GATE 2027 Dates OUT: Registration Date (Aug 27), Check Complete Schedule

GATE 2027 Application Form Release Date

27 Aug '26

Updated on Aug 13, 2026 16:15 IST

By UPASANA PRADHAN, Assistant Manager- Editorial

GATE 2027 Exam Dates: IIT Madras have revised GATE application form 2027 date. Online registration for GATE exam 2027 will now start on August 27, 2027. The last date to apply without late fees is September 27. Interested candidates can check GATE registration 2027 carefully and apply at GOAPS at gate2027.iitm.ac.in.

The last date to submit GATE 2027 application form without late fee is September 27, 2026. Apart from the registration schedule, all dates remain the same. In addition, GATE 2027 will be conducted for three consecutive weeks in two shifts. Read below to check complete details on GATE 2027 dates.

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GATE 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of GATE 2027 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
27 Aug ' 26	GATE 2027 Application Form Release Date
27 Sep ' 26	GATE 2027 Registration Last Date without late fee
05 Oct ' 26	GATE 2027 Registration Last Date With Late Fee
14 Oct ' 26 - 21 Oct ' 26	GATE 2027 Application Form Correction
Nov ' 26	GATE 2027 Mock Test TENTATIVE
04 Jan ' 27	GATE 2027 City Allotment Notification
Jan ' 27	GATE 2027 Admit Card TENTATIVE
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12 Jun ' 26	CCMT 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result Date
15 May ' 26 - 05 Jun ' 26	CCMT 2026 Online Registrations (Round 1)
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GATE 2027 Application Form Date

DeskCalendar Registration: 27 Aug ' 26

GATE 2027 registration start date is August 27 (REVISED). Candidates meeting the eligibility must submit their application form by the deadline. The GATE application form will be available at GOAPS with two deadlines: Without late fees and with late fees. This year, DigiLocker linking along with live facial details is mandatory for GATE 2027 exam registration.

At the time of GATE registration 2027, candidates will have to upload their photo, signature, and valid ID proof. This year, candidates can select 6 exam cities from the same GATE zone. Candidates are advised to go through GATE exam eligibility carefully before appearing. The application form is only accepted if the candidate pays GATE registration fees properly.

Commonly asked questions

Q: When can I apply for GATE exam in 2027?

Candidates can apply for GATE 2027 exam starting from August 27, 2026 onwards. The application form last date is September 27, 2026 with regular fees and October 5, 2026 with extended fees.

Q: Is GATE free for girls?

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).

GATE 2027 Application Form Correction Date

GATE correction facility will take place after registration process. The dates for form rectification have been released. Registered candidates can edit their personal and other details during this phase. The GATE application form correction window can be accessed at the GOAPS portal using their enrollment ID and password.

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Commonly asked questions

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

GATE application form correction process will begin after the registration process. The GATE 2027 form rectification facility will be available from October 14 to 21.

Q: Is GATE application form correction window open at GOAPS?

No, the GATE form correction facility 2027 will remain open from October 14, 2026 to October 21, 2026.

GATE 2027 City Allotment Date

This year, IIT Madras has implemented a new process, that is city intimation slip. With GATE 2027 city allotment feature, candidates will be able to check which city/zone will be allocated to them. The GATE city allotment will be released before the admit card.

Commonly asked questions

Q: When will GATE exam city allotment list be released?

IIT Madras will announce GATE 2027 exam city allotment list on January 4, 2027. Candidates who have registered can check using their enrolment ID and password.

Q: How to check my GATE city allotment list?

Candidates can check their GATE 2027 exam city allotment (where their exam centre is located) by logging at GOAPS. Based on city allocated they can plan their travel arrangements.

GATE 2027 Admit Card Date

DeskCalendar Admit Card: Jan ' 27

The GATE 2027 exam hall ticket will be released in January. Candidates appearing for the IITM GATE 2027 must download their admit card before their test date. Students can download using their enrollment ID and password. Candidates are advised to keep their GATE admit card safe till the completion of admission process.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the GATE 2027 admit card release date?

GATE 2026 admit card release date was January 13, 2026. The hall ticket is now available for download at GATE official website. Candidates whose application has been accepted can download their hall ticket at GOAPS portal.

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GATE 2027 Exam Date Branch Wise

IIT Madras will release GATE 2027 exam dates on the official website. Candidates are advised to keep track of GATE exam schedule. GATE exam timings are Morning (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) and afternoon (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm). Candidates can check GATE branch-wise exam dates below once released.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Where can I check GATE exam dates?

