GATE 2027 Application Form Status: How to Check, Application Under Scrutiny

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2027 ( GATE )

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GATE 2027 application status determines the status of the registration process, which states that whether the form is submitted successfully or not. To check GATE application form status 2027, candidates have to enter their enrolment ID and password at GOAPS. Read complete details regarding GATE application status, under scrutiny process and more.

GATE 2027 application status: Candidates can check status of their GATE application form 2027 at GOAPS using their enrolment ID and password. Get complete details on how to check, instructions, and other details below.

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GATE Application Form Status Check at GOAPS

Candidates who have submitted their exam form can now check GATE 2027 application status at gate2027.iitm.ac.in. The registration link with late fees was made available till October 12. However, due to several requests, IIT Madras opened GATE application portal till October 16, 2026 (10:30 am). The GATE 2027 application status determines whether your form is under the review process or is accepted or is marked defect. Only candidates who have submitted GATE 2027 application form will be able to appear for the exam. Read below to know to know more about GATE exam application status 2027.

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Table of contents
  • What is GATE 2027 Application Status
  • GATE 2027 Application Status: Form Still not Under Scrutiny
  • GATE 2027 Registration Dates Revised
  • How to Check GATE Application Form Status 2027
  • What does the GATE Application Form Under Scrutiny mean?
  • Can I edit my GATE Application Form 2027 if it's under scrutiny?
  • How to apply for GATE 2027
  • GATE Exam Application Form Fees
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What is GATE 2027 Application Status

The GATE application status states the current position of your application form after submission. IIT Madras had started registration for GATE 2027 as per the schedule. Candidates are advised to go through the instructions carefully. Candidates who have submitted their form early are advised to check their registered email ID. Candidates having a discrepancy in the photograph or signature will be notified separately by the authorities on their email ID. Therefore, candidates are advised to keep checking their email. Candidates whose application has been accepted will be eligible to download GATE admit card and city intimation slip.

GATE 2027 Application Status: Form Still not Under Scrutiny

Many candidates have stated that they have submitted their application a month before the GATE 2027 registration last date, yet the form status mentions "Your application is submitted and payment is received" and hasn't changed to "Under Scrutiny" mode. In such case, we advise aspirants not to panic. As the registration process has been completely revamped by implementing DigiLocker, the authorities are still reviewing the form. Also, one must also check their registered email ID, incase the defect is reflected in the form.

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GATE 2027 Registration Dates Revised

Candidates can check revised GATE 2027 registration and form correction dates below.

GATE 2027 Events Dates
GATE application form start date September 2, 2026
GATE 2027 registration last date with regular fees September 21 September 27, 2026 October 5, 2026
GATE 2027 registration last date with late fee September 30 October 5, 2026 October 12, 2026
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How to Check GATE Application Form Status 2027

Candidates who are applying for GATE can check their application form status by following the process below. Students meeting the GATE eligibility criteria 2027 can fill the form in the following way.
  • Go to the official website- gate2027.iitm.ac.in
  • Click on the GOAPS or application form portal
  • Login using enrolment ID and password
  • After logging, the status will be displayed on screen
  • Check status and logoout

GATE 2027 Application Form Status: Types

After submitting GATE 2027 application form, candidates will be able to check their application status. The following are the different types of GATE application statuses -

Types of GATE Application Status Details
Received Means GATE authorities have received your application form successfully
GATE Application Form Under Scrutiny Means your application is under review/verification purposes
Accepted

Means your GATE registration form is approved for admission purposes

GATE 2027 Application submitted This means that your payment has not been completed
GATE 2027 Application submitted and payment received successfully You have submitted your application form and made payment successfully. Next it will go to the scrutiny process.
Under Scrutiny: Defect rectification done Some defects were there in your application form and rectified the defects. It will go for scrutiny again.
Your application is incomplete or defective This means that there are some defects in your application form and rectification is not done yet.

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What does the GATE Application Form Under Scrutiny mean?

The GATE application form under scrutiny states that your application form is being reviewed. It’s a process of rectifying your information to verify your eligibility. The GATE authorities run a verification process, where they recheck whether all the details provided are correct.

NOTE: Candidates should not worry about this. If there is any discrepancy in the GATE registration 2027, the authorities will inform you of their registered email ID and mobile number. To make corrections, candidates will be be given three to four days.

Can I edit my GATE Application Form 2027 if it's under scrutiny?

Candidates cannot make any changes or edits if the GATE application is under the scrutinising process. In such cases, the GATE authorities will contact you personally via email or text.

Candidates must note the following -

  • For any photo and signature discrepancies, GATE authorities will contact you via registered email ID or contact number
  • For any other changes to be made in the form will be accessible during the GATE application form correction process

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How to apply for GATE 2027

To apply for GATE exam 2027, candidates need to follow the mentioned steps below:

  • Go to the official GATE website
  • Select "application portal"
  • Link DigiLocker for GATE registration 2027
  • Login using the details and fill rest of details
  • Provide facial details for verification
  • Confirm declaration and submit GATE exam form 2027
  • Keep a copy for future reference

GATE Exam Application Form Fees

The GATE exam registration fee details can be checked below:

Category Regular Period During the Extended Period
Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates (per test paper) 1000 1500
All other candidates, including foreign nationals (per test paper) 2000 2500
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