GATE 2027 Registration Starts on August 27: Check Required Documents, Steps to Apply Online at gate2027.iitm.ac.in
GATE 2027 Registration Starts on August 27: IIT Madras will start GATE application form 2027 from August 27, 2026 onwards at GOAPS portal. Candidates who want to apply for GATE 2027, must ensure that they keep all documents, such as photo, signtaure, category certificates ready before the registration link gets activated at gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
IIT Madras will start GATE 2027 registration on its official website starting from August 27, 2026. The application form window will be available at GOAPS. The GATE 2027 registration last date with regular fees is September 27, 2026, and with extended fees is October 5, 2026. Indian and International candidates meeting the GATE eligibility criteria can apply for GATE 2027 as per the exam dates.
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Required Documents for GATE Application Form 2027
While filling the GATE exam form, candidates need to keep the following documents ready:
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Scanned photograph and signature according to specifications
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Valid ID proof, such as Aadhar UID, Aadhar virtual ID, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving License, or any valid ID proof issued by Central or State Government
- SC/ST candidates must keep their category certificate ready
- PwD or Dyslexic candidates must keep their relevant certificate ready for registration
With above documents, candidates (Indian nationals) must update or create an account at DigiLocker for verification during GATE registration 2027.
Steps to Apply Online for GATE 2027
Candidates can check the steps below on how to complete GATE 2027 registration correctly:
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Go to official website and click on GOAPS portal
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Register to generate enrollment ID and password
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Login using credentials and fill personal, educational and communication details
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Upload documents and provide facial verification through webcam or mobile
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Pay GATE application fee 2027 and submit application form
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Save and download confirmation PDF
GATE 2027 Exam Dates
IIT Madras will conduct the exam for six days. The GATE exam date 2027 are Feb 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027. The computer-based test will be held in two shifts: Forenoon and Afternoon for 30 subjects.
Also check: Will GATE 2027 be tough: What to expect with revised syllabus
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