GATE Registration 2027 has started on September 2, 2026, through the official GATE 2027 website and GOAPS portal. The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is the Organizing Institute for GATE 2027.
The regular last date to submit the GATE 2027 application form without a late fee is September 27, 2026. Candidates who miss the regular deadline can apply during the extended period with a late fee until October 5, 2026.
GATE 2027 will be conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT) on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027. The examination will cover 30 test papers, including the newly introduced Robotics and Automation (RA) paper.
GATE Registration 2027 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Exam Name | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 |
| Organizing Institute | IIT Madras |
| Registration Start Date | September 2, 2026 |
| Last Date Without Late Fee | September 27, 2026 |
| Last Date With Late Fee | October 5, 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Portal | GOAPS |
| Total Test Papers | 30 |
| Papers Allowed | One or Two |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Exam Dates | February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21, 2027 |
| City Allotment Notification | January 4, 2027 |
| Result Date | March 19, 2027 |
| Official Website | gate2027.iitm.ac.in |
The official GATE website confirms that the application portal became live on September 2, 2026 and that the regular registration deadline is September 27, followed by the extended deadline of October 5 with a late fee.
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GATE Registration 2027 Apply Online Link
Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS).
GATE 2027 Information Brochure
GATE 2027 Official Website: gate2027.iitm.ac.in
Candidates should use only the official GATE 2027 website to access the application portal. The entire application process, including document uploading and fee payment, is conducted online.
GATE 2027 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Registration Begins | September 2, 2026 |
| Regular Registration Last Date | September 27, 2026 |
| Extended Registration With Late Fee | October 5, 2026 |
| Last Date for Category/Paper/Exam City Changes | October 21, 2026 |
| Exam City Notification | January 4, 2027 |
| Admit Card | To Be Announced |
| GATE 2027 Exam | February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21, 2027 |
| Result Declaration | March 19, 2027 |
The official schedule notes that dates are subject to change.
How to Fill GATE Registration Form 2027?
Candidates can complete the GATE 2027 registration form through the GOAPS portal by following these steps:
- Visit the official GATE 2027 website.
- Open the GOAPS Application Portal.
- Complete the registration process.
- Provide personal and communication details.
- Enter educational qualification and institute details.
- Select one or two eligible GATE test papers.
- Select the required examination cities.
- Upload photograph, signature, photo ID and applicable certificates.
- Pay the prescribed application fee online.
- Preview and carefully verify the application.
- Submit the application form.
- Save/download the submitted application details.
The official brochure states that candidates should carefully verify the information before proceeding to payment. Once the application is submitted through the final payment stage, changes cannot be made through the normal application process.
GATE 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should check the eligibility requirements before applying for GATE 2027.
A candidate is eligible if they are:
- Currently studying in the third or higher year of an undergraduate degree programme, or
- Have already completed a government-approved degree programme in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts or Humanities.
Candidates studying in or having completed eligible programmes such as MBBS, BDS, B.V.Sc., B.Sc. Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry can also be eligible under the specified conditions.
There is no age limit for appearing in GATE 2027.
GATE 2027 Eligible Degree Programmes
Some of the eligible programmes include:
- B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharm.
- B.Arch.
- B.Sc. (Research)/B.S.
- Pharm.D.
- M.B.B.S./B.D.S./B.V.Sc.
- M.Sc./M.A./M.C.A.
- Integrated M.E./M.Tech.
- Integrated M.Sc./B.S.-M.S.
- B.Sc./B.A./B.Com./BCA
- B.Sc. Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry
- Eligible professional society qualifications
The exact year/semester requirement varies by programme, so candidates should check the official eligibility table before applying.
GATE 2027 Test Papers
GATE 2027 will be conducted for 30 test papers. Candidates can appear for one or two papers, but two-paper candidates must choose their combination from the officially permitted combinations.
GATE 2027 Paper List
- Aerospace Engineering (AE)
- Agricultural Engineering (AG)
- Architecture and Planning (AR)
- Biomedical Engineering (BM)
- Biotechnology (BT)
- Civil Engineering (CE)
- Chemical Engineering (CH)
- Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)
- Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA)
- Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)
- Electrical Engineering (EE)
- Environmental Science & Engineering (ES)
- Ecology and Evolution (EY)
- Geomatics Engineering (GE)
- Geology and Geophysics (GG)
- Instrumentation Engineering (IN)
- Mathematics (MA)
- Mechanical Engineering (ME)
- Metallurgical Engineering (MT)
- Mining Engineering (MN)
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NM)
- Petroleum Engineering (PE)
- Physics (PH)
- Production and Industrial Engineering (PI)
- Robotics and Automation (RA)
- Statistics (ST)
- Engineering Sciences (XE)
- Humanities and Social Sciences (XH)
- Life Sciences (XL)
- Chemistry (CY)
Robotics and Automation (RA) is the new test paper introduced for GATE 2027. The Textile Engineering & Fibre Science paper has also been incorporated as a section of the XE paper.
GATE 2027 Exam Pattern
GATE 2027 will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
| Particular | Details |
| Mode | Computer Based Test |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Total Test Papers | 30 |
| Questions | 65 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Sections | General Aptitude + Selected Subject |
| Question Types | MCQ, MSQ, NAT |
| Calculator | On-screen virtual calculator |
The official pattern provides 10 General Aptitude questions and 55 subject questions, with the distribution varying for certain papers.
GATE 2027 Negative Marking
Negative marking applies only to wrong MCQ answers.
- For a 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark is deducted.
- For a 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark is deducted.
- There is no negative marking for MSQ and NAT questions.
- There is no partial marking.
