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  • Updated August 27, 2026 03:47 PM
  • by J Divya
  • The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, the organizing institute for GATE 2027, has opened online registration on the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) portal. Candidates aiming for M.Tech, M.E., or PhD admission at IITs, NITs, and IISc, or PSU recruitment through GATE scores, can apply at the official website gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
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GATE 2027 Registration - Overview

DetailInformation
Conducting BodyIIT Madras
Exam NameGraduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027
Notification Released20 July 2026
Registration ModeOnline, through GOAPS portal only
Official Websitegate2027.iitm.ac.in
Exam ModeComputer-Based Test (CBT)
Total Papers30 papers, including the newly introduced Robotics and Automation (RA) paper

GATE 2027 Important Dates

EventDate
GATE 2027 notification released20 July 2026
GOAPS registration starts27 August 2026
Last date to apply (without late fee)27 September 2026
Last date to apply (with late fee)5 October 2026
Exam city allotment notification4 January 2027
GATE 2027 exam dates6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027 (three consecutive weekends)

GATE 2027 Application Fee

CategoryFee (per paper)
Female candidates₹1,000
SC / ST / PwD candidates₹1,000
All other candidates (General/OBC/EWS), including foreign nationals₹2,000

Documents Required for GATE 2027 Registration

  • Valid, verified DigiLocker account (mandatory for Indian nationals)
  • Recent passport-size photograph (as per specified format)
  • Signature scan (as per specified format)
  • Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar, passport, PAN, voter ID, or driving licence, as accepted by GOAPS)
  • Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD), where applicable
  • Qualifying degree/mark sheet details
  • Valid email address and mobile number for OTP verification

How to Apply for GATE 2027 Online

  • Visit the official GATE 2027 website, gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
  • Click on the "Apply Online" / GOAPS link on the homepage.
  • Register using a valid email address and mobile number to generate your login credentials.
  • Complete the DigiLocker verification step (mandatory for Indian nationals).
  • Fill in personal, academic, and communication details in the application form.
  • Upload the required photograph, signature, and photo ID as per the specified format.
  • Select your test paper(s) up to two, if choosing an approved combination.
  • Pay the application fee online through the available payment modes.
  • Review all entered details carefully, then submit the form.
  • Download or save the confirmation page/printout for future reference.

Important Instructions for GATE 2027 Candidates

  • Create or update your verified DigiLocker account before the application window opens, since this step is now compulsory.
  • Double-check personal details against DigiLocker records mismatches can delay or affect registration.
  • Keep photograph and signature files ready in the exact size and format specified by GOAPS to avoid upload errors.
  • Note that a late fee applies for applications submitted after the standard deadline but within the extended window.
  • Regularly check the official GOAPS portal for updates on admit card release, correction window dates, and exam city allotment, since these were not available at the time of writing.
  • Review the revised syllabus for your chosen paper(s), especially if applying for the new Robotics and Automation paper.

Important Links

  • Official GATE 2027 Website / GOAPS Portal
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Q3. What is the GATE 2027 exam date?

  • The GATE 2027 exam will be held across three weekends: 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21 February 2027.

Q5. What is the application fee for GATE 2027?

  • Female, SC, ST, and PwD candidates pay ₹1,000 per paper. All other candidates, including foreign nationals, pay ₹2,000 per paper.
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