When will IIT Madras announce new GATE 2027 Application Start Date
IIT Madras have revised the GATE 2027 application start date once again. Information regarding delay in GATE registration 2027 has been updated on the official website of IITM GATE 2027. Check the expected GATE 2027 application form release date.Â
IIT Madras is expected to announce the revised GATE 2027 application start date anytime soon. Based on the last five years’ trends of GATE registration start date, the organising institute usually releases the exam form on or before August 31. Earlier, the form was scheduled for August 14, which was later revised to August 27. However, due to new changes made in IITM GATE 2027, the registration start date is further delayed.Â
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What is the new date for GATE 2027
As of now, only GATE application start date has been revised. The new GATE exam form-fill-up date will be updated soon. While, the closing date of GATE application 2027 remains unchanged. Have a look at the new GATE exam dates 2027 below:
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Last date to apply for GATE 2027 with regular fees - September 27, 2026
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Last date to apply for GATE 2027 with late fees - October 5, 2026
When will IIT Madras announce GATE 2027 Application Date: Check Expected Schedule
Based on last five year’s trends, check the expected GATE registration start date 2027 below:
| Year |
Conducting body |
GATE application start date |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 |
IIT Madras |
August 28 - August 31, 2026 |
| 2026 |
IIT Guwahati |
August 28, 2025 |
| 2025 |
IIT Roorkee |
August 28, 2024 |
| 2024 |
IISc Bengaluru |
August 31, 2023 |
| 2023 |
IIT Kanpur |
August 30, 2022 |
Why IIT Madras delayed release of GATE exam form 2027
IIT Madras have revised GATE 2027 exam schedule primarly to integrate new digital verification and give more time to students to update their DigiLocker account for registration. Applicants are advised to update or create their DigiLocker account before filling GATE application form 2027. IIT Madras uploaded tutorials regarding GATE registration and the document checklist. Candidates must create a separate folder in DigiLocker account with folder name as “GATE2027” without space for smooth registration process.Â
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
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.
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.
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