The GATE 2027 registration process is currently open on the official IIT Madras portal. Candidates can submit the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering application form without a late fee up to 27 September 2026. Those who miss the regular deadline can still apply during the extended period up to 5 October 2026, but an additional late fee will apply.
GATE 2027 is being organised by IIT Madras on behalf of the National Coordination Board, Ministry of Education, Government of India. The examination will be conducted as a computer-based test on 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027.
Candidates should apply through the official GATE 2027 website and complete the form through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS). Registration for Indian nationals is being carried out through DigiLocker along with live facial registration. Applicants should check every field, upload the correct files and confirm payment before the deadline.
Important: BharatResult.com.es is an independent information website. It is not affiliated with IIT Madras, IISc, the IITs, the Ministry of Education or any government entity. Candidates should verify the live dates and application instructions on the official GATE 2027 portal before submitting the form.
GATE 2027 Registration Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Examination | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2027 |
| Organising institute | Indian Institute of Technology Madras |
| Conducting bodies | IISc and IITs on behalf of the National Coordination Board |
| Application mode | Online through GOAPS |
| Application start date | 2 September 2026 |
| Regular registration last date | 27 September 2026 |
| Extended registration last date with late fee | 5 October 2026 |
| Application rectification window | 14–21 October 2026 |
| Exam-city notification | 4 January 2027 |
| Examination dates | 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027 |
| Result date | 19 March 2027 |
| Number of test papers | 30 |
| Maximum papers allowed | One or two, from approved combinations |
| Exam mode | Computer-based test |
| Exam language | English |
| Official website | gate2027.iitm.ac.in |
The official portal states that dates are liable to change.
GATE 2027 Registration Last Date
The important GATE 2027 deadlines are:
| Registration stage | Last date |
| Apply without late fee | 27 September 2026 |
| Apply with late fee | 5 October 2026 |
| Application rectification/corrections | 14 to 21 October 2026 |
| Last date for certain changes, including category, paper and city | 21 October 2026 |
Candidates are advised to apply before the regular deadline instead of waiting for the extended period. The late-fee period is an additional opportunity, not a correction period. The application must be submitted and paid successfully within the selected registration period.
GATE 2027 Application Fee
The fee depends on the candidate’s category, registration period and number of test papers.
| Candidate category | One paper: regular | Two papers: regular | One paper: extended | Two papers: extended |
| Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| All other candidates, including foreign nationals | ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,500 |
The extended-period fee includes the additional late fee. Candidates should confirm the final amount displayed in GOAPS before paying because the portal calculates the fee based on the selected paper and category.
The GATE 2027 fee is generally non-refundable, including where a candidate later withdraws the application. Applicants should retain the payment receipt and application details.
Who Can Apply for GATE 2027?
A candidate is eligible if they are:
• Currently studying in the third year or a higher year of an approved undergraduate degree programme; or
• Already graduated from a UGC/AICTE-approved degree programme in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts or Humanities; or
• Studying in the fifth, sixth, seventh or higher semester of an eligible programme; or
• Already holding an eligible degree such as MBBS, BDS, BVSc or a BSc in Agriculture, Horticulture or Forestry, as specified in the Information Brochure.
There is no age limit for GATE 2027 and there is no limit on the number of attempts. A standalone Polytechnic diploma is not treated as the required undergraduate degree for direct GATE eligibility. Candidates who entered a degree programme through lateral entry should check whether they have reached the eligible year or semester.
Candidates should read the Information Brochure carefully because eligibility for admission, scholarship and recruitment may be different from eligibility to appear for GATE.
GATE 2027 One-Paper and Two-Paper Option
Candidates can appear for one or two test papers, but the two-paper selection must be from the approved combination list published by GATE 2027.
Important points:
• One application can include one or two papers.
• Candidates do not need to create a second enrolment ID for the second paper.
• A candidate who initially selected one paper may be able to add an approved second paper during the permitted change period by paying the applicable additional fee.
• A second paper cannot be selected arbitrarily; it must be an approved combination.
• Candidates should check the paper combination list before final submission.
GATE 2027 New Paper and Other Changes
GATE 2027 will be conducted for 30 test papers. The following changes are important:
• Robotics and Automation (RA) has been introduced as a new test paper.
• Textile Engineering and Fibre Science has been made a sectional paper under Engineering Sciences (XE).
• Changes have been made to the sectional paper codes for XE, XH and XL.
• The syllabi for the GATE test papers have been revised.
• All test papers will be in English.
• Candidates can choose one or two papers from the permitted combinations.
Applicants should download the latest syllabus for their selected paper from the official GATE 2027 website. Older GATE syllabi may not reflect the 2027 revisions.
