GATE Application Form 2027 LIVE: Registration process starts at gate2027.iitm.ac.in; fee, rules, exam pattern

Sakshi Gupta | September 2, 2026 | 11:00 PM IST | 5 mins read

The last date to submit the application form is September 27, 2026 and with late fees applicants can submit form till October 5, 2026

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GATE 2027 Registration begins for MTech, PhD and PSU. (Representational image: pexels)

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has started the registration for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 on its official GATE online application processing system (GOAPS). Candidates seeking admission to various master's and doctoral programmes can register for GATE 2027 through the official website of GATE at gate2027.iitm.ac.in. As per revised dates, the last date to submit the form without late fee is September 27, 2026.

IIT Madras will conduct the GATE 2027 examination on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027, with the results scheduled to be announced on March 19, 2026.

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GATE 2027 Registration: Steps to apply

To apply for the GATE 2027, follow the steps given below:

  • Visit official website of GATE at gate2027.iitm.ac.in
  • Click on GOAPS and then enter the details, including personal, academic and communication
  • Finish the facial registration, upload documents and make the payment
  • Submit the form
  • Download the confirmation PDF and take a printout for further reference

Applicants can check the GATE 2027 syllabus on the official website.

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GATE 2027: Registration fees

The GATE 2027 application fee for female, SC, ST and PwD applicants is Rs 1,000 per test paper during the regular registration and Rs 1,500 during the extended period. For all other applicants, including foreign nationals, the fee is Rs 2,000 per test paper during the regular period and Rs 2,500 during the extended period.

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IIT Madras starts the GATE 2027 registration on the official website. Check fees, exam dates, syllabus and other details.

September 2, 2026 | 11:00 PM IST

GATE 2027: Registration begins at gate2027.iitm.ac.in

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has declared the GATE 2026 registration for admission to MTech, and PhD programmes at gate2027.iitm.ac.in.

September 2, 2026 | 10:30 PM IST

GATE 2027 admit card, results dates

The GATE 2027 will be conducted jointly by IIT Madras and IISc Bengaluru. There is no specific date mentioned for the GATE 2027 admit card. However, the GATE results will be declared on March 19.

September 2, 2026 | 10:00 PM IST

GATE 2027: How to register using DigiLocker

To create a DigiLocker for GATE 2027 application, follow the steps given below:

  • Go to the DigiLocker app or website
  • Find the drive option and select create new folder section
  • Name the folder with "GATE2027" (WITHOUT SPACE)
  • Upload the necesaary documents

September 2, 2026 | 09:30 PM IST

GATE 2027 marking scheme

The marking scheme for GATE 2027 are:

  • General aptitude paper: 15 marks questions
  • Engineering Mathematics: 13 marks
  • Subject questions: 72 marks
  • Total marks: 100 marks

September 2, 2026 | 09:00 PM IST

GATE 2026: Documents for registration

The list of important documents for GATE 2027 are:

  • Scanned Valid ID proof
  • Scanned photo and signature
  • SC/ST certificate
  • PwD certificate or Dyslexic certificate
  • Academic details
  • Personal and communication details
  • GATE test city choices and paper codes

September 2, 2026 | 08:30 PM IST

GATE 2027 examination pattern

The GATE exam pattern are as follows;

Particulars Details
Type of Questions

(a) Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
(b) Multiple Select Question (MSQ)
(c) Numerical Answer Type (NAT)

Testing of abilities

(a) Recall
(b) Comprehension
(c) Application
(d) Analysis & Synthesis

Number of questions

10(General Aptitude) + 55(Subject) = 65 Questions

September 2, 2026 | 08:00 PM IST

GATE 2027 examination dates

As per the schedule, the GATE 2027 exam will be conducted on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027.

September 2, 2026 | 07:30 PM IST

Is GATE a government job?

No, GATE is not a government job. However, GATE 2027 scores could be used for recruitment to PSUs.

September 2, 2026 | 07:00 PM IST

What is the GATE exam used for?

The GATE 2027 exam scores will be used for admission to MTech and PhD programmes and recruitment to PSUs.

September 2, 2026 | 06:30 PM IST

GATE 2027: Registration fee

The GATE 2027 registration fee for female, SC, ST and PwD applicants is Rs 1,000 per test paper during the regular registration and Rs 1,500 during the extended period. For all other applicants, including foreign nationals, the fee is Rs 2,000 per test paper during the regular period and Rs 2,500 during the extended period.

September 2, 2026 | 06:00 PM IST

GATE 2027 registration starts; DigiLocker

Candidates can register for the GATE 2027 applications through the official website at gate2027.iitm.ac.in.

GATE 2027 DigiLocker registration. (Image source: Official website)

September 2, 2026 | 05:28 PM IST

IIT Madras releases video guidelines for GATE 2027 registration

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has released video guidelines before proceeding to the GATE 2027 online registration.

