GATE 2027 Registration Last Date Live: Direct Link, Status Check, Application Under Scrutiny

Candidates can check GATE 2027 exam pattern below:

Yes, the GATE General Aptitude syllabus is common for all branch papers in GATE. Candidates must check the GATE syllabus PDF carefully before starting their preparation. The GATE GA syllabus includes the following -

• Verbal aptitude (basic English grammar and vocabulary)
• Quantitative Aptitude - Data interpretation and numerical computation and estimation
• Analytical Aptitude and Spatial Aptitude

Candidates can check GATE elective Life Sciences high-weightage topics below:

Candidates can check GATE virtual calculator functions and specifications below:

Candidates can check GATE 2027 application status types below:

Candidates can check GATE 2027 DigiLocker verification fix issues below:

Candidates can check GATE registration 2027 errors and steps to fix them:

The size specifications for GATE 2027 photo and size format can be checked below:

• Required image size of photo: maximum upto 530 x 690 pixels and 600 KB.
• Required image size of signature: maximum upto 580 x 180 pixels and 300 KB.

Candidates can resize and compressor their photo using the MS Photo tool. To do this, open the image using Microsoft Photo and enter the following dimensions. Save and view the change. 

To upload signature -

• Use a white paper to write down how you sign.  A black or blue pen will do.
• After that, scan it and save it only in JPG instead of other formats.
• All you have to do after that is uploading and pasting on the form.

How to upload photo and signature in GATE application form on GOAPS

The steps to upload scanned photo and signature can be checked below

• Go to official GATE 2027 website
• Click on registration link and continue with digilocker
• Login using credentials and fill personal and educational qualification details
• After entering all details, proceed to upload the documents

• Upload the documents at the designated spaces only. 

Yes, candidates can still fill GATE application form after October 5, 2026. However, they have to pay an additional fee of INR 500 along with exam fees. The last date to submit GATE 2027 application form with late fees is October 12, 2026. 

GATE 2027 application form will be scrutinised for accuracy of the data, which include verification against the uploaded supporting documents, clarity of the photograph and signature. If everything is found to correct, the application will be accepted. Otherwise, the defects will be marked and intimated to the  candidate by email or SMS/WhatsApp for rectification within a stipulated time frame. The status of an  application will be updated after scrutiny by the respective coordinating GATE offices.

The GATE application status 2027 can be checked anytime by logging into the GOAPS portal, using enrollment ID and password. Candidates must promptly rectify the defects in their application within the stipulated time. Candidates are advised to login to the application portal and check the status of the defects regularly.

Types of GATE 2027 Application Status

NOTE:

If a candidate has already submitted their application form and there is any discrepancy in the form, then the authorities will notify them separately on their registered email ID. Therefore, it is advised to check the email ID frequently. The authorities will mention the error details along with a deadline for rectification. 

No, there is no requirement of obtaining 75% marks in GATE exam. Candidates need to meet the educational qualification criteria to apply for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). The exam has no attempt or age-limit, as well. 

Submitting GATE 2027 exam application form early has many benefits, such as:

Candidates with Home Science background are eligible for GATE 2027. Candidates who are in 3rd year or final year or have already completed their degree in Science, Arts, and Humanities. Eligible GATE papers include XH (Humanities and Social Sciences) and Life Sciences (XL). 

Candidates can check the statistics for GATE CSE and DA below:

The application status indicates if the form is submitted successfully or not. To check GATE 2027 application status, candidates need to provide their enrolment ID and password. The official website to check status is gate2027.iitm.ac.in.

No, you cannot cancel or withdraw your GATE registration. The application fee is non-refundable. The IIT conducting body do not provide any option to withdraw or cancel. You can simply avoid attempting the exam. However, if you are thinking of canceling your candidature due to some error, then you edit the details during GATE rectification window. Online form correction will begin from October 14, and the last date to edit is October 21, 2026. You can do by logging to the GOAPS.

No, as of now, there is no such update regarding the extension of GATE 2027 application form. Candidates must submit their form before registration last date. 

Incase, you have missed the deadline to submit GATE application form, then you can still submit your form by paying additional fee. The GATE exam application form 2027 with late fee is open till October 12, 2026. 

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. Candidates must select the test cities from the same GATE zone only. Based on the availability the centre will be allotted for the exam. 

Here are some common mistakes that can lead to rejection of the application form:

• Entering incorrect personal details- Your name, date of birth, and other details must match your official records exactly. Small typos can cause problems during verification.
• Providing wrong category information- Misclassifying yourself under the wrong fee category is one of the most common and costly errors, it can affect both your fee and your certificate requirements. 
• Uploading photo and signature not as per the specifications

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).

Based on recent hiring trends, BARC, NPCIL, PGCIL, ISRO, DRDO, EIL, GAIL and NHAI are among the organisations likely to continue recruiting through GATE 2027.

GATE ME or Mechanical Engineering has maximum number of PSU recruitments. Top PSUs includes ONGC, IOCL, etc. A score above 850 in GATE is usually considered for recruitment.

