GATE 2027: Registration with Late Fee Open Until 12 October
GATE 2027 registration is now in the late-fee period, which closes on 12 October 2026. Regular registration ended on 5 October; use IIT Madras's official instructions to reach the application portal.
GATE 2027
Important Dates
- Application portal opened: 2 September 2026
- Registration closes without late fee: 5 October 2026
- Registration closes with late fee: 12 October 2026
- Application rectification: 14 to 21 October 2026
- City allotment notification: 4 January 2027
- Examination dates: 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027
- Result announcement: 19 March 2027
Application Fee
- Female / SC / ST / PwD — regular fee: ₹1,000 for one paper; ₹2,000 for two papers
- Female / SC / ST / PwD — late fee period: ₹1,500 for one paper; ₹2,500 for two papers
- All other candidates, including foreign nationals — regular fee: ₹2,000 for one paper; ₹4,000 for two papers
- All other candidates — late fee period: ₹2,500 for one paper; ₹4,500 for two papers
Who Can Apply / Eligibility
- Current students: Studying in the third or a higher year of an undergraduate degree.
- Graduates: Completed a government-approved degree in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts or Humanities.
- Detailed rules: Check the official eligibility page for your degree programme and foreign-qualification conditions.
Exam / Next Stage
- Take the GATE 2027 computer-based examination.
- For admission, financial assistance or PSU recruitment, check the separate rules of the institution or employer accepting the GATE score.
How to apply / next steps
- Read the GATE 2027 eligibility criteria and registration instructions on IIT Madras's official website.
- Continue to the GOAPS portal linked in the official registration instructions. Indian nationals register through DigiLocker.
- Complete the application and provide the documents requested by the official portal.
- Pay the applicable late-period fee and submit by 12 October 2026. The regular-fee deadline of 5 October has passed.
Important Links
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| What you need | Official link |
|---|---|
| Exam dates | Check Exam Dates |
| Official notification | Read Notification |
| Online application | Application Portal (Closed) Registration currently requires the late-period fee. Read these official instructions, then continue to GOAPS. The confirmed final date is 12 October 2026; no closing hour is stated here. |
| Eligibility rules | Check Eligibility |
| Syllabus | Download / View Syllabus |
| Application fees | Check Application Fees Use the late-fee-period column for the current registration window. |
| Required documents | Check Required Documents |
| Photo & signature requirements | Photo & Signature Rules |
| Frequently asked questions | Read Official FAQs |
Previous updates & page history
- Registration continues with late fee until 12 October28 September 2026 at 10:15 am IST · Exam Date
IIT Madras's 6 October notice confirms that registration with a late fee is open until 12 October 2026. The earlier regular-fee window has ended.
This permanent page is updated when a verified notice changes. Page last updated: 9 October 2026 at 10:08 am IST.
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Source: Indian Institute of Technology Madras — GATE 2027. Checked 9 October 2026 at 10:07 am IST.
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