IIT Madras reopens GATE 2027 registration portal with late fees; apply by October 16

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has reopened the Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineering (GATE) 2027 registration portal along with the late fee. Candidates who missed to register for the MTech admission test, can apply for GATE through the official website at gate2027.iitm.ac.in by October 16.

The engineering institute has reopened the GATE 2027 online registration portal (with late fee) after it received multiple requests from the candidates.

It has also stated that no more extension will be granted beyond this period.

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“Due to multiple requests received and upon consideration, the online registration portal (with late fee) will be reopened from 15 October 2026, 10:30 AM to 16 October 2026, 10:29 AM. Note: No further extension will be granted beyond this period,” IIT Madras said.

IIT Madras will conduct GATE 2027 on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21 for 30 subjects across India.

Registration fee for the extended period (with late fee) is Rs 1,500 per test paper for female, SC, ST, and PwD applicants, and Rs 2,500 per paper for all other applicants, including foreign nationals.

Notably, IIT Madras has introduced a new Robotics and Automation (RA) test paper in GATE 2027. Candidates should also note that Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF) will now be included as a sectional paper under Textile Engineering and Fibre Science.

GATE 2027: Steps to apply?

Candidates can register for GATE 2027 by following the steps given below.

• On GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) registration portal, log in using the required DigiLocker credentials
• Enter or verify the personal details fetched from DigiLocker
• Provide the required parent or guardian details
• Enter details related to the qualifying degree and institute and select GATE 2027 paper. Candidates opting for two papers must select an eligible combination listed by the organising institute.
• Select six preferred examination cities from same zone
• Upload or provide required documents
• Review all the information entered in the application form carefully
• Pay the applicable application fee through the available online payment modes
• Submit the application form and save confirmation page for future references.

GATE 2027: Check documents required for registration

The documents required for filling out the GATE 2027 application form are given below.

• 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)
• Health certificate (if applicable)

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