GATE DigiLocker Login 2027: IIT Madras have started GATE registration 2027 and has made DigiLocker linking mandatory for Indian applicants. Candidates who are facing any issue with GATE DigiLocker login or registration can check complete details below.
GATE 2027 DigiLocker Login is now active for form-filling process. Indian nationals who are applying for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2027) have to register through DigiLocker login. IIT Madras have made it mandatory for the GATE 2027 application process. However, while registering through DigiLocker login 2027, many candidates might face issues while registering. Read complete details regarding GATE DigiLocker login 2027 issues below.
- GATE Application Form 2027 Dates
- GATE 2027 DigiLocker Login Issues: Important Points to Note
- How to register for GATE 2027 through DigiLocker Login
- GATE DigiLocker Login 2027 Issue: Documents to be upload
- GATE Registration 2027: Document Format for DigiLocker
- DigiLocker Login Issue for GATE Registration 2027
GATE Application Form 2027 Dates
IIT Madras have released GATE 2027 application form dates on its official website - gate2027.iitm.ac.in. Candidates registering must be aware of GATE 2027 registration last date to avoid any miss of the event. The details regarding GATE exam dates can be checked below:
| GATE Events |
GATE 2027 Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| GATE registration 2027 start date |
September 2, 2026 |
| GATE registration 2027 last date to apply without late fees |
September 27, 2026 |
| GATE registration 2027 last date to apply with late fees |
October 5, 2026 |
GATE 2027 DigiLocker Login Issues: Important Points to Note
GATE registration 2027 is ongoing, and registration through DigiLocker is mandatory for Indian nationals
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Candidates can complete their GATE exam registration 2027 either from mobile phone or laptop
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Facial verification can be done after registration. It is recommended to use a mobile phone with atleast 5 MP camera
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Candidate’s mobile number and email ID must be associated with DigiLocker
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Candidates must ensure that all information is updated in DigiLocker
Also read: GATE Registration through DigiLocker
How to register for GATE 2027 through DigiLocker Login
This year, IIT Madras has replaced GATE registration on GOAPS directly with DigiLocker login. Candidate’s name, mobile number, email ID, address, verified ID, profile picture, etc. are fetched from DigiLocker directly. Therefore, ensure that all information is updated correctly.
GATE DigiLocker Login 2027 Issue: Documents to be upload
Before filling the GATE exam form 2027, candidates have to upload documents as per the format and upload them with the prescribed name. The following documents must be uploaded in DigiLocker:
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Recent scanned photo (not older than 3 months)
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Scanned signature
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Scanned copy of valid ID proof
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Category/PwD/Dyslexic certificate in PDF (if applicable)
GATE Registration 2027: Document Format for DigiLocker
Candidates have to create a new folder named “GATE2027” in DigiLocker (without space). All the documents must be uploaded in the following format:
| Category |
Relevant Documents to be Uploaded |
|---|---|
| General, OBC-NCL, and EWS candidates |
No documents are required to be uploaded to the “GATE2027” DigiLocker folder. |
| SC / ST candidates |
Only the category certificate is required to be uploaded to the “GATE2027” (without space) DigiLocker folder, using the file name “CATEGORY.pdf” as specified in the GATE 2027 application portal. |
| PwD candidates |
PwD or Dyslexic certificate as per specifications must be uploaded to “GATE2027” (without space) DigiLocker using the file name formats specified in the GATE 2027 application portal:
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DigiLocker Login Issue for GATE Registration 2027
Candidates can check the listed queries and issues that are faced by candidates while filling GATE exam form 2027:
GATE DigiLocker Login 2027: Issue with PAN Card
Candidates who are applying for the GATE exam must re-verify their PAN Card again with the Income Tax Department.
Issue Connecting DigiLocker via GOAPS
This issue is mainly due to documents not being fetched properly. In such a case, candidates must upload the documents again as per the specifications, and provide access to the folder by accepting consent. The consent time duration for DigiLocker Login GATE 2027 must be set to three years.
DigiLocker Login: Facing issue with already registered email ID in GOAPS
If any applicant is facing an issue while registering in GOAPS (with a registered email ID), then they can follow the provided steps below:
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Go to DigiLocker website and click on login
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Click profile and go to my profile name
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Edit email-ID and provide a new mail address.
NOTE:
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Apart from APAAR ID, candidates have to provide any one of the following document (even though you haven’t verified)
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By allowing access (consent), candidates will be redirected to GATE GOAPS portal pag
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Click on confirm and start filling GATE exam application form 2027
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Commonly asked questions
Yes, GATE has negative marking for Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) only. In GATE question paper, MCQs will be of one and two marks. Hence, the marking scheme for such questions can be checked below -
- For one mark MCQ - 1/3rd mark will be deducted
- For two mark MCQ - 2/3rd mark will be deducted
The GATE 2027 registration process remains the same. However, here are a few changes that have been implemented for GATE application form-filling process.
- Create a verified DigiLocker account for a smooth registration process
- Candidates have to provide their facial details/recognition during registration process
No, the GATE application form fees remain the same. The fee is available category-wise for two timelines: without and with late fees.

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