GATE 2027 Registration Is Live: Essential Guide to DigiLocker, New Robotics Paper, and Deadlines

GATE 2027 registration is live from September 2, 2026. IIT Madras is the organising institute. DigiLocker‑based sign‑up is mandatory for Indian candidates. A new Robotics and Automation paper debuts. Apply by September 27 without late fee, or October 5 with late fee.

The portal went live on September 2 after a reschedule. IIT Madras confirmed DigiLocker as the only registration route. Use only the official website and GOAPS, not third‑party links. Early applicants report smoother verification and fewer manual errors. Keep Aadhaar or another verified ID ready.

GATE 2027 key dates, correction window and city allotment

GOAPS opened on September 2, 2026. Regular registration ends on September 27. The late‑fee window runs till October 5. Application rectification is open October 14 to 21. City allotment publishes on January 4, 2027. Exams are scheduled on February 6–7, 13–14 and 20–21. Results are due on March 19, 2027.

GATE 2027 DigiLocker rules: folder name and file naming checklist

Create a folder named GATE2027, without spaces. SC or ST candidates must upload CATEGORY.pdf in that folder. PwD uploads are PWD_CERT.pdf and, if available, UDID_CERT.pdf. General, OBC‑NCL and EWS need no folder uploads. Your name and date of birth are fetched from DigiLocker.

GATE 2027 Robotics and Automation paper: syllabus link and combinations

Robotics and Automation is a new paper from 2027. GATE now offers 30 papers with revised syllabi. RA can pair with CS, DA, EC, EE, IN or ME. RA uses Electrical or Mechanical tracks, not separate ranks. Check detailed syllabus and combinations before choosing two papers.

GATE 2027 fees, eligibility and why it matters for PG and PSU

Female, SC, ST or PwD pay ₹1,000 for one paper; ₹2,000 for two. Others pay ₹2,000 for one paper and ₹4,000 for two. Extended window adds ₹500 per option. Eligible candidates include third‑year undergraduates across approved programs. Select two papers within one form, if permitted. Valid scores enable PG scholarships and PSU recruitment; typical M.Tech aid is ₹12,400 monthly.

GATE 2027 registration glitches: quick fixes, helplines and fraud warning

If the portal repeats DigiLocker consent, log in again and continue. For failed payments or double debits, wait; auto‑refunds may take fifteen working days. Most rejections stem from photo or signature errors; follow the size rules. Use only the official GATE 2027 website and GOAPS, not aggregator links. For help, write to [email protected] or call 044‑2257 8200, 5–7 pm.

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