GATE 2027 Exam Dates Revised: Registration started, Latest Updates at Manabadi

The GATE 2027 registration process began on September 2, 2026. The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 is being conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). As per the revised schedule, the GOAPS application portal opened on September 2, 2026, allowing eligible candidates to begin the GATE 2027 application process.

According to the latest revised GATE 2027 schedule, the deadline for regular registration without a late fee has been extended from September 27 to October 5, 2026. Candidates can now submit their GATE 2027 applications without a late fee until October 5, 2026. This extension gives candidates additional time to complete the application process and submit the required details and documents.

The extended registration window with a late fee has also been revised. Candidates can now submit their applications with a late fee until October 12, 2026, instead of the earlier deadline of October 5, 2026. Candidates are advised to complete their applications by October 5, 2026 to avoid the additional late fee and potential last-minute technical or documentation-related issues.

The GATE 2027 examination dates remain unchanged despite the extension of the registration deadlines. The examination will be conducted on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027. The GATE 2027 results are scheduled to be released on March 19, 2027.

Candidates preparing for GATE 2027 should carefully review the eligibility criteria, application requirements, revised registration deadlines, examination schedule, and official instructions before submitting the application form. Candidates who have not yet completed their registration should make use of the extended deadline and submit their applications within the prescribed dates.

GATE 2027 Registration Date Revised

The GATE 2027 registration process began on September 2, 2026. The regular registration deadline is September 27, 2026.

Candidates who miss the regular deadline can submit their applications with a late fee until October 5, 2026.

GATE 2027 Important Dates

Event	Revised Date
GOAPS Registration Begins	September 2, 2026
Regular Registration Ends	October 5, 2026
Extended Registration with Late Fee Ends	October 12, 2026
Application Rectification Begins	October 14, 2026
Application Rectification Ends	October 21, 2026
City Allotment Notification	January 4, 2027
Admit Card Download	To Be Announced
GATE 2027 Examination	February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21, 2027
GATE 2027 Result	March 19, 2027

The official GATE 2027 schedule states that all dates are subject to change.

Is the GATE 2027 Exam Date Changed?

No. The latest update is mainly regarding the registration schedule. IIT Madras has not changed the currently announced GATE 2027 examination dates.

The examination is scheduled to be held over three weekends:

• February 6 & 7, 2027
• February 13 & 14, 2027
• February 20 & 21, 2027

Other Important GATE 2027 Updates

Apart from the registration-date revision, IIT Madras has also announced several changes for GATE 2027.

New Robotics & Automation Paper

A new Robotics & Automation (RA) test paper has been introduced for GATE 2027. IIT Madras has also made updates to the BT syllabus, two-paper combinations, Textile Engineering & Fibre Science (TF), and sectional paper codes for XE, XH and XL.

GATE 2027 Registration Through DigiLocker: Step-by-Step Guide

Candidates can register for the GATE 2027 examination through the GOAPS Portal on the official GATE website. The registration process allows candidates to link their verified DigiLocker account and use verified details and documents during the application process.

How to Prepare Your DigiLocker Account for GATE 2027

Before starting the GATE 2027 registration process, candidates should make sure their DigiLocker account is active and verified.

Step 1: Create or Log in to DigiLocker

Visit the DigiLocker Website or open the DigiLocker mobile application.

Candidates can create or access their account using their Aadhaar number and registered mobile number. An OTP may be required for verification.

Step 2: Check Your Personal Details

Make sure that the following details in DigiLocker match your official documents:

• Full Name
• Date of Birth
• Photograph
• Aadhaar details

Any mismatch in personal information may create difficulties during the application or verification process.

Step 3: Keep Category Certificates Ready

Candidates belonging to categories such as SC, ST, or PwD should keep their relevant certificates ready.

If required, candidates can organize the necessary documents in a dedicated GATE 2027 folder in their DigiLocker account.

GATE 2027 Registration Through DigiLocker

Candidates can follow the steps below to complete their GATE 2027 application.

Step 1: Visit the Official GATE Website

Go to the GATE 2027 Official Portal and open the GATE 2027 registration/application section.

Step 2: Start Registration

Click on Proceed to Registration and select the option to continue using DigiLocker.

Step 3: Log in to DigiLocker

Candidates will be redirected to the DigiLocker authentication page.

Enter the required DigiLocker login details and complete the authentication process.

Step 4: Give Consent

After logging in, candidates need to provide the required consent to allow the GATE portal to access their verified profile information and documents.

Candidates should avoid refreshing or closing the authentication window while the information is being fetched.

