GATE 2027 Registration (Begins); Check Apply Online Process, Fee and Important Dates

IIT Madras has commenced the registration process for GATE 2027. The online registration link for GATE 2027 is now active on the official website, gate2027.iitm.ac.in. Candidates can access the GATE registration form via the link provided below.

Having a DigiLocker account is mandatory before initiating the application process for GATE 2027. Please note that the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS 2027) has gone live alongside the start of registration. The examination fee is ₹2,000 for General category candidates, while it is ₹1,000 for SC/ST and female candidates.

👉 Direct Link: GATE 2027 Registration

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national-level entrance test conducted for students aspiring to enroll in M.Tech or Ph.D. programs. GATE scores are also utilized for PSU recruitment across various organizations.

Candidates currently in the third or final year of B.E./B.Tech, or those who have completed an equivalent degree in Engineering, Architecture, Science, Arts, or Humanities, are eligible to appear for the GATE exam.

For the GATE 2027 registration process, applicants must register on the GOAPS website, complete e-KYC using DigiLocker and facial recognition, upload the required documents, enter academic details, select the exam paper and city, and pay the requisite application fee.

GATE 2027 Registration Date and Schedule

As per the schedule released by IIT Madras, the GATE 2027 registration process will begin on September 2, 2026. Before filling out the application form, candidates need to update their DigiLocker account for identity verification.

The application process will continue until September 27, 2026, without a late fee. Candidates who miss the deadline can submit their forms with a late fee until October 5, 2026.

How to Apply for GATE 2027 Registration through GOAPS Portal

These guidelines can be followed by the candidates while filling out the GATE 2027 application form:

• Access the official GOAPS website gate2027.iitm.ac.in and create a new registration account.
• Verify yourself via DigiLocker and perform the face recognition procedure.
• Provide your personal information such as your name, date of birth, address, category, and contact details.
• Enter the qualifying examination information along with the name of the institute from where you passed and the year of passing.
• Choose the GATE paper, second paper (if any), and select the cities of preference to take the exam.
• Submit the scanned copies of your photograph, signature, photo ID proof, and category/PwD certificate (if applicable).
• Double-check everything and pay the application fee. You can then download the confirmation receipt.
• The candidates must ensure that their registered email ID and phone number stay active during the entire admission process.

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