GATE 2027 dates released: Registration begins next month; when will the exam be held? Check the full schedule here..
GATE 2027 Exam Dates: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has released the complete schedule for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027. Several significant changes have been introduced for this year's exam. The syllabus has been revised after approximately five years, and for the first time, 'Robotics and Automation' (RA) has been included as a separate exam paper.
Additionally, to enhance the security of the examination process, the online registration system has been integrated with DigiLocker and face authentication. The institute has advised candidates to complete both these verification processes on time during registration.
GATE 2027 Complete Schedule
Activity Date
Start of online applications via GOAPS 14 August 2026
Last date for regular applications 21 September 2026
Last date for applications with late fee 30 September 2026
Start of application corrections 14 October 2026
Last date for application corrections 21 October 2026
Notification of exam city allotment 4 January 2027
Admit card release To be announced later (TBA)
Examination 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21 February 2027
Result declaration 19 March 2027
New paper included for the first time
The syllabus has been revised after about five years, and a new exam paper titled 'Robotics and Automation' (RA) has been introduced.
Furthermore, features like DigiLocker and face authentication have been added to the online registration process to make the examination procedure more secure and transparent.
Robotics and Automation paper to be held for the first time
IIT Madras has introduced 'Robotics and Automation' (RA) as a separate paper in response to growing industrial needs and the rising demand for expertise in the fields of automation and intelligent systems. According to the institute, the GATE syllabus has been revised after approximately five years to align the exam format with current academic and industrial requirements.
**Total of 30 papers**
Another major change has been introduced for GATE 2027: the Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF) paper has now been included as a sectional paper within Engineering Sciences (XE).
Following these changes, there will be a total of 30 test papers in GATE 2027.
**Option to appear for one or two papers**
Candidates will have the option to appear for either one or two papers based on approved combinations.
All question papers will be available exclusively in English.
**Registration via DigiLocker and face authentication**
To enhance the security of the examination process, the online application procedure has been linked to DigiLocker. Additionally, face authentication will be mandatory to verify the candidates' identities.
IIT Madras has advised candidates to complete the DigiLocker and face authentication processes well in advance to avoid any issues during registration or entry into the examination center.
What is the GATE exam?
GATE is one of the country's premier engineering entrance and recruitment examinations. Its scores are used for admission to postgraduate programs at various higher education institutions—including IITs, NITs, and IIITs—and for recruitment by numerous Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).
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