GATE 2027 Exam: Application Form (OUT), Dates, Pattern, Syllabus, Results

GATE exam is a national-level competitive exam for admission into higher studies. The candidates who qualify for the exam with a valid GATE scorecard will be eligible to be admitted to MTech courses and apply for jobs in PSUs. IIT Madras released the GATE information brochure on its website. Know what is latest on GATE 2027.

GATE Registration 2027

IIT Madras started the GATE registration 2027 on August 27, 2026. Candidates who are eligible can fill the GATE registration form online. IIT Madras released the GATE 2027 registration date on July 20, 2026. GATE exam registration last date 2027 is September 21, 2026. The only mode to complete the registration for GATE 2027 is online. Only the eligible candidates will be able to complete the GATE 2027 registration. GATE 2027 registration includes creation of GATE 2027 login followed by filling up the online form, fee payment and document uploading. All GATE 2027 exam date is also released online.

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GATE 2027 Registration Dates

GATE registration window 2027 will be activated on August 14., 2026. The last to submit GATE application form with a late fine of INR 500 is September 30, 2026. Those who will fill the form will be eligible to take the exam on February 6, 7, 11 and 12, 2026. The table below gives all the important dates on GATE exam registration. 

Events	GATE Registration 2027 Dates
Start date of GATE 2027 registration through GOAPS	August 27, 2026
GATE registration 2027 last date	September 27, 2026
Last date for submission of the GATE exam application form 2027 (by registered candidates) with an additional late fee of Rs. 500 (Extended)	October 5, 2026
GATE 2027 application form correction starts	TBA
GATE 2027 exam date	February 6, 7, 11, 12, 20, 21, 2026

Who Can Fill GATE Application Form 2026?

The candidates who have the required GATE eligibility criteria such as age limit, educational qualification, etc, can only apply online for exam. The GATE eligibility criteria is specified below:

• There is no age limit to apply for GATE 2027
• Candidates who are in their 3rd year of graduation or higher years of any undergraduate degree program or who have completed any government-approved degree programme in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/ Arts/ Humanities are eligible to appear for GATE 2027.

How to Fill GATE Registration 2027 Form? 

GATE application form 2027 can be filled up online from the GOAPS website. The step by step online form-filling procedure has been given below. 

Stage 1 - Registration

Step 1: The initial step in the GATE 2027 application involves registering by entering key personal details such as:

• Full name
• Date of birth
• A valid email address
• Active mobile number

Step 2: Candidates must also set a secure password during this process (between 8 to 15 characters long).

Step 3: All the updates and official communication related to GATE 2027 will be sent to the registered email and mobile number.

Step 4: Upon successful registration, candidates will be assigned a GATE enrollment ID.

Step 5: This enrollment ID, along with the chosen password, will serve as the login credentials for all future access to the GATE 2027 portal.

Step 6: The enrollment ID must be used as a reference for all exam-related queries and communications.

Stage 2: Completion of GATE Application Form 

• Once GATE registration is complete, candidates must move on to fill out the online application form.
• It is essential to enter all details accurately, as incorrect information may lead to rejection of the application.
• The application form must be filled out only by the candidate, and the mode of submission is strictly online.
• Personal Details Required:
• Full name (without any titles such as Mr./Ms./Dr. etc.)
• Date of birth
• Mobile number
• Parent/guardian’s name and contact number
• All details must match the information on a valid photo ID proof.
• Communication Details:
• Complete residential address, including the correct pin code.
• Academic Information:
• Details of school and college education.
• Graduation degree information, including college name and address with pin code.
• GATE Exam Preferences:
• Selection of paper(s) to appear for.
• Choice of examination cities.
• Upload Requirements:
• Recent passport-sized photograph and signature following the specified format.
• Scanned copies (in PDF) of:
• Valid identity proof
• Caste/category certificate (if applicable)
• PwD certificate (if applicable)
• Dyslexia certificate (if applicable)

Stage 3: Uploading of Documents 

Candidates need to have the following documents with them while registering for the GATE 2027 exam. The list of documents that need to be uploaded in the given size and format is as follows: 

Documents	Dimensions
Photograph	Dimension: 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm Resolution range: 240 x 320 pixels - 480 x 640 pixels Should be taken after August 1, 2027 with 60%-70% face coverage
Signature	With black or dark blue ink. Resolution range: 80 x 280 pixels - 160 x 560 pixels
A scanned copy of a photo Identity document: Aadhar-UID (preferable), Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, and Driving License	N/A
Scanned copy of Category (SC/ST) certificate in pdf format (if applicable)	N/A
Scanned copy of PwD Certificate in pdf format	N/A
Scanned copy of Certificate of Dyslexia (if applicable) in pdf format	N/A

Stage 4: Application Fee Payment 

The candidates need to pay an application fee for GATE 2027 exam. The fee must be paid via online mode. Once the fee is paid, then the same will not be refunded. Check the GATE application fee below in the table. 