The GATE exam fee is completely non-refundable. The application fee is only accepted if the payment is done successfully. To check if the payment is done, check bank transaction and check GATE 2027 application status at GOAPS - gate2027.iitm.ac.in.

Yes, it is mandatory to register for GATE 2027 through Digilocker. This process is only eligible for Indian nationals. The digilocker account will fetch candidate's name, date of birth, mobile number, etc. While linking with Digilocker, ensure that you set the consent validity to three years and opt for verification purposes at the end. The facility to pay with regular fees is available till Today (11:59 pm). Post that, candidates will be charged an additional fee of INR 500. Incase, your amount is deducted twice, then don't wait for the refund. Simply complete submitting your application form.

For detailed GATE 2027 Syllabus Changes in Life Sciences (XL), check details below:

Important Points to Note:

• Chemistry - Thermodynamics, Reaction Kinetics, Organic Mechanisms, Structure bonding
• Biochemistry - metabolic pathways, molecular biology
• Botany -Microbial genetics and Microbial metabolism
• Zoology - Genetics, cell biology, Animal Anatomy
• Food technology -Food chemistry & Nutrition, Food Products Technology

Candidates can check GATE photo and signature guidelines below:

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.

The CSE syllabus has witnessed maximum changes in COA, Digital logic, and Computer Networks. Here are some changes that has been made in the GATE CSE syllabus 2027. It is advised to chec the revised syllabus carefully.

No, the GATE fee for rectification is non-refundable. Candidates who want to make changes to their GATE form must ensure that the details provided during correction are correct, as the authorities will not allow further edits to the form.  

If you don’t receive any confirmation email or SMS after submitting GATE 2027 application form, then immediately login to GOAPS to verify your form status. If your GATE application status shows “submitted” that means your form and payment has been completed successfully. 

Apart from that, here’s what you can do next:

• Check your spam or junk folders in email, as the automated messages do land there sometimes

• Verify and confirm that your registered mobile number is active and email address is typed correctly

• High traffic on GOAPS login portal can cause significant delays in receiving SMS confirmation

The security pin is essential if you are accessing the digilocker account. The steps to retrieve can be checked below:

• Go to official website of DigiLocker
• Enter mobile number and click on "Forgot Security Pin"
• Enter date of birth and provide OTP sent to registered mobile number
• Create a new security pin of six digits (avoid sequence-based series) and update it
• Once done you will be redirected to the login page

No, you cannot cancel or withdraw your GATE registration. The application fee is non-refundable. The IIT conducting body do not provide any option to withdraw or cancel. You can simply avoid attempting the exam. However, if you are thinking of canceling your candidature due to some error, then you edit the details during GATE rectification window. Online form correction will begin from October 14, and the last date to edit is October 21, 2026. You can do by logging to the GOAPS.

Yes, candidates can check their date of birth during GATE application form correction 2027. Candidates who want to change their date of birth have to submit their 10th marksheet or date of birth document in PDF format. The file size of the document must be between 10 Kb to 600 Kb. Candidates must go through the instructions carefully. 

The following details can be edited in the GATE application form, during the correction process. 

No, once the GATE application form 2027 is submitted, candidates cannot make any edits. However, one can edit or change the GATE exam city at the time of correction process. The GATE 2027 rectification window will be made available from October 14 to 21, 2026. 

If you haven't made the payment yet, candidates can stil change their test cities by logging to GOAPS. Candidates can select at least six test cities from same GATE zone. Based on the preferences, the athorities will allocate the GATE exam centre. The test city allotment will be released on January 4, 2027. Once the test centre is allocated, candidates cannot request for a change. 

IIT Madras will be conducting Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering in 300+ test cities. The exam cities are divided across eight zones.

GATE 2027 application form will be scrutinised for accuracy of the data, which include verification against the uploaded supporting documents, clarity of the photograph and signature. If everything is found to correct, the application will be accepted. Otherwise, the defects will be marked and intimated to the  candidate by email or SMS/WhatsApp for rectification within a stipulated time frame. The status of an  application will be updated after scrutiny by the respective coordinating GATE offices.

The GATE application status 2027 can be checked anytime by logging into the GOAPS portal, using enrollment ID and password. Candidates must promptly rectify the defects in their application within the stipulated time. Candidates are advised to login to the application portal and check the status of the defects regularly.

Types of GATE 2027 Application Status

Yes, candidates can edit their GATE consent validity to three years by logging to Digilocker. Changing the consent is mandatory for registration.

