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GATE 2027 Registration: Essential DigiLocker Steps, New Exam Dates, and Robotics Paper Guide
After a brief reschedule, GATE 2027 registration is aligned with updated timelines. IIT Madras has made DigiLocker mandatory for Indian applicants. The start moved from August 14 to August 27. The regular window runs till September 27, with late submissions allowed till October 5. A new Robotics and Automation paper debuts with revised two‑paper options.
As of August 29, the Important Dates page shows the GOAPS opening as “TBA”, though deadlines remain published. The application correction window is scheduled from October 14 to October 21. Fees are ₹1,000/₹2,000 per paper in the regular window and ₹1,500/₹2,500 in the extended window. Exams span February 6–7, 13–14, and 20–21, 2027.
GATE 2027 registration dates and correction window
Mark the regular deadline, Sunday, September 27, and the extended deadline, Monday, October 5. Plan for rectifications between October 14 and October 21. Build buffer time for payment confirmation and document re-uploads, if flagged. Note the six February exam days when choosing two papers to avoid clashes and travel stress.
How to complete DigiLocker KYC for GATE 2027
Create or upgrade a verified DigiLocker account with Aadhaar. Ensure your name, date of birth, mobile, and email are correct. During GOAPS registration, authorize DigiLocker so details auto‑fetch. Keep the same photo ID for upload and exam day. Avoid prefixes in names; ensure exact ID number entry.
New Robotics and Automation (RA) paper and two‑paper combinations
Robotics and Automation is newly introduced, expanding academic and PSU pathways. Candidates can pair RA with Computer Science, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation, or Mechanical. Use the official two‑paper matrix to choose sensible overlaps with your core strengths and target programs. Keep scheduling feasibility in mind.
Photo, signature, and category certificate rules for GATE 2027
Upload a color passport photo on a white background, with face covering 60–70 percent. Follow JPEG size limits and avoid glare. Sign in dark blue or black, within the specified aspect ratio. SC, ST, and PwD certificates are required for fee concession; EWS and OBC‑NCL aren’t needed at application stage.
PSU hiring through GATE: resume keywords and interview checklist
Target PSU job descriptions early. Mirror keywords like commissioning, reliability, controls, finite element analysis, or process optimization, as relevant. Add quantified projects aligned to your GATE paper and RA where applicable. Prepare STAR stories, core theory refreshers, safety standards, and plant case studies. Keep documents and ID ready for verification rounds.
Applicants should finalize DigiLocker verification, photo and signature files, and preferred two‑paper choice now. Track the GOAPS link status daily; apply well before Sunday, September 27, to avoid payment queues. Use the October correction window strategically, not as a fallback. Align applications with target institutes or PSUs for smarter choices.
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