GATE Exam Form 2027 Link OUT: Last Date to Apply, Examination Fees
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2027 ( GATE )
GATE 2027 Application Form Release Date
2 Sep '26
GATE Exam Form 2027 Link Out: IIT Madras have started GATE exam form filling process on its official website. The GATE 2027 application form can be filled through GOAPS portal via DigiLocker. Check complete details below regarding GATE form 2027, application form last date, fee details, etc.
Gate Exam Form 2027 Link: Last Date & Examination Fees
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. IIT Madras will conduct GATE 2027 on Feb 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027 in two shifts.
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- GATE Exam Form 2027 Link: Last Date to Apply
- 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
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:
| Events |
GATE form 2027 Dates |
|---|---|
| Starting date of GATE 2027 exam form |
Sept 2, 2026 (Started) |
| Closing date of GATE application form 2027 with regular fees |
September 27, 2026 |
| Closing date of GATE exam registration form with late fees |
October 5, 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:
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GATE DigiLocker registration is mandatory for Indian nationals
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Photo used in DigiLocker will not be accepted for photo upload
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Candidates’s will have to upload scanned photo and undergo facial verification during registration.
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Candidates can now select upto six test cities while filling GATE exam application form 2027
GATE Examination Fees 2027: Category-Wise
Candidates can check GATE 2027 examination 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:
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Go to official website of GATE 2027 - gate2027.iitm.ac.in
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Now click on official GATE exam form 2027 link available
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Read exam instructions carefully and proceed to fill out the application form
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Select continue with DigiLocker and complete the process
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Provide facial registration for verification
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Pay exam fees and submit GATE form 2027
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:
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Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
Not yet. IIT Madras will activate the GATE 2027 registration link (on or before 7:00 pm). The registration start date is September 2, 2026. Candidates are advised to keep all their documents and certificates ready in DigiLocker.
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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).
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Not yet. IIT Madras will activate the GATE 2027 registration link (on or before 7:00 pm). The registration start date is September 2, 2026. Candidates are advised to keep all their documents and certificates ready in DigiLocker.
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No, IIT Madras delayed GATE 2027 application release date. Candidates who want to apply for M.Tech or research studies can fill out their exam form once link is active.
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If additional amount is deducted while filling GATE exam form 2027, then extra amount will be refunded within 15 to 20 days.
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No, GATE conducting body allows candidates to attempt for two subjects only. Candidates can select one primary and secondary paper based on their relevant degree during GATE registration.
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GATE 2027 is a computer-based national test administered by IIT Madras. Candidates must be currently enrolled in atleast 3rd year or have completed a bachelor's degree in engineering, Science or technology. The exam duration is of 3 hours and covers 100 marks. It has no age limit.
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