Step 5: Complete Facial Verification

Candidates may be required to complete live facial verification using their device camera.

Follow the instructions displayed on the screen and complete the verification process successfully.

Step 6: Enter Academic Details

After verification, candidates need to complete the remaining application details, including:

• Educational qualifications
• Academic details
• GATE test paper choices
• Examination city preferences

Candidates can provide up to six examination city preferences, as applicable in the application form.

Step 7: Upload Required Files

Candidates should upload the required documents and images in the prescribed format, including:

• Recent photograph
• Signature
• Category/PwD certificate, if applicable
• Other required documents

Candidates should ensure that all uploaded files meet the prescribed size and format requirements.

Step 8: Pay the Application Fee

After completing the application form and uploading the required documents, pay the GATE 2027 application fee online using the available payment options.

Step 9: Submit and Save the Application

Finally, carefully verify all the details entered in the application form and submit it.

Candidates should download and save a copy of the submitted application form and payment confirmation for future reference.

Important Points for GATE 2027 Registration

• Keep your DigiLocker account active and verified before starting the application.
• Make sure your personal details match your official documents.
• Keep category certificates ready, if applicable.
• Complete the facial verification process carefully.
• Check the uploaded photograph and signature before final submission.
• Carefully verify the selected GATE papers and examination cities.
• Pay the application fee within the prescribed deadline.
• Save the final submitted application form and payment receipt.

GATE 2027 Registration: Quick Checklist

Requirement	Status
DigiLocker Account	Required
Aadhaar/Verified Details	Keep Ready
Photograph	Keep Ready
Signature	Keep Ready
Category Certificate	If Applicable
Academic Details	Keep Ready
GATE Paper Choice	Select Carefully
Exam City Preferences	Select Carefully
Application Fee	Pay Online
Final Application	Download & Save

Official Website

Candidates should refer to the GATE 2027 Official Website for the latest application instructions, document requirements, and official updates.

Latest GATE 2027 Registration Update

The official revised schedule states that the GATE 2027 GOAPS registration portal will open on September 2, 2026.

The regular application window will remain open until September 27, 2026, while applications with a late fee can be submitted until October 5, 2026.

This page will be updated with the latest official information on the GATE 2027 application form, registration, exam dates, admit card, answer key, result and other important announcements.

GATE 2027 Overview

Particular	Detail
Exam Name	Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027
Conducting Institute	IIT Madras
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Duration	3 hours
Total Marks	100
Number of Papers	30 papers plus the newly introduced Robotics and Automation (RA) paper
Sections	General Aptitude (15 marks) + Subject-Specific/Core Discipline (85 marks)
Question Types	MCQ, MSQ (Multiple Select Questions), NAT (Numerical Answer Type)
Language	English
Application Mode	Online only, via GOAPS portal
Purpose	Admission to M.Tech/M.E./Ph.D. programs at IITs, NITs, IIITs, GFTIs; also used for PSU recruitment

What’s New in GATE 2027 – Official Syllabus and Paper Changes

This year brings some genuinely important structural changes that GATE 2026 aspirants did not have to deal with. As per the official GATE 2027 notification released by IIT Madras:

1. A brand-new test paper has been introduced: Robotics and Automation (RA)
This is a significant addition, reflecting the growing academic and industry focus on robotics, automation, and intelligent systems. Candidates interested in this emerging field now have a dedicated GATE paper rather than having to approach it through a related discipline like Mechanical or Instrumentation Engineering.

2. Changes to the Textile Engineering & Fibre Science (TF) paper
IIT Madras has specifically flagged updates to the TF paper structure. Candidates who previously appeared for or prepared using older TF paper patterns should not assume continuity — the updated structure needs to be checked directly against the official syllabus document.

3. Changes to XE, XH, and XL sectional paper codes
The multi-disciplinary papers — XE (Engineering Sciences), XH (Humanities and Social Sciences), and XL (Life Sciences) — have had their internal sectional codes revised. Since these papers work on a “choose your sections” format, any change in section coding directly affects how candidates select their optional sections during registration. This is not a cosmetic change — candidates choosing XE, XH, or XL must re-check the updated section list before filling the application form.

4. Syllabi for GATE 2027 test papers have been revised across the board
IIT Madras has explicitly stated that syllabi have been revised for GATE 2027, and has advised all candidates to check the updated syllabus rather than relying on GATE 2026 or earlier syllabus documents. This is a broad, exam-wide revision — not limited to just the new or restructured papers mentioned above.

