GATE Registration 2027 Live: Form Link OUT, Fees, Last Date & How to Apply Online
GATE Registration 2027 Started Live: IIT Madras have officially open GATE exam form TODAY. Candidates who want to apply for GATE exam 2027, must know about the GATE exam fees for registration and how to register for GATE 2027 online, GATE 2027 registration last date, and other important updates on Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering.
GATE Registration 2027 Live Updates: IIT Madras have started GATE 2027 registration process today, September 2, 2026. Candidates can now fill the GATE application form through the GOAPS portal available on the official GATE website. The GATE 2027 registration last date without late fee is September 27, 2026, while candidates can submit the application with a late fee until October 5, 2026.
The GATE 2027 registration link is now active. GATE 2027 registration through DigiLocker is mandatory for Indian nationals. Candidates must also provide live facial details during the application process
📝 GATE 2027 Registration Date Revised! Don't let a document or photo error cost you your form.
Documents required · photo & signature specs · application fee · two-paper combination rules - all in one checklist
GATE 2027 Exam Form Link
Candidates can find GATE form link for registration below:
Apply Here
GATE Registration 2027 Dates
Check detailed GATE application 2027 dates below and apply before the deadline.
| GATE 2027 Application Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| GATE registration 2027 start date |
September 2, 2026 (LINK OUT) |
| GATE registration 2027 last date with regular fees |
September 27, 2026 |
| GATE registration 2027 last date with late fees |
October 5, 2026 |
GATE 2027 Exam Registration Fees
Candidates can check the GATE 2027 examination fee for registration below:
| Category |
Regular |
Extended |
|---|---|---|
| Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates (per test paper) |
INR 1000 |
INR 1500 |
| Other candidates |
INR 2000 |
INR 2500 |
How to register for GATE 2027 Exam Form
Candidates can check the GATE registration 2027 process below:
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Go to GATE 2027 official website and select “Continue with DigiLocker”
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Read instructions carefully
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The details will be fetched from DigiLocker, and enrolment ID and password will be generated
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Log in using credentials and fill the rest of the details
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Provide facial details and pay application fees
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Submit GATE 2027 exam form and download the confirmation page
Requirements for GATE Registration 2027
This year, IIT Madras have implemented certain changes in GATE registration 2027, which are:
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DigiLocker account made mandatory for registration
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Live photo verification implemented in the form-filling process
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Candidates can now select 6 GATE exam cities.
LIVE UPDATE
GATE Registration 2027 Live: Form Link OUT, Fees, Last Date & How to Apply Online
- 5:20 AM IST• 3 Sep 2026
GATE 2027 Exam Registration Live: Application Status Details
Candidates can check their GATE application status after submitting form. The status details can be checked below:
Types of GATE Application Status Details Received Means GATE authorities have received your application form successfully GATE Application Form Under Scrutiny Means your application is under review/verification purposes Accepted Means your GATE registration form is approved for admission purposes
GATE 2027 Application submitted This means that your payment has not been completed GATE 2027 Application submitted and payment received successfully You have submitted your application form and made payment successfully. Next it will go to the scrutiny process. Under Scrutiny: Defect rectification done Some defects were there in your application form and rectified the defects. It will go for scrutiny again. Your application is incomplete or defective This means that there are some defects in your application form and rectification is not done yet. - 4:30 AM IST• 3 Sep 2026
What is Application under Scrutiny in GATE 2027
After submission of application form for GATE 2027, students can check their status at candidate login page. The GATE application under scrutiny states your application status. During this stage, authorities will cross-check all the information given by applicants, such as personal, educational qualifications, photo, signature, etc.
The verification authorities will check whether the GATE documents for registration are uploaded as per the specifications prescribed. It must be noted that under scrutiny does not necessarily mean that your GATE exam form 2027 is rejected. It states that it is under the process of verification.
- 3:00 AM IST• 3 Sep 2026
GATE Registration 2027 Link Out Live: Photo and Signature Specifications
Candidates can check GATE photo and signature specifications below:
GATE Photograph Specifications
GATE Signature Specifications
Must be scanned properly. The photo must be recent and colored.
The signature of the candidate must be done in black or dark blue color ink only
The dimension of photograph must be (3.5 cm width X 4.5 cm height). Candidate’s face must cover 30 to 35% of the photograph
Candidates must upload the image of the signature in JPG/JPEG format with an aspect ratio (height:width) of 1:R, where the value R can be between 2.75 and 3.75.
Background of the photo must be white
After cropping to the mentioned size, the signature must cover 70 to 80% of the space
The face in photograph must not be covered with any objects, such as cap, spectacles, sunglasses, etc.
The signature must be done by the candidate only
Photograph must be in JPEG/JPG format with minimum aspect ratio of 0.66 and maximum aspect ratio of 0.89
If the signature does not match at the exam, then the candidature can get disqualified
The maximum pixel resolution is 530 X 690 pixels and minimum resolution is 200 X 260 pixels
The maximum pixel resolution is 580 X 180 pixels and minimum resolution is 250 X 80 pixels
Maximum file size of photograph is 600 kb
The maximum file size is 300 KB
- 1:00 AM IST• 3 Sep 2026
GATE 2027 Application Form OUT: Can I Apply for Two Papers?
