Last Chance to Avoid GATE 2027 Late Fees: Apply on GOAPS Now

Apply today to avoid the GATE 2027 late fee. The regular window closes on Monday, October 5, 2026. The extended window runs till Monday, October 12, with a late fee added. Form rectification opens on Wednesday, October 14, giving candidates a short, focused correction period next week.

IIT Madras is the organizing institute this cycle. Examinations are scheduled across three weekends in February 2027, with city allotment due on January 4. If you plan to switch cities later, note the formal change window comes only after registrations close, and involves an extra charge.

How to apply for GATE 2027 on GOAPS today

Begin on GOAPS using DigiLocker; registration through DigiLocker is mandatory for Indian nationals. The portal fetches verified personal data, captures a live photo, and lets you choose up to two papers and six cities. Upload photo and signature, review details, then pay using UPI, cards, or netbanking; bank charges apply.

GATE 2027 fees by category and late-fee rules

The regular fee is ₹1,000 for female, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Persons with Disability candidates, and ₹2,000 for others, per paper. The late fee adds ₹500. Applying for two papers doubles the applicable amount. Accepted modes include UPI, cards, wallets, and netbanking; verify status after payment.

GATE 2027 photo, signature and document checklist

Use a recent colour passport photo on a white background, face covering 60–70 percent; 200×260 to 530×690 pixels, 5–600 kB. Signature in black or dark blue, 250×80 to 580×180 pixels, 3–300 kB. Keep DigiLocker-verified ID, degree details, and SC/ST or PwD certificates ready; OBC-NCL or EWS certificates aren’t required at application.

GATE 2027 rectification and change requests: what’s allowed, when

Rectification runs October 14–21 for fixing defects like photo or signature issues flagged by scrutiny. After registrations close, limited changes to exam city, paper, or category are allowed against an additional fee within a notified window; late requests aren’t considered, so plan choices carefully now.

Action this evening if you can: apply before the late-fee window begins. Use a stable connection, avoid refreshing on the bank page, and keep an alternate UPI or card handy. If money is debited but not acknowledged, wait; duplicate or failed payments are auto-refunded in about fifteen working days.