GATE Exam Form 2027 Link OUT: Last Date to Apply, Examination Fees

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2027 ( GATE )

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GATE 2027 City Allotment Notification

4 Jan '27

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UPASANA PRADHAN
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Updated on Sep 27, 2026 22:59 IST
IIT Madras have activated GATE 2027 application form window. The form process is now live on GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS). Interested candidates will have to register via DigiLocker to fetch information. Once the data is fetched for GATE 2027 form-fill up, enrolment ID and password will be generated.

GATE Exam Form 2027 Link Out: IIT Madras is currently conducting GATE application 2027. As per the latest official update on official website, the GATE 2027 registration last date has been extended (for regular and late fees). Candidates can check how to fill application form, fee details, digilocker verification process, etc. Get direct GATE exam form link 2027 below.

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Gate Exam Form 2027 Link: Last Date & Examination Fees

IIT Madras have activated GATE 2027 application form window. Candidates can also register through an unverified DigiLocker account for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. The form process is now live on GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS). For Indian nationals, DigiLocker registration is mandatory. Once the data is fetched for GATE 2027 form-fill up, enrolment ID and password will be generated. IIT Madras will conduct GATE 2027 on Feb 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027 in two shifts.

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Table of contents
  • GATE Exam Form 2027 Link: Last Date to Apply Extended
  • GATE Exam Form 2027 Link: Get Direct Link to Apply
  • GATE 2027 Exam Form Link: Important Instructions
  • GATE Examination Fees 2027: Category-Wise
  • How to fill GATE Exam Form 2027
  • Documents Required to be Uploaded to GATE 2027 DigiLocker

GATE Exam Form 2027 Link: Last Date to Apply Extended

IIT Madras have revised the GATE 2027 exam dates of application start date. However, the last date remains unchanged. Check GATE application form 2027 date to apply below:

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GATE form 2027 Dates

Starting date of GATE 2027 exam form

Sept 2, 2026 (Started)

GATE form last date with no late fees

September 27, 2026 October 5, 2026

GATE 2027 application last date with late fees

October 5, 2026 October 12, 2026

GATE Exam Form 2027 Link: Get Direct Link to Apply

The GATE exam application form link is now available on GOAPS. Candidates can find direct link to apply for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering below.

GATE exam form 2027 Link GOAPS Open Now

GATE 2027 Exam Form Link: Important Instructions

Candidates can check GATE application form 2027 related instructions below:

  • GATE DigiLocker registration is mandatory for Indian nationals

  • Photo used in DigiLocker will not be accepted for photo upload

  • Candidates’s will have to upload scanned photo and undergo facial verification during registration.

  • Candidates can now select upto six test cities while filling GATE exam form 2027

Also check: IIT Madras allows GATE 2027 Registration through an unverified DigiLocker account

GATE Examination Fees 2027: Category-Wise

Candidates can check GATE 2027 exam fees for category-wise below:

Category

Regular

Extended

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

INR 1000

INR 1500

Other candidates

INR 2000

INR 2500

How to fill GATE Exam Form 2027

The GATE exam application form is available online. The mode of submission can be done through GOAPS portal. Candidates are advised to go through all instructions carefully before applying. The steps to apply can be checked below:

  • Go to official website of GATE 2027 - gate2027.iitm.ac.in

  • Continue with DigiLocker and complete the registration process

  • Fetch details and provide facial registration

  • Fill academic and centre details, upload photo and signature
  • Pay exam fees and submit GATE 2027 form

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is it mandatory to register in DigiLocker for GATE 2027 Registration?
A: 

Yes, IIT Madras has made it mandatory to register in DigiLocker for GATE 2027 registration. Ensure that the following details are updated properly.

  • Name

  • Date of Birth

  • Mobile Number 

  • Email ID

  • Profile picture

  • Address

  • Verified ID number

The DigiLocker GATE 2027 is only applicable for Indian Nationals.

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.

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:   When will the GATE application form correction facility start?
A: 

GATE application form correction process will begin after the registration process. The GATE 2027 form rectification dates (revised) will be updated soon.

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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 six exam centres while filling their GATE exam application form. The list of GATE exam cities (zone-wise) is available on the website. 

Q:   What changes are made in GATE 2027 registration?
A: 

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
Q:   Is the GATE 2027 application form fees revised?
A: 

No, the GATE application form fees remain the same. The fee is available category-wise for two timelines: without and with late fees. 

Q:   Is the GATE 2027 Registration Link out?
A: 

Yes, GATE application form window is now open for GATE 2027 registration. Candidates can apply via DigiLocker now.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is GATE free for girls?
A: 

No, GATE exam registration is not free for girls. Female applicants will have to pay half of the registration fee. The GATE exam fee for female applicants is INR 1000 (regular timeline) and INR 1500 (during extended timeline).

Q:   What is the GATE 2027 application form fees?
A: 

As per last year, the GATE registration fee can be checked below -

  • For SC, ST, and PwD applicants is INR 1000 during the regular period and INR 1500 during extended period.
  • For other candidates, including foreign nationals, the fee is INR 2000 (during the regular period) and INR 2500 during the extended timeline.
Q:   What is the GATE registration last date?
A: 

GATE registration 2027 last date without late fee was October 5, 2026. The GATE form last date with late fees was October 12, 2026.

Q:   Is the GATE 2027 registration fee refundable?
A: 

The GATE application fee is non-refundable. Candidates must make their fee payment as per their category. 

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Documents Required to be Uploaded to GATE 2027 DigiLocker

The following documents must be uploaded to the GATE DigiLocker 2027 account:

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:

  • PwD Certificate - PWD_CERT.pdf

  • Unique Disability ID (UDID) Card - UDID_CERT.pdf

  • APPENDIX-B1 - APPENDIX-B1.pdf

  • APPENDIX-B2 - APPENDIX-B2.pdf

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