GATE 2027 Registration Deadline Extended to October 5; Check New Last Date, Fee and Exam Schedule

• Registration opened: September 2, 2026
• Last date without late fee: October 5, 2026 (earlier September 27)
• Last date with late fee: October 12, 2026
• Application correction window: October 14 to 21, 2026
• GATE 2027 exam date: February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027
• GATE exam result: March 19, 2027

For candidates asking what is GATE exam, it is a national-level test for admission to MTech and PhD programmes at IITs, NITs and other institutes, and its scores are also used by several public sector undertakings for recruitment. The GATE exam full form is Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering.

• GATE exam eligibility: Candidates in the final year of, or graduates in, engineering, technology, architecture or a related science discipline can apply.
• GATE exam age limit: There is no upper or lower age limit.

Here’s a quick look at some of the most commonly asked information associated with GATE examinations:

• GATE exam pattern: questions are Multiple Choice (MCQ), Multiple Select (MSQ) and Numerical Answer Type (NAT).
• Each paper has 65 questions: 10 in General Aptitude and 55 in the chosen subject.
• GATE exam total marks: 100.
• GATE exam subjects span disciplines such as Computer Science, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Electronics and Communication.
• The GATE exam syllabus for each paper is available on the official website, and candidates should check it before choosing their paper(s).

Here’s what the GATE examination fee looks like:

• Female, SC, ST and PwD candidates: Rs 1,000 per paper on regular timeline, Rs 1,500 with late fee
• All other candidates: Rs 2,000 per paper on regular timeline, Rs 2,500 with late fee

The application fee is non-refundable.

• Complete DigiLocker verification first. IIT Madras has made it compulsory for Indian nationals, including e-KYC via Aadhaar, OTP verification and a 6-digit PIN.
• Log in to GOAPS at gate2027.iitm.ac.in and fill in personal, academic and communication details.
• Select your paper(s) and up to six exam cities from the same GATE zone.
• Upload the required documents, pay the fee and submit.

For a detailed walkthrough, see this guide to the GATE application form 2027 registration process.

Some candidates have reported login problems on the GOAPS portal near deadlines. IIT Madras advises clearing the browser cache, using an updated browser and avoiding peak-hour submissions. If errors persist, contact the GATE helpdesk rather than resubmitting, since duplicate applications can cause problems.