The GATE 2027 registration process has started. Candidates planning to appear for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2027 can now complete their online applications through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS). IIT Madras is organizing GATE 2027.
Candidates can submit the application without a late fee until September 27, 2026. Those who miss the regular registration deadline will get an extended application window until October 5, 2026, subject to payment of the applicable late fee.
GATE 2027 will be conducted on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027. This year, Robotics and Automation has been introduced as a new test paper, taking the total number of GATE papers to 30.
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GATE 2027 Registration Latest Status
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Registration Status | Started |
| Application Mode | Online through GOAPS |
| Regular Application Deadline | September 27, 2026 |
| Extended Deadline With Late Fee | October 5, 2026 |
| Organising Institute | IIT Madras |
| Total Test Papers | 30 |
| Exam Dates | February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027 |
| Result Date | March 19, 2027 |
Candidates who were waiting for the application window to open can now proceed with registration. It is advisable to complete the application during the regular period instead of waiting for the late-fee window.
Application Form Now Available
The GATE 2027 application process is now active, allowing eligible candidates to create their registration and submit the application form through GOAPS.
Applicants need to provide their personal and academic information, choose the relevant test paper, select preferred examination cities, upload the prescribed documents, and complete fee payment.
Before submitting the form, candidates should carefully review all information, as incorrect details can cause problems during scrutiny or at later stages of the examination process.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| GATE 2027 Registration | Started |
| Last Date Without Late Fee | September 27, 2026 |
| Extended Last Date With Late Fee | October 5, 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | October 14 to October 21, 2026 |
| Exam City Allotment | January 4, 2027 |
| Admit Card | To be announced |
| GATE 2027 Exam | February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027 |
| Result Declaration | March 19, 2027 |
Candidates should preferably submit their applications before September 27 to avoid paying the additional late fee.
DigiLocker Requirement for GATE 2027
One of the important requirements for this year’s registration process is the use of a verified DigiLocker account for Indian candidates.
Applicants should ensure that their DigiLocker details are accurate before proceeding with registration. They should also keep their academic details, photograph, signature, and applicable category or disability certificates ready.
Candidates may be required to complete additional verification steps during the application process.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates studying in the third year or higher of an undergraduate degree program, or those who have already completed an approved degree program, can apply for GATE 2027.
Eligible academic disciplines include:
- Engineering
- Technology
- Architecture
- Science
- Commerce
- Arts
- Humanities
Students pursuing or holding recognized qualifications such as B.E., B.Tech., B.Pharm., B.Arch., B.Sc., B.A., B.Com., BCA, M.Sc., M.A., MCA, and other prescribed programs can apply, subject to the detailed eligibility conditions.
Key Eligibility Points
- There is no age limit for GATE 2027.
- There is no restriction on the number of attempts.
- Third-year undergraduate students can apply.
- Candidates who have completed their qualifying degree are eligible.
- Candidates studying outside India may apply if they meet the prescribed academic requirements.
- Applicants can opt for one or two papers from the permitted combinations.
Qualification for GATE does not automatically guarantee admission to every postgraduate program. Participating IITs, IISc, and other institutions determine their own admission requirements.
Application Fee
The application fee depends on the candidate’s category and whether the application is submitted within the regular or extended period.
| Category | Regular Period | Extended Period |
|---|---|---|
| Female, SC, ST, and PwD Candidates | Rs. 1,000 per paper | Rs. 1,500 per paper |
| All Other Candidates | Rs. 2,000 per paper | Rs. 2,500 per paper |
| Foreign Nationals | Rs. 2,000 per paper | Rs. 2,500 per paper |
Candidates choosing two papers must pay the applicable fee for each paper separately.
Additional payment-processing or transaction charges may also apply.
Robotics and Automation Added as New GATE Paper
A major change in GATE 2027 is the introduction of Robotics and Automation, or RA, as a new test paper.
The addition takes the total number of GATE papers to 30. The Robotics and Automation syllabus covers mechanical engineering, electronics, electrical engineering, control systems, computing, and automation.
Candidates choosing RA should follow the GATE 2027 syllabus rather than relying on study material prepared solely for earlier examination cycles.
IIT Madras has also introduced syllabus changes across several existing papers, including revisions connected with Biotechnology, XE, XH, and XL sections, two-paper combinations, and Textile Engineering and Fiber Science.
Exam Pattern
GATE 2027 will be conducted as a Computer-Based Test in English.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-Based Test |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Total Questions | 65 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| General Aptitude Questions | 10 |
| Subject Questions | 55 |
| General Aptitude Marks | 15 |
| Question Types | MCQ, MSQ, and NAT |
| Language | English |
For most engineering papers, the typical marks distribution is:
- General Aptitude: 15 marks
- Engineering Mathematics: 13 marks
- Subject Questions: 72 marks
- Total: 100 marks
For papers such as AR, CY, DA, EY, GE, GG, MA, PH, RA, ST, XH, and XL, General Aptitude carries 15 marks while subject-related questions account for the remaining 85 marks.
Negative Marking in GATE 2027
Negative marking applies only to Multiple Choice Questions.
| Question Type | Negative Marking |
|---|---|
| 1-Mark MCQ | 1/3 mark deducted |
| 2-Mark MCQ | 2/3 mark deducted |
| MSQ | No negative marking |
| NAT | No negative marking |
There is no partial marking for MSQ questions.
Candidates should therefore be particularly careful when attempting MCQs, as incorrect answers can reduce the final score.
Documents Required for Registration
Candidates should keep the following details and documents ready while completing the online application:
- Verified DigiLocker account for Indian candidates
- Personal details
- Valid mobile number
- Parent or guardian information
- Communication address and PIN code
- Qualifying degree details
- College or institute information
- Choice of GATE paper
- Preferred examination cities
- Recent colour photograph
- Signature
- Valid photo identity document
- SC/ST certificate, where applicable
- UDID or PwD certificate, where applicable
- Dyslexia certificate, where applicable
- Scribe or compensatory-time certificates, where applicable
- Online payment details
Candidates may also be required to capture a live photograph during registration and should therefore use a device with a functioning camera.
How to Apply for GATE 2027
Since registration is now open, eligible candidates can complete the application by following these steps:
- Visit the official GATE 2027 portal.
- Open the GATE Online Application Processing System.
- Complete registration with the required details and, where applicable, DigiLocker authentication.
- Enter personal and contact details.
- Provide educational and qualifying-degree information.
- Choose one or two eligible GATE papers.
- Select the required examination-city preferences.
- Upload the photograph, signature, and relevant certificates.
- Pay the applicable application fee.
- Carefully review all information entered in the form.
- Submit the application.
- Save the completed application and payment confirmation for future reference.
Candidates should avoid waiting until the final day, as heavy traffic on the application portal can lead to delays.
Exam Dates
The GATE 2027 examination schedule currently remains unchanged. The test is scheduled on:
- February 6, 2027
- February 7, 2027
- February 13, 2027
- February 14, 2027
- February 20, 2027
- February 21, 2027
The examination will be held in Computer-Based Test mode.
Candidates should also note that GATE 2027 will not have international examination centers. The examination will be conducted at centers within India.
