GATE 2027 Registration: When Will Registration Start Today? Check Time, Form Link, Fees Here

GATE 2027 registration is set to start today, September 2, 2026. IIT Madras, the organising institute for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027, has announced that the GATE 2027 application form will open on or before 7 PM today through the official website.

Candidates who are waiting for the GATE 2027 registration date and time can access the GOAPS application portal once the registration link becomes active. The latest update has ended the uncertainty over the application opening date after the earlier schedule was revised.

When Will GATE 2027 Registration Start Today?

The GATE 2027 registration will start today, September 2, 2026, on or before 7 PM. IIT Madras has updated the official GATE 2027 website with the latest registration timing. As of the latest update, candidates should be ready to access the GATE 2027 application form through GOAPS by 7 PM.

Candidates should note that the official wording states that registration will be open on or before 7 PM, meaning the application link can become active earlier than 7 PM. Candidates should therefore keep checking the official portal instead of waiting until exactly 7 PM.

The key GATE 2027 registration dates are given below:

The regular GATE 2027 registration last date without a late fee is September 27, while candidates will get an extended opportunity with a late fee until October 5.

GATE 2027 Registration Link

The GATE 2027 registration link will be available through the official GATE 2027 website and GOAPS portal. Candidates can visit gate2027.iitm.ac.in and select the application portal once the link is activated.

The official website currently directs candidates towards the GATE Online Application Processing System and advises Indian nationals to keep their verified DigiLocker accounts ready before registration. DigiLocker integration is mandatory for Indian nationals applying for GATE 2027.

GATE 2027 Application Form: Documents Required

Candidates should keep the required information and documents ready before starting the GATE 2027 application form. This can help them complete the registration process smoothly after the GOAPS link becomes active.

Candidates will need to provide their personal and academic details, select the examination paper and city preferences, upload the required documents and complete the fee payment.

For Indian nationals, a verified DigiLocker account is mandatory for GATE 2027 registration. IIT Madras has also introduced facial authentication as part of the application process.

GATE 2027 Application Fees

The GATE 2027 application fee depends on the candidate category and the registration period. Female candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST and PwD categories will have a lower fee during regular registration, while other candidates will have to pay the standard fee.

Candidates applying for two GATE papers will have to pay the applicable fee separately for each paper. The final fee amount should be checked on the official GOAPS portal before payment.

How to Apply for GATE 2027?

Candidates can complete the GATE 2027 registration after the application link becomes active by following these steps:

1. Visit the official GATE 2027 website as gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
2. Open the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS).
3. Complete the candidate registration.
4. Enter the required personal and academic details.
5. Provide the required DigiLocker information.
6. Upload the prescribed documents and photograph/signature.
7. Complete the facial authentication process.
8. Select the GATE paper and examination city.
9. Pay the applicable application fee.
10. Submit the application form and save the confirmation page.

Candidates should check every detail carefully before final submission of the GATE 2027 application form.

GATE 2027 Exam Dates

IIT Madras will conduct the GATE 2027 examination on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027. The examination will be conducted in computer-based test mode. The result is scheduled to be announced on March 19, 2027.

GATE 2027 will also introduce Robotics and Automation (RA) as a new test paper. IIT Madras has revised syllabi and made changes to certain paper combinations for the upcoming examination.

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