GATE 2027 Exam Dates
The examination will be held over three weekends in February 2027:
| Date | Day |
| 6 February 2027 | Saturday |
| 7 February 2027 | Sunday |
| 13 February 2027 | Saturday |
| 14 February 2027 | Sunday |
| 20 February 2027 | Saturday |
| 21 February 2027 | Sunday |
The examination will be conducted in two sessions:
• Forenoon session: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
• Afternoon session: 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
A candidate will appear in only one session for a selected test paper, as specified on the admit card. Some papers may be conducted in multiple sessions.
GATE 2027 Exam Pattern
| Particular | Details |
| Mode | Computer-based test |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Language | English |
| Total questions | 65 |
| Total marks | 100 |
| Sections | General Aptitude and selected subject |
| Question types | MCQ, MSQ and NAT |
| Calculator | Only the on-screen virtual calculator |
Every paper contains 65 questions, including 10 General Aptitude questions carrying 15 marks and subject questions carrying the remaining marks. In most papers, the subject component includes Engineering Mathematics. The exact distribution differs for certain papers such as AR, CY, DA, EY, GE, GG, MA, PH, RA, ST, XH and XL.
GATE Marking Scheme
• Questions carry either 1 or 2 marks.
• For a wrong 1-mark MCQ, one-third mark is deducted.
• For a wrong 2-mark MCQ, two-thirds mark is deducted.
• There is no negative marking for wrong MSQ or NAT answers.
• There is no partial marking.
• Only the on-screen virtual calculator may be used.
Candidates should read the instructions for MCQ, MSQ and NAT questions carefully. In MSQ questions, one or more options may be correct, while NAT questions require a numerical answer entered through the virtual keypad.
How to Fill the GATE 2027 Application Form
1. Visit gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
2. Open the GOAPS/application registration link.
3. Continue through the required DigiLocker login or registration process.
4. Use a verified DigiLocker account where possible.
5. Confirm the fetched name, date of birth, address and identity details.
6. Complete live facial registration according to the on-screen instructions.
7. Enter the academic details, eligibility information and communication details.
8. Select one paper or an approved two-paper combination.
9. Choose the examination zone and available exam-city preferences.
10.Upload the recent photograph, signature, identity proof and category/PwD documents where required.
11. Review the application preview carefully.
12. Pay the applicable fee online.
13. Submit the form and save the enrolment ID, application details and fee receipt.
14. Check the application status regularly for scrutiny defects or rectification requests.
The application is not complete until the fee has been successfully received and the final form has been submitted. Candidates should not delete the DigiLocker account used during registration because future GATE communications may be linked to that account.
DigiLocker and Facial Registration Requirements
GATE 2027 has introduced DigiLocker-based registration and live facial details for the application process. Indian nationals are required to register through DigiLocker as specified by the official portal.
A verified DigiLocker account is recommended because it may make identity verification smoother. Candidates using an unverified account may be asked to provide additional documents during application scrutiny and may need to produce original documents at the examination centre.
The photograph stored in Aadhaar or DigiLocker is not automatically used as the GATE application photograph. Candidates must complete live facial registration and upload a recent photograph according to the prescribed specifications.
During facial registration, candidates should:
• Keep the face clearly visible.
• Remove glasses or sunglasses if instructed.
• Sit in good lighting.
• Keep the face centred in the frame.
• Follow the liveness instructions such as blinking, turning the head or smiling.
Documents Required for GATE 2027
General, OBC-NCL and EWS Candidates
No academic documents are required in the DigiLocker “GATE2027” folder for these categories, unless the portal asks for a particular document during scrutiny.
SC/ST Candidates
SC/ST candidates should upload the category certificate in the “GATE2027” DigiLocker folder using the file name and format specified by the portal, such as CATEGORY.pdf.
PwD Candidates
PwD candidates should upload the required disability documents according to the Information Brochure and portal instructions. The listed file names include:
• PWD_CERT.pdf
• UDID_CERT.pdf
• APPENDIX-B1.pdf, where applicable
• APPENDIX-B2.pdf, where applicable
Candidates should use the latest instructions on GOAPS because file naming, size and document requirements may be updated.
Photograph, Signature and Identity Proof
• Photograph: JPG/JPEG, approximately 5 KB to 600 KB
• Signature: JPG/JPEG, approximately 3 KB to 300 KB
• Valid photo ID: Aadhaar/UID, passport, PAN card, voter ID or driving licence for Indian candidates
• Foreign nationals: valid passport or another accepted government-issued photo ID
The name, date of birth and ID number on the selected identity document should match the details entered in the application. If the relevant identity information appears on both sides of the document, both pages should be combined into one PDF as instructed.
