GATE 2027 Registration Alert: Last Date, Late Fee Window, and Essential Application Tips

Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 7:04 [IST]

As of September 23 IST, GATE 2027 regular registration closes on Sunday, September 27. The late-fee window runs till Monday, October 5. The portal enforces server time, not device time. A rectification window opens Wednesday, October 14. Avoid midnight submissions to limit payment or network risks.

IIT Madras opened GOAPS on Wednesday, September 2. Registration now mandates DigiLocker sign‑in for Indian nationals, with live photo capture. Two papers are allowed in one form, and fees double for two. Apply early to avoid last‑day payment queues and extended‑window surcharge.

GATE 2027 Registration: Deadlines And Tips

GATE 2027 registration last date and correction window

Regular applications close on September 27; extended submissions with late fee end on October 5. The correction and rectification window runs October 14 to October 21. During this period, you can edit paper, city, category, and personal particulars. Edits may attract additional charges per change.

GATE 2027 eligibility and fees explained

Eligible candidates include those in the third year or higher of recognized degrees. Fees per paper are ₹1000 for female, SC, ST, and PwD; ₹2000 for others. In the extended window, these become ₹1500 and ₹2500. Two‑paper applications pay exactly double.

DigiLocker eKYC steps for GATE 2027

Create or verify your DigiLocker account, then grant GATE consent during sign‑in. GOAPS fetches your name, date of birth, contact, and ID details. SC or ST must upload CATEGORY.pdf in DigiLocker folder GATE2027. PwD upload UDID or PwD proofs; OBC‑NCL and EWS upload nothing.

GATE 2027 photo and signature specs

Follow exact image rules to prevent defects and avoid avoidable rejections. Use a white background, straight gaze, and ensure face covers sixty to seventy percent. Sign in black or dark blue ink; avoid capitals and digital signatures. Defective uploads can be rectified within the notified window.

Item	Pixels (min–max)	File size	Format	Key rules
Photograph	200×260 – 530×690	5–600 kB	JPEG/JPG	White background; face 60–70%; aspect ratio 0.66–0.89
Signature	250×80 – 580×180	3–300 kB	JPEG/JPG	Ink black/blue; ratio 1:R (R 2.75–3.75)

Payment failures and UPI retries in GATE 2027

If payment fails, log in again and check the status before retrying. If unpaid, initiate a fresh payment; duplicates auto‑refund in about fifteen working days. UPI is supported; switch method if repeated UPI timeouts occur. Save references and an acknowledgement screenshot.

Submit by September 27, or October 5 with late fee, then export the PDF. Keep the PDF, receipt, and DigiLocker filenames as proof. For admissions, many institutes require OBC‑NCL or EWS certificates issued after April 1. Plan updates and track notices this winter.