OutlynRegister on GOAPS between 27 August and 27 September 2026 — ₹1,000 or ₹2,000 per paper.
GATE 2027 is conducted by IIT Madras. Registration opens on 27 August 2026 through the GOAPS portal at gate2027.iitm.ac.in and closes on 27 September 2026 without a late fee (5 October with the late fee). The application fee is ₹1,000 per paper for female, SC, ST and PwD candidates and ₹2,000 for everyone else, doubling if you register for two papers. Anyone in the third year or later of an eligible degree — or already graduated — can apply, with no age limit.
Verified against source — Dates and fees are taken from the official GATE 2027 site published by IIT Madras; document specs are carried from the last official brochure. Checked 14 August 2026. See sources.
01 · Calendar
GATE 2027 registration dates
IIT Madras revised the GATE 2027 registration schedule — the GOAPS window now opens on 27 August 2026 and the deadlines move with it. These dates are confirmed unless marked otherwise.
- Registration opens (GOAPS)
- Last date — regular fee
- Last date — with late fee
- Application rectification window
- Exam city intimation
- Admit card downloadTo be announced
- Exam dates
- Result
The registration dates above are the revised ones published by IIT Madras; the admit-card date is still to be announced — always confirm on gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
02 · Who can apply
GATE 2027 eligibility
GATE 2027 eligibility is deliberately wide. There is no age limit and no cap on the number of attempts.
| Who can apply | Anyone currently in the third year or higher of a qualifying degree, or who has already completed it — in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts or Humanities. |
| Qualifying degrees | B.E./B.Tech/B.Pharm, B.Arch, B.Sc (Research)/B.S., Pharm.D, MBBS/BDS, three-year B.Sc/B.A./B.Com, BCA/MCA, M.Sc/M.A., integrated programmes, and recognised professional-society qualifications (AMIE/AMICE). |
| Final-year students | Eligible. If your degree certificate isn't issued yet, upload a provisional or course-completion certificate during the application. |
| Age limit | None. There is no upper or lower age limit and no restriction on how many times you appear. |
| Number of papers | You may appear in one or up to two papers. A second paper must be from the official list of allowed combinations — CS candidates can pair with Data Science & AI (DA) or the new Robotics and Automation (RA) paper. |
03 · What it costs
GATE 2027 application fees
Fees are per test paper. If you register for two papers, you pay the amount twice. All payments are online (credit/debit card, UPI or net banking) and are non-refundable.
| Category | Regular (by 27 Sep) | With late fee (by 5 Oct) |
|---|---|---|
| Female / SC / ST / PwD candidates | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| All other candidates (incl. foreign nationals) | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
- “Regular” means you apply on or before 27 September 2026; “extended” means during the late-fee window up to 5 October 2026.
- PwD refers to Persons with Benchmark Disability. Claiming the lower fee requires uploading the relevant SC/ST or PwD certificate.
- GATE has no foreign exam centres — overseas candidates choose an Indian city and pay the same INR fee for their category.
04 · Step by step
How to register on GOAPS
The whole application happens on GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System), linked from gate2027.iitm.ac.in. Set aside about 30 minutes with your documents ready.
Create your GOAPS account
On the GOAPS portal, register with your name exactly as on your photo ID, a valid email and a mobile number. You'll receive a unique Enrolment ID and set a password — save both; you'll need them for the admit card and result too.
Verify your identity with DigiLocker
DigiLocker verification is mandatory for all Indian nationals in GATE 2027. Keep your Aadhaar-linked DigiLocker ready so you can complete this step without delay.
Fill in the application form
Enter your personal details, communication address, qualifying-degree and college details, your choice of GATE paper (and an optional second paper), and your exam-city preferences.
Upload your documents
Upload your photograph and signature in the required format and size, plus your category or PwD certificate if you're claiming the lower fee. Enter the ID-proof number correctly — the original must be carried to the exam.
Pay the application fee
Pay the fee for your category online. If you chose two papers, the portal charges you twice. Note the transaction reference in case a payment is debited but not confirmed.
Review, submit and save the PDF
Check every field, submit before the deadline, and download the confirmation PDF and fee receipt. Track your application status from the GOAPS dashboard afterwards.
