GATE 2027 Registration Deadline, Exam Dates, Eligibility and Application Guide
GATE 2027 registration ends on October 16 with a late fee. Check exam dates, eligibility, fees, new paper and application steps.
The GATE 2027 registration deadline has been extended to October 16, 2026. Candidates who missed the regular deadline of October 5 can now submit the application form by paying the applicable late fee.
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, or GATE, will be conducted by IIT Madras. The exam is useful for postgraduate admissions in India and recruitment in several Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). It will cover 30 test papers, including a new paper on Robotics and Automation.
GATE 2027 important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification release | July 20, 2026 |
| Application begins | September 2, 2026 |
| Regular application deadline | October 5, 2026 |
| Late application deadline | October 16, 2026 |
| Exam city announcement | January 4, 2027 |
| GATE 2027 exam dates | February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027 |
| Result announcement | March 19, 2027 |
The exam will take place on several dates in February. Your exact paper date and session will be shown on the admit card. Candidates should check the official schedule once it is released.
New GATE 2027 paper and exam format
GATE 2027 will be held as a computer-based test (CBT). IIT Madras has added Robotics and Automation (RA) as a new test paper. The syllabus of some existing papers has also been revised.
The exam tests subject knowledge in areas such as engineering, technology, architecture, science, commerce and arts. Before selecting a paper, read the official information brochure. It contains the paper-wise syllabus, eligibility rules and exam requirements. Choosing a paper based on a guess can lead to a very long study plan for a very short mistake.
Who can apply for GATE 2027?
There is no upper age limit for the exam. Students studying in the third year or a higher year of an eligible undergraduate degree can apply. Graduates from eligible programmes can also submit the form.
Eligible academic areas include:
- Engineering and technology
- Architecture
- Science
- Commerce
- Arts
Eligibility can vary based on the degree and paper selected. Candidates should check the official brochure before completing the application.
GATE 2027 application fee
| Candidate category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| Female, SC, ST and PwD candidates | Rs. 1,000 |
| Other candidates | Rs. 2,000 |
The fee must be paid online. Candidates applying after the regular deadline may need to pay an extra late fee. The final amount will be shown in the payment section of the application portal.
How to apply for GATE 2027
- Visit gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
- Register with a valid email address and mobile number.
- Use the enrolment ID to log in to the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS).
- Enter your personal, academic and communication details.
- Upload your photograph, signature, photo identity proof and category certificate, if required.
- Select the test paper and examination city as per the instructions.
- Pay the application fee and any late fee through the online payment gateway.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for your records.
Documents to keep ready
Before starting the form, keep scanned copies of your photograph, signature, identity proof and category certificate, if applicable. Check the required file type, size and image quality on the portal. A clear file can save time and prevent an avoidable form correction problem.
What happens after the exam?
The selection process includes the computer-based examination, result announcement and release of the GATE scorecard. Candidates can use their scores for postgraduate admission or apply for PSU recruitment, depending on the rules of the institution or organisation.
A valid GATE score does not guarantee admission, a scholarship or a job. Each institute and PSU may set its own conditions, cut-off marks and selection process. Read the official notice of the institute or organisation before applying.
For the latest application updates, syllabus details and instructions, use the official website: gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