The steps to update details in digilocker for GATE 2027 exam form can be checked below:

• Go to official website of DigiLocker and Login/Registration tab
• Enter registered mobile number
• Select account and enter six-digit security pin and verify
• Go to issued document list from the portal and update the details accordingly
• To upload your certificates and other information, go to drive section and upload the required documents
• Ensure your name, date of birth, mobile number, email ID are correct

Candidates can pay their exam form fees through the following:

• Credit card
• Debit card
• Internet banking
• UPI wallet

Candidates can check GATE Life Sciences (XL) important topics below for preparation:

To avail application fee concession under the PwD category, the candidates should attach a recently obtained proper PwD certificate, which is required to be submitted to the admitting institute at the time of admission. Benefits will be offered to someone with benchmark disability, i.e., not less  than 40% impairment irrespective of the type of disability. The onus of verifying PwD certificate lies with the admitting institute. The GATE 2027 Committee is NOT responsible for any incorrect declaration of the PwD status of candidates. PwD candidates may consult Unique Disability ID (UDID) scheme of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India for more information. Authorities Empowered to issue certificate for recommendation of scribe and/or compensatory time for persons with disabilities and have limitation in writing.

The medical authority for certification should be a multi-member authority comprising the

• Chief Medical Officer/ Civil Surgeon/ Chief District Medical Officer- Chairperson
• Orthopaedic/PMR specialist- Member
• Any other expert, based on the condition of the candidate, as may be nominated by the 
  Chairperson- Member

Candidates can check expected subject-wise weightage and important topics for GATE 2027 Mechanical Engineering (ME) below:

There is no ideal time to start the GATE preparation. Start early (from the first year itself). It is mainly because your bachelor's topics and chapters have the most weightage in the GATE question paper. The topics that are taught in your third year are the backbone. If you are clear with the fundamentals and concepts (taught in classes), then you do not require extra time to prepare for GATE. Just revise and practice questions. That's enough. 

So, start preparing for GATE right from the first year. Your brain is fresh with the concepts and formulas, thus making it easy to solve the questions and prepare for the exam. 

Candidates can check the number of registered candidates for GATE CSE and Data Science below:

Candidates can resize and compressor their photo using the MS Photo tool. To do this, open the image using Microsoft Photo and enter the following dimensions. Save and view the change. 

To upload signature -

• Use a white paper to write down how you sign.  A black or blue pen will do.
• After that, scan it and save it only in JPG instead of other formats.
• All you have to do after that is uploading and pasting on the form.

How to upload photo and signature in GATE application form on GOAPS

The steps to upload scanned photo and signature can be checked below

• Go to official GATE 2027 website
• Click on registration link and continue with digilocker
• Login using credentials and fill personal and educational qualification details
• After entering all details, proceed to upload the documents

• Upload the documents at the designated spaces only. 

The security pin is essential if you are accessing the digilocker account. The steps to retrieve can be checked below:

• Go to official website of DigiLocker
• Enter mobile number and click on "Forgot Security Pin"
• Enter date of birth and provide OTP sent to registered mobile number
• Create a new security pin of six digits (avoid sequence-based series) and update it
• Once done you will be redirected to the login page

Candidates can check GATE Biotechnology Syllabus 2027 changes below:

There are 20000+ seats for M.Tech admission through GATE including IITs, NITs, and IISc admission. Each IITs have an approximately seat intake of 1000+ seats. On the other hand, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, have around 20000+ seats. The seat intake changes every year, depending how many students qualify the exam.

To avail application fee concession under the PwD category, the candidates should attach a recently obtained proper PwD certificate, which is required to be submitted to the admitting institute at the time of admission. Benefits will be offered to someone with benchmark disability, i.e., not less  than 40% impairment irrespective of the type of disability. The onus of verifying PwD certificate lies with the admitting institute.

The GATE 2027 Committee is NOT responsible for any incorrect declaration of the PwD status of candidates. PwD candidates may consult Unique Disability ID (UDID) scheme of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India for more information. Authorities Empowered to issue certificate for recommendation of scribe and/or compensatory time for persons with disabilities and have limitation in writing.

The medical authority for certification should be a multi-member authority comprising the

• Chief Medical Officer/ Civil Surgeon/ Chief District Medical Officer- Chairperson
• Orthopaedic/PMR specialist- Member
• Any other expert, based on the condition of the candidate, as may be nominated by the 
  Chairperson- Member

The steps to update details in digilocker for GATE 2027 exam form can be checked below:

• Go to official website of DigiLocker and Login/Registration tab
• Enter registered mobile number
• Select account and enter six-digit security pin and verify
• Go to issued document list from the portal and update the details accordingly
• To upload your certificates and other information, go to drive section and upload the required documents
• Ensure your name, date of birth, mobile number, email ID are correct

The GATE 2027 exam form last date with regular fees is October 5, 2026. Candidates can still submit their form till October 12 with late fees. 

Here's what candidate need to avoid while uploading GATE photo and signature -

• Selfies are not allowed
• Ensure that the backgound is not cluttered
• For signature, the background must be clean
• Do not sign in capital or block letters
• Do not scan photo from the ID cards or certificates
• Do not use blurred or pixelated images

Incase, you have missed the deadline to submit GATE application form, then you can still submit your form by paying additional fee. The GATE exam application form 2027 with late fee is open till October 12, 2026. 