GATE 2027 Application Status
Applicants can track their status after login to the portal.
| Status | Meaning |
| Application submitted | The form has been submitted but payment is pending |
| Payment received successfully | Application and fee have been received and scrutiny will follow |
| Under scrutiny | The application is being reviewed |
| Incomplete or defective | A defect exists and the candidate must take corrective action |
| Defect rectification done | The candidate corrected the defect and the form will be scrutinised again |
| Application accepted | Scrutiny is complete and no further action is required |
Candidates should check the portal, email, SMS or other official communication channels for defect-rectification instructions. If a photograph, signature or identity document is defective, the application may be marked provisional or rejected if the defect is not corrected within the prescribed time.
GATE 2027 Application Correction
The official correction or rectification window is scheduled for 14 to 21 October 2026. The Information Brochure also lists 21 October 2026 as the deadline for permitted changes such as category, paper, examination-city choices, adding a paper and certain personal details.
An additional fee may apply for each permitted change. Candidates should note that not every field can be changed and some corrections may require supporting documents. A correction is a one-time opportunity for the permitted fields; candidates should verify the revised details before saving.
Common issues that may require correction include:
• Wrong photograph or signature
• Incorrect identity-document upload
• Name or date-of-birth mismatch
• Wrong category
• Wrong test paper
• Incorrect examination-city preference
• Missing PwD or category document
GATE 2027 Exam City and Admit Card
The notification of exam-city allotment is scheduled for 4 January 2027. The admit-card download date is currently listed as TBA.
Admit cards will not be sent by post or email. Candidates must download and print the admit card from the official GATE 2027 website. On the examination day, candidates should carry:
• A printed copy of the admit card
• The original valid photo ID used in the application
• Any additional document specified by GATE 2027
Candidates should check that the photograph and signature on the admit card are clear. Entry may be refused without the printed admit card and original identity document.
GATE 2027 Result and Score Validity
The GATE 2027 result is scheduled to be announced on 19 March 2027 through GOAPS. The score will remain valid for three years from the date of result announcement.
A GATE score may be used for admission to postgraduate, direct doctoral and doctoral programmes, often with possible financial assistance, in institutions supported by the Ministry of Education and other government agencies. Some institutions and PSUs may also use GATE scores.
However, qualifying GATE does not automatically guarantee:
• Admission to an IIT, NIT or other institute
• A scholarship or financial assistance
• A PSU job
• Any specific branch, programme or employment
Admission and recruitment decisions remain subject to the rules of the individual institute or employer.
GATE 2027 Preparation Strategy
1. Download the revised syllabus for the selected paper.
2. Divide the syllabus into concept, formula and practice modules.
3. Revise General Aptitude regularly because it carries 15 marks.
4. Practise MCQ, MSQ and NAT questions separately.
5. Track negative marking only for MCQs; do not leave MSQ/NAT strategy to the last week.
6. Take three-hour mock tests in the actual session timings.
7. Review every incorrect answer and maintain an error notebook.
8. Practise numerical answers with the required rounding and decimal format.
9. If selecting two papers, prepare a combined timetable and verify the approved combination.
10. Keep the application status and official notifications under regular review.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for GATE 2027 registration without a late fee?
The last date to submit the GATE 2027 application without a late fee is 27 September 2026.
What is the last date to apply with a late fee?
The extended registration deadline is 5 October 2026. The applicable late-fee amount is added to the regular fee.
What is the GATE 2027 application fee?
For one paper, the fee is ₹1,000 for Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates and ₹2,000 for all other candidates. During the extended period, the fees are ₹1,500 and ₹2,500 respectively. Two-paper fees are ₹2,000/₹4,000 in the regular period and ₹2,500/₹4,500 in the extended period.
Is DigiLocker mandatory for GATE 2027?
The official GATE 2027 portal states that registration through DigiLocker is mandatory for Indian nationals. A verified DigiLocker account is recommended, although the portal also provides a route for candidates using an unverified account subject to scrutiny and additional documents.
Can third-year students apply for GATE 2027?
Yes. Students in the third year or higher of an approved undergraduate degree programme can apply, subject to the eligibility rules in the Information Brochure.
Is there an age limit or attempt limit for GATE 2027?
No. There is no age limit and no attempt limit for GATE 2027.
Can I appear for two GATE papers?
Yes. Candidates may choose two papers from the approved two-paper combinations. Both papers should be selected through the same application/enrolment ID.
When will GATE 2027 be conducted?
The examination will be held on 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027 in forenoon and afternoon sessions.
What is the GATE 2027 exam pattern?
GATE 2027 is a three-hour computer-based test with 65 questions carrying 100 marks. It includes General Aptitude and the selected subject, with MCQ, MSQ and NAT questions.
Is there negative marking in GATE 2027?
Yes, but only for wrong MCQs: one-third mark for a wrong 1-mark MCQ and two-thirds mark for a wrong 2-mark MCQ. There is no negative marking for MSQ or NAT questions.
What is the GATE 2027 result date?
The result is scheduled for 19 March 2027. The official portal states that dates may change.
How long is the GATE score valid?
The GATE 2027 score is valid for three years from the date of result announcement.
