GATE 2027 Application Form Date Revised Live: Check Registration date, Fees & Steps to Apply
GATE 2027 Application Form Date Revised Live: IIT Madras have revised the GATE 2027 registration start date. The GATE login 2027 will now open on August 27, 2026. The official website to apply is gate2027.iitm.ac.in. The GATE application form 2027 link will be available at GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) portal for MTech and PhD admissions. Candidates are advised to update their DigiLocker account before filling GATE 2027 application form.
GATE 2027 application form date revised live updates: IIT Madras have revised GATE application form 2027 dates. IITM GATE registration will now start on August 27, 2026. The GATE new date for exam form has been updated on the official website- gate2027.iitm.ac.in. Candidates can check all new updated regarding GATE 2027, registration process, GOAPS portal login, GATE application form 2027 link, etc.
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📝 GATE 2027 Registration Date Revised! Don't let a document or photo error cost you your form.
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GATE Application Form 2027 Registration Dates
Candidates can check revised GATE 2027 application form dates below:
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| GATE 2027 application form start date |
August 27, 2026 |
| GATE application form 2027 last date (without late fees) |
September 27, 2026 |
| GATE application form 2027 last date (with late fees) |
October 5, 2026 |
GATE 2027 Application Form Date Revised: Highlights
- Candidates will have to provide facial details during the registration process.
- The exam centres have been revised. Candidates can select 6 test cities from same zone.
- This year, GATE 2027 will be conducted at 300+ cities.
Candidates can check complete details regarding GATE exam registration process, fees, photo and signature guidelines, etc.
Latest: GATE 2027 Registration Date Revised: Check New Dates to Apply, DigiLocker details, fees
How to fill GATE Application Form 2027 to GOAPS?
Candidates who want to apply for GATE 2027 exam, must ensure that their name, email, mobile number, address, ID number is updated in DigiLocker account, as the information will be directly fetched during GATE 2027 registration process.
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Visit GATE 2027 official website- gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
- Click on GOAPS portal login and click on GATE application form link
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Register and fill required details, such as personal and educational qualification details
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Then upload documents (scanned valid ID, photo, and signature) as per specifications
- Provide live facial details
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Pay GATE 2027 registration fee and submit form
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Download confirmation page and keep it safe
GATE 2027 Exam Form Fees
Candidates can check GATE application form fees below:
| Category |
Exam fees during regular period |
Exam fees during extended period |
|---|---|---|
| Female, SC/ST category and PwD candidates |
INR 1000 |
INR 1500 |
| All other candidates (including foreign nationals) |
INR 2000 |
INR 2500 |
LIVE UPDATE
GATE 2027 Application Form Date Revised Live Updates
- 6:57 PM IST• 13 Aug 2026
GATE Scorecard Validity
The GATE 2027 score remains valid for three years. Candidates can use the scorecard for MTech, Research, and PhD admissions. However, many PSUs accept GATE scorecard of current year only.
- 6:52 PM IST• 13 Aug 2026
GATE 2027 Application Date Revised Live: Organising Institute
IIT Madras is the organizing institute for the GATE 2027 examination. The authority have launched the official website along with GATE 2027 registration and exam dates.
- 6:35 PM IST• 13 Aug 2026
GATE Exam 2027 Live: How many centres can we select in application form?
Candidates can select up to 6 test cities from same GATE zone while filling the application form.
- 6:26 PM IST• 13 Aug 2026
Is GATE 2027 registration open?
No, the GATE 2027 application date has been revised now. IIT Madras will open the GOAPS portal for GATE registration 2027 on August 27. The official website to apply is gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
- 6:22 PM IST• 13 Aug 2026
GATE 2027 Application Form Date Revised Live Updates: Photo Specifications
The GATE photograph specifications can be checked below:
- Must be scanned properly. The photo must be recent (not more than 3 months old)
- The dimension of photograph must be (3.5 cm width X 4.5 cm height). Candidate’s face must cover 30 to 35% of the photograph
- The photo background must be clear (white background)
- The face in photograph must not be covered with any objects, such as cap, spectacles, sunglasses, etc
- Photograph must be in JPEG/JPG format with minimum aspect ratio of 0.66 and maximum aspect ratio of 0.89
- The maximum pixel resolution is 530 X 690 pixels and minimum resolution is 200 X 260 pixels
- The maximum file size is 600 KB
- Create a verified DigiLocker account for a smooth registration process
- Candidates have to provide their facial details/recognition during registration process
- 6:18 PM IST• 13 Aug 2026
GATE 2027 exam date remains unchanged
The IIT madras have not revised the GATE 2027 exam date. The exam will be conducted consececutively for three weekends. The GATE 2027 exam date is scheduled for Feb 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027, in two shifts.
- 6:16 PM IST• 13 Aug 2026
Total Number of Candidates Register for GATE Exam
Candidates can check GATE exam stats of registered and appeared candidates list below:
Year
Number of Registered Candidates
Number of Appeared Candidates
2026
10,11,719
797434
2025
936019
747319
2024
826239
653292
- 6:04 PM IST• 13 Aug 2026
GATE Exam Full Form
GATE stands for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. It is a reputable national entrance exam conducted to offer admission to postgraduate and research programs, such as MTech, MSc, PhD at various IITs, NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, etc. Not only this, candidates qualifying GATE can also apply for Public Sector Undertaking (PSUs) jobs.
- 6:01 PM IST• 13 Aug 2026
GATE Application Form 2027 Live Updates: Number of registered candidates
Every year, around 8 to 10 lakh students register, out of 7 to 8 lakh appear for GATE exam.
- 5:55 PM IST• 13 Aug 2026
GATE 2027 Application Form Live Updates: Details to be updated on DigiLocker
Candidates must ensure that the following details must be updated in the DigiLocker account for GATE 2027 registration:
- Name
- Date of Birth
- Mobile Number
- Email ID
- Profile picture
- Address
- Verified ID number
- 5:48 PM IST• 13 Aug 2026
GATE 2027 Application Form Date Revised Live: Official Website to Apply
The official website to apply is gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
- 5:46 PM IST• 13 Aug 2026
GATE 2027 Application Form Date Revised Live Updates
IIT Madras have revised GATE 2027 application form release date. Online registration will begin on August 27.
- 5:45 PM IST• 13 Aug 2026
IIT Madras revises GATE 2027 Registration Date
IIT Madras have revised GATE 2027 application form date. The online application form will now be released on August 27, 2026.
Commonly asked questions
The GATE 2027 registration process remains the same. However, here are a few changes that have been implemented for GATE application form-filling process.
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.
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