IIT Madras has released the GATE 2027 official notification and the application form will open on August 14, 2026 at GOAPS portal.
- The last date to fill GATE 2027 application form without any late fee is upto September 21, 2026.
- The GATE application fee 2027 is INR 2000 for other candidates and Female/SC/ST/PwD need to pay INR 1000 for regular period.
- The GATE 2027 application form rectification can be done between October 14- 21, 2026.
- Register for GATE 2027 by creating a new registration and entering details to receive the Enrollment ID required to log in to the GOAPS portal to select GATE 2027 paper and exam city.
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Key Summary
- The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 will be conducted jointly by the IITs and IISc on behalf of the Ministry of Education.
- GATE 2027 scores open doors to M.Tech and PhD admissions at IITs, NITs, and IISc, as well as PSU recruitment across sectors.
- The GATE 2027 application form closing date with late fee is on September 30, 2026 and extended period application fee is INR 2500 for other candidates and INR 1500 for Female/SC/ST/PwD.
- As per the official anouncement, Robotics and Automation (RA) is introduced as a new test paper in GATE 2027.
- Textile Engineering and Fibre Science is now a sectional paper in GATE 2027 Engineering Science (XE).
GATE 2027 Important Dates
The GATE 2027 important Dates are officially released at gate2027.iitm.ac.in:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Release | July 20, 2026 |
| GOAPS Application Portal Opens | August 14, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Without Late Fee | September 21, 2026 |
| Extended Application with Late Fee | September 30, 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | October 14- 21, 2026 |
| City Allotment Notification | January 4, 2027 |
| Admit Card Download | TBA |
| GATE 2027 Exam Dates |
February 6- 7, 2027 February 13- 14, 2027 February 20- 21, 2027 |
| Result Declaration | March 19, 2027 |
Source: gate2027.iitm.ac.in
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Ques. When will the GATE 2027 application form be released?
Ans. The GATE 2027 official notification is out on July, 20 2026, and the GOAPS application portal will open on August 14 2026.
Eligibility Criteria for GATE 2027
The Eligibility Criteria for GATE 2027 is tabulated below There is no age limit and no cap on the number of attempts for GATE 2027.
| Qualifying Degree | Eligible Status |
|---|---|
| B.E. / B.Tech / B.Pharm (4-year) | Bachelors degree in Engineering/ Technology, or currently in 3rd year or final year |
| B.Arch (5-year) | Bachelor’s degree of Architecture, or currently in final year |
| B.Sc. Research / B.S. (4-year) | Bachelor’s degree in Science, or currently in 3rd year or higher |
| M.Sc. / M.A. / MCA (any discipline) | Master’s degree in any branch of Arts/ Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent, or Currently in the first year or higher or already completed |
| Integrated M.E. / M.Tech / Dual Degree after 10+2 (5-year) | Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering/ Technology or Currently in 3rd/4th/5th year or completed |
| Integrated M.Sc. / Integrated B.S.-M.S. (5-year) | ntegrated M.Sc. or 5-year integrated B.S.-M.S. programme or Currently in the third year or higher or already completed |
| Professional Society Examination (equivalent to B.E./B.Tech) | B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognized by MoE/UPSC/AICTE or Completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses |
Source: GATE 2027 Information Brochure
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Ques. Can I choose two papers in GATE 2027?
Ans. Yes. GATE 2027 allows students to choose one or two papers. If you select two papers, both must be from the allowed two-paper combinations published in the official GATE 2027 information brochure. An additional fee applies for the second paper.
How to Fill GATE 2027 Application Form: Step-by-Step
The entire GATE 2027 registration process is online through GOAPS. Review every field before the final submission.
- Step 1 Open the Official Portal: Visit gate.iitm.ac.in and click the active GATE 2027 Application link once the portal goes live.
- Step 2 New Registration: Click “Register” and enter your name, valid email address, and mobile number. Submit to receive your Enrollment ID and temporary password by email.
- Step 3 Log In to GOAPS: Use the Enrollment ID and password from your email to log in. Reset the password if required before proceeding.
- Step 4 Fill Personal Details: Enter your full name (as on your degree certificate), date of birth, gender, nationality, category (General / OBC-NCL / EWS / SC / ST), and communication address.
- Step 5 Fill Educational Details: Enter your qualifying degree name, specialisation, institute name, year of passing or expected passing year, and percentage or CGPA.
- Step 6 Choose Your GATE Paper(s): Select one GATE paper from the 30 available subjects. You may also select a second paper, but only from the officially allowed two-paper combinations listed in the GATE 2027 information brochure.
- Step 7 Choose Exam Cities: Select up to three exam city preferences in order of priority. The final allotted city is based on availability.
- Step 8 Upload Scanned Documents: Upload your photograph, signature, and any required certificates in the prescribed format and file size. See the documents table below for details.
- Step 9 Pay Application Fee: Pay the non-refundable application fee online via net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI. International students can pay in USD.
- Step 10 Preview, Submit, and Save Confirmation: Review all details on the preview screen. Click “Final Submit,” then download and save the confirmation page with your application number for future reference.
Note: The GATE 2027 application form rectification can be done between October 14- 21, 2026. Paper choice and category corrections are not allowed once submitted.
Source: GATE 2027 Information Brochure
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Ques. Can I change my paper or exam city after submitting the GATE 2027 form?
Ans. No, Paper choice, exam city, and category cannot be changed after final submission. GATE typically provides a limited correction window for fields like photograph and address, but paper and category changes are not permitted at any stage.
Documents Required for GATE 2027 Registration
Scan and keep these documents ready before you start filling the form. Upload failures due to incorrect file size are a common reason for incomplete applications. Check out below the documents required for GATE 2027 Registration:
| Document | Specification |
|---|---|
| Passport-size photograph (white background, recent) | JPEG/ JPG, 5 KB to 600 KB |
| Signature (on white paper, black or blue ink) | JPEG/ JPG, 3 KB to 300 KB |
| Degree certificate or provisional certificate (if already passed) | PDF or JPEG |
| Bonafide or enrollment letter from institute (if in final year) | PDF or JPEG |
| Category certificate- SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS (if applicable) | PDF or JPEG, issued by competent authority |
| PwD certificate (if applicable) | PDF or JPEG |
| Dyslexia certificate (if applicable, for scribe/compensatory time) | PDF or JPEG |
Source: gate2027.iitm.ac.in
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GATE 2027 Application Fee
The GATE application fee is paid online and is non-refundable under any circumstances. For two paper in GATE 2027, the fee payable is twice as that of a single paper.
| Category | Regular Period Fee | Extended Period Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Female / SC / ST / PwD | INR 1000 | INR 1500 |
| General / OBC-NCL / EWS and all others | INR 2000 | INR 2500 |
Payment modes accepted are expected to include net banking, debit card, credit card, and UPI.
Source: GATE 2027 Information Brochure
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GATE 2027 Application FAQs
Ques. How do I register for GATE 2027?
Ans. Visit gate.iitm.ac.in and click the GATE 2027 Application link once live. Register with your name, email, and mobile number to receive your Enrollment ID, then log in to GOAPS and complete all sections — personal details, educational details, paper choice, exam city, document upload, and fee payment.
Ques. What is the GATE 2027 application fee for SC/ST students?
Ans. Female/SC/ST and PwD students need to pay INR 100 during the regular registration period and INR 1500 during the extended period.
Ques. Is there an age limit or number-of-attempts limit for GATE 2027?
Ans. No. GATE 2027 has no age limit and no cap on the number of attempts. Any student who meets the qualifying degree eligibility can apply, regardless of age or how many times they have appeared previously.
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