GATE 2027 Registration Closes Today (Oct 12): Apply Now via GOAPS, Check Fees, Eligibility & Correction Window
The online registration window for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2027), organized by IIT Madras, reaches its final deadline today, October 12, 2026. Candidates seeking admission into Master’s programs (M.Tech/M.E./Ph.D.) at IITs, NITs, and IIITs, or aiming for recruitment in premier Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), must complete their application process on the official portal before the midnight deadline.
Here is everything you need to know about key dates, application fees, eligibility criteria, and the upcoming correction window.
Key Highlights & Important Dates for GATE 2027
| Event / Activity | Official Date |
| Organizing Institute | IIT Madras |
| GOAPS Application Start Date | September 2, 2026 |
| Regular Application Deadline (Without Late Fee) | October 5, 2026 |
| Extended Registration Deadline (With Late Fee) | October 12, 2026 (Today) |
| Application Rectification / Correction Window | October 14, 2026 – October 21, 2026 |
| City Allotment Notification | January 4, 2027 |
| GATE 2027 Exam Dates | February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, & 21, 2027 |
| Result Declaration | March 19, 2027 |
Application Fee Structure
Candidates completing their registration today under the extended late-fee window must pay the following category-wise application fees per paper:
- Female Candidates / SC / ST / PwD: ₹1,500 per paper (Includes extended late fee)
- General / OBC / EWS / Foreign Nationals: ₹2,500 per paper (Includes extended late fee)
Eligibility Criteria for GATE 2027
To apply for GATE 2027, candidates must fulfill any of the following educational qualification norms:
- Undergraduate Students: Currently studying in the 3rd year or higher of any 4-year undergraduate degree program (B.E. / B.Tech / B.Arch / B.Sc Research / BS).
- Graduates: Already completed a qualifying Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Pharmacy, Science, or relevant fields.
- Master’s Degree Holders: Pursuing or completed a Master’s degree in any branch of Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Applications, or equivalent.
- Age Limit: There is no age limit to appear for the GATE examination.
How to Fill the GATE 2027 Application Form via GOAPS
- Visit the official IIT Madras portal at gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
- Log in using your verified DigiLocker account (or proceed via default ID proof for unverified accounts).
- Fill in your personal information, qualifying degree details, and test paper selection.
- Choose up to three preferred exam cities.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph, signature, and category certificate (if applicable) following the official dimensions.
- Pay the registration fee online and download the confirmation receipt.
What’s Next? Application Correction Window
If you make any mistakes while submitting your form today, IIT Madras will open the GATE 2027 Application Rectification Window from October 14 to October 21, 2026. During this window, registered candidates can modify select fields such as exam city preferences, category details, or paper choices on the GOAPS portal.