Yes, IIT Madras allows candidates to appear for two papers in GATE 2027. It must be noted that candidates must select the GATE paper combination as prescribed by authorities.
- 11:11 PM IST• 2 Sep 2026
GATE 2027 Registration Live Updates: Exam Fees for Girls
Candidates can check GATE 2027 exam form fees for female applicants below:
Category
Regular Period (with no
Extended
Female (per test paper)
INR 1000
INR 1500
Female candidates (if applying for two papers)
INR 2000
INR 3000
- Create a verified DigiLocker account for a smooth registration process
- Candidates have to provide their facial details/recognition during registration process
- 9:50 PM IST• 2 Sep 2026
GATE Registration 2027 Started Live: Exam Fees for OBC, EWS Category
Candidates can check GATE 2027 registration fees for OBC, EWS category below:
Category
Regular
Extended
GATE application fee for General/EWS and OBC-NCL
INR 2000
INR 2500
GATE exam form fee for General/EWS and OBC-NCL candidates (if applying for two papers)
INR 4000
INR 5000
- 8:20 PM IST• 2 Sep 2026
GATE Registration 2027 Started: Exam Fees
Candidates can check category-wise GATE exam fees 2027 below:
Category
Regular
Extended
Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates (per test paper)
INR 1000
INR 1500
Other candidates
INR 2000
INR 2500
- 7:20 PM IST• 2 Sep 2026
GATE Exam Registration Live Updates: Is GATE form 2027 out?
IIT Madras have released GATE application form 2027 on its official website. Candidates can visit gate2027.iitm.ac.in to apply.
- 7:20 PM IST• 2 Sep 2026
GATE 2027 Registration Fee: Check Category-Wise Application Fee
GATE exam fees is varies for different categories. Check detailed GATE application fee 2027 for each category below:
Category
Regular
Extended
Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates (per test paper)
INR 2000
INR 3000
Other candidates
INR 4000
INR 5000
- 7:18 PM IST• 2 Sep 2026
GATE Registration 2027 Link OUT Live: Can Third-Year Students Apply?
Yes, third year students can also apply for GATE 2027. Candidates must check GATE eligibility carefully before filling GATE application form 2027.
- 7:15 PM IST• 2 Sep 2026
GATE Registration 2027 Live Updates: Documents required
The list of documents need for GATE exam form 2027 include:
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Valid ID proof
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Scanned photo and signature in JPEG or JPG format
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Category/PwD/Dyslexic certificate
All the documents must be as per the specifications mentioned by the authorities.
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- 7:00 PM IST• 2 Sep 2026
GATE 2027 Registration Live Updates : How Many Attempts Are Allowed?
There is no attempt limit to appear for GATE 2027. Candidates can appear for GATE as many times they can. However, they must meet the required GATE 2027 eligibility.
- 6:51 PM IST• 2 Sep 2026
GATE Exam Registration 2027 Link OUT Live: How many test cities can be selected for registration
Candidates can select at least six test cities for GATE registration 2027. The test cities can be selected only after GATE 2027 DigiLocker registration.
- 6:45 PM IST• 2 Sep 2026
GATE 2027 Registration Link Today Live: Is application fee refundable
Yes, GATE application fee is refundable if deducted more than once. The amount will be refunded to the source account within 15 days.
- 6:30 PM IST• 2 Sep 2026
GATE Exam Registration 2027 Live: Instructions for Facial Photo Recognition
For GATE 2027 live photo verification, candidates need to have a laptop with webcam facility. If using a mobile phone for verification, then it is advised to use a phone with 5 MP camera.
- 6:15 PM IST• 2 Sep 2026
GATE 2027 Registration Live Updates: How many GATE papers can we select during form-filling
Candidates can select two papers (primary and secondary) during GATE registration 2027. IIT Madras has updated the GATE two paper combination list for all branches.
- 5:47 PM IST• 2 Sep 2026
GATE 2027 Registration Live: Application Payment Issue
If the candidate has a difficulty (for example, due to poor internet connection or power failure problems), or the candidate is not sure whether the payment has been processed or not, then the candidate should check the status of transaction from their bank account and also login back to GATE 2027 application portal after some time and check the status of the payment. To check GATE 2027 application status, candidates have to login to GOAPS using their enrolment ID and password. The status of GATE registration 2027 will be displayed on the screen.
- 5:21 PM IST• 2 Sep 2026
GATE Registration Today Live: How to update DigiLocker account for registration
To update, candidates have to visit DigiLocker account and login. Verify entering OTP sent to registered mobile number. After logging in, check all details carefully. If any information needs updation, then edit and save. Ensure that your name, mobile number, email ID, ID number, etc. are correct.
