GATE Application Form 2027 Highlights: IIT Madras to begin GATE registration today

The application fees for GATE 2027 are:

No. GATE 2027 registration, which was originally scheduled to begin in the second week of August, has not been started yet. Aspirants are advised to keep a check on the official website for latest update. Meanwhile, they must go through the information brochure and keep the relevant documents ready for applying. 

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

• Go to 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

The 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

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

The negative marking for GATE 2027 exam are as follows:

• For 1 mark MCQs - 1/3rd mark is deducted
• For 2 mark MCQs - 2/3rd mark is deducted
• No negative marking for NATs and MSQs
• No partial marking is offered

The list of exam cities are:

• Haryana: Faridabad, Gurugram
• Jammu and Kashmir: Jammu - Samba, Srinagar
• Ladakh: Leh
• Madhya Pradesh: Indore, Ujjain
• New Delhi: New Delhi
• Rajasthan: Ajmer, Bikaner, Hanumangarh, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur
• Uttar Pradesh: Greater NOIDA, Mathura

IIT Madras will announce GATE 2027 application date soon on the official website.

The GATE 2027 syllabus for maths covers the topics such as: 

• Linear algebra
• Calculus
• Differential equations
• Numerical methods
• Special topics
• Vector and matrix algebra
• Eigenvalues and eigenvectors
• Limits, continuity
• Integration
• Partial derivatives
• ODEs and PDEs
• Numerical methods
• Fourier series
• Complex numbers
• Probability and statistics

The GATE 2027 result will be announced on March 19, 2027 on the official website of GATE at gate2027.iitm.ac.in

This year, GATE 2027 has introduced several changes such as:

• Introduction of a new Robotics and Automation (RA) test paper
• Revisions to the syllabi, Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF) paper
• Sectional paper codes under XE, XH and XL
• Registration through DigiLocker is mandatory for all Indian nationals

The eligible degree for GATE 2027 registration are:

• Engineering
• Technology
• Architecture
• Science
• Commerce
• Arts or Humanities

The registration fees for GATE 2027 are:

The exam pattern for GATE 2027 are:

The marking distribution for GATE 2027 are:

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

The GATE 2027 examination will be conducted on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027.

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

The public service undertakings (PSUs) accepting GATE scores are as follows:

• 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

The application correction window dates are

• Open registration date: October 14, 2026
• Closing application date: October 21, 2026

Candidates must keep these documents ready before beginning the registration process:

• Good-quality passport-size photograph
• Candidate's signature
• Scanned copy of a valid photo identity document
• SC/ST certificate (if applicable)
• UDID or PwD certificate (if applicable)
• Dyslexic certificate (if applicable)

The city allotment information is scheduled to be released on January 4, 2027. GATE 2027 will be conducted on February 6, 7, 13, 14, and 20, 21, 2027. Admit card release date has not been confirmed yet.

GATE Electronics and Communication (EC) paper now includes RA as an additional second-paper option alongside CS, DA, EE, IN and PH. For Instrumentation Engineering (IN), RA has also been added to the existing combinations of BM, EC, EE and ME.

For questions carrying 1 mark, there will be a deduction of 1/3 marks for an incorrect response. For 2 marks questions, 2/3 marks will be deducted for wrong answers.

• Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Disability (PwD) category will pay Rs 1,000 as GATE 2027 registration fee
• Other candidates including foreign nationals can pay Rs 2,000

Candidates can follow the steps given below to register for GATE 2027

• Go to the official website at gate2027.iitm.ac.in
• On the homepage, click on register for GATE 2027
• A new window will open where candidates will have to fill in details to generate enrollment ID and password
• Log in using generated credentials and fill required information
• Upload documents and complete other formalities
• Pay the requisite GATE 2027 application fee
• Save and download the confirmation page

Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF) paper has been merged as a sectional paper under Engineering Sciences (XE). With these changes, GATE 2027 will comprise 30 test papers. Candidates will be allowed to appear for either one or two papers from the approved combinations. All question papers will be available only in English.

GATE is conducted jointly by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). The examination evaluates candidates' understanding of undergraduate-level subjects across engineering, technology, science, architecture, commerce, arts and humanities. The 2027 edition marks the 45th year of GATE since it was first conducted in 1983.

• Opening of GATE 2027 application rectification- October 14, 2026
• Closing of GATE 2027 application rectification - October 21, 2026 
• City allotment notification - January 4, 2027

As per the information bulletin released earlier, the opening of GATE online application processing system (GOAPS) was scheduled for August 14, 2026 and closing of regular online registration (without late fee) was scheduled for September 21, 2026. With delay in the registration commencement date, there has been no announcement for the closing date. 

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 will be held on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027. To improve the security of the registration and exam process, IIT Madras said online registration will be integrated with DigiLocker and facial authentication. Candidates must complete the enhanced verification process to ensure smooth registration and entry into examination centres.

No, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras has not started registration for the GATE 2027 examination. Registration was scheduled to begin in August; however, the official website states that it will begin soon, with no revised date announced yet.

GATE 2027 syllabus has been revised after five years. IIT Madras has revised the GATE 2026 syllabus and introduced a new robotics and automation paper.  GATE 2027 exam comprises 30 test papers. 

Once the GATE 2027 registration dates are announced, candidates will be able to apply for GATE on its official website at gate2027.iitm.ac.in.

