GATE 2027 Registration Date: Eligibility, How to Apply at GOAPS, Application Fee Details

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 ( GATE )

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IIT Madras will announce the release date for GATE MTech application form. Students who want to apply for GATE exam must stay alert, so that they do not miss out any dates. GATE 2027 registration is expected to start in August. Check GATE 2027 exam dates and application form related details here.

GATE 2027 Registration Date: IIT Madras will update GATE 2027 application form start date soon on its official website. Candidates who are preparing for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering can get complete details regarding GATE exam date 2027 below. Read below for more. 

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GATE 2027 Registration Date: How to apply, Exam Schedule, Fees

GATE 2027 Registration Date: IIT Madras will announce the release date for GATE MTech application form. The mode of application form is online and available for 30 subject papers. Students who want to apply for GATE exam must stay alert, so that they do not miss out any dates. As per the GATE admission trends, registrations for GATE paper usually starts in August, and continues till October (without late fee). 

Candidates who have started their GATE preparation 2027, must keep all their documents ready.  First, authorities will launch the official GATE 2027 website along with information bulletin. As per dates mentioned, the GATE 2027 registration process will begin. 

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Table of contents
  • GATE 2027 Registration: Exam Start and Last Date to Apply
  • GATE Registration 2027 Link
  • GATE Registration Date 2027: Official Website, Last Date to Apply
  • How to apply for GATE 2027?
  • GATE 2027 Application Fees

GATE 2027 Registration: Exam Start and Last Date to Apply

Based on past trends, GATE exam application form submission is available in two deadline -

  • GATE form submission with regular fees, which means that no late fee is applied (submitting before deadline)

  • GATE form submission during extended period, where applicant has to pay an additional fee. 

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GATE Registration 2027 Link

Once the application form is released, students can find GATE 2027 direct link to apply. The GOAPS 2027 portal link will be updated below. 

(Will be updated here)

GATE Registration Date 2027: Official Website, Last Date to Apply

The offiical website will be activated soon for GATE 2027 admissions. Candidates can check expected timeline for registration below -

Events

GATE 2027 Dates

GATE registration 2027 start date

August 2026

GATE last date to apply 2027 (without late fee)

October first week

GATE 2027 registration last date (with late fee)

October second week 

GATE 2027 Objection Window

October third week 

GATE Exam Dates

Feb first and second week

How to apply for GATE 2027?

Candidates must note that GATE registrations are done online at GOAPS. The portal is used to perform all activities related to the exam. It is mandatory to create an account at GOAPS to access application form link. Students who want to apply must first check the GATE 2027 eligibility criteria properly. The process to apply for GATE exam can be checked below -

  • Go to official website and click on GOAPS link

  • Create an account by entering name, email ID, mobile number, and other details.

  • Once the registration is complete, students will receive an enrollment ID and password. 

  • Login using the credentials and start filling GATE 2027 application form carefully

  • Upload the documents carefully and pay registration fee

  • Review and finally submit application form. 

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GATE 2027 Application Fees

Students must note that GATE registration fee is different for each deadline, and categories. Candidates can check complete details below -

Category

Regular period (with no late fee)

Extended period

Female, SC/ST or PwD candidates (per test paper)

INR 1000

INR 1500

All other candidates, including foreign nationals (per test paper)

INR 2000

INR 2500

If a candidate is applying for GATE two-paper combination, then he/she has to pay an additional amount. Such applicants will have to pay twice of above-mentioned fees. Candidates are advised to go through instructions and eligibility carefully before filling the application form. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How much marks is 500 GATE score?
A: 

A GATE score of 500 can be roughly around 40 to 50 raw scores out of 100 marks. However, it can vary depending for each engineering discipline. For example, for CSE it can be around 45 to 56 marks, for mechanical engineering it can correspond around 46 - 55, and for ECE it can roughly correspond around 50 to 60 marks depending on the paper difficulty level. 

Q:   What is the importance of the GATE enrollment ID?
A: 

GATE enrollment ID is different for each candidate. The identification number is generated after registration. Candidates can use enrollment ID to login and accesss at GOAPS portal. It must be kept safe to perform all GATE-related activities.

Q:   Is GATE enrollment ID and registration number the same?
A: 

GATE enrollment ID is created at time of registration. It is a login credential. GATE registration is roll number given to students. The registration number is printed on hall ticket.

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