IIT GATE 2027 Online Form

IIT Madras is the organising institute for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027, used for M.Tech / Ph.D. admissions and PSU recruitment. The regular window has closed, but applications are still accepted with late fee until 12 October 2026; the exam will be held in February 2027.

Important Dates

Event Date
Application Start Date 27 August 2026
Last Date (Regular Period) 05 October 2026
Last Date (With Late Fee) 12 October 2026
Application Correction Window 14 to 21 October 2026
Exam Dates 06, 07, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027
Admit Card Before the exam (Notify Soon)
Result 19 March 2027

Application Fee (Per Test Paper)

Category Regular Period Extended Period
General / OBC / EWS ₹2000 ₹2500
SC / ST / PwD ₹1000 ₹1500
All Female Candidates ₹1000 ₹1500

Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS or Cash Card / Mobile Wallet.

Age Limit

There is no age limit for GATE 2027.

Eligibility

Candidates who have passed, or are currently in the third or higher year of, an undergraduate degree such as B.E. / B.Tech / B.Pharm / B.Arch / B.Sc. (Research), or who hold or are pursuing M.Sc. / M.A. / MCA / M.E. / M.Tech or dual-degree / integrated programmes, can apply. See the information brochure for the full list of qualifying degrees.

Exam Pattern

  • Mode: Computer Based Test (online).
  • Candidates may appear in one or two test papers from the permitted combinations.
  • Paper-wise syllabus and pattern are available in the information brochure.

How to Apply

  • Visit the GATE 2027 official portal and log in to GOAPS.
  • Register with your email ID and mobile number if you are a new user.
  • Fill in personal, academic details and choose test paper(s) and exam cities.
  • Upload photo, signature and category / PwD certificate as per guidelines.
  • Pay the fee with late fee by 12 October 2026 and submit the application.

Essential Links

Link Action
Apply Online (GOAPS) Click Here
Download Information Brochure Click Here
Photo & Signature Guidelines Click Here
Official Website Click Here