GATE Apply Online 2027, Registration Fee, Last Date to Fill Application Form

The GATE Apply Online 2027 process is currently active, and 5 October 2026 is the last date to submit the GATE 2027 application form without paying a late fee. IIT Madras, the organising institute for GATE 2027, has extended the regular registration deadline from 27 September to 5 October 2026.

Candidates who have not completed their application yet should submit the form today through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS). Those who miss today’s deadline can still apply with a late fee until 12 October 2026.

GATE 2027 will be conducted in 30 test papers on 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027. A new Robotics and Automation (RA) paper has also been introduced this year.

GATE Notification 2027: Latest Updates

Last date without late fee: 5 October 2026
Last date with late fee: 12 October 2026
Application mode: Online
Organising Institute: IIT Madras
Registration platform: GOAPS
Exam: GATE 2027
Exam dates: 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027
Result date: 19 March 2027
New paper: Robotics and Automation (RA)

GATE Notification 2027: Overview

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
GATE Year	2027
Organizing Institute	IIT Madras
Exam Level	National Level
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test
Number of Test Papers	30
New Test Paper	Robotics and Automation (RA)
Question Types	MCQ, MSQ & NAT
Questions	65
Maximum Marks	100
Exam Duration	3 Hours
Registration Start	September 2, 2026
Regular Registration Last Date	5 October 2026 (Today)
Late-Fee Deadline	12 October 2026
Exam Dates	February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21, 2027
Result Date	March 19, 2027
Score Validity	3 Years
Official Website	gate2027.iitm.ac.in

GATE 2027 Registration Last Date

The GATE 2027 registration deadline is today, 5 October 2026. IIT Madras has extended the regular application deadline, allowing candidates to submit their forms without a late fee until today. Candidates who miss this deadline can still apply with a late fee until 12 October 2026.

GATE Notification 2027 PDF

IIT Madras has released the GATE 2027 Notification PDF on the official GATE website. The brochure contains complete details about the exam, eligibility, application process, exam pattern, marking scheme, test papers, important dates, and other instructions. Candidates can check the official notification carefully before applying for GATE 2027.

GATE 2027: Important Dates

The latest dates given by IIT Madras for the GATE 2027 cycle are given in the table below:

Event	Important Date
GATE 2027 Notification	23 July 2026
GOAPS Registration Starts	2 September 2026
Regular Registration Last Date	5 October 2026 (Today)
Registration with Late Fee Ends	12 October 2026
Application Rectification	14-21 October 2026
City Allotment Notification	4 January 2027
Admit Card	To Be Announced
GATE 2027 Exam	February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21, 2027
GATE 2027 Result	19 March 2027

Note:The GATE score is valid for three years from the date of result announcement.

GATE 2027 Exam Date & Schedule

GATE 2027 exam will be conducted over six different days in February 2027 in two sessions each day: forenoon (9:30 AM–12:30 PM) and afternoon (2:30 PM–5:30 PM) sessions. Candidates should carefully check their allotted exam date, session, and paper on the admit card and report to the examination center well before the reporting time.

Exam Date	Day	Forenoon Session	Afternoon Session
06 February 2027	Saturday	9:30 AM – 12:30 PM	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
07 February 2027	Sunday	9:30 AM – 12:30 PM	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
13 February 2027	Saturday	9:30 AM – 12:30 PM	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
14 February 2027	Sunday	9:30 AM – 12:30 PM	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
20 February 2027	Saturday	9:30 AM – 12:30 PM	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
21 February 2027	Sunday	9:30 AM – 12:30 PM	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Important: The exact paper-wise date and time should be checked on the candidate’s admit card once released.

Major Changes in GATE 2027

The major changes in the GATE 2027 exam cycle are as follows:

Robotics and Automation Added as New Paper: Robotics and Automation (RA) has been introduced as a new GATE test paper for 2027, taking the total number of available papers to 30.
Revised Paper Combinations: Candidates can select one or two test papers, subject to the combinations permitted by GATE 2027. Candidates should check the official two-paper combination list before selecting their papers.
Revised Syllabus: IIT Madras has also introduced syllabus-related changes for GATE 2027, including the new RA paper and changes in selected existing papers.
DigiLocker-Based Verification: The GATE 2027 registration process includes DigiLocker-related verification requirements for Indian candidates. Candidates should follow the latest instructions displayed on the official registration portal while submitting the application.

GATE 2027 Application Fee: Regular & Late Fee Details

The GATE 2027 application fee depends on the candidate’s category and whether they apply for one or two test papers. The fee is higher during the extended registration period.

