GATE 2027 Contact Details: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, the organising institute for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027, has released the official contact information for candidates seeking assistance during the registration and examination process. With the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) portal set to open on 14 August 2026, aspirants are advised to note the official helpline details for resolving queries related to applications, payments, eligibility, admit cards and other examination-related issues.
Candidates can contact the GATE-JAM Office through the official helpline number or email support during designated working hours. IIT Madras has also specified separate timings for handling application-related queries.
The complete contact information released by IIT Madras is provided below:
| Particulars | Details |
| Office | GATE-JAM Office, IIT Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600036 |
| Helpline Number | 044-2257 8200 |
| Email ID | helpdesk@gate.iitm.ac.in |
| Working Days | Monday to Friday (Government Working Days Only) |
| Office Timings | 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Application Query Timings | 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM |
Candidates facing issues during the registration process can reach out to the official helpdesk for assistance related to:
GOAPS registration and login problems
Application form submission issues
Payment failures or transaction-related queries
Defective application status and document corrections
Eligibility-related clarifications
Examination city and paper selection queries
Admit card download issues
Scorecard and result-related concerns
Aspirants are advised to keep their enrolment ID, registered email address and other application details ready while contacting the helpdesk to ensure faster resolution of their issues.
As per the official schedule, the GOAPS registration portal will become active on 14 August 2026. Candidates can submit their applications without a late fee until 21 September 2026, while applications with a late fee will be accepted till 30 September 2026.
The GATE 2027 examination is scheduled to be conducted on 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027, and the results will be announced on 19 March 2027.
Candidates should contact the official GATE helpdesk only after carefully checking the Information Brochure and FAQs available on the official website. Most common issues related to eligibility, fee payment, correction facilities and examination guidelines have already been addressed in the official FAQs.
However, if the issue remains unresolved, candidates can reach out to IIT Madras through the official helpline number or email during the prescribed working hours.
Office: GATE-JAM Office, IIT Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600036
Phone Number: 044-2257 8200
Email: helpdesk@gate.iitm.ac.in
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Application Query Hours: Monday to Friday, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Candidates are advised to use only the official contact channels released by IIT Madras and avoid relying on unofficial sources for examination-related information.
