CHENNAI , GATE 2027 Registration: The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras ot IITM) has officially extended the registration deadline for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027. Aspirants seeking admission to postgraduate engineering, technology, and science programs now have additional time to submit their applications online through the GOAPS portal.
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Under the revised timeline, the regular application window without late fees—originally set to close on September 27—will remain open until October 5, 2026. Candidates who miss the regular window will be allowed to submit their forms with a late fee until October 12, 2026.
IIT Kharagpur, has extended the IIT JAM 2027 registration deadline to Oct 19
Revised GATE 2027 Schedule
| Activity | Previous Deadline | Revised Deadline |
| Regular Registration (No Late Fee) | September 27, 2026 | October 5, 2026 |
| Extended Registration (With Late Fee) | October 5, 2026 | October 12, 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | — | October 14 – October 21, 2026 |
| Exam Dates | — | February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, & 21, 2027 |
Fee Structure
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Female / SC / ST / PwD Candidates: ₹1,000 during the regular period; ₹1,500 during the extended late-fee window.
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All Other Candidates: ₹2,000 during the regular period; ₹2,500 during the extended late-fee window.
GATE 2027: IIT Madras Announces Mandatory DigiLocker Verification
What’s New in GATE 2027?
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Mandatory DigiLocker Account: Indian nationals must complete their registration through a verified DigiLocker account. Candidates are advised not to alter or delete the linked DigiLocker account, as all future communications will be routed through it.
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New Test Paper: IIT Madras has introduced a 30th test paper: Robotics and Automation (RA).
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Paper Combinations: Candidates can apply for up to two papers from the pre-approved combinations list.
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Step-by-Step Application Guide
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Visit the official portal:
gate2027.iitm.ac.in. -
Log in using a verified DigiLocker account.
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Fill in personal details, qualifying educational credentials, and preferred exam cities.
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Upload necessary supporting documents, including scanned photos and signatures.
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Complete payment via the online portal and download the application confirmation page for reference.
