GATE 2027 Registration: Application Window Opens Tomorrow At gate2027.iitm.ac.in; Check Details Here

GATE 2027: Registration for the Graduate Aptitute Test in Engineering will begin tomorrow, August 14, 2026, via the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS). Candidates should be aware that all Indian nationals must register for GATE 2027 thru DigiLocker. Therefore, a confirmed DigiLocker account must be created or updated before applying online.

Out of the 30 papers mentioned in the GATE 2027 information brochure or GATE 2027 website, a candidate may apply for one or two papers (from a given set of combinations per two paper combinations). It is the candidate's responsibility to select the suitable paper.

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GATE 2027 Registration: Important dates

Candidates should note that the dates mentioned below are tentative and may be changed later.

GOAPS registration begins: August 14, 2026

Regular registration closes: September 21, 2026

Extended registration closes: September 30, 2026

City allotment notification: January 4, 2027

Admit card download: To be announced

GATE 2027 Examination – Week 1: February 6–7, 2027

GATE 2027 Examination – Week 2: February 13–14, 2027

GATE 2027 Examination – Week 3: February 20–21, 2027

GATE 2027 results announced: March 19, 2027

GATE 2027 Registration: Steps to apply

In order to register online, candidates must complete these steps:

Step 1: Go to the GOAPS registration portal on the official GATE 2027 website.

Step 2: Create login credentials and register by entering the necessary basic information.

Step 3: Fill out the GATE 2027 application after logging into GOAPS.

Step 4: Enter the necessary personal, academic, and other information.

Step 5: Decide which GATE paper or papers you want to appear on.

Step 6: If applicable, select the examination city and preferences.

Step 7: Upload the necessary paperwork, photo, and signature in the format specified.

Step 8: Carefully check all the information, pay the application fee, and turn in the application.

Step 9: Save the confirmation page after downloading it for further use.

GATE 2027 Registration: Required documents

Candidates should keep the following documents and details ready before starting the GATE 2027 registration process:

Valid Photo ID: Aadhaar/Virtual ID, passport, PAN card, voter ID, driving licence or any other government-issued ID.

Recent Photograph: A photograph not older than three months and meeting the prescribed specifications.

Signature: Scanned signature as per the specified format and requirements.

SC/ST Certificate: Required for candidates claiming applicable category benefits.

PwD/UDID Certificate: Required, wherever applicable.

Dyslexia Certificate: Required for candidates seeking applicable provisions.

Academic Details: Information related to the qualifying degree and institute/college.

Personal Details: Date of birth and parent/guardian details.

Communication Address: Complete address along with the PIN code.

GATE Paper Choice: Details of the paper or papers the candidate intends to appear for.

Examination City: Preferred examination city or cities, as applicable.

Published on: Thursday, August 13, 2026, 02:08 PM IST