Important flag for accuracy: The scale of syllabus revision (i.e., which specific topics were added, removed, or reworded within each of the 30+ subject papers) has not been detailed in a single consolidated public summary as of now. The only fully reliable source for the exact topic-by-topic changes is the official syllabus PDF for each paper, published on the GATE 2027 website. Students should download and compare the specific paper’s syllabus directly rather than relying on “not much has changed” claims circulating on some non-official sites — this year’s notification explicitly says otherwise.

GATE 2027 Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates currently in the 3rd year or higher of any undergraduate degree program in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities are eligible to appear.
• Candidates who have already completed a government-approved degree program in the above disciplines are also eligible.
• There is no upper age limit to appear for GATE.
• Candidates pursuing or holding a professional society examination qualification recognized as equivalent to a B.E./B.Tech/B.Arch by MHRD/UPSC/AICTE are also eligible.

GATE 2027 Application Fee

Application fee figures for GATE 2027 are being reported with some variation across different education portals right now — this is common before the fine print of the official fee notification is fully standardized across all reporting sites. Based on the most consistently repeated figures:

Category	Regular Window	Extended/Late Window
Female / SC / ST / PwD candidates	₹900–₹1,000 per paper	₹1,400–₹1,500 per paper
General / OBC / EWS candidates	₹1,800–₹2,000 per paper	₹2,300–₹2,500 per paper

Flag: Since exact figures differ slightly between sources (some cite ₹900/₹1,800, others ₹1,000/₹2,000), the binding number is whatever appears on the official GOAPS portal at the time of registration. This should be confirmed directly from gate2027.iitm.ac.in or the GOAPS application portal before publishing a single fixed figure, or the article should present both figures with a note that the official portal is the final word.

Fees for a second optional paper (candidates can choose up to two papers) are charged additionally per the same category-wise structure. All modification requests after submission (changing exam city, adding a second paper, etc.) attract separate charges as specified during the correction window.

GATE 2026 Paper-wise Eligibility Criteria

Degree/Program	Qualifying Degree/Examination	Description of Eligible Candidates
B.E. / B.Tech. / B. Pharm.	Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc. / Diploma in Engineering / Technology)	Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed
B. Arch.	Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (5-year course) / Naval Architecture (4-year course) / Planning (4-year course)	Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed
B.Sc. (Research) / B.S.	Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma/4 years after 10+2)	Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed
Pharm. D. (after 10+2)	6 years degree program, consisting of internship or residency training, during third year onwards	Currently in the 3rd/4th/5th/6th year or already completed
M.B.B.S. / B.D.S.	Degree holders of M.B.B.S./B.D.S. and those who are in the 5th/6th/7th semester or higher semester of such programme	5th/6th/7th or higher semester or already completed
M. Sc. / M.A. / MCA or equivalent	Master’s degree in any branch of Arts/Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent	Currently in the first year or higher or already completed
Int. M.E./ M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.)	Post-B.Sc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/ Technology (4-year program)	Currently in the 1st/2nd/3rd/4th year or already completed
Int. M.E./ M.Tech./ M.Pharm or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2)	Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering/Technology (5-year program)	Currently in the 3rd/4th/5th year or already completed
B.Sc. / B.A. / B.Com	Bachelor degree in any branch of Science / Arts / Commerce (3-year program)	Currently in the 3rd year or already completed
Int. M.Sc. / Int. B.S. / M.S.	Integrated M.Sc. or 5-year integrated B.S.-M.S. program	Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed
Professional Society Examinations (equivalent to B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch.)	B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognized by MoE/UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by the Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India, and so on)	Completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses
B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry)	4-years B.Sc program	Currently in the 3rd/4th year or already completed

How to Apply for GATE 2027 – Step by Step

1. Visit the official GATE 2027 website / GOAPS portal.
2. Register as a new user with a valid email ID and mobile number to generate your Enrollment ID and password.
3. Log in and fill in personal details, academic qualification details, and communication address.
4. Upload your scanned photograph, signature, and category certificate (if applicable — SC/ST/PwD candidates must upload proof to avail the fee concession at this stage; OBC-NCL/EWS certificates are needed only at the counselling stage).
5. Select your GATE paper (and optionally a second paper, if eligible under the allowed combinations).
6. Choose your preferred examination cities.
7. Pay the application fee online via net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI.
8. Review the complete application carefully and submit.
9. Download and save the confirmation page/receipt.

