GATE 2027 New Document Verification Rules by IIT Madras - Unverified DigiLocker Accounts Allowed

GATE 2027 document verification rules have been updated by IIT Madras, the organising institute for GATE 2027. The updated guidelines provide an option for candidates whose DigiLocker accounts are not verified to continue with the registration process.

Candidates using an unverified DigiLocker account can select the default ID proof while filling out the application form. Their applications will then be scrutinised after the registration deadline, and their original documents will also be verified at the examination hall.

GATE 2027 Registration Through Unverified DigiLocker Account - Key Points

The updated GATE 2027 guidelines allow candidates to proceed with registration even if their DigiLocker account is unverified. This option can be useful for candidates who are facing difficulties in completing DigiLocker verification before submitting the GATE 2027 application.

While filling out the application, candidates using an unverified DigiLocker account can select the default ID proof and continue with the registration process. However, these applications will undergo additional scrutiny after the registration deadline.

The key points are:

• Candidates can register for GATE 2027 using an unverified DigiLocker account.

• They can select the default ID proof during the application process.

• Applications submitted through an unverified account will be scrutinised after the registration deadline.

• Candidates will have to present their original documents for verification at the examination hall.

• IIT Madras recommends using a verified DigiLocker account for a smoother experience at the examination venue.

Candidates with a verified DigiLocker account can continue with the verified account during registration. A verified DigiLocker account is identified by the blue verification checkmark next to the account name.

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What Happens to Applications Submitted Through an Unverified DigiLocker Account?

Candidates who use the unverified DigiLocker option should expect an additional verification process. Their applications will remain subject to scrutiny after the registration deadline so that the necessary documents can be checked.

This means that an application showing that the form has been filled and the payment has been completed does not necessarily mean that the scrutiny process has also been completed. The additional verification may take longer because the documents have to be checked separately.

If any issue is found with the submitted documents, candidates may be required to provide or re-upload the necessary documents. The GATE 2027 guidelines also specify that original documents will be verified at the examination hall for candidates who register using unverified DigiLocker accounts.

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Verified vs Unverified DigiLocker Account for GATE 2027

Candidates can understand the difference between the two registration routes from the table below.

The official GATE 2027 guidelines specifically recommend using a verified DigiLocker account for a smoother experience at the examination venue.

GATE 2027 DigiLocker Update: No Academic Marksheet Upload Required

Another important point for GATE 2027 candidates is that academic marksheets do not need to be uploaded to DigiLocker for registration.

The GATE 2027 FAQ states that candidates do not need to upload their Class 10, Class 12, undergraduate, or postgraduate marksheets to DigiLocker while completing the registration process.

For candidates in the General, OBC-NCL and EWS categories, no documents are required to be uploaded to the “GATE2027” DigiLocker folder. SC/ST candidates are required to upload their category certificate in the specified format.

Important Documents for GATE 2027 Candidates

Candidates should ensure that their documents and personal details are correct during registration. The official GATE 2027 information states that the name in the application must match the valid photo ID that the candidate will produce at the examination centre.

The required application information also includes details such as date of birth, contact details, degree information, institute details, GATE paper choice and examination-city choices.

Candidates using an unverified DigiLocker account should particularly remember to carry their original documents to the examination hall because additional verification will be conducted there.