Candidate Category	Regular Fee – 1 Paper	Regular Fee – 2 Papers	Extended Fee – 1 Paper	Extended Fee – 2 Papers
Female / SC / ST / PwD	₹1,000	₹2,000	₹1,500	₹2,500
All Other Candidates	₹2,000	₹4,000	₹2,500	₹4,500

Note: PwD means Persons with Benchmark Disability. Additional payment gateway or processing charges, if applicable, are payable by the candidate.

GATE 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Parameter	Details
Educational Qualification	Candidates who are currently studying in the third year or higher of an eligible undergraduate degree programme, or who have already completed an eligible government-approved degree programme
Age Limit	No upper age limit
Nationality	Indian nationals, as well as international candidates from select countries, are eligible to apply.
Attempt Limit	No restriction on the number of GATE attempts
Minimum Percentage/CGPA	No minimum percentage or CGPA requirement to appear for GATE 2027

Course-Wise Eligibility Criteria

Qualifying Degree / Program	Minimum Duration	Current Year Status / Eligibility Criteria
B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Pharm.	4 Years (after 10+2) or 3 Years (after B.Sc./Diploma)	Currently in the 3rd year or higher, or already completed.
B.Arch. / B.Planning	4 or 5 Years	Currently in the 3rd year or higher, or already completed.
B.Sc. (Research) / B.S.	4 Years (after 10+2 or Post-Diploma)	Currently in the 3rd year or higher, or already completed.
B.Sc. / B.A. / B.Com. / BCA	3 Years	Currently in the 3rd year, or already completed.
Integrated M.E. / M.Tech. / Dual Degree	5 Years (after Diploma or 10+2)	Currently in the 3rd, 4th, or 5th year, or already completed.
Integrated M.Sc. / Integrated B.S.-M.S.	5 Years	Currently in the 3rd year or higher, or already completed.
M.Sc. / M.A. / MCA or equivalent	2 Years	Currently in the 1st year or higher, or already completed.
Pharm.D.	6 Years (after 10+2)	Currently in the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th year, or already completed.
M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. / B.V.Sc.	5–5.5 Years	Currently in the 5th, 6th, 7th semester or higher, or already completed.
Professional Society Exams (e.g., AMIE, AMICE)	Equivalent to B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch.	Must have completed Section A or equivalent of the recognized professional course (recognized by MoE/AICTE/UGC/UPSC).

GATE 2027 Apply Online Link

The GATE 2027 Apply Online process started on 2 September 2026 through the official GOAPS portal. Today, 5 October 2026, is the last date for regular registration without a late fee. Candidates who have not yet submitted their application should complete the registration process today through the official GATE 2027 website. Candidates need to enter their personal, academic, and examination details carefully, upload the required documents, and complete the online fee payment. For Indian nationals, registration through a verified DigiLocker account is mandatory. Candidates are advised to submit the form as early as possible to avoid last-minute technical issues.

How to Apply for GATE 2027?

Candidates can follow these steps to complete the GATE 2027 Registration:

Visit the official GATE 2027 website.
Open the GOAPS/Application Portal.
Complete the required DigiLocker verification process.
Enter personal and communication details.
Enter educational qualification details.
Select the GATE test paper.
Select a second paper if eligible and required.
Choose the examination cities.
Upload the required photograph, signature and applicable documents.
Complete live photo capture as instructed.
Pay the application fee online.
Submit the application form.
Download and save the confirmation/application PDF.

Important Registration Tip

Candidates should not create multiple applications. If they want to appear for two papers, they should select the permitted second paper within the same application.

GATE 2027 Application Fee

The application fee depends on the candidate’s category, registration period, and number of papers selected.

Fee for One GATE Paper

Category	Regular Period	Extended Period
Female/SC/ST/PwD	₹1,000	₹1,500
All Other Candidates, including Foreign Nationals	₹2,000	₹2,500

Fee for Two GATE Papers

Category	Regular Period	Extended Period
Female/SC/ST/PwD	₹2,000	₹2,500
All Other Candidates, including Foreign Nationals	₹4,000	₹4,500

GATE 2027 Application Correction

The GATE 2027 Application Correction/Rectification Window will be available from October 14 to October 21, 2026. Candidates should use the correction facility only for the fields that IIT Madras permits for modification.

Start Date: October 14, 2026
Last Date: October 21, 2026

Documents Required for GATE 2027 Registration

Candidates (Indian nationals) must complete their GATE 2027 registration via a verified DigiLocker account. Personal details like your name, date of birth, mobile number, email ID, profile picture, address, and verified ID card number will be fetched directly through DigiLocker for the application process.

