GATE 2027 registration begins tomorrow; check documents, dates and application steps

Graduate Aptitute Test in Engineering registration through GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) will open tomorrow, August 14, 2026. Aspirants must know that registration for GATE 2027 through DigiLocker is mandatory for all Indian nationals. Therefore, before applying online, one must create or update their verified DigiLocker account.

A candidate can apply for one or two papers (from given set of combinations as per two paper combinations) out of the 30 papers listed in GATE 2027 information brochure or GATE 2027 website. The choice of the appropriate paper is the responsibility of the candidate.

Official website reads, "The candidates are expected to appear in paper(s) [up to two as per the given set of combinations in Two Paper Combinations] appropriate to the discipline of their qualifying degree. The candidates are however, free to choose any other paper according to their admission plan, keeping in mind the eligibility criteria of the institutions in which they wish to seek admission."

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GATE 2027 Important Dates

Candidates should know that the dates are tentative and can be changed later.

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GATE 2027 official portal

GATE 2027 Exam: How to apply online?

Candidates must follow these steps to get themselves registered online.

• Visit the official GATE 2027 website and open the GOAPS registration portal
• Register by providing the required basic details and create login credentials
• Log in to GOAPS, complete GATE 2027 application form
• Enter personal, academic and other required details
• Select GATE paper(s) you wish to appear for
• Choose examination city/preferences as applicable
• Upload required documents, photograph and signature in prescribed format
• Review all details carefully, pay application fee and submit the application form
• Download and save the confirmation page for future references

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Documents required for GATE registration

According to the official GATE 2027 information brochure, candidates should keep these documents/details ready:

• Valid photo ID- Aadhaar/Virtual ID, government-issued ID, passport, PAN card, voter ID or driving licence.
• Recent photograph- not older than three months and as per the prescribed specifications.
• Signature
• SC/ST certificate, if applicable
• PwD/UDID certificate, if applicable
• Dyslexia certificate, if applicable
• Academic details, including degree and institute/college details
• Personal details, including date of birth and parent/guardian details
• Communication address with PIN code
• GATE paper choice and examination-city choices

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GATE does not provide examination preparation guidance or coaching to qualify in a GATE paper. However, all aspirants may refer to the previous years’ question papers and official syllabus to prepare effectively for the examination.

GATE is a national-level examination conducted by IISc & IITs on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB). It is to evaluate candidates’ understanding of undergraduate-level subjects in engineering, technology, science, commerce, arts, architecture, and humanities.

GATE scores are used for admission to postgraduate and doctoral programs, with possible financial assistance, in MoE-supported institutions, while several Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) also use GATE scores for recruitment.