DigiLocker account is an online wallet required to store official digital certificates and documents, such as Aadhaar card, PAN Card, Driving License, Voter ID, Marksheets, etc. Provided by the Government of India, it enables for keeping your files safe in the cloud. For GATE 2027, DigiLocker is a mandatory digital verification tool that allows Indian applicants to link their verified DigiLocker account while filling GATE application form 2027. At the time of registration, it will automatically fetch your official personal data like name, date of birth, photo ID, etc. for a smooth registration process. 

IIT Madras will host GATE 2027 in 300+ test cities across eight zones. The list of GATE zones can be checked below:

• IISc Benagluru
• IIT Bombay
• IIT Delhi
• IIT Guwahati
• IIT Kanpur
• IIT Kharagpur
• IIT Madras
• and IIT Roorkee

This is a tentative list of examination cities. Any changes will be updated on the website. Candidates must note that there are no international test centres. Such candidates have to make their travel arrangements and accomodation based on their subject-wise GATE 2027 exam date. The GATE 2027 will be conducted on Feb 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027.

Candidates can check GATE registration 2027 errors and steps to fix them:

The steps to create an account in digilocker for GATE 2027 registration can be checked below:

• Go to official website - www.digilocker.gov.in
• Now, click on "Login/Register." If you are signing up through the mobile app, then you can scan the QR code and access the feature
• Enter full name (as mentioned in Aadhar Card), Date of Birth, and Gender
• Enter mobile number (the one linked with Aadhar)
• Create a 6-digit security pin for DigiLocker login
• Enter email ID and set a unique password and username
• Submit details and enter OTP sent to your registered number
• Link Aadhar and complete Aadhar OTP verification to unlock all the features

No, as of now there is no such update. IIT Madras will close the application form submission as per the mentioned dates. Candidates are advised to submit their form timely to avoid late fee charges. 

To know if their GATE application form is submitted successfully or not, they have to check GATE application status. The status can be checked on GOAPS using enrolment ID and password. The types of GATE application status can be checked below:

The steps to update details in digilocker for GATE 2027 exam form can be checked below:

• Go to official website of DigiLocker and Login/Registration tab
• Enter registered mobile number
• Select account and enter six-digit security pin and verify
• Go to issued document list from the portal and update the details accordingly
• To upload your certificates and other information, go to drive section and upload the required documents
• Ensure your name, date of birth, mobile number, email ID are correct

The following central government bodies are most likely to conduct recruitment using GATE scores:

• Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
• Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
• Defence Research and Development Organisation
• National Informatics Centre
• Intelligence Bureau, ACIO Grade-II (Tech)
• Cabinet Secretariat, Deputy Field Officer (Technical)

The application fees for two papers in GATE 2027 are:

This issue triggers when you fail to grant DigiLocker Drive access permissions on the initial consent page during the GATE 2027 login.

Solution:

• Log in to your DigiLocker account, click your profile photo, and go to Manage your Account Settings.

• Navigate to the My Consents section.

• Find GATE-2027 and click to revoke or delete the consent.

• Return to the GATE 2027 application portal and log in again.

• When the consent window appears, ensure you click Allow to properly grant DigiLocker Drive access.

As per the latest notification, IIT Madras stated that candidates can apply for GATE 2027 through an unverified DigiLocker account. However, for such applicants, their exam form will be checked at the time of scrutiny process. Once the application form is submitted, candidates will be able to check their status at GOAPS. The same will be notified on the official website as well. 

How to check GATE 2027 application status

To check the status, candidates have to login using enrolment ID and password and look for the status. In case, there is any discrepancy in the detail, then the authorities will immediately inform the students on their registered email ID. 

Candidates must not panick, if the status displays "Application Under Scrutiny." In GATE application form 2027, "Application Under Scrutiny" means your application is under review/verification purposes. 

Candidates can resize their photo using the MS Photo tool. To do this, open the image using Microsoft Photo and enter the following dimensions. Save and view the change. 

To upload signature -

• Use a white paper to write down how you sign.  A black or blue pen will do.
• After that, scan it and save it only in JPG instead of other formats.
• All you have to do after that is uploading and pasting on the form.

To avail application fee concession under the PwD category, the candidates should attach a recently obtained proper PwD certificate, which is required to be submitted to the admitting institute at the time of admission. Benefits will be offered to someone with benchmark disability, i.e., not less  than 40% impairment irrespective of the type of disability. The onus of verifying PwD certificate lies with the admitting institute. The GATE 2027 Committee is NOT responsible for any incorrect declaration of the PwD status of candidates. PwD candidates may consult Unique Disability ID (UDID) scheme of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India for more information. Authorities Empowered to issue certificate for recommendation of scribe and/or compensatory time for persons with disabilities and have limitation in writing.