Personal & Academic Details Required

Objective	Details
Full Candidate Name	Must match the valid photo ID produced at the exam center without any prefixes or titles, such as Mr., Shri, Dr., Mrs. The GATE 2027 scorecard will carry this exact name
Date of Birth	Must match the date of birth specified on the valid photo ID card
Candidate Contact Details	Active personal mobile number and email ID
Parent/Guardian Details	Full name and active mobile number of a parent or guardian
Communication Address	Complete postal address including the accurate PIN code
Qualifying Degree Details	Title and status of the degree program
Institute/College Information	Name and full postal address of the institution (where studying or graduated from) along with its PIN code
Exam Preferences	Choice of GATE test paper(s) and six preferred examination cities
Payment Credentials	Net banking, debit card, credit card, UPI, or e-wallet details for online fee payment.

GATE Exam Pattern 2027

The GATE 2027 Exam Pattern consists of multiple-choice, multiple-select and numerical-answer questions. The examination is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode for three hours.

Particulars	Details
Mode	Computer-Based Test
Language	English
Duration	3 Hours
Total Questions	65 (10 General Aptitude questions + 55 subject questions)
Maximum Marks	100
Question Types	MCQ, MSQ & NAT
General Aptitude	15 Marks
Subject/Other Sections	Remaining 85 Marks, subject to paper-specific structure
Number of Test Papers	30

GATE 2027 Marks Distribution

For most GATE papers, the paper will be divided into General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and Subject Questions. However, the distribution varies for some papers.

Paper Category	General Aptitude	Engineering Mathematics	Subject	Total
Most Engineering Papers	15	13	72	100
CY, DA, EY, MA, PH, ST	15	—	85	100
AR	15	—	85	100
GE	15	—	85	100
GG	15	—	85	100
RA	15	—	85	100
XE	15	15	70	100
XH	15	—	85	100
XL	15	—	85	100

GATE 2027 Marking Scheme

GATE 2027 questions carry either 1 mark or 2 marks. Negative marking applies to incorrect MCQs, while MSQ and NAT questions do not have negative marking.

Question Type	Marks	Negative Marking
1-Mark MCQ	1	1/3 mark
2-Mark MCQ	2	2/3 mark
1-Mark MSQ	1	No negative marking
2-Mark MSQ	2	No negative marking
1-Mark NAT	1	No negative marking
2-Mark NAT	2	No negative marking

GATE 2027 Two-Paper Combination

Candidates can appear for one or two GATE papers, but the second paper must be selected only from the combinations permitted by IIT Madras. These are mentioned in the table below.

Primary Paper	Permitted Secondary Papers
AE	CE, ME, XE
CE	AE, AG, AR, ES, GE, NM, XE
CS	DA, EC, GE, MA, ME, PH, RA, ST
DA	CS, EC, EE, MA, ME, PH, RA, ST, XE
EC	CS, DA, EE, IN, PH, RA
EE	DA, EC, IN, PH, RA
ME	AE, CS, DA, IN, NM, PI, RA, XE
RA	CS, DA, EC, EE, IN, ME

GATE 2027 Syllabus

The GATE 2027 syllabus has been revised by IIT Madras. The official syllabus is available for all 30 test papers on the official website. The syllabus includes the topics of General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, wherever applicable, & Subject-specific technical topics. Candidates can check the GATE 2027 Test Papers below

Aerospace Engineering (AE)
Agricultural Engineering (AG)
Architecture and Planning (AR)
Biomedical Engineering (BM)
Biotechnology (BT)
Civil Engineering (CE)
Chemical Engineering (CH)
Computer Science & Information Technology (CS)
Chemistry (CY)
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA)
Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC)
Electrical Engineering (EE)
Environmental Science & Engineering (ES)
Ecology and Evolution (EY)
Geomatics Engineering (GE)
Geology & Geophysics (GG)
Instrumentation Engineering (IN)
Mathematics (MA)
Mechanical Engineering (ME)
Mining Engineering (MN)
Metallurgical Engineering (MT)
Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering (NM)
Petroleum Engineering (PE)
Physics (PH)
Production & Industrial Engineering (PI)
Robotics & Automation (RA)
Statistics (ST)
Engineering Sciences (XE)
Humanities & Social Sciences (XH)
Life Sciences (XL)

Opportunities After GATE 2027 Qualification

GATE is not only an entrance examination. A valid GATE score can provide opportunities in multiple areas. These are given below.

