The Indian Institute of Technology Madras revised the GATE 2027 application schedule and rescheduled the opening of the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) to August 27, 2026. The regular registration window now remains open until September 27, 2026, while candidates using the extended registration period can submit applications with a late fee until October 5, 2026.
Candidates can apply online through the official GATE 2027 website and the GOAPS portal. The application process requires candidates to register, enter personal, academic, and communication details, upload the required documents, complete verification steps, pay the application fee, and submit the form. For Indian nationals, registration through a verified DigiLocker account is mandatory.
The regular application fee is INR 1,000 per test paper for female, SC, ST, and PwD candidates and INR 2,000 for all other candidates, including foreign nationals. During the extended period, the fee increases to INR 1,500 and INR 2,500, respectively.
The GATE 2027 application correction window opens on October 14, 2026, and closes on October 21, 2026. Candidates should review the revised schedule and keep the required information and documents ready before registration begins.
Key highlights
- GATE 2027 registration now starts on August 27, 2026.
- Regular registration closes on September 27, 2026.
- Extended registration with a late fee closes on October 5, 2026.
- Verified DigiLocker registration is mandatory for Indian nationals.
- The application correction window runs from October 14, 2026, to October 21, 2026.
Candidates should visit the official website of GATE 2027 for the latest registration schedule, application instructions, fees, and notices. The official portal provides authoritative updates and access to the GOAPS application system.