goaps.iitg.ac.in.
Click on ‘Forgot GATE 2027 Enrolment ID or Registration ID’
If you remember your Email Address but have forgotten the Enrolment ID and Registration ID, click on 'Request for an OTP' to get a one-time password
If you already have an OTP, click on "Already have an OTP?" to reset the password
In case of any discrepancy while filling out the GATE application form, candidates may contact the authorities through the GATE helpline numbers at 022-2576 7068 and 022-2572 4054
Quick Links:-
The revised GATE 2027 application form correction dates will be announced soon. The GATE exam application form correction link will be activated on the official website. The steps for the GATE registration form correction are as follows:
Login through GOAPS by authenticating the DigiLocker account.
Correct the permissible details.
Pay the difference in fee if applicable and submit.
Save the application form for GATE 2027.
| Items that can be corrected | Comments |
|---|---|
Name | According to the document submitted in the application |
Date of Birth | According to the document submitted in the application |
Gender | 1) Male to Female: Status could be changed, but Fees were not refunded 2) Female to Male: Candidates have to pay the amount of Rs 1000 (Rs 500 for SC/ST and PwD candidates) |
Category | 1) SC/ ST to Gen/ OBC: Candidates have to pay the difference amount of Rs 500 (not applicable for Female and PwD candidates) 2) Gen/ OBC to SC/ ST: Candidates can change the status but there is no fees refund |
PwD status | 1) No to Yes: Candidates were able to change their status but do not get the fee refund (Scribe status to be captured) 2) Yes to No: With fees of Rs 1000 (Rs 500 for SC/ST and PwD candidates) |
Dyslexia and other similar learning disabilities | 1) No to Yes: Candidates could correct the status but with a valid proof 2)Yes to No: Candidates could correct the status |
Details of Parents/ Guardian/ Correspondence address | According to the document submitted in the application |
College name and location, Roll no, Registration no. | According to the document submitted in the application |
Exam paper | Correction with fees |
Exam city | Correction with fees |
| Description of Changes/Modifications | Fee Charges (Per Paper) |
|---|---|
Name changing | ₹ 500 |
Date of birth change | ₹ 500 |
For changing the choice of examination cities | ₹ 500 |
To change an existing paper | ₹ 500 |
Change of category to SC/ST | ₹ 500 |
Change of category from SC/ST to any other | ₹ 500 (For female candidates or PwD candidates) ₹ 500 + ₹ 1000 = ₹ 1500 (For all other candidates) |
Change of gender from female to any other gender | ₹ 500 (For SC/ST and PwD candidates) ₹ 500 + ₹ 1000 = ₹ 1500 (For all other candidates) |
Change of gender to female | ₹ 500 |
Change from Non-PwD/Dyslexic to PwD/Dyslexic | ₹ 500 |
Change from PwD/Dyslexic to Non-PwD/Dyslexic | ₹ 500 (For female candidates or SC/ST candidates) ₹ 500 + ₹ 1000 = ₹ 1500 (For all other candidates) |
Details of Parents/Guardian/Correspondence Address | NIL |
College Name and Location, Roll No. | NIL |
Details of Qualifying Degree | NIL |
Any other change in category (not mentioned above) | ₹ 500 |
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Candidates who complete the GATE 2027 registration by paying the application fee will be able to download their admit cards from the official website. Applicants have to access the GATE GOAPS login to obtain their admit cards. Candidates with a valid GATE 2027 admit card will be allowed to appear for the GATE examination. The authority will announce the GATE 2027 admit card date on the official website. The GATE admit card will include details such as the candidate's personal details, exam date and time, centre address and guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The GATE 2027 special registration with a late fee has been closed on October 16, 2026.
Candidates needed to fill out and submit the GATE application form 2027 online. Refer to this article to find the detailed procedure to fill out and submit the GATE 2027 application form.
No. One e-mail address can be used to submit only one GATE application form 2027. Candidates are discouraged from filling out multiple GATE exam application forms using different email addresses.
No. Category certificate is required only for Indian nationals (appearing from exam centres within India), who wish to avail a concession in application fee. As far as the GATE is concerned, only SC/ST/PwD candidates and all women candidates are eligible for application fee concession.
To pay the GATE 2027 application fee, candidates have to use online modes such as net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI. The GATE registration fee for general category applicants is Rs 2000 (without a late fee) and Rs 2500 (with a late fee).
Female and reserved category candidates applying for GATE 2027 need to pay Rs. 1500 as a late registration fee. The GATE 2027 late fees for all other candidates are Rs 2500 for a single paper.
The GATE exam fee for per test is Rs. 1000. Therefore, candidates who wished to apply for 2 papers have to pay Rs. 2000.
GATE 2027 registration fees is 2000 for all categories except Female/SC/ST/PwD. The GATE 2027 fee for Female/SC/ST/PwD is 1000.
IIT Madras will conduct the GATE 2027 exam.
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