The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has officially revised and extended the regular registration schedule for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2027). Aspiring engineering, technology, architecture, science, and humanities graduates can now complete their online application process without late fees through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) until Sunday, September 27, 2026. Detailed schedule revisions, paper combinations, and application guidelines are available on the official portal at gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
GATE 2027 Revised Official Schedule & Important Dates
Candidates must carefully record the revised calendar released by IIT Madras:
- Organizing Institute: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)
- Official Examination Portal: gate2027.iitm.ac.in (GOAPS Portal)
- Closing Date for Regular Registration (Without Late Fee): September 27, 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Closing Date for Extended Registration (With Late Fee): October 5, 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Application Form Correction Window: Late October 2026
- Admit Card Release Date: Early January 2027
- Computer-Based Examination (CBE) Dates: February 6, 7, 13, and 14, 2027 (Held in Forenoon and Afternoon sessions)
- Announcement of Results: March 19, 2027
- Scorecard Download Window: March 26 to May 31, 2027 (Free of cost)
Fee Structure for Regular vs Extended Application Windows
The category-wise fee details for Indian and international examination centres are structured as follows:
- Female / SC / ST / PwD Candidates (Per Test Paper):
- Regular Period (Up to September 27): Rs. 900/-
- Extended Period (September 28 to October 5): Rs. 1,400/- (including Rs. 500/- late fee)
- All Other Candidates, including General / OBC / EWS (Per Test Paper):
- Regular Period (Up to September 27): Rs. 1,800/-
- Extended Period (September 28 to October 5): Rs. 2,300/- (including Rs. 500/- late fee)
- Payment Methods: Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, and UPI through integrated payment gateways.
Key Exam Highlights & Introduction of Robotics (RA) Paper
GATE 2027 incorporates key features for interdisciplinary engineering aspirants:
- 30 Test Papers: The examination covers 30 subject disciplines, including Aerospace, Civil, Computer Science, Data Science & AI (DA), Electrical, Mechanical, and the newly added Robotics and Automation (RA) paper.
- Two-Paper Combination Option: Candidates can select two papers from the pre-approved combinations published on the official website. The primary paper must match the candidate's core discipline, while the secondary paper can be chosen to expand research and specialization opportunities.
- Test Pattern: 3-hour computer-based test comprising 65 questions carrying a total of 100 marks. Includes Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.
Step-by-Step GOAPS Online Registration Guide
Follow these steps to submit your GATE 2027 application form before the revised September 27 deadline:
- Visit the official portal at gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
- Click on 'Apply Online' to access the GOAPS 2027 registration interface.
- Register as a 'New User' by providing your Full Name, Email Address, and Mobile Number to generate enrollment credentials.
- Log in with your Enrollment ID and Password.
- Fill in personal details, qualifying degree information, college address, and choose up to three preferred examination cities within the same GATE zone.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents in high resolution (Photograph, Signature, Category Certificate, and PwD Certificate, if applicable).
- Pay the application fee online, review the final confirmation page, and download the application form PDF for future reference.
Career Pathways & GATE Scorecard Benefits
A qualifying GATE scorecard opens multiple premier academic and professional avenues:
- M.Tech / MS / Ph.D. Admissions: Direct admission with Ministry of Education (MoE) monthly stipends (Rs. 12,400/-) across IITs, IISc Bangalore, NITs (via CCMT), and IIITs.
- PSU Recruitment: Direct executive trainee recruitment across leading Public Sector Undertakings including ONGC, IOCL, NTPC, BHEL, GAIL, HPCL, PGCIL, and BARC based on GATE merit ranks.
- International University Admissions: Renowned universities abroad, including National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), and select German universities (TU9), recognize GATE scores for postgraduate engineering admissions.