GATE 2027 Registration Begins August 27: Check Revised Schedule and Eligibility

Published: Monday, August 24, 2026, 10:02 [IST]

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is set to begin the online registration process for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 on August 27, 2026. Candidates interested in appearing for the examination will be able to submit their applications through the official GATE 2027 website.

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IIT Madras is the organising institute for GATE 2027. Candidates should complete the application process within the prescribed timeline and carefully verify their details before final submission.

GATE 2027 Registration Date

The regular registration window for GATE 2027 is scheduled to open on August 27, 2026. Candidates will be required to complete the application through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS).

The regular application deadline without a late fee is also August 27, 2026, while candidates who miss the regular deadline will get an extended opportunity to apply with a late fee until September 21, 2026.

Applicants should complete the registration process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical or payment-related issues.

GATE 2027 DigiLocker Requirement

One of the important requirements for GATE 2027 is the use of DigiLocker for candidates with Indian citizenship.

Candidates who do not already have a verified DigiLocker account are advised to create and verify their account by August 27, 2026.

The candidate's name will be verified with DigiLocker during the GATE 2027 application process through GOAPS. Therefore, applicants should ensure that their name and other relevant details are accurate in DigiLocker before starting the application.

If there is an error in the name, candidates can correct it in DigiLocker before applying. Depending on the applicable rules, corrections may also be possible during the GATE application correction window.

GATE 2027 Revised Schedule

Candidates can check the revised schedule below:

Event	Date
GOAPS Opening	August 14, 2026
Regular Registration Deadline	August 27, 2026
Extended Registration with Late Fee	September 21, 2026
Application Rectification Begins	September 27, 2026
Application Rectification Ends	September 30, 2026
City Allotment Notification	October 5, 2026
Admit Card Download	To be announced
GATE 2027 Examination	February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027
GATE 2027 Result	March 19, 2027

Candidates should note that the examination will be conducted on multiple dates in February 2027.

GATE 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfil the prescribed academic requirements to appear for GATE 2027. Students currently studying in the third year or higher of a government-approved undergraduate programme are eligible.

Eligible disciplines include:

Engineering
Technology
Architecture
Science
Commerce
Arts
Humanities

Candidates who have completed their qualifying degree can also apply, subject to the applicable eligibility conditions.

Students pursuing a B.E. programme after entering the third year through the second year following a diploma are also eligible to appear for GATE 2027.

GATE 2027 Age Limit and Attempts

There is no age limit for appearing in GATE 2027. Candidates from eligible academic backgrounds can apply irrespective of their age.

There is also no restriction on the number of attempts. Therefore, eligible candidates can appear for GATE multiple times.

Candidates should, however, ensure that they satisfy the academic qualification requirements applicable to the examination.

GATE 2027 Paper Choice

Candidates can select up to two GATE 2027 test papers from the prescribed combinations.

Applicants are advised to choose their paper or papers carefully and select a discipline that is appropriate to their qualifying degree and future academic or career plans.

Candidates opting for two papers should ensure that their selected combination is permitted under the official GATE 2027 paper combination rules.

GATE 2027 Application Process

Once registration begins, candidates will need to complete the application through the official GATE 2027 portal. The general application process includes the following steps:

1. Visit the official GATE 2027 website.

2. Access the GOAPS registration and application link.

3. Complete the required registration details.

4. Ensure that the DigiLocker account is verified, wherever applicable.

5. Enter personal and academic information.

6. Select the GATE paper or permitted combination of two papers.

7. Upload the required documents and photograph/signature as prescribed.

8. Review all details carefully.

9. Pay the applicable application fee.

10. Submit the application and save the confirmation for future reference.

Candidates should make sure that the information entered in the application matches their official documents.

GATE 2027 Examination Dates

The GATE 2027 examination is scheduled to be conducted on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027.

The detailed shift-wise examination schedule and other instructions will be communicated through the official GATE portal. Candidates should download their admit cards once they are made available and carefully check the examination centre, date, timing and instructions.

The GATE 2027 result is scheduled to be announced on March 19, 2027.

GATE 2027 Registration: Important Points

The GATE 2027 registration process will begin on August 27, 2026, with the regular application deadline falling on the same date. An extended application window with a late fee will remain available until September 21.

Candidates with Indian citizenship should ensure that their DigiLocker account is verified and that their name is correctly recorded before applying through GOAPS.

With no age limit and no restriction on attempts, GATE 2027 offers eligible candidates an opportunity to appear for the examination regardless of their age or previous attempts. Applicants should carefully review the eligibility requirements, paper combinations and revised schedule before completing their applications.