GATE Registration 2027 Last Date: Will IIT Madras extend Exam Form Deadline like IIT JAM
GATE Registration 2027 Last Date is currently September 27, 2026, but with IIT Kharagpur extending IIT JAM 2027 registration deadline, will there be further extension for GATE form-fill up. Check details to know more about GATE 2027 application form and dates.ย
IIT Madras is currently conducting GATE 2027 exam registration at gate2027.iitm.ac.in on GOAPS. The last date to submit GATE exam form is September 27, but with IIT Kharagpur extending the IIT JAM 2027 registration deadline from October 12 to October 19, candidates are asking: will IIT Madras extend the GATE 2027 last date too? Read below to check past trends, exam fee details, etc.
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GATE 2027 Last Date to Apply: Current Status
As per the official notification at gate2027.iitm.ac.in, the GATE application form 2027 dates stand at:
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Dates |
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| GATE 2027 application last date with no late fees |
September 27, 2026 |
| GATE registration 2027 last date with late fees |
October 5, 2026 |
NOTE: No extension has been announced yet for GATE 2027 regular fee submissions.ย
Will IIT Madras extend GATE Registration 2027 Last Date: Past Trends
GATE 2026 registration was originally scheduled to September 25, 2025, was first extended to September 28, and was further extended twice to October 7. Similarly, the late-fee window was pushed twice more, to October 9 and finally October 13, 2025. GATE 2025 registration saw a similar pattern, from October 6 to October 18. With IIT JAM 2027 just getting a week's extension, many aspirants expect IIT Madras to follow.ย
GATE 2027 Exam Fees
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For SC/ST/female/PwD candidates, the fee is INR 1000 in regular period and INR 1500 during extended period
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For others, including foreign nationals, the fee is INR 2000 in regular period and INR 2500 during the extended period.ย
What to do before GATE Exam Form 2027 with regular fee closes
Candidates are advised to complete their GATE registration 2027 before September 27, 2026 to avoid late fees and technical glitches. Ensure that candidates must update their DigiLocker and keep tracking GATE 2027 official website- gate2027.iitm.ac.in, for the latest updates.
Commonly asked questions
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.
Yes, GATE application form window is now live on GOAPS portal. Candidates who want to apply can visit the official website and submit form before due date.
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.
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