Category	GATE application fee during the regular period	GATE application fee during the extended period
SC/ST/PwD/Female candidates	INR 100	INR 1500
All other candidates, including foreign nationals	INR 2000	INR 2500

GATE Application Form 2027: Two-paper Combination

Code of the First Paper	Codes of the Second Paper
AE	CE, ME, XE
AG	CE
AR	CE, GE
BM	BT, IN
BT	BM, XL
CE	AE, AG, AR, ES, GE, NM, XE
CH	ES, PE, XE
CS	DA, EC, GE, MA, PH, ST
CY	XE, XL
DA	CS, EC, EE, MA, ME, PH, ST, XE
EC	CS, DA, EE, IN, PH
EE	DA, EC, IN, PH
ES	CE, CH, GE
EY	XL
GE	AR, CE, CS, ES, GG
GG	GE
IN	BM, EC, EE, ME
MA	CS, DA, PH, ST
ME	AE, DA, IN, NM, PI, XE
MT	XE
NM	CE, ME
PE	CH
PH	CS, DA, EC, EE, MA, XE
PI	ME, XE
ST	CS, DA, MA, XH
XE	AE, CE, CH, CY, DA, ME, MT, PH, PI
XH	ST
XL	BT, CY, EY

How to Check GATE 2027 Application Status?

If you wish to check your GATE application form status, then you will need to log in using your GATE 2027 registration id and password. In case the application status of GATE is ‘Under Scrutiny/Under Process’, then the candidates need not worry. The responsible authorities scrutinise all the GATE application forms, and those candidates whose application needs to be rectified in the photograph/signature/supporting document get an automatic email/SMS.

Check here GATE syllabus subject-wise. 

GATE Syllabus 2027 Subject Wise
GATE CS Syllabus	GATE ME Syllabus	GATE CE Syllabus
GATE ECE Syllabus	GATE EE Syllabus	GATE Physics Syllabus
GATE Chemistry Syllabus	GATE Life Sciences Syllabus	GATE Biotechnology Syllabus
GATE Chemical Engineering Syllabus	GATE Maths Syllabus	GATE Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Syllabus

GATE Registration 2027: How to edit GATE application form 2027 after submission?

If you have made an error in submitting the GATE application form, then you can make corrections in it as well. In order to make corrections in the GATE application form, you will have to pay a certain amount of fee as well. You can correct only the following given details.

Details that can be corrected in GATE 2027 Application Form
Items that can be corrected	Details
Name	According to the document submitted in the application
Date of Birth	According to the document submitted in the application
Gender	- Male to Female: Status can be changed, but Fees was not refunded - Female to Male: Candidates had to pay the difference amount of Rs 750 (not applicable for SC/ST and PwD candidates)
Category	- SC/ ST to Gen/ OBC: Candidates had to pay the difference amount of Rs 750 (not applicable for Female and PwD candidates) - Gen/ OBC to SC/ ST: Candidates were able to change the status but there was no fees refund
PwD status	1) No to Yes: Candidates were able to change their status but did not get the fees refund (Scribe status to be captured) 2) Yes to No: With fees of Rs 750(not applicable for Female and SC/ST candidates)
Dyslexia and other similar learning disabilities	1) No to Yes: Candidates could correct the status but with a valid proof 2)Yes to No: Candidates could correct the status
Details of Parents/ Guardian/ Correspondence address	According to the document submitted in application
College name and location, Roll no, Registration no.	According to the document submitted in the application
Exam paper	Correction with fees
Exam city	Correction with fees

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What is GATE Application Form 2027 Correction Fee?

The correction fee for GATE application form is given below here. 

Description of Changes / Modifications	Fee Charges (per paper)
Change in Name	Rs. 500
Change in Date of Birth	Rs. 500
Change in choice of exam cities	Rs. 500
Change of existing paper	Rs. 500
Add a second paper (from given combinations with respect to the primary paper)	Rs. 500 plus application fee for the additional paper
Change of gender to female	Rs. 500
Change of gender from female to any other gender	Rs. 500 + Rs. 900 = Rs. 1400 (For All other candidates)
Change of category to SC/ST	Rs. 500
Change of category from SC/ST to any other	Rs. 500 (For female candidates or PwD candidates) Rs. 500 + Rs. 900 = Rs. 1400 (For All other candidates)
Change from Non-PwD/Dyslexic to PwD/Dyslexic
Change from PwD/Dyslexic to Non-PwD/Dyslexic	Rs. 500 (For female candidates or PwD candidates) Rs. 500 + Rs. 900 = Rs. 1400 (For All other candidates)
Any other change in category (not mentioned above)	Rs. 500
Details of Parents/Guardian/Correspondence Address	Rs. 500
College Name and Location, Roll No., Registration No.	Rs. 500

What to do if you forget GATE 2027 Enrolment ID or Registration ID?

In case you forget the GATE 2027 enrolment id or registration id then here are the steps to recover it. 

• Visit the GATE 2027 website. 
• Click on ‘Forgot GATE 2027 Enrolment ID or Registration ID’
• If you remember Email Address but have forgotten your Enrolment ID and Registration ID, Click on 'Request for an OTP' to get a Time Password
• If you already have an OTP, click on "Already have an OTP?" to reset the password

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