GATE 2027 Registration Last Date Extended: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has extended the last date for the GATE 2027 Registration. Candidates can now register for this national-level entrance exam till 5th October 2026 without late fees. GATE 2027 registration is being conducted through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS). Aspirants can access the application form on https://gate2027.iitm.ac.in/. Interested students must complete the online registration before the last date to avoid any late fee charges.
Indian candidates must use DigiLocker for registration and they can apply either for one paper or two papers from the available combinations. According to the official schedule, the application correction window will be open from October 14 to October 21. IIT Madras has stated that Indian candidates must complete GATE registration through a verified DigiLocker account. Candidates should create or update their DigiLocker account before filling out the application form.
GATE 2027 Registration Important Dates
Applicants are advised to complete the GATE 2027 Registration within the specified timeline. Candidates can check the important dates from the table given below.
Event
Date
Application Last Date without late fees
27th September 2026
Extended Application Last Date without late fees
5th October 2026
Extended GATE 2027 Registration Last Date with late fees
12th October 2027
Application Correction Begins
14th October 2026
Application Correction Ends
21st October 2026
City Allotment Notification
4th January 2027
Exam
6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027
Result
19th March 2027
GATE 2027 Registration: Required Documents
At the time of GATE 2027 Registration, candidates must keep all the documents ready to avoid any last-minute delays. The required documents for the GATE 2027 Registration are as follows:
Passport-size photograph
Candidate's signature
Scanned copy of a valid photo identity document
SC/ST certificate (if applicable)
UDID or PwD certificate (if applicable)
Health certificate (if applicable)
GATE 2027 Registration Application Fees
Candidates are required to pay a non-refundable registration fee while filling out the GATE 2027 Registration Forms. The application fees are given below.
Category
Application Fee Without Late Fees
Application Fee With Late Fees
Female / SC / ST / PwD candidates
INR 1,000
INR 1,500
All other candidates, including foreign nationals
INR 2,000
INR 2,500
GATE 2027 Registration: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who are planning to register for the GATE 2027 entrance exam can check the eligibility criteria below.
Candidates who are in the 3rd year of their Bachelor’s degree, or have completed a government-approved degree in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts or Humanities, can appear for GATE 2027.
There is no age limit, and candidates can appear multiple times. They can also choose up to two GATE papers from the permitted combinations.