GATE 2027 Exam Pattern

• Total Duration: 3 hours
• Total Marks: 100
• General Aptitude: 15 marks (compulsory across all papers)
• Subject-Specific Section: 85 marks
• Question Types: MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions), MSQ (Multiple Select Questions), and NAT (Numerical Answer Type)
• Negative Marking: Applicable for MCQs only (typically 1/3 mark deducted for 1-mark MCQs and 2/3 for 2-mark MCQs); no negative marking for MSQ or NAT questions
• For most papers, the standard section/question format applies; papers like AR, CY, DA, EY, GE, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH, and XL follow a distinct format specific to their discipline — candidates should check their specific paper’s structure in the official brochure.

What Happens After the Exam

• Answer Key Release: Published on GOAPS shortly after the exam, along with a facility to raise objections (a fee applies per question challenged).
• Result Declaration: March 19, 2027, as per the current official schedule.
• Score Validity: GATE scores are typically valid for 3 years from the date of result declaration.
• Counselling: Admission to IITs happens through COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal); admission to NITs, IIITs, and other GFTIs happens through CCMT (Centralized Counselling for M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan). Both open after results and cutoffs are announced.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is conducting GATE 2027?
IIT Madras is the organizing institute for GATE 2027.

2. When does GATE 2027 registration begin?
Registration begins on August 27, 2026, through the GOAPS portal.

3. What is the last date to apply without a late fee?
September 27, 2026.

4. What is the last date to apply with a late fee?
October 5, 2026.

5. When is the application correction window?
October 14 to 21, 2026.

6. When will GATE 2027 city allotment be announced?
January 4, 2027.

7. What are the GATE 2027 exam dates?
February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027 — spread across three weekends.

8. When will GATE 2027 results be declared?
March 19, 2027.

9. Is there a new paper introduced in GATE 2027?
Yes — Robotics and Automation (RA) has been newly introduced as a GATE test paper for 2027.

10. Has the GATE 2027 syllabus changed?
Yes. IIT Madras has officially confirmed that syllabi for GATE 2027 test papers have been revised, and candidates are advised to check the updated syllabus rather than relying on previous years’ documents.

11. What changes have been made to the XE, XH, and XL papers?
The sectional paper codes within these multi-disciplinary papers have been revised for GATE 2027. Candidates choosing these papers must check the updated section list before selecting their optional sections during application.

12. Has the Textile Engineering & Fibre Science (TF) paper changed?
Yes, specific changes have been made to the TF paper structure for GATE 2027, as officially flagged by IIT Madras.

13. How many total papers will GATE 2027 have?
30 established papers plus the newly added Robotics and Automation (RA) paper.

14. What is the eligibility criteria for GATE 2027?
Candidates in the 3rd year or higher of a qualifying undergraduate degree program, or those who have already completed such a degree, in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities are eligible. There is no upper age limit.

15. What is the GATE 2027 application fee?
Fee figures reported range between ₹900–₹1,000 per paper for Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates and ₹1,800–₹2,000 per paper for General/OBC/EWS candidates during the regular window, rising during the late window. Candidates should confirm the exact figure on the official GOAPS portal at the time of registration.

16. Can candidates apply for two papers in GATE 2027?
Yes, candidates can choose up to two papers based on the officially permitted paper combinations, with fees charged separately for each.

17. What is the exam pattern for GATE 2027?
A 3-hour, 100-mark computer-based test with a 15-mark General Aptitude section and an 85-mark subject-specific section, comprising MCQ, MSQ, and NAT-type questions.

18. Is there negative marking in GATE 2027?
Yes, for MCQs only — there is no negative marking for MSQ or NAT questions.

19. How is GATE 2027 counselling conducted?
Admission to IITs is through COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal); admission to NITs, IIITs, and other GFTIs is through CCMT (Centralized Counselling for M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan), both of which open after results are declared.

20. How long is a GATE score valid?
GATE scores are typically valid for 3 years from the date of result declaration.

21. Where can candidates download the official GATE 2027 syllabus?
On the official GATE 2027 website, under the syllabus section for each individual paper — this is the only fully reliable source given this year’s confirmed revisions.

With the GATE 2027 registration dates and exam schedule now officially available, candidates should begin their preparation early and keep track of all upcoming deadlines through the GOAPS portal. Make sure to complete the application process within the prescribed dates and regularly check for any updates related to syllabus changes, new papers, admit card release, answer key, and result announcements.

For real-time GATE 2027 updates, official notifications, important dates, preparation tips, and direct links, bookmark this Manabadi page and visit it regularly so that you never miss any important announcement related to GATE 2027.