LIVEGATE 2027 Registration Reopens with Late Fee: Check Direct Link, Steps, Last Date Here

The GATE 2027 registration portal will reopen on October 15 for candidates who missed the earlier application deadlines. The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), the organising institute for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027, has announced a special registration window with a late fee following multiple requests from candidates.

According to the official GATE 2027 website, the GATE 2027 late fee registration window will open on October 15, 2026, at 10:30 AM and close on October 16, 2026, at 10:29 AM. IIT Madras has clearly stated that no further extension will be granted beyond this period. Candidates who have not submitted their GATE 2027 examination application can use this final opportunity through the official website.

GATE 2027 Registration Reopening: Important Dates

The special registration window gives candidates one additional opportunity to complete the GATE 2027 online application form. The portal will remain open for less than 24 hours, so candidates should keep their login details and required documents ready.

The regular registration deadline and the earlier extended deadline have already passed. Candidates should use the revised dates below and avoid confusing the special registration window with the separate application correction period.

What Details Can Be Edited During GATE 2027 Application Correction?

IIT Madras allows candidates to make corrections to the following details during the GATE 2027 application form correction process:

• Name
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Person with Disabilities (PwD) status
• Category
• Parent/guardian details and correspondence address
• College information
• Exam centre preference
• GATE paper selection

GATE 2027 Application Fee with Late Fee

Candidates completing GATE 2027 registration with a late fee must pay the applicable fee for each test paper. The fee depends on the candidate's category and the applicable concession. The reported fee for the special registration window is given below. Candidates should confirm the amount displayed on the official GOAPS portal before making payment.

The application fee is generally non-refundable, except in cases covered by the official rules, such as eligible duplicate transactions. Candidates applying for two test papers should check the applicable combined fee on the portal.

How to Apply for GATE 2027 Registration?

Candidates can complete the GATE 2027 application form through the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) during the special registration window.

1. Visit the official website at gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
2. Open the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) link.
3. Log in if an account is already available, or complete the registration process as instructed on the portal.
4. Enter the required personal, academic and examination details.
5. Upload the documents and images requested in the application form.
6. Select the test paper or papers and check the details carefully.
7. Pay the applicable GATE 2027 registration fee with the late fee.
8. Submit the form and save the confirmation page and payment receipt.

Candidates should use the Digi Locker account linked to their application and avoid deleting it after submission and payment, as official communications may be linked to that account.

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