The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), the organising institute for GATE 2027, has extended the registration deadline for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering.Candidates can now complete the GATE 2027 application without a late fee until October 5, 2026. The earlier regular registration deadline was September 27, 2026. The official notification has been updated on the GATE 2027 website – gate2027.iitm.ac.in
Regular registration (without late fee): Extended to October 5, 2026
Application rectification window: October 14 to October 21, 2026
City allotment notification: January 4, 2027
GATE 2027 examination dates: February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027
Result declaration: March 19, 2027
Registration is conducted through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS). Indian nationals must use a DigiLocker account during the application process. Candidates can apply for one paper or two papers from the permitted combinations.
Visit the official website: gate2027.iitm.ac.in
Complete the form carefully with accurate details
Upload required documents (photograph, signature, category certificates if applicable)
Pay the application fee and submit the form before the deadline
IIT Madras has urged candidates not to wait until the last day and to complete the process early to avoid technical issues. Those using unverified DigiLocker accounts should note that their applications will undergo additional scrutiny after the registration deadline.
GATE scores are used for admissions to postgraduate programmes (M.E., M.Tech, Ph.D.) in engineering, technology, architecture and related fields at IITs, NITs and other institutions, as well as for recruitment in various public sector undertakings.
Candidates preparing for GATE 2027 should check the official website regularly for any further updates and ensure their applications are submitted within the extended window.