The medical authority for certification should be a multi-member authority comprising the

• Chief Medical Officer/ Civil Surgeon/ Chief District Medical Officer- Chairperson
• Orthopaedic/PMR specialist- Member
• Any other expert, based on the condition of the candidate, as may be nominated by the 
  Chairperson- Member

To submit your GATE application form 2027 without anyy error, then you need to make sure that all documents are ready as per the guidelines. First things first keep a checklist, comprising all the requirements:

DigiLocker Update for GATE 2027:

• Login to your digilocker account and check your name, date of birth, email address, etc. Update it
• Gather documents: Photo, Signature and certificates (as per specifications)
• Keep 6 test cities you are planning to add in your form
• If you want to appear for two papers, then keep the subject code ready
• Educational qualification details, college pincode, address etc. 
• Since you need to provide your facial registration, pick a well-lit area for authentication

How to fill GATE 2027 registration form

After keeping all the details ready, now click on GATE registration link 2027 available at gate2027.iitm.ac.in. Continue with digilocker, check and verify all information. Set the consent validity to three years and provide authentication for verification. Once approved, you will be redirected to the GOAPS login. Fill personal information, provide facial registration, enter educational qualification details, exam city details, etc. Upload documents in designated spaces and pay registration fees. Recheck all the details submitted and proceed to make the payment. Select the payment mode and submit. Download and take the printout of GATE 2027 confirmation PDF. Keep it safe till the completion of admission process. 

GATE 2027 application form with late fees is scheduled from October 6 to 12, 2026.

After submitting GATE form, you can log in again and check the status of your application form. If there is any discrepancy, then authorities will notify you on your registered email ID. Therefore, it is advised to keep checking your email. The authorities will clearly mention the error in the application and give you stipulated time to fix them. One should not wait for the correction window to open. GATE 2027 application form correction window will remain open from October 14 to 21, 2026.

Yes, DigiLocker is mandatory for Indian Nationals. For the first time, filling out the GATE 2027 application form requires the use of DigiLocker. Candidates must link a DigiLocker account so that identity and academic details can be fetched digitally. As per the latest update, IIT Madras has allowed candidates to use their unverified Digilocker for registration. However, their form and documents will be later scrutinised after registration window is closed. IIT Madras has allowed registration through an unverified DigiLocker account, which helps people who have not completed Aadhaar-based verification. Create or log in to your account well before filling the form, and make sure the name and date of birth saved there match your official records to avoid mismatches later.

GATE 2027 application form will be scrutinised for accuracy of the data, which include verification against the uploaded supporting documents, clarity of the photograph and signature. If everything is found to correct, the application will be accepted. Otherwise, the defects will be marked and intimated to the  candidate by email or SMS/WhatsApp for rectification within a stipulated time frame. The status of an  application will be updated after scrutiny by the respective coordinating GATE offices.

The GATE application status 2027 can be checked anytime by logging into the GOAPS portal, using enrollment ID and password. Candidates must promptly rectify the defects in their application within the stipulated time. Candidates are advised to login to the application portal and check the status of the defects regularly.

Types of GATE 2027 Application Status

No, once the GATE application form 2027 is submitted, candidates cannot make any edits. However, one can edit or change the GATE exam city at the time of correction process. The GATE 2027 rectification window will be made available from October 14 to 21, 2026. 

If you haven't made the payment yet, candidates can stil change their test cities by logging to GOAPS. Candidates can select at least six test cities from same GATE zone. Based on the preferences, the athorities will allocate the GATE exam centre. The test city allotment will be released on January 4, 2027. Once the test centre is allocated, candidates cannot request for a change. 

IIT Madras will be conducting Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering in 300+ test cities. The exam cities are divided across eight zones.

Here's what candidate need to avoid while uploading GATE photo and signature -

• Selfies are not allowed
• Ensure that the backgound is not cluttered
• For signature, the background must be clean
• Do not sign in capital or block letters
• Do not scan photo from the ID cards or certificates
• Do not use blurred or pixelated images

If your data is mismatch, then do the following:

• You will have an option in DigiLocker to choose one of the verified documents from the list it displays, such as Aadhaar, PAN, Driving Licence, or APAAR ID. You may choose the ID with correct name and date of birth (DOB).

• Candidates are advised to ensure that the details in the selected photo ID in DigiLocker are correct before submitting the GATE 2027 application.

• If a candidate wishes to change her/his name in the GATE 2027 Scorecard after its release, the candidate will be required to submit the necessary name correction documents/acknowledgement/proof, as per procedure.

• Admission based on the GATE score is not under the purview of the GATE 2027 Organizing Institute. Admission is solely subject to the eligibility and selection criteria of the respective admitting institute.

If you are facing GOAPS Portal Login Issue, then candidates must not worry. IIT Madras has advised clearing browser cache, using updated browsers, and avoiding peak-hour submissions close to the deadline. Candidates facing persistent GOAPS login errors should contact the GATE helpdesk rather than repeatedly resubmitting the form, which can create duplicate applications. The credentials required for GOAPS 2027 portal is enrolment ID and password. 

This issue triggers when you fail to grant DigiLocker Drive access permissions on the initial consent page during the GATE 2027 login.

