GATE 2027: The application process for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), has been revised. According to the information available on the website, the application process will now commence on August 27 and continue until September 27, 2026. Forms can be submitted with a late fee until October 5. Other schedule details remain unchanged.
Although the application process was originally scheduled to begin on August 14, 2026, candidates can now apply online starting August 27, 2026. Interested candidates can submit their applications via the official GATE website: gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
Eligibility and Criteria
To apply for the GATE exam, students must be in the third year or later of an undergraduate degree program. Alternatively, those who have already obtained a degree in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities are eligible to apply. Candidates can visit the official website for detailed information.
Applications to Begin on August 27
According to the revised schedule, the deadline to apply for GATE 2027 without a late fee is September 27. Subsequently, candidates can register online with a late fee until October 5, 2026. A correction window allowing candidates to make changes to their applications will be available from October 14 to October 21, 2026. The list of allotted exam cities will be released on January 4, 2027.
GATE 2027 Exam in February
The GATE 2027 examination will be conducted on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027. The exam will be held in two sessions on each of these dates. This year, the examination will cover 30 test papers. Candidates may choose to appear for either one paper or a maximum of two test papers. The Robotics and Automation paper is divided into two parts: Part A is a common section, while Part B consists of two sections—Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
Application Process
First, visit the official website: gate2027.iitm.ac.in
Click on the “Application Portal” on the website’s home page.
Next, register by clicking on the registration link.
Complete the form by filling in the remaining details.
Pay the prescribed fee.
Finally, submit the fully filled-out form.
Application Fee
Candidates must pay the prescribed fee while filling out the application form; the form will be accepted only after payment. The fee is ₹2,000 for the regular period (without late fee) and ₹2,500 for the extended period (with late fee). Additionally, candidates belonging to the SC/ST/PwD categories must pay ₹1,000 during the regular period and ₹1,500 during the extended period.
Purpose of the GATE Exam
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is conducted for admission to postgraduate courses (M.Tech and PhD) in engineering, technology, and science. Based on the scores obtained in this exam, students can secure admission to prestigious institutions across the country.