GATE 2027: Registration for the GATE exam will begin soon; keep these documents ready..

GATE 2027: IIT Madras is expected to release a new schedule for GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) 2027 registration soon. Registration was initially scheduled to begin on August 27, but the institute subsequently postponed it without announcing a new date. According to the official GATE 2027 portal, new dates for the application window will be announced shortly.

This marks the second time IIT Madras has delayed the start of the registration process; however, the reason for the delay has not been disclosed. IIT Madras had originally planned to start registration on August 14, a date that was later shifted to August 27. It has now been delayed indefinitely.

When will the GATE 2027 exam be held?
According to the schedule previously released by IIT Madras, the GATE exam is set to be conducted on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027. Although the registration process has been postponed twice, there have been no updates regarding any changes to the exam schedule itself.

Documents required for GATE 2027 registration
Recent passport-sized photograph in the prescribed format
Scanned signature meeting the required specifications
Valid photo identity proof (e.g., Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Driving License)
Category certificate (if applicable)
PwD certificate (if applicable)
Dyslexia certificate (if applicable)
Details of education and qualifying examination
Active mobile number and email ID
Information required for application fee payment

GATE 2027 Application: Essential details
Candidates should keep their personal and academic details ready for GATE registration. This information must match the details available in official records. The required information includes:
Name
Date of birth
Contact information
Qualifying examination details

Who can apply for GATE 2027?

1. Undergraduate (Bachelor’s) Students
Those currently studying in the 3rd year or higher of a recognized degree program, such as:
B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Pharm. → 3rd year or higher
B.Arch. / Naval Architecture / Planning → 3rd year or higher
B.Sc. (Research) / B.S. → 3rd year or higher
B.Sc. / B.A. / B.Com. / BCA → 3rd year or degree completed
B.Sc. Agriculture / Horticulture / Forestry (4-year) → 3rd/4th year or completed

2. Medical and Pharmacy Students
MBBS / BDS / BVSc → 5th semester or higher
Pharm.D. → 3rd year to 6th year or those completing the course
3. Master’s or Higher
M.Sc. / M.A. / MCA or equivalent → 1st year or higher
Integrated M.E./M.Tech./M.Pharm.
Integrated M.Sc. / B.S.-M.S. → Typically 3rd year or higher