GATE 2027 Registration Begins: Check Application Link, Dates, Fee and Documents Required
The registration process for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 has started today, August 27, for candidates seeking admission to postgraduate and doctoral programmes in engineering, technology and related disciplines.
New Delhi, August 27: The registration process for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027 has started today, August 27, for candidates seeking admission to postgraduate and doctoral programmes in engineering, technology and related disciplines.
Eligible candidates can apply for GATE 2027 through the official GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) portal. Candidates must first register using their mobile number and email address before filling out the application form.
Applicants should carefully enter their personal and academic details and ensure that the information matches their official documents.
GATE 2027 Registration: How To Apply
Candidates can complete the GATE 2027 application process through the official GOAPS portal.
Applicants will need to create an account using their mobile number and email address and then proceed to complete the application form. Candidates should keep all required documents ready before starting the registration process. India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for Over 25,000 Vacancies, Apply From September 2.
GATE 2027: Documents Required
Candidates may need the following documents while submitting their GATE 2027 application:
- Valid photo identity proof such as Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport, voter ID or driving licence
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Degree certificate, provisional certificate or final-year/final-semester marksheet
- Caste certificate, wherever applicable
- Domicile or residence certificate, wherever applicable
- PwD/disability certificate, wherever applicable
Candidates should ensure that the documents uploaded with the application meet the prescribed specifications.
GATE 2027 Important Dates
The GATE 2027 registration window will remain open until September 27 without a late fee. Candidates will also get an extended opportunity to submit applications until October 5 by paying the applicable late fee.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| GATE 2027 registration begins | August 27, 2026 |
| Last date to apply without late fee | September 27, 2026 |
| Last date to apply with late fee | October 5, 2026 |
| Application correction window | October 14 to 21, 2026 |
| GATE 2027 examination | February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027 |
GATE 2027 Application Fee
During the regular application period, the GATE 2027 application fee is Rs 1,000 per paper for women, SC, ST and PwD candidates.
For all other candidates, the application fee is Rs 2,000 per paper.
Candidates applying during the extended registration period will have to pay an additional Rs 500 per paper as a late fee. How To Download UPTET 2026 Scorecard at upessc.up.gov.in?
What Is GATE 2027?
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national-level examination that tests candidates' understanding of undergraduate-level subjects across Engineering, Technology, Science, Commerce, Arts, Architecture and Humanities.
GATE scores can be used for admission to postgraduate and doctoral programmes at participating institutions, with financial assistance available in eligible programmes. Several public sector undertakings also use GATE scores as part of their recruitment process.
Candidates appearing for GATE 2027 should complete their applications before the deadline and carefully verify all details before submitting the form.
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