Regular GATE 2027 registration ends tomorrow, October 5, with the late‑fee window open until October 12. IIT Madras also confirms a rectification window from October 14 to 21 for limited edits. If you intend to appear in February, finish your form before peak load hits. Dates are official and current.
This cycle brings substantive changes. A new Robotics and Automation paper joins the lineup, sectional codes in Engineering Sciences and allied papers are tweaked, and syllabi are refreshed. Registration is through DigiLocker with facial registration. Also note: no international centres, and six domestic city choices must fall within one zone.
GATE 2027 registration last date and late‑fee timeline
The regular window closes on Monday, October 5; IIT Madras has not specified a cut‑off time, so avoid last‑hour submissions. An extended window with late fee runs through Monday, October 12. Plan to submit during lighter traffic, typically mornings or late nights, to reduce payment or upload failures.
GATE 2027 fees and exam cities
Fees are unchanged across most categories. Female, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Persons with Benchmark Disability candidates pay concessional rates. All other candidates, including foreign nationals, pay the standard slab. While filling the form, pick six cities from the same zone; the exam authority may re‑allot if required.
| Category | Regular (1 paper) | Regular (2 papers) | Extended (1 paper) | Extended (2 papers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female/SC/ST/PwD | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| All other candidates | ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,500 |
DigiLocker eKYC, photo/sign specs, and category certificates
DigiLocker is mandatory for Indian nationals; the portal pulls your name, date of birth, contacts, and address. A live photo is captured; upload a recent passport‑style photo on a white background and a blue or black‑ink signature within the stated pixel and size ranges. EWS/OBC‑NCL upload isn’t required for the application; institutes verify later.
10‑minute apply guide, corrections, and helplines
Log in via DigiLocker, give consent, confirm personal details, choose paper(s), and select six cities. Upload photo and signature per spec, preview, pay via UPI/card, and download the PDF. You can add a second paper or change paper/city during the rectification window with a fee, October 14–21. For help, call 044‑2257 8200 or email [email protected], 5–7 pm, Monday to Friday.
