Today is the last chance to register for GATE 2027; find out how to fill out the form and when the exam will be held..
GATE 2027 Registration: Here is important news for candidates preparing to seek admission to postgraduate or doctoral courses at IITs, IISc, and other institutions after completing their engineering studies. The deadline to apply for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 is fast approaching. According to the schedule released by IIT Madras, the extended registration window will close on October 5, 2026. Therefore, candidates who have not yet filled out the form must complete their application in time.
Where to apply for GATE 2027?
GATE 2027 is being organized by IIT Madras. Candidates can apply online via the official website: gate2027.iitm.ac.in. Scores from this exam are used for admission into programs such as M.Tech and Ph.D. at IITs, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), and other participating institutions. Additionally, certain Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) utilize GATE scores for recruitment purposes. It is worth noting that the standard registration window for GATE 2027 was open from August 27 to September 27, 2026. Subsequently, candidates were given another opportunity to apply, with the extended period running from September 28 to October 5, 2026.
Opportunity to correct application errors
Candidates who have already applied for GATE 2027 will also have the chance to make necessary changes to their forms. A correction window will be open for this purpose from October 14 to October 21, 2026. During this time, candidates will only be able to modify details permitted by the exam conducting authority.
Application fee for the extended period
Candidates applying by October 5 will be required to pay the fee applicable to the extended period. The application fee is ₹1,500 for female, SC, ST, and PwD candidates. All other candidates, including foreign nationals, are required to pay ₹2,500. This fee applies to each test paper. Candidates can opt for a single paper or a combination of two papers, as permitted by the rules, at the time of application. Additionally, they must select their preferred exam city.
How to fill out the GATE 2027 form?
To apply for GATE 2027, candidates must first visit the official website. There, they must complete the mandatory DigiLocker-based registration process. Subsequently, they need to enter personal details, identity-related information, and educational qualifications.
After selecting the test paper in the form, candidates must indicate their preferred exam city. Next, they must upload a photograph, signature, and necessary documents in the prescribed format. Once the application fee is paid, submit the form and save the confirmation page. Please note that it is crucial to carefully verify all information entered in the form before submission.
GATE exam to be held in February 2027
The GATE 2027 examination will be conducted on various dates in February 2027. The exam is scheduled for February 6, 7, 13, 14, and 21, 2027, and will be held across multiple shifts. The exam city intimation slip for candidates is expected to be released on January 4, 2027.
IIT Madras has not yet announced the date for the release of admit cards; however, they are likely to be issued in February 2027. Meanwhile, the GATE 2027 results will be declared on March 19, 2027.
New test paper introduced this time.
Candidates will also see a new test paper option in GATE 2027. This time, Robotics and Automation (RA) has been introduced as a new test paper. Additionally, changes have been made to the sectional paper codes for XE, XH, and XL. Therefore, candidates wishing to appear for GATE 2027 should not wait until the application deadline; the extended registration window will not be available after October 5, 2026.
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