Indian Institute of Technology Madras has opened the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 application portal. Online registration began on September 2, 2026 through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS). Indian nationals must use a verified DigiLocker account for registration, and applicants should complete the form well before the closing date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| GOAPS registration opens | September 2, 2026 |
| Regular registration closes | September 27, 2026 |
| Extended registration closes with late fee | October 5, 2026 |
| Application rectification window | October 14–21, 2026 |
| City allotment notification | January 4, 2027 |
| GATE 2027 examination dates | February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027 |
| Result announcement | March 19, 2027 |
The organising institute states that dates may change, so applicants should continue checking the official portal.
| Category | Regular Period | Extended Period |
|---|---:|---:|
| Female, SC, ST and PwD candidates | ₹1,000 per paper | ₹1,500 per paper |
| All other candidates, including foreign nationals | ₹2,000 per paper | ₹2,500 per paper |
Candidates choosing two papers must pay the fee for both test papers.
Candidates studying in the third year or above of an undergraduate degree, or those who have completed a government-approved degree in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts or Humanities, can apply subject to the detailed eligibility rules. Candidates with eligible qualifications from outside India may also apply, but GATE 2027 will be conducted only at centres in India.
GATE 2027 includes a new Robotics and Automation paper with the code RA. The examination now covers 30 test papers. IIT Madras has also revised several syllabi, paper codes and two-paper combinations, so repeat candidates should not rely only on last year’s pattern.
1. Create or update a verified DigiLocker account.
2. Open the GOAPS link from the official GATE 2027 website.
3. Enter personal, academic and contact details as required.
4. Select the test paper, permitted second-paper option and preferred examination cities.
5. Upload the photograph, signature and applicable category or disability documents.
6. Pay the fee and download the completed application for reference.
The candidate’s name and date of birth should match the verified identity record. Applicants should use their own email address and mobile number and avoid creating multiple applications.
Regular online registration closes on September 27, 2026.
Yes. The official portal states that GATE 2027 registration through a verified DigiLocker account is mandatory for Indian nationals.
There are 30 test papers, including the newly introduced Robotics and Automation paper.
Official source: https://gate2027.iitm.ac.in/