The GATE 2027 Application Form will be available online through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) from 14 August 2026. IIT Madras, the organizing institute for GATE 2027, will accept applications only in online mode. Candidates must complete the registration, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee before the last date. No offline application forms or printed copies will be accepted.
GATE 2027 Application Form Highlights provide key details about the registration schedule, application mode, GOAPS portal, important dates, conducting institute, eligibility, and other essential information candidates should know before submitting the GATE 2027 application form.
| GATE 2027 Application Form Highlights | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 |
| Organizing Institute | IIT Madras |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Registration Portal | GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System) |
| Registration Starts | 14 August 2026 |
| Last Date (Regular) | 21 September 2026 |
| Last Date (With Late Fee) | 30 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Category, Paper & City Changes | 21 October 2026 |
| Exam City Intimation | 4 January 2027 |
| Admit Card | To Be Announced |
| GATE 2027 Exam | 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21 February 2027 |
| Official Website | gate2027.iitm.ac.in |
Candidates fulfilling the educational eligibility criteria can submit the application form.
Eligible candidates include:
Third-year or higher undergraduate students
Engineering (B.E./B.Tech.)
Architecture (B.Arch.)
Science graduates
Commerce graduates
Arts & Humanities graduates
M.Sc., MCA, Integrated Degree students
MBBS/BDS/B.V.Sc. students (eligible semesters)
Professional Society qualification holders (approved by AICTE/UGC/MoE)
There is no age limit for appearing in GATE 2027.
The GATE 2027 Application Form will be activated on the official GOAPS portal from 14 August 2026. Candidates should complete the online registration, upload the required documents, pay the application fee, and submit the form before 21 September 2026 to avoid paying the late fee.
Candidates can complete the application through GOAPS by following these steps.
Visit the official GATE 2027 website and register using:
Full Name
Email ID
Mobile Number
Password
A unique Enrollment ID will be generated after successful registration.
Login using your Enrollment ID and password.
Enter:
Name
Date of Birth
Parent/Guardian Details
Address
Category
Nationality
Ensure that the details exactly match your Photo ID.
Fill in:
Qualifying Degree
College Name
University
Passing Year
Academic Details
Choose:
One or Two Test Papers (only from the permitted combinations)
Three Examination Cities within the same GATE Zone
Upload:
Photograph
Signature
Live Photo
Photo ID
Category/PwD Certificates (if applicable)
The fee can be paid through:
UPI
Debit Card
Credit Card
Internet Banking
Wallet
Before final submission:
Verify all details carefully.
Click "Submit and Proceed to Payment."
Download the submitted application form after successful payment.
Once submitted, the application details cannot be edited until the correction window (where applicable).
The application fee is charged per test paper.
| Category | Regular Period (14 Aug–21 Sep 2026) | Extended Period (22 Sep–30 Sep 2026) |
| Female / SC / ST / PwD | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| Other Candidates | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
Candidates applying for two test papers must pay double the fee applicable for one paper. The fee is non-refundable except in specific cases notified by the GATE Committee.
Before starting the registration process, candidates should keep the following documents ready:
Passport-size colour photograph
Candidate's signature
Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar, Aadhaar Virtual ID, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence or Government-issued Photo ID)
Educational qualification details
College details
Category certificate (SC/ST, if applicable)
PwD/UDID certificate (if applicable)
Dyslexia certificate (if applicable)
Valid Email ID
Mobile Number
UPI/Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking details
Applicants are also required to provide live facial verification during registration. IIT Madras recommends using a verified DigiLocker account for a smoother application process.
Applicants need to provide the following information:
Candidate Name
Date of Birth
Gender
Parent's Details
Mobile Number
Email Address
Address
Educational Qualification
College Details
Degree Information
Test Paper Choice
Exam City Preference
Valid Photo ID Number
After the registration process, IIT Madras will allow candidates to make certain corrections in their application forms.
Candidates can modify:
Category
Test Paper
Examination City
Personal Details (where permitted)
The correction window will remain open until 21 October 2026, and additional charges may apply for certain changes.
Submit the application only through the GOAPS portal.
Use your personal email ID and mobile number.
Upload clear photographs and signatures as per specifications.
Keep your Enrollment ID and password safe.
Complete the registration before the last date to avoid server issues.
Preserve the application confirmation PDF for future reference.paper.