Solution:

• Log in to your DigiLocker account, click your profile photo, and go to Manage your Account Settings.

• Navigate to the My Consents section.

• Find GATE-2027 and click to revoke or delete the consent.

• Return to the GATE 2027 application portal and log in again.

• When the consent window appears, ensure you click Allow to properly grant DigiLocker Drive access.

Authorities Empowered to Issue SC/ ST Certificates list can be checked below:

• District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate/Collector/ Deputy Collector/Deputy Commissioner/Additional Deputy Commissioner/First Class Stipendiary Magistrate/City 
  Magistrate/ Sub-Divisional Magistrate/Taluk Magistrate/Executive Magistrate/Extra Assistant Commissioner
• Chief Presidency Magistrate/Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/Presidency Magistrate
• Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tahsildar
• Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the Candidate and/or her/his family normally resides
• Administrator/Secretary to Administrator/Development Officer (Lakshadweep Islands)

A copy of the certificate of Dyslexic condition should be uploaded at the time of GATE 2027 registration to avail the services of scribe. Such a certificate can be obtained from any Dyslexia Association. Check list below:

• Dyslexia Trust of Kolkata, Divya Jalan, Aruna Bhaskar 3, Dover Park, Kolkata – 700019.  
• Dyslexia Association of Andhra Pradesh (DAAP), 3‐4‐494/1, 1st Floor, Macherla Gastrology Hospital, Reddy College Road, Barkatpura, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500027. 
• Madras Dyslexia Association, 94 Park View, 1st Floor, G.N. Chetty Road, T. Nagar, Chennai 600017
• Maharashtra Dyslexia Association, 003, Amit Park Bldg, L J Road, Deonar, Mumbai 400088
• The Dyslexia Association of India, MZ‐47, The Center Stage Mall, Plot No 01, Block L, Sector 18, 
  NOIDA, 201303.

Candidates are advised to update their certificate and scan them as per the specifications.

Apart from the General Aptitude (GA) section, the RA test paper comprises two parts: Part A (60 marks) and Part B (25 marks). Part A is common for all the candidates. Part B contains two parts: Part B1 (Electrical) and Part B2 (Mechanical). The choice of Part B1 or Part B2 can be made during the examination. Part A consists of 39 questions carrying a total of 60 marks: 18 questions carrying 1 mark each and 21 questions carrying 2 marks each. Part B1 (Electrical) and Part B2 (Mechanical) consist of 16 questions each carrying a total of 25 marks: 7 questions carrying 1 mark each and 9 questions carrying 2 marks each.

Eligible Paper Combination for GATE RA

Candidates who have a background in the following branches can appear for GATE “RA”:

• GATE Computer Science and Engineering (GATE CSE)

• GATE Data Science (GATE DA)

• GATE Electrical Engineering (GATE EE)

• GATE Mechanical Engineering (GATE ME)

As per the latest notification, IIT Madras stated that candidates can apply for GATE 2027 through an unverified DigiLocker account. However, for such applicants, their exam form will be checked at the time of scrutiny process.

No, you cannot cancel or withdraw your GATE registration. The application fee is non-refundable. The IIT conducting body do not provide any option to withdraw or cancel. You can simply avoid attempting the exam. However, if you are thinking of canceling your candidature due to some error, then you edit the details during GATE rectification window. Online form correction will begin from October 14, and the last date to edit is October 21, 2026. You can do by logging to the GOAPS.

Candidates can check GATE 2027 exam eligibility details below:

GATE qualification is relatively low compared to other postgraduate engineering entrance exams. On average, acceptance rate falls between 15 - 20%. Last year, as per statistical report, out of 936019 registered candidates, 747319 candidates appeared, and 8761 students qualified. Overall, general cutoff usually remains around 25 -30 marks out of 100 marks. However, for PSUs 75 to 85 marks are considered as a safe qualifying rate. 

GATE 2026 Statistical Report

IIT Guwahati released GATE 2026 statistical report and here is a quick overview of registration and attendance trends:

• Computer Science (CS) saw massive growth in applicant volume.

• The CS paper registered 2,59,922 candidates in 2026.

• This represents a large jump from 2,07,851 CS candidates in 2025.

• A total of 2,11,020 candidates actually took the CS exam.

• Electronics and Communication (EC) was the second most popular paper.

• It had 115,448 registered candidates and 95,752 test-takers.

• Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) attracted heavy interest.

• The DA paper registered 91,764 candidates and tested 69,242 candidates.

What to expect in GATE 2027

Based on 2026 registration trends, candidates combining primary papers with secondary papers, such as CS with DA or EC with EE/IN gain double the opportunity for PSU shortlisting and postgraduate admissions without doubling core preparation overlap.

