GATE 2027 Registration Postponed: IIT Madras to Begin Applications on August 27

Published: Friday, August 14, 2026, 13:11 [IST]

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has postponed the registration schedule for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027. The application process, which was earlier scheduled to begin on August 14, 2026, will now commence on August 27, 2026.

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GATE 2027 Registration Postponed: IIT Madras to Begin Applications on August 27

Candidates interested in appearing for GATE 2027 will be able to submit their applications through the official GATE website at gate2027.iitm.ac.in. Aspirants should carefully follow the revised schedule and complete the registration within the prescribed deadlines.

GATE 2027 Registration: Revised Dates

According to the revised schedule, the GATE 2027 application process will begin on August 27. Candidates will have multiple deadlines depending on whether they submit their applications with or without a late fee.

Event	Date
Registration begins	August 27, 2026
Last date to apply without late fee	September 27, 2026
Last date to apply with late fee	October 5, 2026
Application correction window	October 14 to 21, 2026
Exam city allotment list	January 4, 2027
GATE 2027 Examination	February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027

Candidates are advised not to wait until the last date and should complete the application process well in advance.

GATE 2027 Application Fee

Candidates will have to pay the prescribed application fee while submitting the GATE 2027 application form. The fee varies according to the candidate's category and the period during which the application is submitted.

Female, SC, ST and PwD Candidates

Regular application period: Rs 1,000
Extended period with late fee: Rs 1,500

Other Candidates

Regular application period: Rs 2,000
Extended period with late fee: Rs 2,500

Candidates should ensure that the payment is completed successfully before submitting the application.

How to Apply for GATE 2027

Candidates can apply for GATE 2027 online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official GATE 2027 website at gate2027.iitm.ac.in.

2. Click on the GATE 2027 registration or application link.

3. Complete the registration process by entering the required details.

4. Log in using the credentials generated during registration.

5. Fill in the GATE 2027 application form with personal, academic and other required information.

6. Select the relevant examination paper or papers as permitted.

7. Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format.

8. Pay the applicable application fee through the available online payment options.

9. Review all details carefully before submitting the form.

10. Submit the application and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates should make sure that their name, date of birth, academic details and other information are entered correctly. Any corrections, if permitted, can be made during the official correction window.

GATE 2027 Application Correction Window

Candidates who need to make permitted changes to their submitted applications will be able to use the correction facility from October 14 to October 21, 2026.

Applicants should carefully verify all information before final submission to minimise the need for corrections. Any changes will be subject to the rules and conditions specified by the GATE 2027 authorities.

GATE 2027 Exam Dates

The GATE 2027 examination will be conducted on multiple dates in February. The scheduled examination dates are:

February 6, 2027
February 7, 2027
February 13, 2027
February 14, 2027
February 20, 2027
February 21, 2027

The exam city allotment list is scheduled to be released on January 4, 2027.

Candidates should regularly check the official GATE 2027 portal for information regarding the admit card, examination schedule, test centres and other important announcements.

GATE 2027 Registration: Important Points

The postponement of the GATE 2027 registration process gives aspirants additional time to prepare their documents and review the application requirements. Candidates should keep their academic records, identification documents, photograph and signature ready before the application window opens.

Since the application deadline without a late fee is September 27, 2026, candidates should preferably submit their forms before this date to avoid paying the additional fee.

With the revised schedule, GATE 2027 registration will begin on August 27, 2026, while the examination will be conducted across six dates in February 2027. Candidates are advised to rely on the official GATE 2027 website for the latest updates and complete all application formalities within the prescribed timeline.