GATE 2027 Registration Last Date: GATE 2027 registrations are ongoing, and candidates can submit the application form with the regular fee till 27 September 2026. IIT Madras is conducting the registration process through the GOAPS portal. It is mandatory for Indian candidates to link their DigiLocker account to complete the application process. The GATE 2027 registration process includes various stages. The process begins with entering personal and academic details, then upload the required documents, complete facial verification, and lastly pay the application fee.
The regular GATE 2027 application fee is INR 1,000 per paper for female, SC, ST and PwD candidates, while other candidates have to pay INR 2,000 per paper. Candidates who have not applied yet should complete the form and fee payment before the deadline to avoid the late fee. The last date to submit the application form with a late fee is 5 October 2026. Candidates should carefully check all details before submitting the GATE 2027 application form.
GATE 2027 Registration Dates
The GATE 2027 application form is available on the official IIT Madras portal. Candidates who are planning to appear for the exam should keep the registration deadlines in mind. The GATE 2027 application correction window will open from 14 October to 21 October 2026. Candidates can check the table below to know the GATE 2027 Important events and respective dates.
GATE 2027 Registration Events
Dates
GATE 2027 Regular Registration last date to apply (with no late fees)
September 27, 2026
GATE 2027 Extended Registration last date to apply (with late fees)
October 5, 2026
GATE 2027 Application form correction window
October 14 to 21, 2026
GATE 2027 City Intimation Slip Release Date
January 4, 2027
How to Fill GATE 2027 Application Form
Candidates who have not completed their GATE 2027 registration can follow the GATE 2027 form filling steps below through the GOAPS portal:
Step 1: Visit the official GATE 2027 website at https://gate2027.iitm.ac.in/ Step 2: Click on GATE 2027 Apply Now and proceed with DigiLocker. Step 3: Check the details displayed on the screen and confirm them to generate the enrolment ID and password. Step 4: Complete the required facial registration and upload the necessary documents as per the instructions. Step 5: Pay the GATE 2027 application fee using the available payment options. Step 6: Review all the details entered in the GATE exam form 2027 and submit the application. Step 7: Save or download the confirmation page for future reference.
GATE 2027 Late Fee Application Details
Candidates who miss the regular registration last date can still submit the application form during the extended registration period but they have to pay an additional late fee. The late fee depends on the candidate's category.
Candidate Category
GATE 2027 Late Fee (per paper)
Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates
INR 1,500
Other candidates
INR 2,500
The GATE 2027 application form with late fee can be submitted till 5 October 2026. Candidates should complete the registration and fee payment within this extended deadline to avoid missing the application window.
Important Things to Check Before Submitting GATE 2027 Form
Candidates should carefully check the form once and make sure that all the details they have entered are correct before submitting the GATE 2027 application form. The uploaded GATE photo and signature should also match the required format and given dimensions.
It is important for applicants to select the correct GATE paper code and pay the application fee within the given deadline. After submitting the form, candidates should also download the GATE 2027 confirmation PDF and keep it safe for future use.
If any candidates with visual impairments face any problem during the live facial capture, then they have to contact the GATE helpdesk at helpdesk@gate.iitm.ac.in for assistance in completing the application process.
