GATE 2027 registration begins tomorrow: Know how to apply, required documents, key dates
GATE 2027 registration begins August 27. Check the application process, eligibility, documents required, application fee, correction window and important exam dates.Registration for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 is set to begin on August 27, 2026. The registration schedule was recently revised, with the application opening date moved from August 14 to August 27. IIT Madras is conducting GATE 2027.
GATE scores are used for admission to postgraduate programmes such as MTech and also for PhD admissions and recruitment by several public-sector organisations.
GATE 2027 Registration: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration begins | August 27, 2026 |
| Last date to apply without late fee | September 27, 2026 |
| Last date with late fee | October 5, 2026 |
| Application correction window | October 14–21, 2026 |
| City allotment | January 4, 2027 |
| Admit card | January 2027 |
| GATE 2027 examination | February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027 |
The dates above reflect the revised GATE 2027 schedule.
Where to Apply for GATE 2027?
Candidates will be able to submit their applications online through the official GATE 2027 website:
Candidates should use only the official GATE portal for registration and payment and should avoid relying on unofficial application links.
How to Apply for GATE 2027
Candidates can follow these steps once registration opens:
- Visit the official GATE 2027 website.
- Register through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS).
- Create the required login credentials.
- Log in and fill in personal, academic and communication details.
- Select the GATE paper or permitted two-paper combination.
- Choose the examination city preferences.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Carefully review all details before submitting the form.
- Download and save the completed application form and payment confirmation.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the necessary documents and information ready before beginning the application process. Based on the official GATE application requirements, applicants will need details such as their personal information, communication address, qualifying-degree details, institute information and examination-paper choices.
The application process generally requires:
- Recent passport-size photograph in the prescribed format
- Candidate’s signature
- Valid photo identity document
- Details of the qualifying degree
- College/institute details
- Category certificate, where applicable
- PwD/UDID certificate, where applicable
- Details required for selecting examination cities
Candidates should ensure that the name and date of birth entered in the application match the details on the photo ID they will use during the examination.
GATE 2027 Application Fee
The revised registration fee is expected to follow the notified GATE 2027 structure:
- Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates: ₹1,000 during the regular period
- All other candidates, including foreign nationals: ₹2,000 during the regular period
- Late fee: an additional ₹500 in the extended period.
Candidates should verify the final fee displayed on the official application portal before making payment.
Who Can Apply for GATE 2027?
GATE is open to candidates pursuing or holding eligible undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in relevant disciplines. Eligibility includes candidates from engineering, technology, science, architecture, pharmacy and other specified academic backgrounds, subject to the detailed eligibility rules for GATE 2027.
Candidates should check the official information brochure for the exact qualifying-degree requirements before submitting the application.
GATE 2027 Examination Dates
The GATE 2027 examination will be conducted over six dates in February 2027: February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21. The examination will be held in multiple sessions, with the paper-wise schedule to be announced separately.
The examination is conducted as a computer-based test (CBT). Candidates should carefully check their admit card for the exact date, examination centre and reporting instructions.
Candidates Should Not Wait Until the Deadline
Although the regular registration window remains open until September 27, candidates should avoid waiting until the last day. Uploading an incorrect photograph, signature or certificate, or entering incorrect academic information can lead to application-related problems.
Candidates should also remember that the application correction window is scheduled for October 14 to 21, 2026, but not every application detail may necessarily be editable during correction.
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