Students can check GATE exam dates on the GATE 2027 official website: gate2027.iitm.ac.in. The official website along with information brochure is now available.

Q: What is the GATE registration last date?

GATE 2027 application form will be released on August 27, 2026. The last date to apply with no late fee is September 27, and with late fee is October 5.

GATE 2027 Answer Key Date

IIT Madras will release GATE 2027 answer key along with response sheet and master question paper. The answer key challenge will be provided to students at GOAPS. Students have to match their responses with GATE answer key and challenge any question for a fee. Based on the final answer key, results will be declared.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is MTA in GATE official answer key?

In GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) official answer key, MTA stands for Marks to All.

"Marks to All" states that the marks allotted to that question will be given to all candidates who attempted that particular test paper.

Q: What is GATE provisional answer key?

GATE provisional answer key 2027 is official answer key released by conducting authorities allowing candidates to challenge. The answer key contains solutions to the questions asked in GATE exam.

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GATE 2027 Result Date

DeskCalendar Result: 19 Mar ' 27

GATE result is expected to be declared on Mach 19, 2027. Candidates can check their GATE exam results on the GOAPS portal by providing their enrollment ID and password. The authorities will also publish the cutoff marks for all branches. Candidates can refer to GATE qualifying exam marks for expected cutoff this year.

GATE 2027 Scorecard Release Date

GATE Scorecard 2027 will be released after the declaration of results. The scorecard determines the qualifying status of applicants. Only qualified candidates can download the GATE 2027 result scorecard. The GATE scorecard is valid for three years from the publication date of result. Candidates can use their scorecard for admission to IITs, NITs, and PSUs jobs.

GATE 2027 Counselling Dates

The GATE 2027 counselling will be held at COAP and CCMT portal which are handled by different IITs and NITs. The COAP is used for IIT and IISc admission, while CCMT for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs counselling.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: When will GATE CCMT counselling start?

GATE CCMT counselling is expected to start in June/July. Students who have qualified in GATE exam 2026 and want to take admission in NITs and other engineering colleges must register and participate in CCMT. The dates will be updated here for each round.

Q: When will GATE COAP counselling dates be released?

GATE 2026 COAP counselling dates can be checked now. Candidates who want to apply for IITs must register at COAP. The round-wise dates are available.

Q: When will GATE counselling process start?

The GATE counselling process starts after the announcement of results. The GATE counselling is conducted by COAP and CCMT. The COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal) is the counselling portal that offers admission to IITs.

While CCMT (Centralised Counselling for MTech/M.Arch/M.Plan) is the counselling portal that offers admission to NITs, IIITs, and other GFTIs.

COAP and CCMT 2026 counselling dates are now available for all rounds.

Important FAQs related to GATE 2027 Dates

Check Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to GATE 2027 dates.

Q: Why is it important to check the GATE exam dates?

It is important to check GATE 2027 exam dates because with the help of schedule, candidates can track down events without missing deadline.

Q: Can we give GATE exam two times in a year?

No, the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering examination takes place once a year. Every year, different IITs and IISc conduct exam on rotational basis. GATE is conducted online for three hours for 30 branch papers.

Q: Which IIT is conducting the GATE 2027 exam?

IIT Madras will conduct GATE 2027. The exam dates are Feb 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027.

Q: What changes are made in GATE 2027?

This year, IIT Madras have implemented many changes in the GATE 2027, which are as follows:

A new paper (Robotics and Automation) has been introduced
GATE syllabus has been revised
Changes have been made to TF, XE, XH, and XL papers
GATE Exam Cities list have also been revised. Some centres have been added and removed.
Candidates will have to provide facial details during registration process
Exam City Allotment facility added before the release the admit card.

The information brochure of GATE 2027 has been added. Candidates must downoad and go through the details carefully.

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Question type	Meaning
MCQs	Multiple-choice questions
MSQs	Multiple select questions
NATs	Numerical-based questions

Each question has a different marking scheme. Candidates must check GATE marking scheme carefully.

Q: What is the compensatory time given to the candidates availing scribe facility in GATE exam?

A compensatory time of 60 minutes is given to candidates who have opted for scribe facility in GATE exam. To avail this facility, candidates have to choose option while filling GATE form.