The exam pattern for GATE 2027 are:

The eligible degree for GATE application 2027 are:

• Engineering
• Technology
• Architecture
• Science
• Commerce
• Arts or Humanities

The public service undertakings (PSUs) accepting GATE scores are as follows:

• 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

The list of important documents for GATE 2027 registration 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

The marking distribution for GATE 2027 are:

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

The negative marking for GATE 2027 exam are as follows:

• For 1 mark MCQs - 1/3rd mark is deducted
• For 2 mark MCQs - 2/3rd mark is deducted
• No negative marking for NATs and MSQs
• No partial marking is offered

The list of GATE 2027 exam cities list are:

• Haryana: Faridabad, Gurugram
• Jammu and Kashmir: Jammu - Samba, Srinagar
• Ladakh: Leh
• Madhya Pradesh: Indore, Ujjain
• New Delhi: New Delhi
• Rajasthan: Ajmer, Bikaner, Hanumangarh, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur
• Uttar Pradesh: Greater NOIDA, Mathura

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

• Go to 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

Yes, during GATE registration applicants need to provide their live facial details.

Candidates are not allowed to carry the items such as: 

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

According to the notification, a virtual scientific GATE calculator will given on the computer screen during the exam.

This year, several changes has been made for the candidates, including:

• Introduction of a new Robotics and Automation (RA) test paper
• Revisions to the syllabi of Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF) paper, and sectional paper codes under XE, XH and XL
• Registration through DigiLocker is mandatory for all Indian nationals

The exam pattern for GATE 2027 are:

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

The  registration fees for GATE 2027 are:

IIT Madras will conduct the GATE 2027 examination on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21,

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

The GATE 2027 syllabus for maths covers linear algebra, calculus, differential equations, numerical methods and special topics. Key areas include vector and matrix algebra, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, limits, continuity, integration, partial derivatives, ODEs and PDEs, numerical methods, Fourier series, complex numbers and probability and statistics.

This year, GATE 2027 made several changes for candidates, including:

• Introduction of a new Robotics and Automation (RA) test paper
• Revisions to the syllabi, Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF) paper
• Sectional paper codes under XE, XH and XL
• Registration through DigiLocker is mandatory for all Indian nationals

The GATE 2027 exam will be conducted on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027.

The eligible degree for GATE application 2027 are:

• Engineering
• Technology
• Architecture
• Science
• Commerce
• Arts or Humanities

The marking distribution for GATE 2027 are:

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

Candidates will be able to make the corrections in the GATE application form from October 14 to 21, 2026 at GOAPS.

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

The exam pattern for GATE 2027 are:

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

This year, IIT Madras will conduct GATE 2027. The GATE 2027 official website is gate2027.iitm.ac.in.

As per the notification, a virtual scientific GATE calculator will be provided on the computer screen during the exam. Candidates are not allowed to carry calculators, mobile phones, Bluetooth or other electronic devices, wallets, books, papers, handbooks, tables, pen or pencil pouches, or analogue, digital or smart watches into the examination hall.

To register 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

Candidates intending to apply for the GATE exam can are required to upload a photo during the application process. Check the photograph specifications below

• 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

Yes. Students currently enrolled in the 3rd year or higher of an undergraduate degree programme are eligible to apply for GATE 2027. Candidates who have already completed a UGC/AICTE-approved degree in engineering, technology, architecture, science, commerce, arts or humanities can also appear for the exam.

Yes, applicants will be required to provide their live facial details during the GATE registration process. Candidates are also advised to register with a verified DigiLocker account to ensure a smoother GATE application process and hassle-free verification at the examination centres.

As per the revised date, the GATE 2027 registration window will close on September 27, 2026, without a late fee. Candidates will be able to submit the GATE application form with a late fee until October 5, 2026. The late fee for female/SC/ST/PwD candidates is Rs 1,500, and Rs 2,500 for other candidates.

Candidates must submit the GATE 2027 application form online through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS). The application portal will be available on the official GATE 2027 website, gate2027.iitm.ac.in. Applicants should complete the registration process online by following the instructions provided on the portal.

The GATE 2027 question paper will have different types of questions, including Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQs), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions. In MSQs, one or more than one out of four options is/are correct; and for NAT questions, the numerical answer must be keyed in using a virtual keypad.

As per the official website, the fees for GATE 2027 registration are:

The GATE 2027 registration link will be activated soon. Candidates are required to keep the following documents/details ready:

• Recent photograph and signature in the prescribed format
• Valid photo ID proof
• Degree/provisional certificate or relevant certificate for eligible candidates
• Category certificate for SC/ST/PwD candidates, if applicable
• DigiLocker details, preferably with a verified account
• Educational qualification details such as institute name, degree and year of study
• Valid mobile number and email ID
• Certificate of qualifying degree, where applicable, as specified in the GATE 2027 application guidelines

IIT Madras will commence the GATE registration soon. The GATE application process was earlier scheduled to begin on August 14 and was subsequently rescheduled to August 27. As per the GATE 2027 exam dates, the exam will be conducted on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027.

IIT Madras will conduct the GATE 2027 examination on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21,

Candidates will be able to find the GATE 2027 registration link at gate2027.iitm.ac.in.

No, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) will announce the new dates for the GATE 2027 registration soon.