- 5:12 PM IST• 2 Sep 2026
GATE Registration 2027 Link OUT Live Updates: Mandatory Sign-in Required via DigiLocker
Candidates can register for GATE exam form 2027 via DigiLocker. The sign-in page can be checked below:
- 5:12 PM IST• 2 Sep 2026
GATE 2027 Registration Link OUT: Apply Online at GOAPS
Candidates have to login and register through DigiLocker. The details must be updated correctly as per the specifications. The GOAPS portal is now active for GATE registration 2027.
- 5:05 PM IST• 2 Sep 2026
GATE Registration 2027 Link OUT: Apply Now at GOAPS
IIT Madras have activated GOAPS portal for GATE 2027 exam form registration. Candidates can visit gate2027.iitm.ac.in to apply.
- 5:05 PM IST• 2 Sep 2026
GATE 2027 Registration Live: Eligibility Criteria for Integrated Degree Candidates
The criteria for integrated degree candidates can be checked below:
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Must be in 2nd/3rd/4th year of integrated programme (5-year programme, BTech + MTech)
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Candidates in their 4th or 5th year of the dual-degree programme (BTech + MBA) can also apply
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- 4:50 PM IST• 2 Sep 2026
GATE Registration 2027 Link Live Updates: How to apply through GOAPS
The mode of GATE registration is online and is completely done at GOAPS. To apply, the first thing the applicant has to do is:
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Link DigiLocker account to fetch necessary details for GATE exam form.
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Once enrolment ID and password is created, candidates have to fill their personal and academic details
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Also, candidates have to complete live photo verification process for authentication
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Once the above steps are completed, upload documents and pay GATE 2027 examination fees.
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Submit and download GATE application form
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- 4:48 PM IST• 2 Sep 2026
GATE Registration 2027 Live: Registration Link to Open Today at 7 PM
IIT Madras will open exam form for registration at 7:00 pm TODAY. Candidates who want to apply for MTech or PhD admission can apply and submit GATE form before GATE 2027 registration last date.
- 4:20 PM IST• 2 Sep 2026
GATE 2027 Registration Link Live: How many test cities can one select for registration
For GATE 2027 registration, candidates can select six GATE exam cities for application form filling.
- 4:15 PM IST• 2 Sep 2026
GATE 2027 Registration Link: GOAPS Portal to Activate Today
GATE GOAPS 2027 portal will be activated on or before 7:00 pm TODAY. Through GOAPS, candidates can link DigiLocker and complete the application process. After submitting GATE exam form, they can also check application status.
- 4:08 PM IST• 2 Sep 2026
What is GATE 2027 Registration Last Date?
The registration last date for GATE exam form 2027 is
- Last date with regular fees - September 27, 2026
- Last date with extended fees - October 5, 2026
- 4:00 PM IST• 2 Sep 2026
GATE Exam Registration 2027 Live: Mandatory Instructions for DigiLocker account set up
IIT Madras have updated important instructions regarding DigiLocker account for GATE 2027 registration. The guidelines can be checked below:
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Candidates must have an active verified account on DigiLocker with a verified email address.
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Mobile number must be associated with DigiLocker. It must be active to receive OTPs.
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Candidates are advised to create a separate "GATE2027" folder inside the DigiLocker drive to upload required documents, if any.
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Do not close or refresh the authentication window until the redirection process completes.
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- 3:44 PM IST• 2 Sep 2026
GATE Registration 2027 Live: IITM introduces DigiLocker and Facial Verification as mandatory
Indian nationals appearing for GATE 2027 must create or update their DigiLocker account for GATE exam registration 2027. Also, one have to provide their facial details for authentication purposes.
- 3:42 PM IST• 2 Sep 2026
GATE 2027 official website to apply
The GATE 2027 official website is gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
- 3:41 PM IST• 2 Sep 2026
GATE Registration 2027 Live: How to complete exam registration through GOAPS
Check GATE exam registration 2027 process below:
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Go to official website: gate2027.iitm.ac.in
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Click on GOAPS portal link and register
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Login using enrollment ID and password received after GATE registration 2027
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Fill personal, educational, address details
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Provide facial details during registration for verification
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Upload documents in the designated spaces
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Pay GATE examination fees and submit form
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Download confirmation PDF and take printout of it
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- 3:35 PM IST• 2 Sep 2026
GATE Registration 2027 Live Updates: Is GOAPS portal active?
As of now, GATE GOAPS 2027 portal is not active. As per the official notification, registration link is not activated yet.
- 3:32 PM IST• 2 Sep 2026
GATE Registration 2027 Live: When will IIT Madras start application form
IIT Madras will start GATE 2027 Registration Today (September 2, 2026) at 7:00 pm.
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.
The GATE 2027 registration process remains the same. However, here are a few changes that have been implemented for GATE application form-filling process.
No, the GATE application form fees remain the same. The fee is available category-wise for two timelines: without and with late fees.
Commonly asked questions
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).
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