GATE 2027 Registration: Deadline for GATE exam application form extended; opportunity to apply without a late fee until October 5..
The deadline to apply for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2027), originally set for September 27, has been extended. Students who have not yet been able to fill out the form for any reason can now do so without a late fee until October 5. Applications can be submitted online via the official website of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) at gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
**Late fee applicable after today**
Students who fail to apply by today will be required to pay a late fee starting tomorrow. Registration with a late fee will remain open until October 12.
**Eligibility and criteria for filling the form**
To apply for the GATE exam, students must be studying in the third or higher year of a graduate degree program; alternatively, those who have already obtained a degree in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities are eligible to participate. Candidates can visit the official website for detailed information.
**Important Dates**
| Event | Date |
| :--- | :--- |
| Online registration start date | August 27, 2026 |
| Last date for registration/application (without late fee) | October 5, 2026 |
| Last date to fill form with late fee | October 2026 |
| Dates for application form corrections | October 14 to 21, 2026 |
| Date of city allotment notification | January 4, 2027 |
| Exam dates | February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027 |
| Result declaration date | March 19, 2027 |
**Apply without a verified DigiLocker account**
GATE candidates can register using an unverified DigiLocker account. Candidates can select a default ID proof while filling out the application. However, once the registration deadline has passed, their applications will be scrutinized for the required documents.
**Application Process and Fee**
To fill out the GATE 2027 application form, first visit the official website: gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
Click on the "Application Portal" link on the website's homepage.
Next, register by clicking on the registration link.
After registering, complete the form by entering the remaining details.
Pay the prescribed fee.
Finally, submit the fully filled-out form and take a printout for your records.
Candidates belonging to all other categories must pay ₹2,000 during the regular period (without late fee) and ₹2,500 during the extended period (with late fee). Additionally, candidates belonging to the SC/ST/PwD categories are required to pay ₹1,000 during the regular period and ₹1,500 during the extended period.
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