GATE 2027 Registration Begins Tomorrow: Know How To Apply, Required Documents, Key Dates

 

The registration process for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 will begin on August 27, 2026. GATE is a national-level examination for students seeking admission to postgraduate programs such as M.E., M.Tech., and Ph.D. in engineering, technology, science, architecture, and related disciplines. GATE scores are also used by several Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) for recruitment.

The application process will be conducted online through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) portal. Candidates must first register using a valid mobile number and email address and then complete the application form by providing personal, academic, and contact details. Applicants are advised to ensure that all information entered matches their official documents to avoid discrepancies during verification.

To complete the application process, candidates must upload several required documents, including a valid photo identity proof (such as Aadhaar Card, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Driving Licence), a recent passport-size photograph, a scanned signature, academic certificates or marksheets, and applicable category, domicile, or PwD certificates. Clear scanned copies in the prescribed format and size should be prepared in advance.

The last date to submit the application without a late fee is September 27, 2026, while applications with a late fee will be accepted until October 5, 2026. Candidates will have an opportunity to correct errors in their submitted applications during the application correction window from October 14 to October 21, 2026.

The GATE 2027 examination is scheduled to be conducted on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027. The application fee is ₹1,000 per paper for women, SC, ST, and PwD candidates, while all other candidates must pay ₹2,000 per paper during the regular registration period. Applicants registering after the regular deadline will need to pay an additional ₹500 late fee per paper.

Source;https://gate2027.iitm.ac.in/

GATE 2027 registration date postponed, to begin on August 27 at gate2027

GATE 2027 registration date has been postponed. The registration process will begin on August 27, 2026. The steps to apply for IIT GATE is given here. 

The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, has postponed the registration date for GATE 2027. The registration process, which was scheduled to begin on August 14, will now start on August 27, 2026. Candidates who want to apply for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2027 can find the direct link through the official website of IIT GATE at gate2027.iitm.ac.in.

As per the revised schedule, the last date to apply for the examination has also been postponed to September 27, 2026, without a late fee. The closing date of extended online registration with late fee is October 5, 2026.

The correction window will open on October 14 and will close on October 21, 2026. The exam city allotment list will be displayed on January 4, 2027.

As per the revised schedule, the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering will be held on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027. The examination will be conducted in both forenoon and afternoon sessions on each of these days. The exam will be conducted for 30 test papers. A candidate is allowed to appear in either one or up to two test papers

The robotics and Automation paper is divided into two parts- Part A and Part B. Part A is the Common Section, and Part B is again divided into 2 sections- Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

Each candidate should fill out only one application. If they wish to appear in a second paper (from the two-paper combination), they can add the respective paper to their original application. In case of multiple applications, only one will be accepted, and the remaining applications will be rejected without any refund for the paid fee.

The application fee is ₹1000/- for the regular period and ₹1500/- for the extended period for Female/SC/ST/PwD category candidates. For other candidates, the application fee is ₹2000/- for the regular period and ₹2500/- for the extended period. The payment should be made online.

GATE 2027 registration: How to apply

Candidates who wish to apply for the examination can follow the steps below.

1. Visit the official website of IIT GATE at gate2027.iitm.ac.in.

2. Click on IIT GATE 2027 registration link available on the home page.

3. A new page will open where candidates will have to enter the registration details.

4. Click on submit and login to the page.

5. Fill the application form and make the payment of application fee

6. Click on submit and download the page.

7. Keep a hard copy of the same for further need.

For more related details candidates can check the official website of IIT GATE.

Source:https://gate2027.iitm.ac.in/