Candidates should therefore read the question carefully before attempting MCQs.
GATE Registration Fees 2027
The application fee is charged per test paper.
| Candidate Category | Regular Period | Extended Period |
| Female/SC/ST/PwD | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| All Other Candidates, including Foreign Nationals | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
Candidates choosing two test papers have to pay twice the applicable single-paper fee. Bank/service/processing charges, if applicable, are additional.
Fee for Two Papers
| Category | Regular Period | Extended Period |
| Female/SC/ST/PwD | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| Other Candidates | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
PwD fee concession applies to candidates with benchmark disability as specified in the official brochure.
GATE 2027 Examination City Choices
Candidates can select three examination cities, and all three choices must be from the same GATE 2027 zone.
The GATE Committee may add or remove examination cities due to operational requirements and may allot a city different from the candidate’s selected choices.
Documents Required for GATE Registration 2027
Candidates should keep the following information/documents ready:
- Personal details
- Date of birth
- Mobile number
- Parent/guardian details
- Communication address with PIN code
- Degree details
- Institute/college details
- GATE paper choice
- Examination city choices
- Recent photograph
- Signature
- Valid photo ID
- SC/ST certificate, if applicable
- UDID/PwD certificate, if applicable
- Dyslexic certificate, if applicable
- Online payment facility
The official brochure states that the photograph should be recent and that a live photograph will also be captured during registration.
DigiLocker for GATE 2027 Registration
The GATE 2027 website provides DigiLocker-based registration guidance for Indian nationals. Candidates are advised to create or update a verified DigiLocker account before beginning the application process for a smoother registration experience.
The official portal can use verified DigiLocker information such as the candidate’s name, date of birth, mobile number, email ID, profile picture, address and verified ID information as applicable.
Candidates should ensure that their name and date of birth match their valid photo ID.
GATE 2027 Photo and Signature Requirements
Candidates must upload a photograph and signature according to the prescribed specifications.
The official GATE 2027 registration guidelines state that the photograph should be of good quality and not older than three months. A live photograph will also be captured during registration.
Candidates should carefully check the official photograph and signature specifications before uploading the files.
GATE 2027 Application Correction
The application rectification facility is scheduled from:
October 14, 2026 to October 21, 2026
The official schedule also specifies October 21, 2026 as the last date for changes relating to category, paper and examination city choices, adding a new test paper and certain personal details, with additional fees applicable wherever prescribed.
Candidates should not depend on the correction window and should verify every detail before final submission.
GATE 2027 Exam Date
The GATE 2027 examination will be conducted over three weekends:
- February 6, 2027
- February 7, 2027
- February 13, 2027
- February 14, 2027
- February 20, 2027
- February 21, 2027
The examination will be conducted in forenoon and afternoon sessions, with the session and reporting details provided on the admit card.
GATE 2027 Admit Card
The GATE 2027 admit card download date is currently To Be Announced (TBA).
Candidates will be able to download the admit card through the GOAPS portal. The official brochure states that printed admit cards will not be posted to candidates.
GATE 2027 Result Date
The official GATE 2027 schedule states that the result will be announced on:
March 19, 2027
The result will be made available through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS).
GATE 2027 Score Validity
The GATE 2027 score will remain valid for three years from the date of announcement of the results.
What is GATE Used For?
A valid GATE score can be used for various academic and career opportunities, depending on the eligibility and selection rules of the concerned institute or organisation.
GATE qualification can be relevant for:
- Master’s programmes
- M.E./M.Tech. admissions
- Direct doctoral programmes
- PhD opportunities
- Financial assistance/scholarships in eligible programmes
- Recruitment by certain PSUs
- Other postgraduate opportunities
However, qualifying GATE does not automatically guarantee admission, scholarship or a PSU job. Each institute or employer follows its own eligibility and selection process.
No International Examination Centres for GATE 2027
There will be no international examination centres for GATE 2027.
Foreign nationals and Indian nationals living abroad who wish to appear for GATE 2027 will have to travel to India to take the examination.
GATE Registration 2027 – Important Instructions
Candidates should remember these points before submitting the application:
- Apply only through the official GATE 2027 website.
- Complete the application within the prescribed deadline.
- Keep your personal email ID and mobile number active.
- Ensure that your name matches the valid photo ID.
- Check the date of birth carefully.
- Select the correct GATE paper.
- If choosing two papers, select only an approved combination.
- Select three examination cities from the same zone.
- Upload clear and valid documents.
- Verify the complete application before payment.
- Save the application/enrolment details for future reference.
- Keep the original photo ID used in the application for the examination day.
GATE Registration 2027 FAQs
When did GATE 2027 registration start?
GATE 2027 registration started on September 2, 2026.
What is the last date for GATE 2027 registration?
The regular last date without a late fee is September 27, 2026. The extended deadline with a late fee is October 5, 2026.
What is the GATE 2027 application fee?
The fee is ₹1,000 per paper for Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates and ₹2,000 per paper for other candidates during the regular period. The extended-period fees are ₹1,500 and ₹2,500 respectively.
How many papers can I choose in GATE 2027?
A candidate can appear for one or two test papers, subject to the permitted two-paper combinations.
Is there any age limit for GATE 2027?
No. There is no age limit for appearing in GATE 2027.
How many test papers are available in GATE 2027?
GATE 2027 has 30 test papers. Robotics and Automation (RA) is the new paper introduced this year.
Is GATE 2027 conducted online or offline?
GATE 2027 is conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT).
What is the GATE 2027 exam date?
The examination will be conducted on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027.
When will the GATE 2027 result be released?
The GATE 2027 result is scheduled to be announced on March 19, 2027.