Registration for GATE 2027 is live from September 2, 2026. Regular applications end September 27, with late fee till October 5. IIT Madras mandates DigiLocker-based sign-in for all Indian nationals. Create or verify your DigiLocker now to avoid last-minute authentication issues.
Expect the rush to spike after mid-September, so act early. Note the rectification window from October 14–21 for fixing flagged defects. Examinations run over February 6–7, 13–14, and 20–21, with results on March 19. A new Robotics and Automation paper debuts alongside revised syllabi.
GATE 2027 deadlines and exam calendar
Record the official schedule and plan buffers for payment failures or document fixes. Finishing early improves city allotment odds and lowers error pressure. Use this calendar and set reminders at least a week before each milestone to stay safe under peak traffic.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| GOAPS opens | September 2, 2026 |
| Regular deadline | September 27, 2026 |
| Late fee deadline | October 5, 2026 |
| Rectification window | October 14–21, 2026 |
| City allotment | January 4, 2027 |
| Exam days | February 6–7, 13–14, 20–21, 2027 |
| Results | March 19, 2027 |
DigiLocker steps for GATE 2027 registration
Sign in using a verified DigiLocker account; pick the verified profile if duplicates appear. General, OBC-NCL, and EWS candidates upload nothing. SC or ST upload CATEGORY.pdf inside a “GATE2027” folder. PwD upload UDID_CERT.pdf or PWD_CERT.pdf as instructed. Name and date of birth auto-fetch from DigiLocker.
GATE 2027 photo and signature specifications
Use a color passport photo on a white background, 200×260 to 530×690 pixels, 5–600 kB. Signature must be dark blue or black, 250×80 to 580×180 pixels; digital signatures aren’t allowed. Wrong sizes, glare, or shadows cause defects; non-rectified defects risk rejection.
Eligibility and smart paper selection for GATE 2027
Third-year or higher undergraduates across Engineering, Science, Commerce, Arts, Architecture, and Humanities are eligible. No age limit applies. You may opt for two papers from allowed combinations; align choices with your degree and goals. Check the new Robotics and Automation paper and revised syllabi.
PSU-through-GATE 2027: opportunities and limits
Many Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) consider valid GATE scores, including IOCL, ONGC, NTPC, and POWERGRID. MoE-supported institutes offer scholarships for qualifying scores, but selection remains institute or employer controlled. Treat GATE as an enabler, not a guarantee, and target application-ready documents before September 27.
