GATE 2027 Registration Live: Check GOAPS Link, Eligibility, Fees, Documents and Steps to Apply Here

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras has started the GATE 2027 registration process today, August 27, 2026. Candidates who wish to appear for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 can now fill out the GATE 2027 application form through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS).The official GATE 2027 website confirms that GOAPS has gone live for registration.

The GATE 2027 registration last date without a late fee is September 27, 2026, while candidates will be able to submit applications with a late fee until October 5, 2026. IIT Madras is organising GATE 2027, and the examination will be conducted on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027.

Candidates should complete the GATE application form 2027 carefully and upload the required documents in the prescribed format. For Indian candidates, registration through DigiLocker is mandatory, according to the official GATE website.

GATE 2027 Registration: Important Dates

Candidates can check the complete GATE 2027 registration dates and other important events below.

The schedule has been revised from the earlier dates, with registration now commencing on August 27 instead of August 14.

GATE 2027 Eligibility Criteria

The GATE 2027 eligibility criteria allow candidates from a wide range of academic backgrounds to appear for the examination. Candidates who are currently studying in the third year or higher of an undergraduate degree programme, or those who have already completed a government-approved degree programme, can apply.

However, there is no age limit and no restriction on the number of GATE attempts. Candidates from relevant engineering, technology, science, architecture, commerce, arts and other recognised degree backgrounds can apply, depending on the eligibility requirements for the selected GATE paper.

Candidates should check the paper-wise eligibility conditions before selecting their examination paper.

GATE 2027 Application Fee

Candidates have to pay the prescribed GATE 2027 application fee while submitting the form. The regular application fee is different for female candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST and PwD categories.

The additional late fee is Rs 500 for applications submitted during the extended registration period.

Documents Required for GATE 2027 Registration

Candidates should keep the required documents ready before starting the GATE 2027 online application. Depending on the candidate's category and circumstances, the following documents may be required:

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Candidate's signature
• Valid photo identity proof
• Category certificate, if applicable
• PwD certificate, if applicable
• Qualifying degree details/certificate
• Educational information and marks details
• Valid Digi Locker account for Indian candidates
• Details of the selected GATE paper
• Examination city preferences

Candidates should upload documents according to the specifications mentioned in the GATE 2027 application instructions. Keeping clear and correctly formatted documents ready can help avoid delays during registration.

How to Fill GATE 2027 Application Form?

Candidates can follow the steps below to complete the GATE registration 2027 process:

1. Visit the official GATE website at gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
2. Open the GOAPS registration link.
3. Complete the registration using the required details.
4. Generate the GATE enrolment ID and password/login credentials.
5. Log in to the GOAPS portal.
6. Enter personal and academic details.
7. Select the GATE 2027 paper and examination cities.
8. Upload the photograph, signature and other required documents.
9. Preview the completed application form.
10. Pay the applicable GATE 2027 application fee.
11. Submit the application form.
12. Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates should ensure that the name, date of birth, category, educational details and other information entered in the application form match their official documents.

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