GATE 2027 Application Fee: Check Category-Wise Fees, Payment Modes and Late Fee Details

IIT Madras has released the GATE 2027 application fee details for candidates planning to appear for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. The application fee varies according to the candidate's category, with concessional fees available for female candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST and PwD categories.

The GATE 2027 application fee remains unchanged compared with the previous examination cycle. Candidates applying during the regular registration period will have to pay Rs 1,000 per paper if they are female, SC, ST or PwD candidates, while all other candidates will have to pay Rs 2,000 per paper. An additional late fee of Rs 500 per paper will be applicable during the extended registration window.

GATE 2027 Application Fee: Category-Wise

Candidates can check the GATE 2027 registration fee applicable to different categories below:

*Applicable fee may vary based on the candidate's examination centre and nationality as prescribed by GATE authorities.

The fee mentioned above is per test paper. Candidates opting for two papers will have to pay the applicable fee for both papers.

GATE 2027 Application Fee: Late Fee

Candidates who fail to submit the GATE 2027 application form within the regular registration period will get an opportunity to apply during the extended period by paying an additional Rs 500 per paper.

Therefore, the total fee during the extended period will increase to Rs 1,500 for female, SC, ST and PwD candidates and Rs 2,500 for other candidates. Candidates should complete the GATE application process within the regular registration window to avoid paying the additional late fee.

GATE 2027 Application Fee Payment Modes

The GATE 2027 application fee payment will be accepted through online modes. Candidates can use the following payment methods:

• Internet banking/Net banking
• Debit card
• Credit card
• Wallet
• UPI

The applicable application fee and bank transaction charges will be displayed to candidates before payment. After successful payment, candidates can proceed with the remaining application submission process.

How to Pay GATE 2027 Application Fee?

Candidates can follow these steps to pay the GATE 2027 registration fee:

1. Visit the official GATE 2027 application portal.
2. Complete the registration and log in to the GOAPS portal.
3. Fill in the required personal and academic details.
4. Select the GATE paper or papers.
5. Upload the required documents.
6. Proceed to the application fee payment section.
7. Select the preferred online payment mode.
8. Pay the applicable GATE 2027 application fee.
9. Verify the payment status.
10. Submit the completed application form.
11. Download and save the confirmation page.

Candidates should ensure that the payment is successfully processed before submitting the application form.

GATE 2027 Registration: Important Dates

The GATE 2027 registration schedule has recently been revised by IIT Madras. The application process is now scheduled to begin on August 27, 2026, while the regular application deadline is September 27, 2026. Candidates can submit applications with the additional late fee until October 5, 2026.

Candidates should note that the registration dates were revised from the earlier schedule, so they should follow the latest notification issued by IIT Madras.

GATE 2027 Application Form: Important Instructions

Candidates should carefully check their category before paying the GATE 2027 application fee, as the fee concession is applicable only to eligible categories.

Those applying under SC, ST or PwD categories should keep the required certificates ready. Female candidates are eligible for the concessional application fee as prescribed by the GATE authorities.

Candidates should also verify their personal information, examination paper selection and uploaded documents before making the final submission. Any discrepancy in the application form could create problems during subsequent stages of the GATE 2027 exam.

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