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

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2027 ( GATE )

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GATE 2027 Application Form Release Date

14 Aug '26

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UPASANA PRADHAN
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Updated on Aug 3, 2026 18:05 IST
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 allows students to check their registration status after submission. IIT Madras will open the GATE application status facility along with the registration process. IIT Madras have released GATE 2027 exam dates and application form-filling will start from August 14 at gate2027.iitm.ac.in. Through status check facility, candidates can check whether their form submission is done correctly or not. Read below. 

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GATE Application Form Status Check at GOAPS

The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras will start GATE 2027 application form status facility along registration. GATE registration 2027 start date is August 14, as per the schedule. After submitting GATE exam application form, candidates can check their form status at GOAPS portal using their enrollment ID and password. In this article, candidates can check complete details regarding the GATE application status 2027, how to check, types of GATE 2027 form status, and important instructions. 

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Table of contents
  • What is the GATE 2027 Application Status?
  • GATE 2027 Registration Dates
  • How to Check GATE Exam 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?

What is the GATE 2027 Application Status?

The GATE application status states current position of your application form after submission. IIT Madras will begin GATE 2027 registration is scheduled as per the GATE schedule. Candidates are advised to go through the instructions carefully. Candidates can check their GATE MTech application form status 2027 at GOAPS portal using their enrolment ID and password. It has to be noted that, candidates whose application has been accepted will be eligible to download GATE admit card

GATE 2027 Registration Dates

Candidates can check GATE 2027 registration and form correction dates below:

GATE 2027 Events Dates
GATE registration start date August 14
GATE 2027 registration last date with no late fee September 21
GATE 2027 registration last date with late fee September 30
GATE Application Form Correction Window October 14 to 21, 2026

How to Check GATE Exam Application Form Status 2027

Candidates who are applying for GATE MTech exam can check their application form status, following the process below:
  • 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 logout

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 2027 registration form, the authorities will inform you of their registered email ID and mobile number. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many exam centres can I choose while filling the GATE application form?
A: 

Candidates can choose at least three exam centres while filling their GATE 2026 application form. The list of GATE exam cities (zone-wise) is available on the website. Besides that, it has to be noted that the three centres must be from the same zone. Thus, based on the availability, the centre will be allotted to the candidate for appearing the GATE 2026 exam. 

Q:   What is the GATE registration last date?
A: 

GATE 2027 application form will be released on August 14, 2026. The last date to apply with no late fee is September 21, and with late fee is September 30.

Q:   How can I fill the GATE application form 2027?
A: 

Candidates can fill GATE application form at GOAPS portal. First, candidates have to register and then fill their form. Overall, stages of GATE form filling include - filling form, uploading of documents, and payment of application fees.

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

Candidates cannot make any changes or edits if the GATE application form 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"
  • Click on “New Candidate Registration” to register
  • Enter facial details for verification 
  • Once registration is complete, candidates will receive an enrollment ID and password on their communication details.
  • Login using the details and fill rest of details
  • Upload photo, signature, and photo ID (as per the specifications mentioned)
  • Confirm declaration and submit form
  • 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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