September 2, 2026 | 05:19 PM IST

GATE 2026 registration begins

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has declared the GATE 2026 registration for admission to MTech, and PhD programmes.

September 2, 2026 | 04:00 PM IST

GATE Registration 2027: Documents list

The list of valid ID proof documents are:

  • Aadhar UID
  • Aadhar virtual ID
  • Passport
  • PAN Card
  • Voter ID
  • Driving License
  • Any valid ID proof issued by Central or State Government

September 2, 2026 | 03:30 PM IST

IIT Madras GATE 2027: Photograph specifications

The photograph specifications for GATE application are as follows:

  • Photo size: 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm
  • Format: JPEG/JPG
  • Background: White, with no objects or other people
  • Face coverage: 60–70% of the image after cropping
  • Aspect ratio: Minimum 0.66; maximum 0.89
  • Resolution: 200 × 260 pixels to 530 × 690 pixels
  • Maximum file size: 600 KB
  • Face position: Front-facing, looking directly at the camera
  • Face visibility: Forehead, eyes, nose and chin must be clearly visible
  • Glasses: Normal spectacles allowed; no glare
  • Head coverings: Not allowed except for religious reasons, with facial features clearly visible

September 2, 2026 | 03:00 PM IST

GATE 2027 Registration: Steps to create folder in DigiLocker

To create a DigiLocker for GATE 2027 application, follow the steps given below:

  • Go to the DigiLocker app or website
  • Find the drive option and select create new folder section
  • Name the folder with "GATE2027" (WITHOUT SPACE)
  • Upload the necesaary documents

September 2, 2026 | 02:30 PM IST

GATE Exam: Prohibited items

The items that are prohibited are:

  • Calculators
  • Mobile phones, Bluetooth or other electronic devices
  • Wallets
  • Books
  • Papers
  • Handbooks
  • Tables
  • Pen
  • Pencil pouches
  • Analogue
  • Digital or smart watches

September 2, 2026 | 02:00 PM IST

GATE Exam: Marking scheme

The marking scheme for GATE 2027 are:

  • General aptitude paper: 15 marks questions
  • Engineering Mathematics: 13 marks
  • Subject questions: 72 marks
  • Total marks: 100 marks

September 2, 2026 | 01:30 PM IST

GATE Exam Date 2026: Important documents

The list of important documents for GATE 2027 are:

  • Scanned Valid ID proof
  • Scanned photo and signature
  • SC/ST certificate
  • PwD certificate or Dyslexic certificate
  • Academic details
  • Personal and communication details
  • GATE test city choices and paper codes

September 2, 2026 | 01:00 PM IST

GATE exam pattern

The GATE exam pattern are as follows;

Particulars Details
Type of Questions

(a) Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
(b) Multiple Select Question (MSQ)
(c) Numerical Answer Type (NAT)

Testing of abilities

(a) Recall
(b) Comprehension
(c) Application
(d) Analysis & Synthesis

Number of questions

10(General Aptitude) + 55(Subject) = 65 Questions

September 2, 2026 | 12:30 PM IST

GATE 2027 registration fees

The GATE 2027 registration fee for female, SC, ST and PwD applicants is Rs 1,000 per test paper during the regular registration and Rs 1,500 during the extended period. For all other applicants, including foreign nationals, the fee is Rs 2,000 per test paper during the regular period and Rs 2,500 during the extended period.

September 2, 2026 | 12:00 PM IST

IIT Madras GATE 2027: List of PSUs accepting scores

The list of public service undertakings (PSUs) accepting GATE scores are:

  • Airports Authority of India (AAI)
  • Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
  • Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
  • Coal India Limited (CIL)
  • Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC)
  • Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL)
  • Engineers India Limited (EIL)
  • GAIL
  • Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
  • Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
  • NLC India Limited, National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
  • National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
  • Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)
  • NTPC
  • Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
  • Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
  • Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and others

September 2, 2026 | 11:35 AM IST

GATE 2027: Key dates

The key dates for GATE 2027 are as follows:

Activity

Date

Opening Date of GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS)

September 2, 2026

Closing date of regular online registration without late fee

September 27, 2026

Closing date of online registration with late fee

October 5, 2026

Start date of correction date

14th October 2026

Closing date of correction date

21st October 2026

City allotment notification

4th January 2027

GATE 2027 exam dates

February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027

Result date

19th March 2027


September 2, 2026 | 11:35 AM IST

GATE exam dates

As per the schedule, the GATE 2027 exam will be conducted on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027.

September 2, 2026 | 11:34 AM IST

IIT Madras GATE 2027: Registration date and time

IIT Madras will start the GATE 2027 registration today, September 2, 2026 at 7 pm.