05 · What to prepare
Documents required
Have these ready as scanned files before you start. The photo and signature specs below are from the last official GATE brochure — IIT Madras is expected to keep them, but confirm on the 2027 portal.
| Document | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Photograph | Recent colour photo, white background, JPEG, 3.5 × 4.5 cm, 200×260 to 530×690 px, 5 KB–600 KB. |
| Signature | Black or dark-blue ink on white paper, JPEG, 250×80 to 580×180 px, 3 KB–300 KB. |
| Category certificate | SC/ST certificate (PDF) — required only to claim the reduced fee. |
| PwD certificate | For Persons with Benchmark Disability (≥40%) — for fee concession and scribe/compensatory time. |
| Dyslexia certificate | For candidates claiming a scribe or extra time on grounds of a learning disability. |
| Photo ID proof | Aadhaar (preferred), passport, PAN, voter ID, driving licence or valid college ID. The original is carried to the exam. |
| Degree certificate | Provisional or course-completion certificate for final-year students whose degree isn't issued yet. |
Uploading the wrong format or an oversized file is the most common reason an application stalls — check each file against the spec before you submit.
06 · Don't slip here
Mistakes to avoid
Most rejected or delayed applications come down to a handful of avoidable errors. Fix these before you submit.
Six things that get applications rejected
- A name that doesn't exactly match your photo ID — this can get you turned away at the exam centre.
- Uploading a photo or signature in the wrong format or size instead of the JPEG specs above.
- Picking a second paper that isn't an approved combination, or the wrong paper code.
- Forgetting to upload the SC/ST or PwD certificate and paying the higher fee by mistake.
- Leaving it to the last day — portal load and payment failures cost people the regular-fee deadline.
- Not saving your Enrolment ID, password, transaction reference and the submitted PDF.
07 · Questions
Questions people are asking
When does GATE 2027 registration start and end?
GATE 2027 registration opens on 27 August 2026 on the GOAPS portal. The last date to apply with the regular fee is 27 September 2026, and applications with a late fee are accepted until 5 October 2026.
What is the GATE 2027 application fee?
The fee is ₹1,000 per paper for female, SC, ST and PwD candidates, and ₹2,000 per paper for all other candidates including foreign nationals, during the regular window. In the late-fee window these rise to ₹1,500 and ₹2,500. Registering for two papers doubles the amount.
Can final-year students apply for GATE 2027?
Yes. Students in the third year or later of a qualifying bachelor's degree are eligible. If your degree certificate hasn't been issued yet, upload a provisional or course-completion certificate during the application.
Which institute is conducting GATE 2027?
GATE 2027 is conducted by IIT Madras on behalf of the National Coordination Board — GATE. The official website is gate2027.iitm.ac.in, and the application is processed through the GOAPS portal linked there.
How many papers can I apply for in GATE 2027?
You can appear in one or up to two of the 30 papers. The second paper must be from the official list of allowed combinations. For CS candidates the permitted second papers include Data Science & AI (DA) and the new Robotics and Automation (RA) paper.
Is there a correction window for GATE 2027?
Yes. IIT Madras opens the application rectification window from 14 October 2026 to 21 October 2026, after registration closes, so you can fix details rather than creating a new application.
What documents are required for GATE 2027 registration?
You need a scanned photograph and signature in the specified JPEG format, a valid photo ID (Aadhaar preferred), and — only if you're claiming a fee concession — a category (SC/ST), PwD or dyslexia certificate. Final-year students also upload a provisional or course-completion certificate.
08 · Our method
Sources
Dates and fees on this page come from the official GATE 2027 site published by IIT Madras. Document specifications are carried from the last official brochure and re-checked against the 2027 portal as IIT Madras publishes each detail.
Found an error? Tell us and we will correct it publicly, with the date. Our corrections are published in public, with the date.
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras. GATE 2027 examination schedule. published . gate2027.iitm.ac.in
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras. GATE 2027 application fees. published . gate2027.iitm.ac.in/application_fees
- Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. GATE 2026 eligibility criteria. published . gate2026.iitg.ac.in/eligibility-criteria.html
- Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. GATE 2026 photograph and signature specifications. published . gate2026.iitg.ac.in/photograph-and-signature.html
Last verified against source: 14 August 2026. This page is re-checked whenever IIT Madras revises the official documents.
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