GATE 2027 Registration Last Date: Will IIT Madras Extend Application Deadline Again, Here’s what you can do
GATE 2027 Registration Last Date: A few hours left for to submit GATE application form. Candidates who have not submitted their form yet, must visit GATE 2027 official website: gate2027.iitm.ac.in. The real question is whether IIT Madras will extend the last date to apply again; check details below.
GATE 2027 registration are underway. With one day remaining for the application form with regular fees to close, many students are asking whether they will get more time to submit or not. Well, as of now, there is no official update. But, based of the past year’s pattern of extending GATE 2027 registration last date, here’s what we can expect. Last year, GATE exam application form process had two deadline extensions. Even the GATE form-fill up date with late fee was shifted twice. This shows that GATE last date to apply is rarely final on the first announcement.
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Why IIT Madras may extend dates for GATE exam application form 2027
If we look at the past registration timeline with regular fees, the application window usually remains open for 40 to 41 days approx. However, this year, the exam form was released on Sept 2. So, there’s a strong chance of form last date being extended. Also, here are a few more reasons why we can expect that IIT Madras might extend the GATE 2027 registration last date
Introduction to DigiLocker for registration and Facial Authentication
GATE 2027 have made DigiLocker and Facial registration mandatory for Indian Nationals. By implementing this new feature in the form-filling process, GATE 2027 has made the registration stricter. Also, the announcement allowing an unverified DigiLocker account for the GATE 2027 application form was made recently.
IIT Madras uploads GATE 2027 registration issues and solution guide
Many students were having problems while completing their GATE 2027 application. So, to help candidates submit error-free forms, IIT Madras has uploaded commonly faced issues while filling the GATE 2027 form. Check GATE DigiLocker login 2027 issues
Might mirror IIT JAM date extension trend
IIT Kharagpur recently extended the IIT JAM 2027 registration deadline. Since GATE and JAM often follow similar administrative timelines, aspirants expect IIT Madras to follow suit.
Also read: GATE Registration 2027 Two Paper Guide based on Statistical Report
What should candidates do now
Candidates must not wait for the last date and complete their GATE 2027 application form submission to avoid late fees. If GATE registration last date is extended, it will be notified on the GATE’s official website- gate2027.iitm.ac.in. Candidates are advised to keep checking the website.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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