GATE Application Form 2027 Begins Today, Check Where to Get Registration Link, Exam Fees
GATE Application Form 2027 Releasing Today: IIT Madras will officially start the GATE 2027 application form today, August 27, 2026. Candidates who want to appear for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 can apply through the official website, gate2027.iitm.ac.in. The registration was earlier planned for August 14 but was postponed to August 27.
GATE application form 2027 will be released today on GATE 2027 official website- gate2027.iitm.ac.in. Once the registration link is active, applicants can visit online and apply for MTech/PhD admissions. Before filling GATE 2027 exam form, ensure that you have all documents ready with updated DigiLocker account. Interested candidates must keep their choice of paper and city choices ready as well to avoid server issues while GATE 2027 form-fill up.
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Where to find GATE Registration Link?
The GATE 2027 registration link will be available on the official GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System) portal at gate2027.iitm.ac.in. Candidates should avoid third-party or unofficial websites and apply only through this link to stay safe from fraud.
GATE Application Form 2027: Last Date to Apply
Candidates can submit the GATE 2027 form without a late fee until September 27, 2026. Those who miss this deadline can still apply during the extended registration period, but with an additional late fee. The GATE 2027 registration last date with late fee is October 5, 2026.
GATE Exam Fees
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.
- Create a verified DigiLocker account for a smooth registration process
- Candidates have to provide their facial details/recognition during registration 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.
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.
Candidates filling GATE application form 2027 must complete their form by paying exam fees. Check below to know about GATE application fees:
| Category |
Regular |
Extended |
|---|---|---|
| GATE Exam Fees 2027 for Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates (per test paper) |
INR 1000 |
INR 1500 |
| GATE Exam Fees 2027 for other candidates |
INR 2000 |
INR 2500 |
GATE Exam Dates 2027
IIT Madras will hold the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering for six days. The exam dates for GATE 2027 have been announced for 30 subjects, which are Feb 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21.
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