GATE 2027 registration deadline today: apply by 5 October with late fee
In short
- The regular registration deadline for GATE 2027 is 27 September 2026, as announced by IIT Madras.
- Candidates can apply with a late fee of INR 500 until the extended deadline of 5 October 2026.
- Registration is exclusively online via the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) portal at gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
- Indian nationals must link their DigiLocker account and complete live facial recognition for identity verification.
- The GATE 2027 examination will be held on 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21 February 2027.
The regular registration window for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 closes today, 27 September 2026. IIT Madras, the organising institute for GATE 2027, commenced the application process on 2 September 2026 through its GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) portal.
Candidates who miss today’s deadline have an extended opportunity to register until 5 October 2026, provided they pay an additional late fee. The application process includes new protocols such as mandatory DigiLocker integration and live facial recognition for identity verification.
Application Process and Deadlines
The GATE 2027 application is conducted entirely online via the official GOAPS portal at gate2027.iitm.ac.in. The regular registration period concludes on 27 September 2026. For those unable to meet this deadline, an extended window is available from 28 September 2026 to 5 October 2026, during which an additional late fee of INR 500 will be charged.
Following the registration period, an application correction window will be accessible from 14 October 2026 to 21 October 2026. During this time, candidates can amend specific fields in their submitted forms, though personal identification details will be locked from the initial submission. Candidates are advised to download and save their final Application Confirmation Page for future reference.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Information Brochure released | 20 July 2026 |
| Registration opens (GOAPS) | 2 September 2026 |
| Last date to register (without late fee) | 27 September 2026 |
| Last date to register (with late fee) | 5 October 2026 |
| Application correction window | 14 October 2026 to 21 October 2026 |
| Admit card release | 3 January 2027 |
| GATE 2027 exam dates | 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21 February 2027 |
| Result declaration | Expected March 2027 |
Mandatory Verification and Document Requirements
For GATE 2027 registration, Indian nationals are required to link their DigiLocker accounts. While registration is possible with an unverified DigiLocker account, original documents will undergo verification at the examination halls. Also, live facial recognition is a mandatory step for identity verification during the registration process, requiring a webcam or mobile phone camera with a minimum 5 MP resolution.
Specific documentation requirements apply to certain categories. SC/ST and PwD applicants must upload their respective documents into a designated ‘GATE2027’ folder within their DigiLocker account. Candidates must ensure that their name and date of birth precisely match their official government ID or DigiLocker profile to prevent application rejection.
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Application Fee Structure and Eligibility
The application fee for GATE 2027 is non-refundable and varies by candidate category and registration period. Female, SC, ST, and PwD candidates pay ₹1,000 during the regular window and ₹1,500 during the extended window. All other candidates, including General and OBC categories, are charged ₹2,000 for regular registration and ₹2,500 for extended registration. These fees are applicable per test paper, meaning applying for two papers will double the total fee.
Eligibility for GATE 2027 extends to students currently in their third year or higher of a four-year undergraduate degree, as well as those who have already completed a qualifying degree. There is no upper age limit for candidates applying for GATE 2027. The examination will cover 30 test papers, including the newly introduced Robotics & Automation (RA) paper.
| Category | Fee per Paper (Regular Window) | Fee per Paper (Extended Window with Late Fee) |
|---|---|---|
| Female Candidates | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| SC / ST / PwD Candidates | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| All Other Candidates (Including General/OBC) | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
Photograph and Signature Specifications
Candidates must adhere to specific guidelines for uploading their photograph and signature. Photographs must be in JPEG/JPG format, with a file size between 5 KB and 600 KB, and dimensions of 3.5 cm (width) × 4.5 cm (height). The image should have a plain white background, and the candidate’s face must cover 60–70% of the image, without caps, sunglasses, or glare on spectacles.
Signatures must also be in JPEG/JPG format, with a file size ranging from 3 KB to 300 KB. The signature should be in dark blue or black ink on plain white paper, covering 70–80% of the image area, and not be in all capital letters or initials only. Adherence to these specifications is crucial to avoid application rejection.
| Parameter | Photograph Specifications | Signature Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| Format | JPEG / JPG | JPEG / JPG |
| File Size | 5 KB to 600 KB | 3 KB to 300 KB |
| Dimension | 3.5 cm (width) × 4.5 cm (height) | Aspect ratio (Height: Width) = 1:2.75 to 1:3.75 |
| Pixel Resolution | Min: 200 × 260 Max: 530 × 690 | Min: 250×80 px, Max: 580×180 px |
| Background | Plain White | Plain White |
| Ink Color | N/A | Dark Blue or Black Ink Only |
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