The security pin is essential if you are accessing the digilocker account. The steps to retrieve can be checked below:

• Go to official website of DigiLocker
• Enter mobile number and click on "Forgot Security Pin"
• Enter date of birth and provide OTP sent to registered mobile number
• Create a new security pin of six digits (avoid sequence-based series) and update it
• Once done you will be redirected to the login page

The steps to update details in digilocker for GATE 2027 exam form can be checked below:

• Go to official website of DigiLocker and Login/Registration tab
• Enter registered mobile number
• Select account and enter six-digit security pin and verify
• Go to issued document list from the portal and update the details accordingly
• To upload your certificates and other information, go to drive section and upload the required documents
• Ensure your name, date of birth, mobile number, email ID are correct

Candidates must note that GATE 2027 profile picture and facial registration both are different. GATE facial registration is the live photo uploading/authentication done at the time of registration. Applicants have to provide live facial details while filling GATE application form. The profile picture is the one that is fetched from the DigiLocker account. It is not necessary that both photos must match. Also, the photo difference from DigiLocker and Photo upload will not get your form rejected. 

While filling GATE application form 2027, candidates must know that your photo/face is required in following stages:

• Profile picture fetched from DigiLocker 
• Uploading scanned photograph (as per the specifications). The photo must be clear and recent (not old more than 3 months)
• Facial verification (your face will be captured in real-time). 

This issue triggers when you fail to grant DigiLocker Drive access permissions on the initial consent page during the GATE 2027 login.

The steps to fix this issue for GATE 2027 verification failed below:

• Log in to your DigiLocker account, click your profile photo, and go to Manage your Account Settings.

• Navigate to the My Consents section.

• Find GATE-2027 and click to revoke or delete the consent.

• Return to the GATE 2027 application portal and log in again.

• When the consent window appears, ensure you click Allow to properly grant DigiLocker Drive access.

If you don’t receive any confirmation email or SMS after submitting GATE 2027 application form, then immediately login to GOAPS to verify your form status. If your GATE application status shows “submitted” that means your form and payment has been completed successfully. 

Apart from that, here’s what you can do next:

• Check your spam or junk folders in email, as the automated messages do land there sometimes

• Verify and confirm that your registered mobile number is active and email address is typed correctly

• High traffic on GOAPS login portal can cause significant delays in receiving SMS confirmation

Candidates can check GATE photo and signature guidelines below:

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.

Candidates can resize their photo using the MS Photo tool. To do this, open the image using Microsoft Photo and enter the following dimensions. Save and view the change. 

To upload signature -

• Use a white paper to write down how you sign.  A black or blue pen will do.
• After that, scan it and save it only in JPG instead of other formats.
• All you have to do after that is uploading and pasting on the form.

How to upload photo and signature in GATE application form on GOAPS

The steps to upload scanned photo and signature can be checked below

• Go to official GATE 2027 website
• Click on registration link and continue with digilocker
• Login using credentials and fill personal and educational qualification details
• After entering all details, proceed to upload the documents

• Upload the documents at the designated spaces only. 

As per the latest notification, IIT Madras stated that candidates can apply for GATE 2027 through an unverified DigiLocker account. However, for such applicants, their exam form will be checked at the time of scrutiny process. Once the application form is submitted, candidates will be able to check their status at GOAPS. The same will be notified on the official website as well. 

How to check GATE 2027 application status

To check the status, candidates have to login using enrolment ID and password and look for the status. In case, there is any discrepancy in the detail, then the authorities will immediately inform the students on their registered email ID. 

Candidates must not panick, if the status displays "Application Under Scrutiny." In GATE application form 2027, "Application Under Scrutiny" means your application is under review/verification purposes. 

Candidates can check GATE IIT Zone exam cities below:

• Haryana: Faridabad, Gurugram
• Jammu and Kashmir: Jammu - Samba, Srinagar
• Ladakh: Leh
• Madhya Pradesh: Indore, Ujjain
• New Delhi: New Delhi
• Rajasthan: Ajmer, Bikaner, Hanumangarh, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur
• Uttar Pradesh: Greater NOIDA, Mathura

A candidate can opt for SIX cities from the list given above. All the six options must be from the same GATE 2027 zone. 

Candidates can check the GATE exam form fee for General, OBC-NCL and EwS category below:

PwD candidates are advised to fill their option in the appropriate box.  The option on GOAPS is required even if the candidates are opting for their own Scribe. 

For PwD-A: PwD having one or more of the following disabilities: 
a) Blindness 
b) Locomotor disability (Both arms only) 
c) Cerebral palsy

To avail application fee concession under the PwD category, the candidates should attach a recently obtained proper PwD certificate, which is required to be submitted to the admitting institute at the time of admission. Benefits will be offered to someone with benchmark disability, i.e., not less  than 40% impairment irrespective of the type of disability. The onus of verifying PwD certificate lies with the admitting institute. The GATE 2027 Committee is NOT responsible for any incorrect declaration of the PwD status of candidates. PwD candidates may consult Unique Disability ID (UDID) scheme of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India for more information. Authorities Empowered to issue certificate for recommendation of scribe and/or compensatory time for persons with disabilities and have limitation in writing.