M.Tech/M.E. Admissions: GATE scores are used by several institutes for admission to postgraduate engineering and technology programmes.
PhD and Research Programmes: GATE scores may also be accepted for certain doctoral/research programmes, subject to the institute’s eligibility and selection rules.
PSU Recruitment: Several Public Sector Undertakings use GATE scores as part of their recruitment process.

Important Instructions for Candidates

Candidates applying for GATE 2027 should carefully follow the instructions issued by IIT Madras to avoid rejection of their application. Keep the following points in mind before submitting the online form:

Ensure that you satisfy the prescribed eligibility criteria before registering for GATE 2027.
Complete the application only through the official GOAPS portal within the specified registration period.
Enter your personal, educational, and communication details correctly, as incorrect information may lead to cancellation of candidature.
Upload the photograph, signature, and supporting documents in the prescribed format and dimensions.
Pay the application fee online through the available payment modes and keep the transaction receipt for future reference.
Verify all details carefully before final submission, as corrections may be limited after the application window closes.
Candidates can appear for one or two GATE papers, subject to the combinations permitted by the organizing institute.
Download and preserve a copy of the submitted application form and fee receipt for future reference.
Regularly visit the official GATE website for updates regarding the admit card, examination schedule, answer key, result, and counseling.

FAQs

What is the last date to apply for GATE 2027?

The last date to submit the GATE 2027 application form without late fee is 5 October 2026.

When will GATE 2027 be conducted?

GATE 2027 will be conducted on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027.

Who is conducting GATE 2027?

IIT Madras is the organizing institute for GATE 2027. GATE is conducted on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education.

What is the biggest change in GATE 2027?

The biggest change is the introduction of Robotics and Automation (RA) as a new GATE test paper. The total number of test papers has increased to 30. Changes have also been made to selected sectional paper codes and syllabus.

How long will the GATE 2027 score remain valid?

The GATE 2027 score will remain valid for three years from the date of the result announcement.

Is there any age limit for GATE 2027?

No. There is no upper age limit for appearing in GATE 2027.

How many attempts are allowed in GATE?

There is no limit on the number of GATE attempts.

How many papers can I choose in GATE 2027?

A candidate can appear for one or up to two GATE papers, provided the selected pair is included in the permitted two-paper combinations. Both papers should be selected through a single application.

Is there negative marking in GATE 2027?

Yes. Negative marking is applicable to MCQ questions only. There is no negative marking for MSQ and NAT questions.

Is Robotics and Automation a new GATE paper?

Yes. Robotics and Automation (RA) has been introduced as a new GATE test paper for 2027.

Can a third-year student appear for GATE 2027?

Yes. Candidates studying in the third year or higher of an eligible undergraduate degree programme can appear for GATE 2027.

Is DigiLocker mandatory for GATE 2027 registration?

Yes. A verified DigiLocker account is mandatory for Indian nationals for GATE 2027 registration.

What is the GATE 2027 application fee?

For one paper, the regular fee is ₹1,000 for Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates and ₹2,000 for other candidates. The extended-period fee is ₹1,500 and ₹2,500, respectively.

What is the GATE 2027 exam duration?

Each GATE 2027 paper is conducted for 3 hours.

What is the total no. of questions are asked in GATE 2027?

Each GATE paper contains 65 questions carrying a total of 100 marks.

What types of questions are asked in GATE?

GATE includes Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.

Can B.Sc., B.A. and B.Com. students apply for GATE 2027?

Yes. The official eligibility criteria include candidates pursuing or having completed eligible B.Sc., B.A. and B.Com. three-year degree programmes, subject to the applicable conditions.

Can I apply for GATE 2027 after September 27, 2026?

Yes. Candidates can submit the GATE 2027 application during the extended registration period by paying the applicable late fee.

What is the Use of a GATE Score?

A valid GATE score can be used for admission to postgraduate programmes such as M.Tech, M.E., and Ph.D. in participating institutes, subject to their admission rules.

Can a GATE score help in getting a PSU job?

Yes, some Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) use GATE scores as part of their recruitment process. However, each PSU has its own eligibility and selection criteria.

When will GATE 2027 city allotment be released?

The GATE 2027 city allotment notification is scheduled for 4 January 2027. Candidates can check their allotted examination city through the official GATE portal.

Will GATE 2027 be conducted in multiple sessions?

Yes. GATE 2027 will be conducted in forenoon and afternoon sessions across the scheduled examination dates. The exact session allotted to a candidate will be mentioned on the admit card.

What is the GATE 2027 correction window date?

The GATE 2027 application rectification window is scheduled from 14 October to 21 October 2026. Candidates can use this period to make changes in the fields allowed by the examination authority.