Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is officially opening the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS 2027) portal tomorrow, August 14, 2026, for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2027). Engineering graduates, final-year undergraduate students, and science/humanities postgraduates can register and submit their application forms online at gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
GATE 2027 Registration Schedule & Examination Timeline
IIT Madras will conduct GATE 2027 as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) across 30 test papers nationwide. The complete application schedule is outlined below:
- Organizing Institute: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)
- Official Website: gate2027.iitm.ac.in
- GOAPS Portal Launch Date: August 14, 2026 (Friday)
- Regular Application Deadline (Without Late Fee): September 21, 2026
- Extended Application Deadline (With Late Fee of Rs. 500): September 30, 2026
- Application Form Correction Window: October 14 to October 21, 2026
- Admit Card Release Date: January 2027
- GATE 2027 Examination Dates: February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027
GATE 2027 Application Fee Structure
The application fee varies based on category, test paper combination, and registration timing:
- Female / SC / ST / PwD Candidates (Per Test Paper):
- Regular Period (By Sept 21): Rs. 1,000/-
- Extended Period (By Sept 30): Rs. 1,500/-
- All Other Candidates Including General / OBC / EWS (Per Test Paper):
- Regular Period (By Sept 21): Rs. 2,000/-
- Extended Period (By Sept 30): Rs. 2,500/-
- Two Test Paper Combination: Candidates opting to appear in two allowable test papers must pay double the respective single-paper fee.
Mandatory Document Checklist for GOAPS Registration
Keep the following scanned documents ready in prescribed formats before starting the online application:
- Passport Photograph: High-quality color photo with white background (JPEG/JPG format, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, 5 KB to 200 KB).
- Signature Image: Clear signature in black or dark blue ink on white paper (JPEG/JPG format, 5 KB to 200 KB).
- Valid Photo ID Proof: PDF copy of Aadhaar Card, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Driving License.
- Category Certificate: Scanned PDF of SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS certificate (if applicable).
- PwD / Dyslexic Certificate: Scanned PDF copy issued by competent medical authority (if applicable).
Step-by-Step Instructions to Apply Online via GOAPS 2027
Follow these steps on the official IIT Madras portal starting August 14, 2026:
- Visit the official GATE 2027 portal at gate2027.iitm.ac.in and click on the "GOAPS Registration" link.
- Register as a new user by entering your Full Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, and Password.
- Log in to GOAPS using your Enrollment ID / Email ID and Password.
- Fill out personal details, communication address, qualifying degree details, and select your primary/secondary test papers.
- Choose three preferred examination cities from the allowable GATE zone lists.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, Photo ID proof, and category certificates according to specifications.
- Pay the required application fee online through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI, and download the application confirmation PDF.