The medical authority for certification should be a multi-member authority comprising the

• Chief Medical Officer/ Civil Surgeon/ Chief District Medical Officer- Chairperson
• Orthopaedic/PMR specialist- Member
• Any other expert, based on the condition of the candidate, as may be nominated by the 
  Chairperson- Member

Candidates can check the GATE signature specifications for registration below:

• Upload an image of the signature in JPEG/JPG format of size with an aspect ratio (height : width) of 1 : R, where the value of R can be between 2.75 and 3.75. After cropping to the  mentioned size, the area of the signature must cover 70-80% of the image.
• The signature of the candidate must be in black or dark blue color ink only.
• The maximum file size that can be uploaded is 300 kB.
• The maximum pixel resolution is 580 × 180 pixels and the minimum resolution is 250 × 80 pixels.
• The signature must be signed only by the applicant and not by any other person.
• If the candidate’s signature does not match with the signature at the time of the examination, the applicant could be disqualified. 

The GATE photograph must be recent and must be uploaded as per the following specifications:

• Upload a good quality, color photograph of passport size (3.5 cm width × 4.5 cm height) with the  face of the candidate covering 30-35% of the photograph.
• The background of the photograph must be white and not contain any other objects or persons.
• The photograph must show the frontal face view looking directly into the camera and must show  the forehead, eyes, nose, and chin. The face in the photograph must not be covered with objects  such as caps, hats, sunglasses, colored glasses, etc. Normal spectacles for vision correction are  allowed. If the candidate normally wears spectacles, a photograph with glare on the glasses is not  acceptable. If the glare cannot be avoided, the spectacles must be removed.
• Photograph can be in JPEG/JPG format with minimum aspect ratio of 0.66 and maximum aspect  ratio of 0.89. After cropping the photograph, the face must cover 60-70% of the image.
• The maximum pixel resolution is 530 × 690 pixels and the minimum resolution is 200 × 260 pixels.
• The maximum file size that can be uploaded is 600 kB.
• The face must be visible clearly and not covered by any cloth or shadow.
• Photographs not adhering to the specified criteria could lead to rejection of GATE application, and  the application fee will not be refunded.
• Head coverings are not permitted except for religious reasons, but the facial features from bottom of chin to the top of forehead and both edges of the face must be clearly shown. 

Candidates can retrieve their login credentials following the process provided below:

Steps to retrieve GATE login 2027 credentials

• Go to official website and click on application form link
• Select forgot password option 
• Enter email ID or mobile number
• An OTP will be sent to the registered communication address
• Enter and retrieve login credentials

GATE 2027 Registrations: Instruction

Before filling the application form, candidates must go through the following instructions:

Candidates who want to apply for GATE 2027 in IIT Bombay zone can check the listed cities below:

Goa: Goa

Gujarat: Ahmedabad, Anand, Bhavnagar, Gandhinagar, Rajkot, Surat - Bardoli, Vadodara

Maharashtra: Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar), Akola, Amravati, Baramati, Chandrapur, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad), Dhule, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai - Thane, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Navi Mumbai - Rasayani, Pune, Ratnagiri, Sangli, Satara, Solapur - Pandharpur, Vasai - Palghar, Wardha

Candidates can select atleast six exam cities from the same GATE zone. Based on the available seats, the exam centre will be allocated during the GATE 2027 exam city allotment. 

As per the latest notification, IIT Madras stated that candidates can apply for GATE 2027 through an unverified DigiLocker account. However, for such applicants, their exam form will be checked at the time of scrutiny process. Once the application form is submitted, candidates will be able to check their status at GOAPS. The same will be notified on the official website as well. 

How to check GATE 2027 application status

To check the status, candidates have to login using enrolment ID and password and look for the status. In case, there is any discrepancy in the detail, then the authorities will immediately inform the students on their registered email ID. 

Candidates must not panick, if the status displays "Application Under Scrutiny." In GATE application form 2027, "Application Under Scrutiny" means your application is under review/verification purposes. 

IIT Madras have revised the GATE 2027 two paper combination list. The subject-wise GATE two paper combination can be checked below:

Candidates must note that opting for two papers in GATE 2027 is completely optional. Candidates are advised to check the subject codes carefully and apply accordingly.

Candidates can check GATE 2027 IISc Bangalore zone (test cities) below:

• Andaman and Nicobar: Port Blair
• Andhra Pradesh: Anantapur, Kurnool
• Karnataka: Bagalkot, Ballari, Belagavi, Bengaluru North, Bengaluru South, Bidar, Chikkamagaluru, Chikkballapur, Davanagere, Hassan, Hubballi/Dharwad, Kalaburagi, Kolar, Mandya, Mangaluru, Manipal - Udupi, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Tumakuru
• Kerala: Angamaly, Kannur, Kasaragod, Kozhikode, Palakkad, Pathanamthitta, Thrissur, Wayanad
• Telangana: Hyderabad, Nalgonda