GATE 2027 Registration - Important Dates, GOAPS Portal, Fee & How to Apply Online

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, the organising institute for GATE 2027, has activated the official GATE 2027 website at gate2027.iitm.ac.in. As per the official website, the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) is scheduled to open for registration on 14th August 2026. Candidates planning to appear for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 should check the important dates below and keep the required documents ready before the portal opens.

GATE 2027 Registration - Quick Overview

GATE 2027 Important Dates

GATE 2027 Exam Schedule

GATE 2027 will be conducted across three separate weekends in February 2027, allowing candidates appearing for multiple papers to be scheduled in different slots.

GATE 2027 Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates in the 3rd year or higher of a 4-year B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharm. programme (or 5-year B.Arch.), or those who have already completed the degree, are typically eligible.
• Final-year or completed B.Sc./M.Sc./MA/MCA and equivalent UG/PG degree holders are typically eligible.
• Students in specified years of integrated or dual-degree programmes are typically eligible.
• There is generally no upper age limit, and no cap on the number of attempts.

Documents Required for GATE 2027 Registration

The official GATE 2027 website lists a dedicated "Required Documents" section for the application process, though the specific document list itself has not been detailed in the source. Candidates are generally expected to keep the following ready based on standard GOAPS requirements:

• Recent passport-size photograph (as per GOAPS specifications)
• Scanned signature
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD, if applicable)
• Qualifying degree certificate or provisional certificate
• Valid photo ID proof

How to Apply for GATE 2027: Step-by-Step Process

1. Visit the official GATE 2027 website at gate2027.iitm.ac.in and go to the GOAPS application link.
2. Register as a new candidate using a valid email ID and mobile number to generate your Enrollment ID.
3. Log in using your Enrollment ID and password.
4. Fill in personal, academic, and contact details as required.
5. Select your GATE paper (and second paper, if eligible) and preferred examination cities.
6. Upload the required documents, including your photograph and signature.
7. Pay the application fee online through the available payment options.
8. Review all entered details carefully before final submission.
9. Submit the application and download the confirmation page for future reference.

GATE 2027 Important Instructions

• Candidates should regularly visit the official website gate2027.iitm.ac.in, as dates are provisional and may be revised.
• Keep scanned copies of all required documents ready in advance to avoid delays during registration.
• Applications submitted after 21st September 2026 will require payment of a late fee, up to the extended deadline of 30th September 2026.
• Use the application rectification window (14th-21st October 2026, as per the current schedule) to correct any errors in the submitted form.
• Examination cities are domestic only; there are no international examination centres for GATE 2027.

GATE 2027 Important Links