GATE 2027: When Will IIT Madras Start the Application Process? Check New Registration Date
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• Updated on 29 Aug, 2026, 12:04 PM, by Sahil Negi
GATE 2027 registration has been delayed again, with IIT Madras yet to announce the new application start date. Candidates should monitor the official website while keeping required documents ready.
Candidates preparing for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 are waiting for IIT Madras to announce the new GATE 2027 application start date. The registration process was scheduled to begin on August 27, 2026, but the application link was not activated. IIT Madras has now kept the GATE 2027 registration start date as TBA (To Be Announced) on the official website.
Candidates can submit the GATE application form 2027 through the GOAPS portal once the registration link is activated. For now, aspirants are advised to regularly check the official GATE 2027 website for the latest update on the GATE 2027 registration date.
GATE 2027 Application Start Date: When Will IIT Madras Announce It?
The GATE 2027 application start date has not been announced yet. IIT Madras had earlier revised the registration date from August 14 to August 27, but the application process was delayed again.
The official GATE 2027 website currently displays the opening date of GOAPS as TBA and states that registration will start soon. Therefore, candidates should wait for the official announcement instead of relying on unverified dates circulating on social media.
GATE 2027 Registration Link: Where Will It Activate?
The GATE 2027 registration link will be activated through the official GATE 2027 website and GOAPS portal. Candidates will be able to access the GATE application form 2027 after IIT Madras officially opens the registration window.
Candidates should keep their DigiLocker details, photograph, signature and other required documents ready so that they can complete the application process once the link becomes active.
GATE 2027 Registration: Revised Important Dates
Although the opening date is currently TBA, IIT Madras has revised the deadlines for the application process. Candidates can check the latest GATE 2027 registration dates below:
The official schedule notes that the dates are subject to change.
GATE Application Form 2027: What Should Candidates Do Now?
Candidates waiting for the GATE 2027 registration link should keep all required documents ready and ensure that their DigiLocker account details are updated.
IIT Madras has introduced DigiLocker-based verification for GATE 2027, making it important for Indian candidates to have their verified DigiLocker details ready before starting the application process.
Aspirants should also regularly check the official website because the GATE 2027 application form link can be activated after the new date is announced.
GATE 2027 Application Date FAQs
When will GATE 2027 registration start?
IIT Madras has not announced a fresh GATE 2027 registration start date yet. The official website currently shows the opening date as TBA.
Was GATE 2027 registration delayed?
Yes. The GATE 2027 application process was scheduled for August 27 but was delayed again, and IIT Madras is yet to announce the new start date.
Where can I check the GATE 2027 application date?
Candidates should check the official GATE 2027 website at gate2027.iitm.ac.in for the latest registration announcement.
What is the last date for GATE 2027 registration?
The regular registration deadline without a late fee is September 27, 2026, while registration with a late fee will remain open until October 5, 2026.
When will the GATE 2027 exam be conducted?
GATE 2027 is scheduled to be conducted on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027.
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