GATE 2027 Registration Delayed: IIT Madras Updates Status to TBA – What Now?

Opening date moved to TBA. As of August 28, 2026, IIT Madras has deferred the GOAPS launch again. The portal did not open on August 27, after an earlier August 14 plan. Registration now reads TBA; regular and extended deadlines show September 27 and October 5.

Registration through DigiLocker is mandatory for Indian candidates. Name, address and date of birth will be fetched from your verified account. Third‑year and above undergraduates across approved streams remain eligible. Exams are slated on February 6–7, 13–14, and 20–21; results on March 19.

GATE 2027 registration status: what changed and what to do

The homepage ticker now flags a revised timeline and a TBA registration start. Keep checking the official site today for an updated opening time. When it appears, use only the Application Portal link on the official IIT Madras GATE site.

GATE 2027 DigiLocker KYC: set it up correctly

Create or update a verified DigiLocker account before the portal opens. Ensure your DigiLocker name matches your selected photo identity document. Address and birth date auto‑fill; academic mark sheets are not required. A live photo may be captured, so use a device with a camera.

GATE 2027 syllabus changes and Robotics and Automation paper

Syllabi across papers are revised, and Robotics and Automation debuts as a new paper. Updates also touch BT, TF, and the sectional codes for XE, XH, and XL. RA may be paired with CS, DA, EC, EE, IN, or ME. Download the latest syllabi before planning any second‑paper strategy.

GATE 2027 fees, photo and signature rules

The fee is ₹1,000 for Female, SC, ST and PwD; others pay ₹2,000. During the extended window, fees become ₹1,500 and ₹2,500 respectively. Upload a colour passport photo on white, with 60–70 percent face coverage. Use 200×260–530×690 pixels, 5–600 kB; signature in blue or black, 3–300 kB.

How to prepare while forms are paused for GATE 2027

Shortlist your two‑paper plan now, using the official combination table. Read the revised syllabi and mark topics that changed. Track the notifications ticker today for the opening time, and ignore look‑alike portals. If stuck, contact the helpdesk during the published application query hours.

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