GATE 2027 Registration Begins: Where and How to Apply
IIT Madras, the official authority to conduct Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering this year, has started the online registration and application process of GATE 2027 from today i.e. Thursday August 27, 2026
GATE 2027 Registration: IIT Madras has started through its official website 'gate2027.iitm.ac.in' from today i.e. Thursday August 27, 2026 Online Registration for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2027 (GATE 2027).
GATE 2027 Notification
IIT Madras had earlier released the GATE 2027 notification, as per which the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering this year will be held for five days in February 2027.
As per the exam schedule released by IIT Madras, GATE 2027 dates are February 07, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027. The GATE 2027 will be held in two shifts (Forenoon and Afternoon sessions) every day.
The GATE 2027 will consist of 30 examination papers, including Robotics and Automation (RA), a new subject.
GATE 2027 Registration Revised Schedule
As per the GATE 2027 revised notification released by IIT Madras, online registration and opening of GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) is August 27, 2026.
The last date of application for GATE 2027 for regular registration is September 27, 2026. Last date of GATE 2027 registration with late fee is October 05, 2026.
Opening and closing dates of GATE 2027 application rectification and correction window is October 14 to October 21, 2026 respectively.
IIT Madras will release GATE Exam City Allotment Notification on January 04, 2027. The date and time of GATE 2027 Admit Card will be announced later on.
The GATE score will be valid for three years from the result announcement, candidates should note.
GATE 2027 - Steps to apply
- Visit the official registration portal: gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
- Click on the “Apply Online” tab on the home page and complete the registration process
- Fill GATE 2027 application form
- Upload required documents including scanned images of photograph and signature
- Pay GATE registration fee
- Preview the filled GATE Application Form 2027
- Submit the GATE 2027 application form
DigiLocker Mandatory for GATE 2027 Registration
Meanwhile, IIT Madras has reiterated that DigiLocker account has been made compulsory for GATE Registration.
“Registration for GATE 2027 through DigiLocker is mandatory for all Indian nationals. Please create or update your verified DigiLocker account”, IIT Madras said.
Run and controlled by the government of India, DigiLocker is a cloud based platform for storage, sharing and verification of official documents and certificates.
IIT Madras had a week ago announced the mandatory use of DigiLocker for GATE application. In a notification message posted on GATE official portal, IIT Madras had asked candidates to create DigiLocker account and update it before processing for GATE 2027 registration.
“GATE 2027 Important Dates”
- Online Application Process Opens on official website gate2027.iitm.ac.in: August 27 to September 27, 2026
- Closing Date of EXTENDED online registration/ application process: October 05, 2026
- Display of Defective Applications to rectify: Will be notified later
- Last date for rectification of Applications: Will be notified later
- Last Date for change of Category, Paper and Examination City (an additional fee will be applicable): Will be notified later
- GATE Exam City Allotment Notification on January 04, 2027
- "GATE 2027 Admit Card Download" date: Will be notified later
- GATE 2027 Examination - February 07, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027
- "GATE 2027 Result" declaration date: March 19, 2027
"About GATE Exam"
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national examination conducted jointly by Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore and seven Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) at Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras and Roorkee on behalf of National Coordination Board (NCB)-GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India.
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